The media talking head in the WTVD video that covered the meeting tried to make it sound like we weren't listening, that the sheriffs really said they wouldn't confiscate guns no matter what, etc. I was there, and that guy is WRONG. Those sheriffs were doing some back-pedaling, big-time.
Now, I guarantee there is some SERIOUS discussion going on at the NC Sheriff's Association meeting this morning, believe you me!
I suspect that many sheriffs who will not go against the 2Nd Amendment when put to the test, are laying low until that day because they would like to continue getting government grants for as long as possible.
The power of government grants is significant and they should be abolished for all but pure research in fields that have an objective result so they can be cut off if results are not obtained.