Ulster County NY Democratic Sheriff broke ranks with his party and visited President Trump in the White House and also encouraged residents to conceal carry if they are licensed to do so. Because of this the Democratic Party Primaried him and he lost. He is still in the race because the Republican Party endorsed him - but he can usual the help he can get.

https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2015/12/03/sheriff-van-blarcum-asks-licensed-handgun-owners-to-carry-in-public/

A day after his controversial call to arms set off intense debate over the role of armed citizens in maintaining public safety, Ulster County Sheriff Paul Van Blarcum is standing by his statement encouraging all properly licensed handgun owners and off duty police officers to carry weapons.

“It’s something I believe in,” said Van Blarcum on Friday. “I didn’t think it would turn into such a big deal, hopefully in a few days it will be over.”

Visit his facebook page and support him if you can - he is a good man.

https:// www.facebook.com/sheriffpaulvanblarcum/