While the President says his most recent gun control proposals are meant to reduce gun violence, local law enforcement officials say they don't believe additional laws would do anything to curb gun crimes. The News Edge sat down with the chief law enforcement officials in the area over the past week to talk about the gun control proposals laid out by the President last week that include a ban on assault style rifles and magazines that hold over 10 rounds. Trigg County Sheriff Ray Burnam says he doesn't think new gun control laws will keep weapons away from criminals.
Major Duncan Wiggins with the Cadiz Police Department says to keep a gun out of the hands of someone intent on criminal action is nearly impossible.
Guns are not necessarily the problem according to Hopkinsville Police Chief Guy Howie.
Christian County Sheriff Livy Leavell pointed out what the National Sheriff's Association and the Kentucky Sheriff's Association have to say about the President's proposals.
Major Duncan Wiggins with the Cadiz Police Department says to keep a gun out of the hands of someone intent on criminal action is nearly impossible.
Guns are not necessarily the problem according to Hopkinsville Police Chief Guy Howie.
Christian County Sheriff Livy Leavell pointed out what the National Sheriff's Association and the Kentucky Sheriff's Association have to say about the President's proposals.
The President's proposals also include stricter background checks, funding to help schools develop emergency action plans, and a clarification to doctors that medical law does not prevent them from asking patients about guns in their homes.
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