x-sender: governor.haley@sc.lmhostediq.com x-receiver: governor.haley@sc.lmhostediq.com Received: from mail pickup service by sc.lmhostediq.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:19:42 -0500 thread-index: AdE0i/D9qoz1tvwpSe2jMingD8THQw== Thread-Topic: Organized State Militia From: To: Subject: Organized State Militia Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:19:41 -0500 Message-ID: <00FBF4FD166040B89FE58CC700B6F786@IQ12> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft CDO for Windows 2000 Content-Class: urn:content-classes:message Importance: normal Priority: normal X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.1.7601.17609 X-OriginalArrivalTime: 12 Dec 2015 03:19:42.0077 (UTC) FILETIME=[F11D1AD0:01D1348B] CUSTOM Mr Blaine Steven Hudson Jr. 13406 Highway 76 West Gray Court SC 29645 Shudson@acems.us 864-684-3417 GUNS Organized State Militia 67.231.173.45 I have spoken with Rep. Pitts, from LAURENS County, about a State Militia to help back up our local law enforcement in active shooter situations. I also sent this post, via Facebook, to both of them and I wanted to share it with you as well. I have taken many classes throughout my Public Safety Career, I have learned a lot about many topics, but most of all, Terrorism. I am not a radical, by any means. I am the son of a Methodist Minister, and I have a family and friends that I love very deeply. This is why I feelt led to bring this to the forefront of my State Representative, and Friend, Mike Pitts. Jeff, Go to my page and see what we have to offer for Homeland security. Everyone on that list, but 1, lives in SC. I am quite sure if you urge our state Legislature to establish a "well formed militia", that is recognized by the state, you will have folks that are both in and out of the military, in and out law enforcement and CWP holders step up and say "Dang right, we will help." We are all already trained, a legal update from the SCCJA, some Military Style training and training with local Leo's might help us do a better job, but that is quite simple. We live in the communities and are willing and able to stand up and protect our fellow citizens. Most of us took an oath, some years ago, some more recently, to protect this country from enemies, both foreign and domestic. We hold true to these beliefs. We are SC, We Are AMERICA! We aren't scared, or nervous, we are pissed off because our leadership, in some cases, doesn't care about the people. This was supposed to be a Government of the people, by the people and for the people. Not who could advertise the best, pay the most money to get elected or slam their opponent the hardest. Our leaders are supposed to be Sheepdogs , not wolves. The general population does not recognize where we are. I have been Fire, EMS, or LEO for over 25 years. I have had more training than I care to think about. I have seen the stats, I have seen the "practice runs for the US", in classes. We all have a vested interest in this state and this country. I am sure if the state gets rid of the stupid dual commission law, forms a true militia that automatically backs up Leo's in active shooter situations at a moments notice, can assist the national guard, US Military, or anyone else here that says help, we have enough good citizens, with good legal status, and sensibility to have that taken care of. I have approached Rep. Pitts about it, and he seemed interested, I told him that he had overlooked several sectors of personnel in his Original Bill, that he submitted some years ago. I explained the aspects of utilizing Former and retired Military, Former and retired LEO's and active LEO's and Reserve Military, as well as CWP holders to ramp up our state Militia. I am NOT a radical, I am a realist. I see what has happened in a Boznian school on video in a class, what happened in France, California and other places. I don't want my wife and kids to be harmed, when it is preventable, by a simple bill that allows a militia or it's local members, to be operated by the State of SC, under SLED preferably, or the Adjutant General. Many of us feel that we are at a crossroads, and action needs to be taken. There are Militia groups popping up all over SC that are not State approved. We need Government leadership, approval and training in things like situational awareness, breaching, and other topics. The unarmed State Guard is not helpful in active shooter situations, except as bullet sponges. That is how I see it. Plain and simple. I will help any way that I can. I am a PIO and I am quite articulate and convincing. I can get folks to step up and do what is needed. I can build a strong case. I have many brothers and sisters that want to protect OUR way of life. If you wish to talk more,Rep. Mike Pitts has my number. Sincerely, Steve Hudson