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Member Training – Trusting The Sheriff?

By Ben McClintock, Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025.

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Member training from November 17th 2025.

Tonight, we explored the critical concept of the Constitutional Sheriff and whether this office truly represents a reliable bulwark against tyranny. While the historical claim is that the sheriff is the highest law enforcement officer in the county with the authority to nullify unconstitutional federal or state laws—an idea backed by cases like Sheriff Mack—the reality is far more complex and disappointing. We’ve seen numerous examples of local sheriffs, even those claiming to be “constitutional,” actively enforcing unconstitutional laws like gun control, often in cooperation with state and federal agencies. Key statements from organizations like the Utah Sheriffs’ Association reveal a core problem: they often rely on the legislature and judiciary to define what is constitutional and view themselves primarily as an enforcement arm of those bodies, not as protectors of God-given rights against government overreach, even arguing their office is merely a legislative construct that could be dissolved. This means that relying on a constitutional sheriff is a tempting, easier path that history proves is a distraction designed to strengthen the conspiracy; the ultimate responsibility and the only true path to winning lost liberty lies with you and me through personal nullification, interposition, and building a foundation of understanding with organizations like the Tree of Liberty Society.

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