Franklin County Massachusetts Sheriff Race: A Choice Between Gun Rights & Gun Restrictions

Franklin County Massachusetts Sheriff Race: A Choice Between Gun Rights & Gun Restrictions
As the race for Franklin County Sheriff heats up, the stark differences between Interim Sheriff Streeter & challenger Mass have become clear, on the issue of gun rights.

Sheriff Streeter has publicly endorsed the law, stating, “I think it’s a responsible thing to do. It’s a strong statement and a necessary statement, and I think Massachusetts is all the better for it.” She believes the restrictions do not infringe on the Second Amendment since they only apply to specific firearms and that such measures contribute to public safety. Streeter, who is not a gun owner and has no hunting experience, aligns with the state’s broader push for stricter gun control.
This position aligns with former Sheriff Christopher Donelan’s support for various aspects of gun control during his tenure. Donelan backed measures such as the ban on 3D-printed guns and ghost guns, reflecting a consistent approach to stringent gun regulations in the county’s leadership.
In sharp contrast, Isaac Mass, a veteran of the Massachusetts Army National Guard and a criminal defense attorney with over 13 years of experience defending gun owners, has criticized the law as an unconstitutional infringement on rights. He argues that young adults should not be stripped of their Second Amendment protections simply because of their age.
Mass also called out the hypocrisy in the legal system regarding how young adults are treated under the law.“If you are old enough and responsible enough to deploy halfway around the world and carry an M16 while putting your life on the line for the U.S. Constitution, I believe you are old enough and responsible enough to carry a semi-automatic weapon in Massachusetts,” said Mass.