Carbon County Sheriff

Alex Bakken

By Dana Davis

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Last week we discussed the concept of knowing ourselves in relation to exercising our rights under the Second Amendment and carrying a concealed firearm. Being cognizant of why we carry and what the potential lifelong ramifications could be are incredibly important, and often understated. Another equally important pillar of responsibly exercising our Second Amendment rights that is just as often overlooked is basic handgun proficiency.

As residents of a Second Amendment Sanctuary state, we enjoy broad freedoms when it comes to exercising our rights under the Second Amendment. We can open-carry once we turn 18, we can conceal carry (without a permit,) once we turn 21 (as long as certain statutory requirements are met,) and we enjoy a relatively hassle-free firearm purchasing environment.

Carbon County Sheriff

Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

Alex Bakken

When it comes to providing law enforcement services in rural areas such as Carbon County, Wyoming, the landscape is filled with numerous challenges. Lack of resources, immense geographical areas, and a multitude of municipalities are all challenges we must effectively navigate as public safety administrators. 

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

After reading Part I one of how concealed carry works in the state of Wyoming, you may be asking yourself, why bother with a permit? Since Wyoming state statute allows us to carry as a citizen (under the stipulations of W.S. 6-8-14,) why would I get a permit? We’ll answer that question and more here in Part II of how concealed carry works in the state of Wyoming.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

“Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based upon the best information available. The troops, the air and the Navy did all that Bravery and devotion to duty could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone.”

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

By K.J. Schricker   

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor

This past weekend I’m sure many of us Comet readers visited our local cemeteries and paid tribute and respect to our loved ones we have lost in our lifetimes. 

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff

By Brett Larson

Carbon County Comet Contributor 

A little over a year and a half ago, the Town of Elk Mountain faced a slight dilemma. Two of its volunteer town operation boards faced disbandment because of a lack of membership. 

By Alex Bakken

Carbon County Sheriff