For at least the second time this week a local sheriff is taking to Facebook to call on citizens to arm themselves in preparation for terrorism or other violent attacks.

Clark County, Indiana Sheriff Jamey Noel posted to the social media site Tuesday night to voice his support for gun ownership and encourage residents to apply for a Concealed Carry Permit, WDRB reports.

“Due to recent terrorist attacks and acts of violence in our great nation, Sheriff Jamey Noel would like to remind you of his strong support for the 2^nd Amendment,” the post read.

“The Clark County Sheriff’s Office will be happy to assist you in answering any questions pertaining to your right to apply for a Concealed Carry Permit,” it continued, with contact information and hours of operation for the department, as well as a link to the application process.

“On any given day, we’re always understaffed and I think if you called the Jeffersonville Police Chief, Clarksville – they will all tell you that they are understaffed and don’t have as many people as they need,” Noel told the news site.

“I would much rather have someone in their house, if someone were to break in, in addition to calling 911 that they have a means to defend themselves before we get there,” he said.

WDRB pointed out there are no training requirements to obtain a concealed weapons permit in Indiana.

The sheriff’s Facebook post comes about a week after he posted a statement to the “Clark County Indiana Sheriff’s Office” page condemning President Obama for repossessing an armored vehicle the department was using on loan from the Department of Defense. The vehicle is the same armored personnel carrier used by first responders in the recent San Bernardino terrorist attacks.

“This past week, due to an order of President Obama, the Clark Co. Sheriff’s Office armored personnel carrier (on loan from the department of defense) was repossessed because his administration felt it looked too intimidating,” the Dec. 2 statement read.

“This was a defense vehicle that had tracks but had no offensive weapons. Its purpose was to protect officers responding to an active shooter situation and to provide protection while evacuating injured officers and victims,” it continued. “The Sheriff’s Office cannot afford to purchase a replacement. It’s very frustrating that we no longer have a valuable piece of equipment we need to keep officers and the public safe.”

The post linked to a National Sheriffs’ Association Change.org petition to send Obama a message: “Don’t strip law enforcement of the gear they need to keep us safe.”

Noel’s most recent message follows a similar Facebook video post by Brevard County, Florida Sheriff Wayne Ivey on Monday, The American Mirror reports.

“Let there be no mistake in what I am about to say … the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun,” Ivey said. “If you are a person who is legally licensed to carry a firearm, now is the time more than ever to realize that you and you alone may very well be the first line of defense for you, your family, and others around you in a terrorist or active shooter based scenario.”

Ivey was also quite critical of the federal government’s response to terrorism, though he didn’t call out the president by name.

“In this unique time, our country needs to unite and stand up as leaders and citizens and clearly state that we have had enough, and will no longer tolerate such behavior and acts of evil.  Let there be no mistake, this is not about politics, religion, ethnicity, race or social status, but instead is about our freedom, humanity, way of life and the future of our great nation,” he said in the video, which was also published as an editorial in Florida Today.

“It is time to stop reacting and instead proactively engage anyone who threatens harm through terrorism or mass killings.  It is time for our national and world leaders to stop worrying about being ‘politically correct’ and start worrying about what needs to be said and done to target, yes I said ‘target’ terrorists.”