A Pennsylvania police chief will learn the fate of his career Friday after posting offensive pro-gun videos online, causing a 30-day suspension, according to NBC4i.
Mark Kessler, 41, of Gilberton faced disciplinary action after posting YouTube videos in mid-July, ranting about gun rights and liberal politicians.
"Come and take it!" Kessler screamed to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in one video, who he called a "traitor," as he fired off a machine gun.
While he has received backlash and punishment for his threatening videos, the police chief refuses to back down from his job without a fight and said he has enough support behind him to keep him going.
"The support has been overwhelming, both national and international," he said. "I find it truly amazing how many people finally said, 'You know what? This guy's right.'"
Friday is the last day of his suspension for the unauthorized use of weapons, and the city council could decide the fate of his career by the evening.
"If that's the price I got to pay for standing up for what I believe in, apparently for what a lot of Americans believe in, I'm willing to pay that price," Kessler said.
Ever since Kessler's videos went viral, he began an Internet radio show, accepted invitations to speak at gun rallies, and formed a new group called the "Constitution Security Force" which he said has chapters in 45 states.
Kessler has continued to post videos and also warned of tyranny if the federal government tries to silence him, as he predicts it might.
"God help them if something should happen to me," he said. "I believe that could spark the next American Revolution."
While he claims he isn't suggesting for anyone to "take up arms against our government," he said no one will take away his guns without a fight.
"I would resist," he said. "I'd fight for freedom, and if it cost me my life, then so be it."
