Felony stop in Capitola for legal CCW

[pepsi2451]

Ever been thru a CHECKPOINT..?..sure they do.

You got me there, but at least at the checkpoints they say its to stop drunk drivers. Not that I think they should be stopping everyone just to check for that either.

if someone saw his concealed firearm he is doing it wrong.

Everyone makes mistakes. He still didn't break any laws. People shouldn't have to worry so much about their firearm showing.

[bodger]

if someone saw his concealed firearm he is doing it wrong.

But, nobody is perfect and nobody can do it right 100% of the time, no matter what the endeavor or practice.
It's ridiculous that the mere sight of a firearm on someone's person prompts a 911 call.

This is the antis wet dream. Gun=Criminal. At least the cops let him go without some ridiculous hassle beyond the stop.

[dustoff31]

Bingo but its nationwide even in open carry states like AZ. Calling the police with every instance a gun is seen is promoted within activist circles. 'Call the police and let them sort it out.' This isn't about using LE's time wisely or really being scared, but to promote the agenda. The good news is that the more the anti's cry wolf, the more such events will be ignored by the police.

The big difference is that in states like AZ, if you call the police and say, "I saw some guy with a gun sticking out from under his shirt."

The police will say something along the line of, "So? What else is he doing?"

If you say, "Nothing. He's just eating lunch with his family." The police will tell you that is not against the law and hang up.

[Hopalong]

The big difference is that in states like AZ, if you call the police and say, "I saw some guy with a gun sticking out from under his shirt."

The police will say something along the line of, "So? What else is he doing?"

If you say, "Nothing. He's just eating lunch with his family." The police will tell you that is not against the law and hang up.

This. It is a mindset, and it will take time, if ever, to change in this state.

[Mickey D]

Thats Captiola for you. Their PD is perhaps the most overbearing in the county, aside from Scotts Valley, of course. Also, full of liberals who would jump out of their skin at the mere mention of a gun.

Since a call was made by a citizen, the PD has an obligation and duty to respond. Don't be so hasty to criticize the PD for doing their job.

[geeknow]

I dont think anyone is upset with LE for responding...that is their job. I think that most are ticked (rightly) at the general attitude that the mere presence of a legally carried gun generates.

[xGearbox]

I'm guessing it was a slow day for Capitola PD. I feel that the person calling was just a tad too scared and felt that his/her life was in such danger that it required a call to the police, which required them to point weapons at four adults and a 4-year old child to figure out what was going on. And then what? Oh hey, I got a CCW, within rights, blah blah blah, have a nice day. It seems just a tad bit overzealous on somebody's end, and in this case it was a waste of everybody's time.

At the same time, if the man didn't have a CCW, it would easily be spun around as the person calling being a hero for his/her outstanding detective skills and have a very very bad man arrested on a felony for holding on to a concealed weapon.

So, who's fault is it? Overly concerned citizens? Overzealous police officers? The man who didn't conceal his weapon effectively? It's a tough call.

[Charlie50]

This is just what the Bradys and their minions in Sacramento want to occur. They have been able to create a culture that equates guns =criminals. The sheep of California are so easily manipulated. Once you leave California, things are much different.

Plus one thousand times.

They are doing their best to kill shooting sports so there will be no future supporters of gun rights. This is like boiling a frog, slowly, (the sheeple) don't realize the water is getting more and more toxic. Bring a non-shooter to the range next time out!

[BigDogatPlay]

The moral of the story.... concealed means concealed.

I wonder, casually, if the press coverage would have been the same were it an off duty LEO who was sloppy, instead of a lawfully armed citizen.

And yes.... Capitola is full of bed wetters. I spent a good deal of my formative years in and around Capitola and Soquel and those towns ain't like they used to be.

[PandaLuv]

sigh, only in CA

[BC9696]

In a perfect world, everyone would be strapped. Imagine how polite society would be.

[MrClamperSir]

It'd be interesting to know how long the entire incident took from start to finish. Also if there were any lectures involved or just the "cover it up better next time".

[Knauga]

You got me there, but at least at the checkpoints they say its to stop drunk drivers. Not that I think they should be stopping everyone just to check for that either.

Oh no, we now have DUI and Drivers License checkpoints. They require you to show them your drivers license as you go through the checkpoint.... as they look in your car hoping to find something "in plain sight"....

[Toyz]

That felony stop was so the officers could complete a e-check. Since it wasnt concealed it would be open carry.

(This is meant to be a complete joke, In no way am I meaning he was really open carrying)

[santacruzstefan]

Since a call was made by a citizen, the PD has an obligation and duty to respond. Don't be so hasty to criticize the PD for doing their job.

You misunderstand. I live there, I have had dealings with them myself, seen how they operate first hand. Their attitude is legendary around the county. Some of them are good guys, but as a whole the department has a reputation for being heavy handed.