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I thought Texas was open carry?
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Yes, it is, but there is a law that stops you carrying "in a threatening manner."
Apparently, some idiot felt threatened by this guy carrying a rifle on his shoulder, and there's an anti-gun D.A. willing to stretch the law.
(Note, I could be wrong on this, just what I read in a newspaper report).John -- bitter gun owner.
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I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice.
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I saw that the other day.
The feeling I got was that the cop finally arrested him in an effort to save face.
They were not able to explain if he was under arrest or not and why until the end after the cops discussed the matter and trummped up some charge of resisting.
Hope he wins out.The opinions, content, images, memes, et. al. here within are meant entirely as satire and not to be taken by any leftist scum sucking commies as serious content of which they should waste their time with a response.
If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim. Col. Jeff CooperComment
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Dup, and yes he wasn't arrested for just OC'ing. He was arrested for resisting arrest.WTB: multiautomatic ghost gun with a .30-caliber clip to disperse with 30 bullets within half a second. Must include shoulder thing that goes up.
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I think in the video the police claimed he was resisting search. At any rate, I didn't observe any resisting. Hope the courts fix this.Comment
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I like how he said he had the right to defend himself against them. With an attitude like his, it is no wonder they locked him in the back of the car. Stand up for your rights but don't be a jerk about it, it won't help yourself or anyone else. He had way too much attitude, should have just stayed calm but he decided to try and act the tough guy.
These guys aren't bad guys unless they get embarrassed. That had to be my favorite line.Comment
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Resisting arrest or resisting false arrest? In the latter, is that still a crime? :PComment
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Texas is not an open carry state, and even printing is construed as a violation of law. Their state constitution explicitly states that they can pass laws concerning the wearing of arms, with a view to public safety.Comment
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Not 2A. Might be 'authorities making things up'. Let's allow this one to run through procedures.ARCHIVED Calguns Foundation Wiki here: http://web.archive.org/web/201908310...itle=Main_Page
Frozen in 2015, it is falling out of date and I can no longer edit the content. But much of it is still good!Comment
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It will be interesting to see how this pans out. For what it is worth, according to several articles, the rifle wasn't slung over his shoulder, it was in a tactical sling at the ready position. I've done a lot of hiking with Scouts, and in a Scouting situation that is inappropriate. If you need to carry in that manner, you shouldn't be taking scouts with you. I wouldn't backpack in South Central LA. I'd carry, but not like that.
According to some articles, he has a history of being an activist and walking a thin line with military authorities too.
Might not be the best person to choose for a rallying point, IMHO.LASD Retired
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What a surprise if you go looking for trouble, you usually find it.
It seems to me he got just what he was looking for. A video of police "violating his rights". He was confrontational from the start, it was bound to end the way it did.Im a warmonger baby, I got blood in my eyes and I'm looking at you.Comment
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Ding ding ding.
He wasn't doing anything illegal until a police officer approached him and tried to wrestle his (legal) rifle from him. When the officer couldnt disarm him forcibly he decided to handcuff him and detach his rifle from the sling before disarming him.
Now it comes time to decide what the purpose of this stop was....soooooooo...... Interfering with police. How you can interfere with police when they are the instigators and sole actors in an encounter blows my mind.
Something like " The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects" came to mind when I heard about this... Apparently that doesn't apply here for some reason...If you are wondering if you can get a LTC in Riverside County: THE ANSWER IS YES!
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Really?
So he is out on a hike with his son & by all accounts he is abiding by the law but somehow he deserved to be accosted by a cop.
How do you figure?
Is it illegal in that area of Texas to carry a rifle? In the manner he was carrying it?
Or perhaps are some people just uncomfortable with others living their lives as a free liberated citizen?The opinions, content, images, memes, et. al. here within are meant entirely as satire and not to be taken by any leftist scum sucking commies as serious content of which they should waste their time with a response.
If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim. Col. Jeff CooperComment
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Ron,
Come on now, I know you always jump in on the side of the cops but did you even read about this case and/or watch the video?
He was NOT on a hike with other scouts, just his own Eagle Scout hopeful son.
It is clear in the video that the rifle was in fact slung in front in a tactical position as you claim. But so what, why is that an issue at all?
He clearly states multiple times that in that part of Texas it is not a crime to carry a rifle in the open and the officer(s) do not dispute his claim.
The manner in which you would carry if on a hike is immaterial because you are not he and he is (supposed to be) a free individual who has a right not to be harrassed by law enforcement if he has not violated any law.
His history of activisim and "walking a thin line" is also immaterial and actually reflects poorly upon those who feel it is their place to bully and control others. Unless he has been convicted of a crime his previous activism activities simply show he is a concerned citizen fighting for his and our rights and should be applauded for his efforts.
Oh, I almost forgot
If you are going to claim "According to some articles" then please provide the link & appropriate quote, otherwise it didn't happen.The opinions, content, images, memes, et. al. here within are meant entirely as satire and not to be taken by any leftist scum sucking commies as serious content of which they should waste their time with a response.
If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim. Col. Jeff CooperComment
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