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Originally posted by CombatBoots
reply to post by thisguyrighthere
I'm sure we can all agree that the only viable alternative to a citizen police force is mob rule.
check that.
Originally posted by Jakes51
Why did he not say when asked that he was openly carrying a firearm? That is the problem. The officer could not see it when the guy was on the bike. Too many cops are shot and killed on those desolate roadways. Just because the guy is a veteran? Somehow he does not have to be compliant to an police officer's instructions? Is that officer not allowed to ensure their personal safety?
Safety first! That is not an unreasonable request. What does it hurt to follow instructions, and comply? Nothing!
Originally posted by DestroyDestroyDestroy
In all honesty, I can understand why a cop would be on edge about a guy open carrying; yes it may be legal but it's still a gun and the cop has no idea whether you are going to turn violent or not.
Originally posted by DestroyDestroyDestroy
For the sake of not being a douche, the motorcyclist should have informed the cop that he had a weapon, even if he is not required to, and proceeded to disarm himself.
Originally posted by Jakes51
reply to post by blamethegreys
Had he been compliant when asked that simple question about being armed? The officer could have planned accordingly. For me, I would not want to be the dead man laying in the gully with one in the noodle as result of going about a traffic stop with linen gloves. That is just me though. Given the situation, I thought the officer handled it well. That is just my opinion.
Originally posted by whisperindave
Idiot didn't need to be carrying a weapon openly anyway. All these bikers love to act tough and hard. If a cop asks you "Do you have a weapon" You tell them. Otherwise you could be dead. Officers carry weapons all the time, they are "strapped" in their minds, that means ready to kill. A common citizen is not. This is not the wild west. You don't pass RVs doing a 100 miles an hour and then act like a prick to a cop! Just common sense! What is wrong with you gun carrying morons? Do you really think you are going to stop a robbery? Do you think you are combat trained and ready to be a hero with your pistol? I used to carry...All it ever did was get me in trouble. Then someone broke in my car and took the gun. Maybe they killed someone with it, or committed a robbery. But not once did having a gun do anything for me. Do yourself a favor, you openly carry, you tell the cop "I am armed." Simple. Stop trying this "Don't tread on me, I'm a libertarian, crap." All you are really doing is trying to intimidate other people. And the chances are good you will have your gun taken from you and used against you by someone MORE belligerent and MORE hostile than you are! Creeps in Arid-Zona thinks they are tough carrying guns around openly. It's always bikers. And it's always frightening for women and children. You're nothing but a bully without even one college class in Law...but you're going to make a cop sweat! Big tough guy. Do you know what those field officers go through on every damned traffic stop!? They take their lives in their hands to protect YOU. Some get really antsy after a hard day trying to explain to stupid, testosterone driven lunkheads like you, just what the f*ck YOU are doing to make their lives harder...stop carrying weapons. Stop being an officious prick.
Originally posted by votan
reply to post by thisguyrighthere
I really do not understand why cops get their panties in a knot when someone has a gun.
A cop can kill a person and they can get away with it even with damming evidence. A person kills a cop and there is a world wide man hunt that will track the perp down like an animal. Cops need to relax.edit on 28-9-2012 by votan because: (no reason given)