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Tag: Open Carry
Patrol
Black Lives Matter Leader Says Group to Field Armed "Peace Officers"
“We are preparing and training our people to defend our communities,” Newsome said. He told the British paper that BLM members with military experience, including members of the special forces community, are advising the organization.
June 10, 2020
Patrol
Disarm Before Entering
Too many public facilities, including the 9/11 Museum, slam the door on armed officers with LEOSA carry rights.
May 3, 2018
Weapons
Men Who Walked Into MI Police Station Carrying Guns Face Felony Charges
Two men were expecting to be arraigned on misdemeanor charges for carrying guns and wearing body armor into the Dearborn, MI, police station, but were instead hit with felony charges.
March 3, 2017
Patrol
Video: Masked Man Openly Carrying Rifle and Wearing Armor Arrested in Michigan Police Station
The incident was live-streamed on Facebook and later posted on YouTube. Before entering, the man filming says in the video they intended to file a complaint claiming they were "illegally pulled over" an hour prior.
February 6, 2017
Patrol
Masked Man Openly Carrying Rifle and Wearing Armor Arrested in Michigan Police Station
The incident was live-streamed on Facebook and later posted on YouTube. Before entering, the man filming says in the video they intended to file a complaint claiming they were "illegally pulled over" an hour prior. More Here.
February 6, 2017
Weapons
As States Expand Gun Rights, the Police Object
“We are a gun society and we recognize that, but we should be writing gun laws that make us safer,” said Leonard Papania, the police chief in Gulfport, who opposes part of a new state law that creates exceptions to the rules for concealed-carry permits. “Do you want every incident on your street to escalate to acts of gun violence?”
May 3, 2016
Weapons
Courts Say LEOs Can Confront Open-carry Advocates
When police arrived, they took the man's gun, and briefly handcuffed him while they questioned him. The man, Johann Deffert, an "open carry" gun advocate, then sued police saying they had violated his constitutional rights. A federal judge disagreed.
June 11, 2015
Weapons
Texas Chiefs: Open Carry "Handcuffs" Law Enforcement
Texas police chiefs are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to veto legislation repealing certain handgun restrictions in Texas if lawmakers do not remove a controversial provision the chiefs fear would allow criminals to carry firearms without repercussions.
May 28, 2015
Weapons
Open Carry Activist Sues Ohio City Over Police Detention
In a lawsuit against the Ohio city of Riverside, its mayor, and two police officers, Roy Call claims he was illegally detained and briefly had his gun confiscated.
May 14, 2013
Weapons
Armed Law Student Argues with Cop
A law school student recorded his argument with a police officer who stopped him for openly carrying a handgun. The student refused to provide his name and demanded to speak with the officer's supervisor, before being released.
February 26, 2013
Patrol
Video: Philly Cops Question Open Carry Activist
An open-carry activist posted his encounter with two Philadelphia Police officers to YouTube, after they questioned him about his permit and told him he couldn't legally carry hollow-point ammunition.
November 20, 2012
Weapons
Philly Cops Question Open Carry Activist
Two Philadelphia Police officers question an open-carry activist in front of a Manayunk barbershop. Read the full story here.
November 20, 2012
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