Michael Knopp
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I would like some help. I am citizen of Independence, MO and a little over 2 weeks ago, I was riding my bicycle to work, when I was hit by a motorist. (he was at fault) I was legally open carrying my handgun for protection. As soon as I was able after getting discharged from the hospital, I contacted the Independence Police Dept. to query the custody of my gun. This is after they had already given the rest of my property, (including over $400 in cash) to a family member while I was still inpatient at Centerpoint Med Ctr. They took all my property (with the exception of clothes) at the time of the incident for "safe keeping."
However, they are refusing to release my handgun for over two months, at which point I must attend an "Administrative Hearing" in Municipal Court. I immediately contacted the City Prosecutor at the advice of my attorney for explanation. He told me that its a new process they started a few months ago, to ensure that the weapon has not been used in a crime. I asked him if there were any charges against me, and he firmly said, "No." First of all, its a Glock G27 that I legally purchased from a friend of mine in Kansas, which I can prove. All serial numbers are intact, and I am legally able to own a gun. I can understand a background check, and a check through NCIC on the serial number, but 2 months??? How long does this take. I forwarded the city's response to my attorney and the first thing he said was, "4th Amendment." He is in Kansas, so cannot represent me here in Missouri, but told me in his opinion, this better be challenged.
Has anyone heard of something like this? I feel like a criminal, which is very unsettling. If I have to go to court, there better be a charge. I am pro-police, but hey!
However, they are refusing to release my handgun for over two months, at which point I must attend an "Administrative Hearing" in Municipal Court. I immediately contacted the City Prosecutor at the advice of my attorney for explanation. He told me that its a new process they started a few months ago, to ensure that the weapon has not been used in a crime. I asked him if there were any charges against me, and he firmly said, "No." First of all, its a Glock G27 that I legally purchased from a friend of mine in Kansas, which I can prove. All serial numbers are intact, and I am legally able to own a gun. I can understand a background check, and a check through NCIC on the serial number, but 2 months??? How long does this take. I forwarded the city's response to my attorney and the first thing he said was, "4th Amendment." He is in Kansas, so cannot represent me here in Missouri, but told me in his opinion, this better be challenged.
Has anyone heard of something like this? I feel like a criminal, which is very unsettling. If I have to go to court, there better be a charge. I am pro-police, but hey!
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