OC issue in Gaston County

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chiefjason wrote:

Here is the thread with the NC OC pamphlet in it. Make sure you download the last version. There were some revisions.

http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum41/37190.html

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Thanks.

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chiefjason wrote:

I would have a word with his superior about why your property was illegally seized. He observed you and saw you were doing nothing wrong according to your account. He had no reason to take your firearm, period. They like to push the officer safety issue, but to just snatch it when you are doing nothing wrong is unprofessional IMO.

And refer them the the NC Supreme Court.

State v Huntley, what GATTTOTP is.

http://www.guncite.com/court/state/25nc418.html

State v Kerner, why we can OC.

http://www.guncite.com/court/state/107se222.html


State v Speller, more pro OC, right to bear arms means OC.

http://www.guncite.com/court/state/86nc697.html


BTW, when did the LEO's get to tell me how to or where to spend my money or how to live. The "get a CCP" comment was uncalled for. Let us know how it goes.

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The other issue I would press is that if you were a threat to the officers safety or those who called 911, he wouldn't have waited until you left to disarm you. He also would have called for backup.

In the discussion with the supervisor, I would ask what the SOP (standard operating procedure) is for this situation. I would also ask how he plans on making sure it doesn't happen again (phrase it more like "what type of training program do you paln to implement to ensure that other law abiding citizens rights are not violated").

I would also mention that the officer snapping your loaded firearm out of the holster is a good way for an accidental discharge to occur.......

4th amendment violation in my book.

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Hey OP,

Any updates available?

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I havent had any more problems. I spoke with officer Atkins with gastonia PD, and he said that the other officer over reacted. Im avoiding filing a complaint for now, As i will be applying to Gastonia PD for the upcoming BLET class

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Cool beans!

Good luck!

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gipper72488 wrote:

I havent had any more problems. I spoke with officer Atkins with gastonia PD, and he said that the other officer over reacted. Im avoiding filing a complaint for now, As i will be applying to Gastonia PD for the upcoming BLET class

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I understand you not wanting to press the issue but unfortunately this doesn't solve the underlying problem. I imagine the officer in question got less than a slap in the wrist in this situation and has no incentive to react differently next time.