Have Gun - Will Carry
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In NC touching a firearm can be GATTOP,
GATTOP? What's that, some NC slang? More importantly, does it apply to OCers in Missouri?
or in any state could be considered assault. I do believe suicide is illegal in most states.
But if the cop ordered him to remove the firearm, then it cannot be considered assault unless the cop is a worthless liar. He also didn't order the OCer to commit suicide, so I fail to see what part of touching his firearm - after being told to - is an "unlawful act". I never said it was a wise thing to do - just not unlawful.
It was dumb for the officer to demand it, it was intelligent for the OP to refuse. If the officer wanted that firearm he could get it himself. Most OCers know that touching a firearm in the presence of a police officer is not to bright. And that IS the point.
No, the point I made was to ask you where he was ordered to perform an unlawful act. He wasn't. Just admit it.
But if you have doubts, touch your firearm in a traffic stop, get back to us if you can...
What part of my post wasn't clear to you? Here, maybe this will help:
I'm not saying it's a smart thing to do, or that it won't result in new holes suddenly appearing in someone - I'd just like to know where that act is considered "unlawful".