http://allenbwest.com/2015/05/will-...arine-rot-in-jail-just-because-he-owns-a-gun/
That URL is rather misleading when describing what happened. Guy from NC goes to NJ. Does not check to see if his NC CHP is any good in NJ. Then gets involved in a road rage incident with a guy who may (based on the clothing he is wearing) be a gangbanger. Guy first displays his pistol, then later retrieves his rifle from his vehicle and displays that.
Besides not checking to see if he could bring a gun to NJ (apparently all the incidents of folks getting arrested for doing that are not making the rounds to all/most gun owners) he displays a pistol and then, while he is outside his vehicle, retrieves a rifle and displays that. I am not positive but it seems there was at least one opportunity for him to just drive away.
I'm putting this in General Discussion instead of NJ because of several issues I think apply to everybody:
- obviously, know the law. It ca be a PITA to find it but part of being a LAC is knowing what you have to do/not do in order to be law-abiding.
- generally, displaying your firearm is not a great idea. The old saying "If you pull it shoot it" is worth considering. I understand that puts a person way behind in the action/reaction curve but many times that is just something we need to live with.
- "Never leave the boat." Well, OK, if your "boat" is being riddled with gunfire it might be OK. But unless there is information we are not being given it seems this guy had at least one opportunity to just drive away.
- Remember, the first person to call the cops is identified as "victim". Hand your phone to the passenger (if you have one) and tell them to dial 911 and report the incident. You may have to break the law against using a cellphone while driving and talk to the police yourself. But it's far better to be listed as "victim" than Perp #1 .
As someone once told me, "your brain is there to do more than keep your ears apart."
stay safe.
That URL is rather misleading when describing what happened. Guy from NC goes to NJ. Does not check to see if his NC CHP is any good in NJ. Then gets involved in a road rage incident with a guy who may (based on the clothing he is wearing) be a gangbanger. Guy first displays his pistol, then later retrieves his rifle from his vehicle and displays that.
Besides not checking to see if he could bring a gun to NJ (apparently all the incidents of folks getting arrested for doing that are not making the rounds to all/most gun owners) he displays a pistol and then, while he is outside his vehicle, retrieves a rifle and displays that. I am not positive but it seems there was at least one opportunity for him to just drive away.
I'm putting this in General Discussion instead of NJ because of several issues I think apply to everybody:
- obviously, know the law. It ca be a PITA to find it but part of being a LAC is knowing what you have to do/not do in order to be law-abiding.
- generally, displaying your firearm is not a great idea. The old saying "If you pull it shoot it" is worth considering. I understand that puts a person way behind in the action/reaction curve but many times that is just something we need to live with.
- "Never leave the boat." Well, OK, if your "boat" is being riddled with gunfire it might be OK. But unless there is information we are not being given it seems this guy had at least one opportunity to just drive away.
- Remember, the first person to call the cops is identified as "victim". Hand your phone to the passenger (if you have one) and tell them to dial 911 and report the incident. You may have to break the law against using a cellphone while driving and talk to the police yourself. But it's far better to be listed as "victim" than Perp #1 .
As someone once told me, "your brain is there to do more than keep your ears apart."
stay safe.