Cops sued for excessive force after mistaking ‘Star Trek’ memorabilia for weapons [More]
Here's the most important takeaway:
The officers said in depositions that they felt threatened by the brothers because they knew Raymond had a concealed gun permit and a firearm on the premises.
[Via Michael G]
Good grief.
ReplyDeleteI used to watch DS9.
Worf had a Bat'leth.
https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Bat%27leth
Imagine if he had said:
"Today is a good day to die!"
IANAL and nothing here should be understood to be legal advice.
ReplyDeleteFlorida does not require a state issued (by the Department of Agriculture which administers weights and measures) Concealed Weapons Permit to purchase or possess a firearm in the home, place of business or secured in a vehicle. Pistols carried on the body outside of the home or place of business must be concealed - open carry is not allowed except for limited purposes such as hunting, fishing, camping or travel to and from a firing range. Carrying anything larger than a common pocketknife with a blade of less than four inches requires a Florida CWP. A common pocketknife is not considered a weapon unless it is presented in a threatening manner. Exceptions to this includes prohibited places for weapons such as schools, courtrooms and athletic events where common pocketknives are also prohibited. Out of state residents may also obtain a Florida CWP.
Given all this, a Florida LEO should know that all encounters with Florida residents whether at home, at a place of business or with a stopped vehicle may involve a person who legally possesses a weapon either on them or accessible to them with or without a Florida CWP.
"The officers said in depositions that they felt threatened by the brothers because they knew Raymond had a concealed gun permit"
ReplyDeleteWow. Now, think about how much more professional our police departments are going to be when they are staffed with Gen Z snowflakes who "feel threatened" when Milo Y or Steve Bannon is invited to speak on the other side of campus.