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Title: WATCH: Cop Stops Men for Open Carrying and Then Upholds His Oath to the Constitution
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Free Thought Project
URL Source: http://thefreethoughtproject.com/ea ... nt-rights/#DY46i800Izshy3Qo.99
Published: Apr 26, 2017
Author: Jack Burns
Post Date: 2017-04-27 06:22:44 by Deckard
Keywords: None
Views: 2244
Comments: 9
The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution allows for all citizens to protect themselves and their loved ones by granting gun ownership rights to all Americans. But over the years, those rights have been impeded by what seems to be a laundry list of requirements gun owners must meet in order to be able to actually carry their firearm on their person. In fact, if someone doesn’t have a squeaky clean record, they’re more than likely not going to be able to carry a firearm in many U.S. states. Fortunately, law abiding citizens are undeterred in their efforts to exercise their rights to carry a weapon for self-defense. But to describe the inequities that still exist, we bring to you two videos of encounters with police by Michigan residents who choose to exercise their rights to open and concealed carry. The first involves what is reported to have taken place in Flat Rock, Michigan. Two men, one named “Doc” and another unidentified man, were carrying AR-15s, slung around their shoulders and walking down the roadside in broad daylight. Of course, almost immediately, neighbors called police who quickly responded and approached the two men. After a brief explanation as to why the two men were walking down the road, armed with so-called assault rifles, the men were allowed to go on their way, as they were committing no crimes by openly carrying their firearms. The difference between openly carrying and brandishing a weapon is when someone is brandishing their weapon, they’re not only showing they have a weapon but are presenting it as if they’re ready to open fire on someone or something. The differences, unfortunately, are left to the interpretation of the responding officers, who could determine if your weapon is in your hand then you’re brandishing it. So care must be taken if anyone attempts to repeat what the two men were doing. Both men thanked Officer Mitchell for speaking with them and attempting to understand their motives for exercising their rights to carry their firearms openly. In the video below, Officer Mitchel provides an excellent example of how and why police officers should uphold the rights of citizens. Bravo, officer Mitchell. To contrast officer Mitchell’s response, consider the following incident. The next video describes what happened to one an who possessed a CPL (Concealed Pistol License) and was picking up food he’d ordered at a fast food restaurant. This man happens to be black. It was probably a wise idea for Elijah Woody to broadcast live to Facebook his encounter with police that day. Woody said he parked beside the patrolman’s police cruiser so he knew they were inside the establishment. He looked on the door for a sticker saying firearms were not allowed inside the establishment and proceeded inside. It was at that time the two officers who were seated, noticed the Black man and what appeared to be a bulge coming from his waistband. They approached Woody and asked to see his CPL. It’s at that moment he chose to begin recording. We’re glad he did. We can clearly see the two officers standing patiently for Woody to produce his CPL, which he did. By the way, it is arguably more difficult to acquire a CPL than it is to strap on an AR-15 and walk down the street with it over one’s shoulder. So, when he produced his license, the pair of officers should have smiled and said, “have a nice day,” and let him go on his way to enjoy his meal. But the officers chose to write down all of his identifying information to give to the “gun board,” something Woody challenged their knowledge of. Woody replied the gun board had been disbanded and there was no longer any such entity. He perceived the officers’ words to be threatening in nature and then fired back that they were racially profiling him, something Woody called, “Eating while Black.” The officers continued the perceived harassment by telling Woody he had an attitude, was using profanity, and was, therefore, acting in a disorderly manner. It’s easy to conclude that the officers may have been trying to provoke Woody into reacting and thereby committing some crime. We see it all the time at TFTP. Officers will continue to apply verbal and physical pressure until a subject reacts, giving officers cause to use force, sometimes deadly force. To his credit, Woody kept asking the officers if he was free to leave and enjoy his food. Once away from the officers, Woody began to express the frustration he felt in being what he called “harassed by cops” who knew the law but chose to infringe on his rights to engage in liberty. Officer Barnes refused to give his full name, and the other officer refused to do the same. They both appeared to know they would later be held accountable. We’re happy to oblige. The two encounters serve many purposes. First, it’s fairly dangerous to do what the first two men did. It seems there are way too many trigger happy cops who’d like to get a commendation for killing two armed men brandishing their weapons on Michigan’s roadways. Second, when dealing with police officers who are asking for your concealed carry license, it may be best to attempt to keep one’s voice at a minimum. Even though Woody was in the right, the longer the encounter continued the higher the volume his voice became. By his voice raising with each passing minute, it seems the tension in the room also increased. By all means, exercise your rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. If those rights include carrying a gun to protect yourself, by all means, do so responsibly. Poster Comment: Officer Mitchel provides an excellent example of how and why police officers should uphold the rights of citizens. Bravo, officer Mitchell.
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#2. To: Deckard (#0)
You praising a cop? You asshole boot licker….praising cops is supporting the rise of the Amerikan police state! Now, where have I heard that before …
Now, where have I heard that before … Nowhere - you just made it up. If there were more cops like this one we'd certainly all be better off, correct? Anyways, next time you post that I hate all cops - I'll call you a liar.
As the few cop-hating protesters like you rise up around the nation, you need to be regularly reminded of an important fact: While a very few officers abuse their power, 99% are “good cops.” For every officer who inflicts harm on someone or violates the public’s trust, there are countless others who follow the rules and who want nothing more than to proudly protect, serve and return home safe at the end of their shift. It’s a important point that you misguided activists are well aware of, but choose to ignore. Just as the 1% of officers who are corrupt don’t represent law enforcement as a whole….I recognize that you cop-hater protestors are in a very small but vocal misguided minority. But still there are the ignorant ones who called for violence against the police and who have gathered again and again since the grand jury decisions not to indict officers in the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. Fortunately, you have not called for violence….continue to control your emotions in that respect and make me proud of you. Doesn’t this just warm your heart .. Surely it does. Freelance photographer Johnny Nguyen captured the image above, which has since been shared thousands of times. You need to let that picture of the hug between Barnum and Devonte offer a feeling of hope to control your obsessive hatred and work in your heart for a way to solve the problem with the 1% of bad cops so that you can wise up and come to accept reality and facts….that your cop-hate crusade of posting yellow journalism articles from TFTP does absolutely nothing and solves no problem. I will leave you with this, give it some deep thought … God bless America….and please protect out men in blue.
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Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/LatestOfficer Mitchel provides an excellent example of how and why police officers should uphold the rights of citizens. Bravo, officer Mitchell.
#3. To: Gatlin (#2)
.praising cops is supporting the rise of the Amerikan police state!
#4. To: Deckard, ALL (#3)
If there were more cops like this one we'd certainly all be better off, correct?
The 99% of cops are like this one, and that number will never get to 100%....it is statistically impossible. 
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