War Veteran Arrested for “Rudely Displaying” Rifle

[Mr.357Sig]

It is my understanding that it is perfectly legal to open carry a rifle in Texas. If that's true, those cops are ignorant, PC-loving douchebags. YMMV.

 

[tulsamal]

"But it doesn't matter if it is legal. It makes people uncomfortable!"

Gregg

 

[thegomezclan]

I used to live in Lubbock and when I took the class for my concealed carry permit the subject of open carry of rifles was brought up. The instructor of the class who was also on the Lubbock PD said that it was legal but if you carried one in Lubbock they would arrest you for disturbing the piece.

 

[mons meg]

I used to live in Lubbock and when I took the class for my concealed carry permit the subject of open carry of rifles was brought up. The instructor of the class who was also on the Lubbock PD said that it was legal but if you carried one in Lubbock they would arrest you for disturbing the piece.

You should have said "And then I'll get rich suing the PD" just to see how he reacted.

disturbing the peace

n. upsetting the quiet and good order particularly through loud noise, by fighting or other unsocial behavior which frightens or upsets people.

(Wikipedia)
Disturbing the peace is a crime generally defined as the unsettling of proper order in a public space through one's actions. This can include creating loud noise by fighting or challenging to fight, disturbing others by loud and unreasonable noise (including loud music), or using offensive words.

That said, there has apparently been some friction in Temple between Active Duty military and the local constabulary. This may be some carryover. We'll need to know more details.

 

[Glocktogo]

You should have said "And then I'll get rich suing the PD" just to see how he reacted.

That said, there has apparently been some friction in Temple between Active Duty military and the local constabulary. This may be some carryover. We'll need to know more details.

This isn't the 1st fracas between them. Temple lost a previous round against a soldier. Were I the base commander, I think I'd restrict everyone to the base for oh, say about two weeks. Two weeks worth of deserted Temple businesses should just about do the trick.

 

[Keyser328]

unsocial behavior

Clearly, the BoR promotes unsocial behavior.


... I just made myself sad.

 

[RugersGR8]

ANOTHER LINK:

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/04/16/decorated-vet-arrested-after-rudely-displaying-his-rifle-says-officer-pulled-gun-on-him-in-front-of-boy-scouts/
Decorated Vet Arrested After ‘Rudely Displaying’ His Rifle - and Says Officer Pulled Gun on Him in Front of His Son
Apr. 16, 2013 11:13am
Erica Ritz

 

[Belthos]

Clearly, the BoR promotes unsocial behavior.


... I just made myself sad.

Of course it does.

You would not need protection of your right to go along with the herd.

 

[FlimFlam]

Here's the video I believe,

 

[doctorjj]

Contempt of Cop is a serious offense.

I love it when the only charge is resisting arrest. What arrest am I resisting if the only arrest is for resisting?? If there's nothing to arrest me for then your dang right I'm going to resist.