If one were to be fired from their job for an illegal arrest, then damages sure could add up on that!
I agree that they are in the wrong. You have the right to carry in the open.
That being said, I would think about this. I have a close friend that would OC. He lives in Arizona. He was accused of pulling his sidearm out and threating a family. After being arrested, several thousands of dollars and a lot of missed work, everything was dropped. It was his word against theirs. The DA couldn't prove either story. So if somebody freaks because they see a gun or just want to start trouble, it can happen. It sucks because I loved to show off some of my wonderful guns but personally, I don't think it is worth it. I just keep them out if sight.
I agree that they are in the wrong. You have the right to carry in the open.
That being said, I would think about this. I have a close friend that would OC. He lives in Arizona. He was accused of pulling his sidearm out and threating a family. After being arrested, several thousands of dollars and a lot of missed work, everything was dropped. It was his word against theirs. The DA couldn't prove either story. So if somebody freaks because they see a gun or just want to start trouble, it can happen. It sucks because I loved to show off some of my wonderful guns but personally, I don't think it is worth it. I just keep them out if sight.
What is this? Soviet Russia or Nazi Germany???
Since when are we afraid of a COMPLETELY legal activity for fear of unlawful arrest and subsequent termination?
What jobs do you guys have that would terminate you for being unlawfully arrested?
Thought provoking and interesting thread. My congratulations to all of you for keeping it civil, if a little testy at times. And Cathy, yer killin' me. OP, as long as it doesn't conflict with counsel's advice, please keep us updated.
Only killing and not killed?And Cathy, yer killin' me.
We are an "at will" state. You can be fired without cause or reason.
You can at least tell us if you've retained counsel.
TOI believe that this was a response of a single officer, not so familiar with the state regulation. Indiana doesn't provide a concealed carry permit unlike other states, it is called "license to carry handgun". There is no legal obligation to conceal the handgun, although it is advisable. Even Bryan Ciyou, a top firearms law attorney from Indianapolis, recommends concealed carry. Personally I wouldn't carry open and let everybody see that I'm armed, especially anybody that has something bad in mind.
The Police Chief in Fort Wayne is clearly anti-gun and is proud of the amount of firearms that are taken off the streets every year. Unfortunately the shootings are not getting less and the gang problem is not solved by seizing a few firearms. I would ask for clarification and demand a clear answer from FWPD about open carry. Let me know if you get an satisfying answer.
"cordially despised"? How's that?
I believe that this was a response of a single officer, not so familiar with the state regulation. Indiana doesn't provide a concealed carry permit unlike other states, it is called "license to carry handgun". There is no legal obligation to conceal the handgun, although it is advisable. Even Bryan Ciyou, a top firearms law attorney from Indianapolis, recommends concealed carry. Personally I wouldn't carry open and let everybody see that I'm armed, especially anybody that has something bad in mind.
The Police Chief in Fort Wayne is clearly anti-gun and is proud of the amount of firearms that are taken off the streets every year. Unfortunately the shootings are not getting less and the gang problem is not solved by seizing a few firearms. I would ask for clarification and demand a clear answer from FWPD about open carry. Let me know if you get an satisfying answer.
I believe that this was a response of a single officer, not so familiar with the state regulation. Indiana doesn't provide a concealed carry permit unlike other states, it is called "license to carry handgun". There is no legal obligation to conceal the handgun, although it is advisable. Even Bryan Ciyou, a top firearms law attorney from Indianapolis, recommends concealed carry. Personally I wouldn't carry open and let everybody see that I'm armed, especially anybody that has something bad in mind.
The Police Chief in Fort Wayne is clearly anti-gun and is proud of the amount of firearms that are taken off the streets every year. Unfortunately the shootings are not getting less and the gang problem is not solved by seizing a few firearms. I would ask for clarification and demand a clear answer from FWPD about open carry. Let me know if you get an satisfying answer.
What is this? Soviet Russia or Nazi Germany???
Since when are we afraid of a COMPLETELY legal activity for fear of unlawful arrest and subsequent termination?
What jobs do you guys have that would terminate you for being unlawfully arrested?
I've said it before, and I'll say it again:
A LEO cannot know 100% of the law. Period. (Why we need so many laws is another thread)
-J-