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suthdj wrote:

Oldgringo wrote:

Martini wrote:A police officer can observe behavior but he can't read minds and know your intent, so don't be surprised if he lets a judge or jury make the decision regarding mental state and culpability.

That is it in a nutshell! Whether the issue is CW exposure, one beer on your breath, the speed limit or the perceived tone of your verbal response to his question or whatever, the arresting LEO makes the call and you make the appeal.

That would not be a problem if the PD/CIty picked up the tab for all legal fee's and missed work etc.... unless you are found guilty. I think this would help stop alot of the police using that as an excuse to harass people.

You don't want that; however, a citizen can sue for false arrest, etc.

FWIW, I'm probably a lot older than you and have been to a lot of states and other places, drank many beers and although I was arrested ONCE in 1962 for shooting off my mouth, I've never been harassed by the police anywhere. I kinda' think a lot of so-called police harassment may be self inflicted?

Now, can we get back on the subject of unloaded open carry?

Martini wrote:A police officer can observe behavior but he can't read minds and know your intent, so don't be surprised if he lets a judge or jury make the decision regarding mental state and culpability.

That is it in a nutshell! Whether the issue is CW exposure, one beer on your breath, the speed limit or the perceived tone of your verbal response to his question or whatever, the arresting LEO makes the call and you make the appeal.

timdsmith72 wrote:
Never did understand the point of carrying an unloaded gun any how....

A pocketful of rocks would serve about the same purpose as an unloaded gun and that's okay...isn't it?