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Avoid Maryland
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 11:51 am
by philip964
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/201 ... -for-traf/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Maryland stopping out of state cars for "speeding", then searching for guns. Apparently in Maryland the gun and ammunition must be in separate locked boxes.
Re: Avoid Maryland
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 12:07 pm
by puma guy
Apparently they used the "I smell Marijuana" excuse to search the car. I never found an explanation for how they knew he had a carry permit. Very troubling. I can understand why some have grown fearsome of police if the facts are as written. Not trying to cop bash at all just an opinion on this case based on the limited details.
Re: Avoid Maryland
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 12:38 pm
by cb1000rider
I worry about CHL showing up on the radar in some states. It's just another indicator that might get law enforcement interested.
So the basis for this stop was the smell of Marijuana? Yep.. Probably just another case of striking up a joint in front of the wife and child while on a family holiday.
PD says that the stop and search were justified. That pretty much says to me that anyone can be searched at any time, simply on the basis of an officer willing to indicate that something smelled funny.
Re: Avoid Maryland
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 12:55 pm
by suthdj
cb1000rider wrote:I worry about CHL showing up on the radar in some states. It's just another indicator that might get law enforcement interested.
So the basis for this stop was the smell of Marijuana? Yep.. Probably just another case of striking up a joint in front of the wife and child while on a family holiday.
PD says that the stop and search were justified. That pretty much says to me that anyone can be searched at any time, simply on the basis of an officer willing to indicate that something smelled funny.
I thought scotus shot that down.
Re: Avoid Maryland
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 1:43 pm
by txglock21
The title of this thread is "Avoid Maryland"....I do! And Cali, NY, D.C., etc....
Re: Avoid Maryland
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 1:47 pm
by cb1000rider
suthdj wrote:I thought scotus shot that down.
Shot the "smell" thing down? That'd be news to me...
Re: Avoid Maryland
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:26 pm
by suthdj
cb1000rider wrote:suthdj wrote:I thought scotus shot that down.
Shot the "smell" thing down? That'd be news to me...
Some states like Mass
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/0 ... story.html
and maybe your home in Tx
http://www.dfwnorml.org/smell-of-mariju ... residence/
Re: Avoid Maryland
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:40 pm
by cb1000rider
I was aware of the residence one. I believe the vehicle is treated differently. Thanks for the references.
Re: Avoid Maryland
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:46 pm
by suthdj
cb1000rider wrote:I was aware of the residence one. I believe the vehicle is treated differently. Thanks for the references.
I thought it was SCOTUS but I guess not.
Re: Avoid Maryland
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 9:53 pm
by wheelgun1958
Don't forget NJ.
Re: Avoid Maryland
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 10:25 am
by jmra
I restrict my travel so that I never venture out of the free states.
Re: Avoid Maryland
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 10:14 pm
by VoiceofReason
Is there any law that requires a citizen to come to the aid of a police officer that is in trouble?
Re: Avoid Maryland
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 12:24 am
by MeMelYup
VoiceofReason wrote:Is there any law that requires a citizen to come to the aid of a police officer that is in trouble?
Common sense and nature.
Re: Avoid Maryland
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 9:28 am
by oohrah
My understanding is that states must allow transport of firearms IAW a federal law, but that law requires the firearm be unloaded and locked up or disassembled. I've "transported" throught Illinois in that manner.
BTW, did you know that Illinois' new CC laws now allow non-residents with CHLs to carry in their vehicle. I wouldn't try that in Chicago, tho.