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Soccerdad1995 wrote:

WildBill wrote:

C-dub wrote:

C-dub wrote:My question wasn't about whether he was right or wrong since it is clear that he was wrong. I'm curious about his method of disarmament. Were he not a LEO what he did would clearly be an assault. It would be if someone attempted to disarm a LEO like that and likely result in their death. My question is, due to his ignorance, is he given a free pass on the "assault" because of being a LEO? And at what point does that free pass no longer apply?

I'm still curious about the way he disarmed the OP. Unless I missed it, I don't think anyone has offered up a yay or nay on this. If I did miss it, I do apologize.

The off-duty LEO/security guard grabbed the pistol from the OP's holster.

And I believe there is a clear consensus that this was very wrong and very stupid on the part of the LEO. As to whether the actions may possibly have been criminal, I think that may be a moot point given that the OP does not appear interested in filing a criminal complaint over this incident.

If / when this happens to someone other than the OP, the result might be much worse for all involved. I believe that is why there is such a strong call for a substantive response from the Sheriff.

C-dub wrote:

C-dub wrote:My question wasn't about whether he was right or wrong since it is clear that he was wrong. I'm curious about his method of disarmament. Were he not a LEO what he did would clearly be an assault. It would be if someone attempted to disarm a LEO like that and likely result in their death. My question is, due to his ignorance, is he given a free pass on the "assault" because of being a LEO? And at what point does that free pass no longer apply?

I'm still curious about the way he disarmed the OP. Unless I missed it, I don't think anyone has offered up a yay or nay on this. If I did miss it, I do apologize.

Walked into the store (I have OC'd there before) and I see the Sheriffs deputy who is working the store come from behind the counter and was clearly headed my direction. I was expecting him to come over and ask for my CHL/LTC. He walked up beside me and without saying a word, reached out with both hands and started removing my M&P from it's holster. I moved my arm out of his way, but stated "what are you doing?"

Sec. 22.01. ASSAULT. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse;
(2) intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including the person's spouse; or
(3) intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.

Abraham wrote:What would be the repercussions for all for such an arrest?

Someone mentioned earlier about ignorance of the law applying to civilians, so what about such regarding wrongful arrests by LEO's?