txinvestigator wrote:So you told him to shut up, and you are complaining about him? There are 2 sides to every story, I bet the Troopers is a little different.
A LEO does not need your permission to conduct a Terry search of your vehicle. Nor does he need permission to conduct a search if he has probable cause that contrband might be in the vehicle (Carroll vs US)
Please explain how you think the trooper "crossed the line".
I believe the gentleman meant that HE did not respond any further to the troopers questioning: "everytime I gave him a answer he would give me that cop double talk at which point I said this is what I am doing and just shut up he then replied are you one of those gun nuts" .
I know its reads a little differently.
Too, even though the trooper may have the right to ask questions (in hopes of discovering a stolen gun, etc) there is a "high end" to this kind of thing. At some point, it becomes badgering.
Edit: You beat me by a few seconds Kevin, you 'ol quick draw you!
