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by karl
Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:37 pm
Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
Topic: pulled over, temporarily disarmed, was told I was lucky
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Re: pulled over, temporarily disarmed, was told I was lucky

TX Penal Code wrote:PC §46.02. UNLAWFUL CARRYING WEAPONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly car- ries on or about his or her person a handgun, illegal knife, or club if the person is not:
(1) on the person's own premises or premises under the person's control; or
(2) inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle that is owned by the person or under the person's control.
(a-1) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun in a motor vehicle that is owned by the person or under the person's control at any time in which:
(1) the handgun is in plain view; or (2) the person is:
(A) engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor that is a violation of a law or ordinance regulating traffic;
(B) prohibited by law from possessing a firearm; or (C) a member of a criminal street gang, as defined by Section
So wasn't the officer partially correct? Sure, the guy was mostly hot air but it seems to be partially grounded in truth. Thoughts?
ELB wrote: ...This kind of attitude is not the majority of cops, but just like blood, a little of it goes a long way and makes a big (negative) impression. I tend to believe these are the same cops who get upset when they find their actions on Youtube....
:iagree:

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