10-27-2014, 06:06 PM
This is a really old story, and MD is a complete nightmare with respect to gun laws as are many Eastern states (NJ, NY, MA) Just curious why it is being brought up again and stirring everyone up?
Driver could have diffused the situation before being asked to exit his vehicle by asking why he was being pulled over to begin with and what was probable cause for the stop. This cop had no probable cause or justification for the stop, and realizing they have someone that knows their rights can often alter the course of the interaction. Instead he went on a fishing expedition and got a nibble. Once he has the driver out of the car and then gets a non matching answer from the wife everything changes. (not that I agree with that, just saying it does)
Best thing though is to talk to our family members ahead of time and tell them to keep mouth shut and not offer guesses at anything when speaking with the police or anyone for that matter. If they do not know something for a fact, keep mouth shut. "I don't know" from the wife and it would not have escalated like it did. Her making a comment it could be in the vehicle gave the out of line officer the probable cause he needed to go gustapo. My wife and kids know that we do not speak to anyone about the fact that I carry, even a LEO. Those questions are for me and me only to answer.
Driver could have diffused the situation before being asked to exit his vehicle by asking why he was being pulled over to begin with and what was probable cause for the stop. This cop had no probable cause or justification for the stop, and realizing they have someone that knows their rights can often alter the course of the interaction. Instead he went on a fishing expedition and got a nibble. Once he has the driver out of the car and then gets a non matching answer from the wife everything changes. (not that I agree with that, just saying it does)
Best thing though is to talk to our family members ahead of time and tell them to keep mouth shut and not offer guesses at anything when speaking with the police or anyone for that matter. If they do not know something for a fact, keep mouth shut. "I don't know" from the wife and it would not have escalated like it did. Her making a comment it could be in the vehicle gave the out of line officer the probable cause he needed to go gustapo. My wife and kids know that we do not speak to anyone about the fact that I carry, even a LEO. Those questions are for me and me only to answer.
Anderson lower with ALG Combat trigger and Ergo F43 stock:
18" 1:8 6.5 grendel barrel, 13" troy alpha free float, Mbuis, PA 4-14x44 FFP ACSS scope.
SAA lower(Form 1 in process)
16" 1:9 5.56 barrel, A2 sightpost, GI Handguard, Eotech XPS2.0 w/ 1.5-5x magnifier.
Anderson Pistol lower:
16" 1:8 300BLK Free Float, Eotech XPS2.0
6" 9mm with 7" free float and KAK muzzle device, Magpull MBUIS
18" 1:8 6.5 grendel barrel, 13" troy alpha free float, Mbuis, PA 4-14x44 FFP ACSS scope.
SAA lower(Form 1 in process)
16" 1:9 5.56 barrel, A2 sightpost, GI Handguard, Eotech XPS2.0 w/ 1.5-5x magnifier.
Anderson Pistol lower:
16" 1:8 300BLK Free Float, Eotech XPS2.0
6" 9mm with 7" free float and KAK muzzle device, Magpull MBUIS