Anyone who actually knows me is well aware I am pro law enforcement. Being pro cop doesn't make me anti-armed citizen. My best friend was stopped for his rear license plate not being readable in the middle of nowhere in East TX. He informed the deputy he was carrying and produced his DL, LTC, and proof of insurance. The deputy disarmed him and went back to his unit to check the gun for stolen. All was in order and he was released to go about his business.
I called the sheriff and asked how my buddy was deemed to jeopardize the safety of himself or the deputy. The only answer He would give me is my buddy was armed and that was reason enough. His policy was to check the firearms of every detained LTC holder and check for stolen.
The sheriff and I had some choice words even after I read him Texas GC 411.207. I spoke with a program attorney who verified my understanding of the statute. My buddies only recourse is to file a complaint with the Texas AG.
In my buddy's defense he did everything the deputy told him to do and there was no conflict on the side of the road. I hope he does file a complaint. At the end of the day the sheriff thinks he's right and I know he's wrong. What do I win?
I called the sheriff and asked how my buddy was deemed to jeopardize the safety of himself or the deputy. The only answer He would give me is my buddy was armed and that was reason enough. His policy was to check the firearms of every detained LTC holder and check for stolen.
The sheriff and I had some choice words even after I read him Texas GC 411.207. I spoke with a program attorney who verified my understanding of the statute. My buddies only recourse is to file a complaint with the Texas AG.
In my buddy's defense he did everything the deputy told him to do and there was no conflict on the side of the road. I hope he does file a complaint. At the end of the day the sheriff thinks he's right and I know he's wrong. What do I win?