I know someone who recently was charged by citation, and his gun seized, because he chose to carry a pistol in the lobby of a police department. He did not mean any harm, made no threatening moves, and is a CCW holder. Still, my State has laws that clearly prohibit carrying in court, law enforcement facilities, after consuming alcohol, and a few other places. There IS a sign at the door, but it is off in a corner and it is possible he didn't see it. Additionally, a class is required for the CCW permit in my state, and it clearly covers were you can and cannot carry (along with some use of force authorization law).
To make matters worse, the gentleman was at the police department to pick up a pistol that he had originally reported stolen. It was not stolen. He was pocket carrying, and it fell out of his pocket at an AA meeting and he apparently never noticed. The AA meeting coordinator turned it over to the police department, who in turn called the gentleman to come get his gun, and noticed that he was CCW in the police department when he came.
The question is simple. Do you feel this guy was unfairly charged, or does he deserve this as a stupid tax?
To make matters worse, the gentleman was at the police department to pick up a pistol that he had originally reported stolen. It was not stolen. He was pocket carrying, and it fell out of his pocket at an AA meeting and he apparently never noticed. The AA meeting coordinator turned it over to the police department, who in turn called the gentleman to come get his gun, and noticed that he was CCW in the police department when he came.
The question is simple. Do you feel this guy was unfairly charged, or does he deserve this as a stupid tax?