Rastoff
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In another forum I read about this guy in TN:
What do you think of this?
What do you think of this?
Anyone have an issue with this?
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Poor judgment, at best. Poor parenting for sure. Why would you be bored at your son's soccer game? Selfish.
usmc2427765
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I think that a saying my grandfather had would apply here, " he's a good boy, but you just can't think of enough things to tell him not to do.
I certainly hope he cleared his weapon before his practice!
If they were hosting a youth soccer game at a "Sportsman's Club & Shooting Range" then that is the only chance that this guy isn't a moronic idiot who only makes it tougher for the good guys.
It needn't be illegal to be radically stupid.
It needn't be illegal to be radically stupid.
Sounds like he's more of a child than his son and when he gets bored
he has to find some way to steal the show and be the center of attention.
he has to find some way to steal the show and be the center of attention.
This is the sort of thing that gives the rest of us a bad rap. I would say that doing this in a public place that is not defined as a shooting range would constitute brandishing. In my opinion, he displayed an incredible level of irresponsible handling and carrying of a firearm.
Not his best idea, but I really don't see much wrong. Would cause a little stir around here as well, but I wouldn't go so far to call him moronic or irresponsible. Ill advised, maybe . . .
I would not do that, and neither would any of my associates.
I view the act as incredibly bad judgement. Open carry sometimes seems to be a privilege to be stupid.
I view the act as incredibly bad judgement. Open carry sometimes seems to be a privilege to be stupid.
Poor judgment, at best. Poor parenting for sure. Why would you be bored at your son's soccer game? Selfish.[/QUOTE
With 2 boys who have been playing soccer for about 17 years now ....... nuff said^^^^^^^^
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getoff
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much like the guys that like to walk around with an AR slung 'cause its legal... just 'cause its legal, don't make it smart. i will give him credit for realistic practice however! he got to deal with LEO after using his firearm.
I strongly support our 2nd Amendment, the NRA and the right of law abiding citizens to own as many guns as they can afford. However, I have reservations about open carry. The above situation is a prime example of stupidity, and a great example of how some one could be hurt or killed.
About the poorest judgment possible. If I had been the responding police officer I would have thought of some reason to arrest him and let a judge decide what he thinks about it. If it happened as described, that's just ridiculous. 
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Your weapon is like your private parts, don't whip it out in public unless it's an emergency.
This is a bit like openly breast-feeding your infant in public. It doesn't hurt anyone, but a lot of people are offended and don't want to see it. But I don't think you should be arrested for it.
This is a bit like openly breast-feeding your infant in public. It doesn't hurt anyone, but a lot of people are offended and don't want to see it. But I don't think you should be arrested for it.
blues7
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No excuse for very poor judgement and inappropriate activity under the circumstances.
I like Fla's Breach OF Peace better but depending on known case law I'd be trying hard to make the Tn Disorderly Conduct stature work:
"(a) A person commits an offense who, in a public place and with intent to cause public annoyance or alarm:
(1) Engages in fighting or in violent or threatening behavior;
(2) Refuses to obey an official order to disperse issued to maintain public safety in dangerous proximity to a fire, hazard or other emergency; or
(3) Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act that serves no legitimate purpose.
(b) A person also violates this section who makes unreasonable noise that prevents others from carrying on lawful activities.
(c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor."
From: Tennessee Code Title 39. Criminal Offenses SS 39-17-305 | FindLaw
The guy is obviously (based solely on the info in the OP) an idiot.
"(a) A person commits an offense who, in a public place and with intent to cause public annoyance or alarm:
(1) Engages in fighting or in violent or threatening behavior;
(2) Refuses to obey an official order to disperse issued to maintain public safety in dangerous proximity to a fire, hazard or other emergency; or
(3) Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act that serves no legitimate purpose.
(b) A person also violates this section who makes unreasonable noise that prevents others from carrying on lawful activities.
(c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor."
From: Tennessee Code Title 39. Criminal Offenses SS 39-17-305 | FindLaw
The guy is obviously (based solely on the info in the OP) an idiot.
max503
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It was a dumb thing to do if you ask me.
Grayfox
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Not a smart thing to do. Could be considered brandishing and possibly could get his handgun permit revoked.
