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FL: Open carry makes no sense
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Mark A. Taff
Website: http://www.marktaff.com
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Openly carrying a firearm makes no sense, will endanger rather than protect the public and will cause unique problems to law enforcement officers.
For example, an officer observing a person carrying a firearm would have an obligation to have that person produce the permit. One dilemma that would come about is when a second officer observes the same person without the knowledge of the previous inquiry. |
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sheldonsthomas
(12/26/2015)
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HB 163 red herring - just uninformed on the content of the bill, or deliberate lie? READ the bill. A LEO has no obligation or right to stop an OC'er absent probable cause that a crime is being committed. The probable cause must be developed first.
It's same as a needing a Drivers License to drive. LEO's may not stop motorist willy-nilly just to determine if they possess a Drivers License.
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