Open carry and contact with police video

[Irving]

Here is a video of a guy encountering police while he is open carrying. The guy taking the video seems like kind of a dumbass so far though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWhsF...layer_embedded


Just finished the video. It is extremely irritating when people won't give info to the police, then turn around and demand the same info from them.

[Elhuero]

The guy filming was a douche. He was completely in the right, but he could have handled the whole situation much better. Crying "am I being detained" over and over was just dumb. (even though it was a good question)

the cop didn't do anything blatantly wrong, he asked for the guy's id and the guy declined to give it, so the officer went on about his business.

well, actually he beat feet outta there.

I guess a black man lawfully carrying a handgun (like the officer does every day) makes things just a little to uncomfortable.

[Irving]

Yeah, I wouldn't even have put that video up on youtube, it's not like the cop drew down on him or anything. "Am I being detained?" is usually a great question to ask, but not when the cops aren't even holding you any where.

[Cameron]

I have always had great interactions with law enforcement and come from an LE and Mil family. In this case it is obvious that the LEO didn't know the law and didn't know how to act, especially when antagonized by the videographer.

LEOs should know the statutes and laws for their jurisdiction and should not hassle law abiding citizens who are carrying legally, open or concealed. It was obvious the guy with the camera knew the law better than the guy paid to enforce it, which is unfortunate.

You wouldn't believe how many LEOs in Colorado are completely unaware that you can lawfully carry a concealed weapon in your car while traveling without a CCW permit...

Cameron

[Irving]

You wouldn't believe how many LEOs in Colorado are completely unaware that you can lawfully carry a concealed weapon in your car while traveling without a CCW permit...

Cameron

I would, I've asked a bunch of them and a solid 4 out of 5 always give me completely incorrect, total bullshit answers.

[bryjcom]

The guy with the camera was a bit obnoxious but was completely in the right. It was a real treat to watch a cop that was so used to having people obey his commands not get that.

Hopefully he learned from this encounter and will handle himself in a different manner.

[Irving]

Also, I'm thinking that the police have the right to ask for ID though right? I mean, it doesn't matter if he was driving or not, because even though the officer asked for his driver's license, he wasn't asking to make sure he was legal to drive, but because it is the most common form of ID that people carry.

[bryjcom]

Also, I'm thinking that the police have the right to ask for ID though right? I mean, it doesn't matter if he was driving or not, because even though the officer asked for his driver's license, he wasn't asking to make sure he was legal to drive, but because it is the most common form of ID that people carry.

I don't believe it is required to show ID unless you are operating a vehicle or some other function that requires one. Walking down the street or video taping a police officer on public property is not grounds for showing ID. Showing his ID was completley voluntary and not required.

There may be some states or municipalities that require it but I believe the camera guy was in the right.

[Irving]

Have you seen the video where the guy is filming cops and they just tazer him and he falls off of like a 10 foot wall?

[Graves]

Have you seen the video where the guy is filming cops and they just tazer him and he falls off of like a 10 foot wall?

No, but I'd like to.