I'm PISSED

[theGinsue]

So, I was outside because of my neighbor kids and their loud noises tonight doing the Neighborhood Watch thing. I only took my ASP [expandable baton] a Root Beer (in a bottle -unopened), and my 2-CR123 cell flashlight. I have a corner lot so I'll stand on the corner and keep an eye on things.

Apparently, one of the cars that went by (so they say) called the cops on me - claiming I was carrying (I guess in my hand) a gun. I had 3 patrol cars pull up, got searched, rad the riot act, chastized for carrying my ASP, threatened about carrying my gun (which I have on occasion, but NOT tonight!!), and had a NCIC check performed.

One of the responding cops is the one who showed up a week and a half ago when th evandals were out. She kept fairly quiet. The other two were hostile and threatened me repeatedly. I reminded them that I do have a right to Open Carry in CO - although I wasn't doing it tonight! I also informed them that I'm aware of what brandishing a weapon is.

They informed me that having my ASP, un-expanded, while standing in my own yard could be considered "threatening" and I could (will be if they are called again) be charged with FELONY MENACING.

The primary cop on the scene did his damnedest to provoke and escalate. Even though I clearly informed hi mthat I haven't carried a firearm for well over a week, he came out at the end and flat out called me a liar and claimed I must have run inside and put my gun up before they arrived (yeah, like I had any idea they were coming!).

Where the hell were they when my neighbors kids were gunning their truck engines(repeatedly, multiple times a day)? Where were they when these kids rolled up with their bass boxes pounding away at all hours of the day and night (repeatedly, multiple times a day)? Where were they when my next door neighbor had his truck (parked right in front of mine) vandalized 2 weeks ago? etc. etc.

Heaven forbid I should remain in my own yard and keep an eye on my home and vehicles. Heaven forbid I should consider excercising my rights to Open Carry a firearm in a two-point secured holster on my thigh - not touching it - IN MY OWN YARD?!.

I've had enough of this SH!T.

I'm going to have an OC party in my front yard VERY soon. EVERYONE IS INVITED!

[ChunkyMonkey]

wow... in Co Springs of all place?

[SAnd]

You are challenging them. They are the top dog and you aren’t bowing down to them. Try acting afraid of them next time

You might consider going in and having a chat with the chief of police to see what he thinks. Maybe the guy you dealt with is a jerk that they know about and need info on.

Maybe set up a camera up so you have a record of what happens.

On the other hand you can always talk to the kids. They will understand if you would just reach out to them. Oh – and next time kneel in the presence of the cops. (He said jokingly)

[crzy_one]

I miss AZ and being able to open carry and not ever being harrassed...

what a bunch of shit, the other cops should have shut the moron up...

[jerrymrc]

I am so glad I live in the County.

[Graves]

You should've punched him in the face and asked him where the f*** his hat was.