Quote Originally Posted by ronaldrwl View Post
So, were the cops claiming you could not open carry in your neighborhood? Or, they said you had a gun in your hand and that was brandishing?
Have you had the cops out before, do they know you?
The initial implication was that I had a gun IN HAND, but wasn't clearly stated. They did clearly tell me that OCing IN HOLSTER (even in my own yard!) could bring a menacing charge - if someone "felt threatened" by it.

Yes, I've had the cops out there before - as the caller. In fact, the female officer that was there last night was out on Mar 4 responding to MY call about vandals in the neighborhood (damaged my next-door neighbors truck and a neighbors car down the block - I watched it occur). They have NOT been called out because of me as the trouble-maker!

I try to keep a watch on things in the neighborhood - especially over my yard and my vehicles. I have called the police (non-emergency #) on a few occassions, but ONLY when there is an immediate situation that they need to respond to. If it's a potential situation, I won't call (they really get too many calls as it is). If it's a situation that has already occured, I'll call to make a statement.

I don't go and confront anyone. I don't threaten - directly or indirectly -anyone. I just watch.