I think the problem is people are too afraid of guns. Just because someone has a gun does not make them a threat. What is that guy really gonna do, in the road, in the middle of no where, in Texas.
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>yfw not all liberals support the gun control But since we're making generalizations, I can say that all conservatives from the South are gun toting and do things with the barrel of their gun at night that no man should ever do to a gun. Such a disgraceful thing to do to a gun.
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I am little curious as to how the gentleman in question had his AR slung. Not that it [i]should[/i] matter much, but I am wondering if he had a forward mount sling or a back mount sling. Appearances are important. When walking in the woods/open, a AR on back sling gives the appearance that you are on a hike. An AR on a forward/chest sling gives the appearance that you are on a patrol.
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A chest sling is essentially a "drawn" weapon. Yes, it is debatable, but it is far more "ready" than a holstered sidearm. Depending on state law, that sort of a mount (perfectly understandable and common way to carry it in the service) could be seen/interpreted as a form of "brandishing". Based on the text description of events where the "LEO grabbed it, it was still on its sling and I grabbed back to retain it", I am not sure, but surely am curious if he had it in (what may have been comfortable, standard and normal for him) a forward mounted sling.
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From his YouTube comments. [quote]. I always carry my rifle slung across my chest dangling, not holding it in my hands. [/quote] I think that we may have the cornerstone of the issue here. A forward mount carry of a rifle is tactically and (i'm going to have to dig, but I don't know if it is covered in statute) arguably in a "ready" position. It's far more "ready" than a holstered sidearm. This could have been handled better by either/both participants.