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Man causes bank panic after saying "gun" to teller (Arrested)
WTNH.com ^ | September 16, 2013 | Bob Wilson

Posted on 09/17/2013 2:38:51 AM PDT by raybbr

GLASTONBURY, Conn. (WTNH)-- A man walked into a Glastonbury bank Monday and said the word 'gun' to a teller. He also tried writing a note. But, he wasn't robbing the place.

It happened at the TD Bank North in Glastonbury. Police say Robert Gursky was at the teller window when he noticed a man with a gun tucked under his shirt. He said gun to the teller, wrote a note but never handed it to her and then walked out of the bank.

They triggered the panic alarm.

"As a result of the investigation of the bank employees, he was cited with breach of peace," said Agent Kevin Szydlo, Glastonbury Police Department

It turns out the man with the gun was in law enforcement.

Police say using the word gun in a bank is the same as yelling fire in a crowded theater. Mr. Gursky says it was all a misunderstanding, he only meant to do good, and the miscommunication was the problem.

(Excerpt) Read more at wtnh.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; US: Connecticut
KEYWORDS: banglist; guncontrol; secondamendment
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"We are not a concealed carry state, but you can't carry in a manner that causes alarm to the public so it is a fine line, finding balance that is why many people choose to carry concealed," said Szydlo."

According to this dope anyone carrying, other than the polizei, causes alarm.

1 posted on 09/17/2013 2:38:51 AM PDT by raybbr
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To: raybbr

What if you’re of the Clan Gunn and want to make a deposit?

Do you mime your name?


2 posted on 09/17/2013 2:40:47 AM PDT by Salamander (Blue Oyster Cult Will Be The Soundtrack For The Revolution.....)
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To: raybbr

I’d challenge this in court.


3 posted on 09/17/2013 2:53:15 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
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To: raybbr

Everyone knows you’re supposed to say “chemical reaction propelled kinetic projectile launching mechanism” to avoid any sudden comprehension which may lead to an overreaction.


4 posted on 09/17/2013 2:54:51 AM PDT by Telepathic Intruder (The only thing the Left has learned from the failures of socialism is not to call it that)
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To: raybbr

No, you wrote 'I have a gub.'


5 posted on 09/17/2013 2:57:57 AM PDT by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: raybbr

It sounds like the ignorance cancels each other out in this case.


6 posted on 09/17/2013 3:10:31 AM PDT by soycd
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It sounds like the ignorance cancels each other out in this case.

Huh?

7 posted on 09/17/2013 3:11:49 AM PDT by raybbr (I weep over my sons' future in this Godforsaken country.)
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using the word gun in a bank is the same as yelling fire in a crowded theater

That seems like quite a stretch.

8 posted on 09/17/2013 3:15:04 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (21st century. I'm not a fan.)
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To: raybbr

I would say the teller jumped the gun; but that’s liberal for ya.


9 posted on 09/17/2013 3:21:00 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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To: raybbr

It is a concealed carry state for those with the proper permits.

Concealed carry means people can’t see the weapon. If it is in plane sight you have failed at concealed carry.


10 posted on 09/17/2013 3:24:23 AM PDT by Vaquero ( Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: billorites

Excellent! Woody when he was funny.


11 posted on 09/17/2013 3:26:16 AM PDT by Vaquero ( Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: Salamander

Maybe you could nibble a Pop Tart into the shape of your name....


12 posted on 09/17/2013 3:36:22 AM PDT by Pecos (Kritarchy: government by the judges)
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To: freekitty

Just don’t say it in a bank ;)


13 posted on 09/17/2013 3:37:14 AM PDT by PghBaldy (12/14 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15 - 1030am - Obama's advance team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: raybbr

It would also seem that he is confused as to whether anyone can carry concealed in his state, but that doing so seems like the better choice....maybe....or maybe not....he’ll get back to us on this matter...sometime.


14 posted on 09/17/2013 3:39:03 AM PDT by Pecos (Kritarchy: government by the judges)
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To: Pecos

*rimshot*


15 posted on 09/17/2013 3:45:29 AM PDT by Salamander (Blue Oyster Cult Will Be The Soundtrack For The Revolution.....)
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To: Pecos

And...now I’m craving Pop Tarts.

:-\


16 posted on 09/17/2013 3:46:44 AM PDT by Salamander (Blue Oyster Cult Will Be The Soundtrack For The Revolution.....)
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To: billorites

“I’m sorry, you’ll have to have a bank officer sign your note. “


17 posted on 09/17/2013 3:57:10 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets (Doing the same thing and expecting different results is called software engineering.)
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To: raybbr

The guys behavior was provocative, and odd. He had the weapon visibly stuffed under his shirt, he approached the window, started writing a note and said “gun”.

When I was in the Army, I was often armed with a side arm on the Strasse (in Germany) in uniform either with a concealed 0.38 in a shoulder harness under my field jacket, or a 0.45 on a pistol belt. I never made any attempted to act like a bad ass or draw attention to myself or intimidate anyone.


18 posted on 09/17/2013 4:01:12 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets (Doing the same thing and expecting different results is called software engineering.)
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To: raybbr

It doesn’t matter what state you are in or whatever their laws, walk down the street with a firearm in view and unless you are a uniformed guard or policeman someone will call 9/11 in short order and police will pounce.You will be lucky not to be shot by them if you don’t obey their orders fast enough.


19 posted on 09/17/2013 4:12:04 AM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished.)
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To: raybbr

Gursky is a typical Ct liberal idiot. Probably parks in the fire lane at the store.
He will cry in front of the judge and be absolved of his pussified stupidity.


20 posted on 09/17/2013 4:21:08 AM PDT by CGASMIA68
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