Posted on 01/10/2015 2:14:09 PM PST by GreaterSwiss
Jets running back Chris Johnson was charged and booked in his native Orlando, Florida, on Friday on a second-degree misdemeanor charge of open carrying of weapons/firearms, according to the online records of the Orange County Clerk of Courts.
Orlando Police Department Sergeant Wanda Ford confirmed to NFL Media that Johnson was arrested Friday night.
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the 29-year-old was pulled over for rolling through a stop sign, per a source close to the player. The police officer asked to search his car. Johnson cooperated, as he had nothing to hide. The police found his licensed and registered firearm under a book bag under his seat instead of locked up in the car.
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Always say “I’d prefer you not search”.
Florida doesn’t license or register firearms.
What good is a gun that is locked up in his car? Do the cops drive around with their guns locked up in their cars? Sounds like a violation of his Second Amendment rights to me. People know who he is and that he’s probably carrying a lot of cash with him.
I actually first ask why I got pulled over to the office. Once (I was doing 29 in a 30) I got I was a Penn State fan, another time to make sure I wasn’t drunk (it was 10am). Both times the cops ran since they were fishing and had no cause.
In his case they had the cause of rolling through a stop sign. So then you should say flat out no. Let them get a warrant from a judge in which they need cause.
The Florida License is a CCW
Something similar happened in CT. Guy had CCW, accidently exposed gun when he stretched and was arrested for “open-carry”.
Florida law requires the firearm to be “not readily accessible. Generally this means in a closed glovebox, case, or bag. It does not have to be locked up.
Proving two things: Don’t consent to a search and the second amendment only counts when “our betters” say it does.
The ccw authorizes the person to carry concealed or in this case have a firearm readily accessible in the car.
It is not for a firearm.
driftdiver wrote:
Florida law requires the firearm to be “not readily accessible. Generally this means in a closed glovebox, case, or bag. It does not have to be locked up.
Yes or on him. He did neither.. Cop could of pointed it out and moved on. No reason to arrest someone and ruin their life over a technicality.
Half the time here in tampa the cops roll through stop signs.
Refuse the search....
If he has a ccw what law did he break?
Asked and answered
Automobile carry:
You may carry your weapon on you or in a “securely encased” state.
Actually he was doing it wrong. Anyone can carry a firearm in their car in FL, even if you don’t have a CWP. The gun has to be in the glove box or center console or some place that latches. It does not have to be locked up. Having it sitting on the seat even if it’s covered is not legal.
How about No,Thank you,sir.
They don’t give a crap what you prefer
yes but you forgot,,,,They are the cops
If I remember correct you have to goo through a series of motions to get to it
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