Posted on 06/05/2004 8:48:52 PM PDT by natewill
A gunowners group is protesting the seizure of a legally armed citizen in a bookstore by two police officers who responded to an anonymous caller alarmed by the weapon.
Michael Pelletier was browsing a Manchester, N.H., Barnes & Noble with his wife March 27 when a police officer, assisted by a colleague, suddenly grabbed him by the right shoulder and his holster and pushed him toward the corner of a bookcase, says Gunowners of America.
The Manchester Police Department officers, Chris Byron and David DuPont, ordered Pelletier to place his hands on his head, which he did at once, the group said.
Pelletier was carrying a pistol openly at the small of his back, which became apparent after he took off his jacket.
The officers then disarmed Pelletier and escorted him out of the store. Background checks revealed no record, but officers and detectives issued a barrage of questions about why he carries a gun and what kind of training he had, the gun group said.
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"USC TITLE 18, PART I, CHAPTER 13, Section 241" ping
Ah, thank you. I'm glad I at least remembered the right screen name. :)
In Ohio we just got CCW... In fact I just went out today and shot my new Springfield XD-40 40SW....
First shot from 25 yrds was a dead center bullseye. WOO HOO
The sights are dead-on. The shot group of 3 was 3/8 inch.
It is a little big for CCW here in Ohio. But the Mini 45 is concealable and I am going to "take the course" next weekend.
This story is because there are still those who Freak not Freep out when they see a gun.
An XD makes a fantastic carry gun. Good choice.
I think I'm going to buy an XD soon.
So you think all cops are morons?
He should immediatly order the 911 call records and sue the informant. The ACLU/liberal types need to lean a lesson in the wallet.
http://www.lizmichael.com/sensible.htm
So-called "Sensible" Gun Legislation
by Michael Pelletier
http://www.keepandbeararms.com/information/XcInfoBase.asp?CatID=353
Michael Pelletier
Yes. The consequences should be that he will soon own the town where this happened, and the cops that harassed him will lose their jobs and face federal felony charges.
I think this is the story in his own words !
I think this is the story in his own words !
I must disagree. I would open carry sometimes and got compliments and questions. But never disdain. (at least not from the law abiding folk)
BTW, Thanks for busting your butt over there.
I believe New Hampshire issues Pistol Permits and not CCWs. As such open carry is legal.
Oh snap!
I've been hearing lots of good things about the XD. I just might have to look into that one myself.
Thanks for the post. Read and noted.
bump
sue the informant for what?
nice orwellian nightmare. maybe everyone should think twice before reporting suspicious arabs too, lest they be sued eh?
You think people ought to report suspicious behavior especially from arabs? That's actually more orwellian than suing informants.
You understand?
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