I would expect to see more and more cases like this occur, just because...
The scrutiny and mis-trust of elected officials and “some” Law Enforcement (I said some, few, not all) against those of us who actually do train, and regularly keep up with the law and the mindset behind your right to keep and bear arms in all aspects, and your self-defense will increase over the next 4 years...
That, along with a renewed vigor to make firearm ownership much more expensive will be a very real threat to our overall rights...
Jsut get used to it folks...The next battle is coming...Just know that the war will never end...
Just ask yourself this question...
What are you prepared to do about it, and what are you prepared to sacrifice?
I’m sure there are some people in this country that believe the people who got this country started, just sat around the fireplace at night and played video games...
Never brandish, if at all possible. The law will screw you over.
I don't know of a single officer who would hesitate to do the same thing.
Firing in the air? Don't think that was terribly brilliant on his part. Should he loose his license? Maybe a suspension or a term of probation would have been the better judgement.
Added Leatherman: “As sheriff, one of my responsibilities to the citizens of Noble County is to forward to the State Police Section any information that could bring into question a person’s privilege of being issued an unlimited license. I’m all for the Second Amendment. But the burden rests on the person who carries a gun to meet all the requirements.”
This is a dangerous attitude. What country does he suppose he is in?
A 9MM automatic pistol, eh?