Assuming that the story is as stated, and there isn’t something the brother-in-law isn’t talking about, or he is “known” in those parts as a troublemaker already, perhaps, I wonder how long it will be before they come after those of us who sell merchandise of that sort — be it in a store, or online for instance — just to be sure, of course.
As you pointed out, although to be sure there are some LEOs out there crooked as heck, there are a great many more of them who are smart, respectful of our country and our laws, and seeks to do the best job they possibly can, and really are there to “serve” and “Protect” as best as they can possibly be expected to... Same goes for the members of our military, too!
God bless the righteous.
Well, as soon as you see one of these "smart, respectful" LEOs let me know since every single one I have run into over the years was a fascist bully with a badge.