No different than folks making sure the Press were around for their ‘civil disobedience’ protests — protests that were justified in an era of (racially based) trampled civil rights.
It’s also no different than keeping a paper trail when dealing with a shady car repair shop. It’s prudence, which enables jurisprudence.
The 2nd amendment and its protection is no less an issue than protection and guarantees of other personal rights.
Protecting yourself from a he said/they said situation if it gets ugly that’s all.
It’s a sad day in America when law enforcement has to be sued into compliance with the law.
I hope the gun group gets a lot more than $10k from these thug cops this time.
>>> Why else would you carry a tape recorder with you?
Gluteus Protectus.
These days, every smartphone is a "tape recorder".
You might want to reconsider the basis and assumptions behind your question.
“It seems like Winrich is a lawsuit waiting to happen. Why else would you carry a tape recorder with you?”
The reasoned and prudent now carry a recorder because the police are now not your friend, indeed they are basically your hostile public servant who has been allowed to believe he is the master.
Here is a link to another story about the case.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2595369/posts?page=3