My thought as well. Kudos to the responding officers for a reasoned, calm and lucid response to what could have been easily turned into a bad situation.
44 States have legal open carry. The word is getting out that illegally arresting someone for open carry results in cash settlements and bad publicity. It is not good for a police career. Those who open carry are exercising their rights.
We are winning.
Rifle-Toting Troy Teen Open Carries for First Time Since Trial (MI)
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