[backwoods-engineer]

This case illustrates PRECISELY why certain types of arms should not be prohibited in the United States: No law enforcement officer knows about every possible type of firearm, and taking an attitude of "prone 'em out when in doubt" (I have actually heard this) violates our 2nd Amendment rights, as well as our right to be free from false arrest.

Message to government: LEAVE US ALONE! We should be able to procure, own and carry ANY firearm or knife or sword we please, as long as we attack no one.

[kwikrnu]

I agree. The 6th cirsuit states that the ranger had qualified immunity because my handgun was 1/2 inch shorter than the legal limit, even though they made no attempt to measure it in the two hours I was held against my will.

The thought process of the 6th circuit COA will now allow cops to detain persons carrying 16.25 inch barreled rifles or 18.25 inch barreled shotguns.