Does FOPA actually apply in that case since the firearm owner did not even have the aforementioned firearm in his possession at the time of the incident? Remember, the guy had left his handgun in his safe at home when the Maryland cop decided to go all Gestapo on him.
“Does FOPA actually apply in that case since the firearm owner did not even have the aforementioned firearm in his possession at the time of the incident?”
I would think that FOPA would apply after a very cursory looksee in the vehicle at best because as long as it isn’t readily available FOPA says they have to leave him alone. This guy should have had a long talk with his wife about what not to say, because she clearly added to the problem. The idea that they looked under the hood and removed door panels is clearly, in my mind unlawful. Still hope he gets a 2A group and sues the bastards!