[libstripper]

Great outcome to what could have been a bad case. I live about 8 miles away from the Wal-Mart mentioned in the story and the same distance from Coal Creek Armory. I often shop at that Wal-Mart, shoot at the Coal Creek Armory, have a CCW permit, and always carry heat in my vehicle.

[ozzymandus]

Second story today about a cop who said he’d “find a reason” to put an innocent man in jail. Can’t wait for the cop groupies to show up.

[AFreeBird]

The officer in question ought to ask his former Senator, and future President, about the 2nd.

I'm sure Fred could s'plain things to him.

[lowbridge]

Trevor Putnam knew the gun laws. The officer who stopped him didn’t.

Ignorance of the law is no excuse. :-)

[Mogollon]

I used to donate to the FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) occasionally before I realized that most of the Police Chief’s throughout the country are a anti-2nd amendment.
The average police officer isn’t against the 2nd amendment, but police chief’s have a gun-grabber attitude more often than not.

[Mr. Mojo]

Trevor Putnam knew the gun laws. The officer who stopped him didn’t.

They often don't.

[GATOR NAVY]

1) I’m surprised the article gives a what appears to be a fairly even-handed account.

2) I hope the cop doesn’t carry a chip on his shoulder after this. Most cops aren’t fond of being proven in the wrong publicly.

[wastedyears]

What’s the use of carrying a gun if it’s not cocked, locked and ready to rock?

[Issaquahking]

2nd amendment, cops get a lesson, PING!

[cquiggy]

Typical knee jerk cop reaction. These stupid cops should be glad that regular citizens are willing to carry for their protection and the protection of others. With the amazingly high number of criminals all over the country who are never caught. The citizens need the right to carry. In many cases its the cops who are getting help. Cops react after the crime. A concealed carry holder has a chance to react as crime happens.

[Popman]

I have to say the police chief handled it very professionally.

Dollars to donuts his LEO will be trained and this mistake will not happen again.

[Rb ver. 2.0]

“State law says you carry it concealed, not in plain view (with the) hammer back,””

Is is safe to carry holstered with the hammer cocked?

[org.whodat]

The officer who stopped him didn’t.

The greatest threat to freedom loving people.

[Copernicus]

More details here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1900468/posts

Best regards,

[Rembrandt]

“Great outcome to what could have been a bad case.”

The silver lining is that this episode should make that Police Dept. a better organization.

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[Half Vast Conspiracy]

When I told him that I hadn’t done anything, he said he’d find a reason to put me in jail...

That sounds familiar.