[Robert Burkholder]

And a local cop said he thought the Sarge was “completely in the wrong.” the cop here said as former military he “should have known that he was asking for such toruble by carrying his rifle in public.”

[Mechanicos]

There seems to be a concentrated attempt by some to make it seem that an officer may disarm a citizen anytime the officer feels like it regardless of law or rights of the individual. “Asking for it.” “Looking for trouble.” “trouble causer.” “A nut case.” etc are being tossed around by some as if they somehow authorize gun confiscation.

[SoConPubbie]

And a local cop said he thought the Sarge was “completely in the wrong.” the cop here said as former military he “should have known that he was asking for such toruble by carrying his rifle in public.”

Except he wasn't doing anything illegal according to Texas Law.

Overstepping themselves seems to be a common attitude for LEOs these days.