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How To Not Get Shot By The Police
Townhall.com ^ | Dember 2, 2014 | John Hawkins

Posted on 12/02/2014 5:05:57 AM PST by Kaslin

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1 posted on 12/02/2014 5:05:57 AM PST by Kaslin
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To: Kaslin

Well it starts by obeying the law.


2 posted on 12/02/2014 5:14:02 AM PST by Biggirl (2014 MIdterms Were BOTH A Giant Wave And Restraining Order)
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To: Kaslin

I once had a cop point his gun at me.

It was the result of stupidity on my part, followed by an extreme over-reaction on the part of the officer. By staying calm, and following the officer’s instructions, I was able to defuse the situation and did not even end up in custody.

I will say this, though: The business end of a .38 revolver appears to be the size of a cannon barrel when it’s pointed directly at you (at least to me, it did).


3 posted on 12/02/2014 5:14:21 AM PST by WayneS (Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.)
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To: Kaslin

This is almost word for word what I always tell people.

In fact, they should give a class that covers this to EVERY inner city school child in America!


4 posted on 12/02/2014 5:17:29 AM PST by TexasFreeper2009 (Obama lied .. the economy died.)
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5 posted on 12/02/2014 5:19:44 AM PST by EternalVigilance
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To: WayneS
I made a mistake ONCE and had a gun pointed at me.

I NEVER made that mistake again.

I GOT OUT of my car without being instructed to and started walking back toward the cop car after being pulled over.

The COP FREAKED OUT and pulled his gun and started ordering me to place my hands on the car ect. Everything turned out fine in the end, but I scared the piss out of him apparently and since then NEVER get out of the car. I just sit patiently, move slowly, keep my hands visible, be super polite and respectful (whether it is deserved or not) and don't argue, but just express regret for my actions.

6 posted on 12/02/2014 5:21:30 AM PST by TexasFreeper2009 (Obama lied .. the economy died.)
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To: EternalVigilance
"No mother should have to fear for her son's life every time he robs a store".

I hope this pic goes viral. Sums up totally the black thug culture.

7 posted on 12/02/2014 5:23:39 AM PST by catfish1957 (Everything I needed to know about Islam was written on 11 Sep 2001)
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To: EternalVigilance

LMAO! That’s gotta be a photoshop, right?


8 posted on 12/02/2014 5:24:58 AM PST by Lee'sGhost ("Just look at the flowers, Lizzie. Just look at the flowers.")
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To: Kaslin

“Sir” denotes respect, respect is earned, not given freely. I do usually say “sir” to men who are obviously much older than I am.

At 69 years old there aren’t a whole lot of those guys around.


9 posted on 12/02/2014 5:25:20 AM PST by Graybeard58 (V.33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. Corinthians 10:)
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To: WayneS
I once had a cop point his gun at me

I had one pointed at me in a bar. (Up close and personal)

10 posted on 12/02/2014 5:27:03 AM PST by Graybeard58 (V.33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. Corinthians 10:)
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To: Kaslin

Good advise. I would add; if you have a CHL voluntarily show it along with your DL and if carrying a gun, either on your body or somewhere in your vehicle, inform the cop that you have a gun and also volunteer where it is located. However, always keep both hands on the wheel and do NOT attempt to show the gun. Although in texas (I live in Texas - God Bless Texas) if you’re a CHL holder you’re not required to show your CHL even if packing unless asked Besides, the Cop already knows this before he/she walks up to your vehicle as its in your DB which he/she more than likely pulled up before coming to your car. And, usually you will be thanked for volunteering the info. Shows you’re one of the good guys and puts the cop at ease.


11 posted on 12/02/2014 5:27:38 AM PST by snoringbear (E.oGovernment is the Pimp,)
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To: Kaslin

Cops LOVE to be called ‘SIR’ and they love your deference and respectful attitude.

Why not... he has a gun, a badge and a uniform for a reason... to protect ME.


12 posted on 12/02/2014 5:28:57 AM PST by SMARTY ("When you blame others, you give up your power to change." Robert Anthony)
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To: Lee'sGhost

I don’t know. Looks real to me.


13 posted on 12/02/2014 5:31:57 AM PST by EternalVigilance
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To: Kaslin

Part of the “urban” underclass culture is hating the police. To them, the police are the unjust, unfair White establishment. They are taught to hate the police.

It’s not “profiling.” It’s thugs acting like thugs.


14 posted on 12/02/2014 5:32:59 AM PST by I want the USA back (Media: completely irresponsible. Complicit in the destruction of this country.)
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To: WayneS
We had what appeared to be the Mexican Army pull us over on a road in Mexico. I guess it was really the MA because after holding us at gun point (it wasn't a .38) while several of them searched our truck, they let us go. that is the most frightening thing that ever happened to me. I guess if we had a hunting rifle with us we would have gone to jail like Bo Berghdahl. Every time I heard about that poor guy I remembered this event.
15 posted on 12/02/2014 5:39:05 AM PST by Ditter
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we would have gone to jail like Bo Bergdahl

Wrong guy. Andrew Tahmooressi went to jail.

Bo Bergdahl went to jihad and then to the White House.

16 posted on 12/02/2014 5:42:25 AM PST by Fightin Whitey
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To: Graybeard58

I had some guns pointed at me in 1969 but they weren’t police.


17 posted on 12/02/2014 5:45:03 AM PST by arthurus
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To: Fightin Whitey

Oh yeah, you are right, Tahmooresi. thanks.


18 posted on 12/02/2014 5:45:27 AM PST by Ditter
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To: I want the USA back
Part of the “urban” underclass culture is hating the police.

While true, it's worse than just hating the police, the 'hood has a completely different set of laws governing behavior. The hood doesn't live by the same laws we do, although they frequently get busted for breaking "our" laws.

Case in point. In Ferguson, the QuickTrip was burned and had "Snitches get stitches" spray painted on the wall. Mike Brown actually robbed the Ferguson Market but word on the street was he robbed the QuickTrip so the hood thugs torched it because it was reported to the police.

19 posted on 12/02/2014 5:45:57 AM PST by IamConservative (If fighting fire with fire is a good idea, why do the pros use water?)
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To: Graybeard58

Me, too - in Catholic HS English class. Hood classmate was just showing off. I was too naïve to be scared.


20 posted on 12/02/2014 5:46:13 AM PST by Quality_Not_Quantity (Liars use facts when the truth doesn't suit their purposes.)
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