Open Carry Asshats Carry Rifles into Police Station

Published on March 22, 2017
Duration: 11:36

This video discusses the legal and tactical implications of open carrying firearms into a police station. The speaker, identifying as a firearms instructor, analyzes the actions of individuals who open-carried rifles and handguns into the Dearborn, Michigan Police Department. While acknowledging the legality of open carry in that specific public area, the speaker critiques the individuals' presentation of their firearms, particularly the rifle held in a 'ready position,' which they argue justified the police's request to disarm them. The speaker also criticizes the police's alleged threats of lethal force, deeming them unlawful.

Quick Summary

In Dearborn, Michigan, open carrying firearms into a police station lobby is legal. However, the presentation of the firearm, like a rifle held in a ready position, can be seen as a threat, justifying police intervention. Police cannot legally threaten lethal force against individuals not posing a legitimate threat.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Initial Opinion
  2. 00:23The Dearborn Police Station Incident
  3. 00:42Critique of the Individuals' Actions
  4. 01:01Analyzing the Nuances of the Situation
  5. 01:34Legality of Open Carry in Police Lobby
  6. 01:50Police Right to Disarm Legal Carriers
  7. 02:14Rifle Presentation and Perceived Threat
  8. 03:03Analogy: Piggly Wiggly Scenario
  9. 03:52Inciting Panic and Legal Liability
  10. 04:16When Police Actions Are Unjustified
  11. 04:43Alternative Police Precautions
  12. 05:32Obeying Lawful vs. Unlawful Orders
  13. 06:13Justification for Police Intervention
  14. 06:45Potential for Opinion Change
  15. 07:41Comparison to Texas AR Carry Incident
  16. 08:00Challenges in Communicating Gun Rights Messages
  17. 08:42Mixed Opinion on Police and Individuals
  18. 09:09Police Threatening Murder is Unlawful
  19. 09:47Proper Procedure for Rifle Removal
  20. 10:11Final Stance on Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it legal to open carry a firearm into a police station lobby?

In Dearborn, Michigan, it is legal to open carry firearms into the public common area of a police department lobby. However, the manner in which the firearm is carried, such as a rifle held in a ready position, can be perceived as a threat and may justify police intervention.

When can police legally disarm someone who is legally open carrying?

Police can legally disarm someone if they are presenting an additional threat beyond simply open carrying. This includes carrying a firearm in a ready-to-fire position, causing public panic, or if the individual fails to comply with a lawful order to de-escalate a perceived threat.

Can police threaten to use lethal force against someone legally open carrying?

No, police officers cannot legally threaten to use lethal force against individuals who are not committing a crime or posing an immediate, legitimate threat. Threatening to murder someone for legally open carrying is unlawful and unacceptable.

Do you have to obey every order given by a police officer?

You are only obligated to obey lawful orders from a police officer. If an officer gives an order that is unlawful or infringes upon your rights, you are not required to comply, and disobeying such an order does not automatically make you a criminal.

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