Ryan, I think you're doing a good job here. You're presenting your side of the issues very well and for the most part, respectfully.
Personally, I'm glad an LEO is here presenting their opinions and trying, at least, to fit right in with other gun owners on that level. Some may see the "big badge" sign over your head and use it as an avenue to vent and others may not. It's the nature of the beast, so to speak. I'd rather deal with the LEOs here simply as fellow gun owners and define them by our mutual interest in that than define them by their chosen profession. Sadly, there are some that simply cannot let it go at that, and there's a certain part of the population who are simply not going to allow for that lol.
Obviously, there are going to be differences in opinions as well as citations from all over the many states. In the natural course of conversation, some of these things get very specific and often times confusing. I would hope that all posters would do their best to understand the dynamics of such topics and understand that different laws are in effect in different jurisdictions, while also respecting the nature of federal laws and cases which affect these procedures.
But, and I'm simply observing now, when you use terms like "curb side lawyers", you're going to set of brush fires. Just sayin'...
When you use terms like that I guess we can assume that you've passed the bar exam in your state and are actively working as an attorney. That is the case, right?
If not, then I'd ask that you don't attempt to brush aside other people's knowledge like that. Some of us are simple helicopter mechanics with an interest in self-presevation. Meaning, we like to stay informed of current and past laws concerning gun ownership, as well as the establishment of case law and legal precedent as they apply. Others, however, actually do have their law degrees and are actively working as lawyers.
It's pretty simple, really. If you don't like people assuming that you are a statist pig robot who mindlessly brutalizes innocent citizens with your night stick, then others don't like to be denigrated and have their knowledge dismissed while being described as "curb side lawyers".
Other than that, I do wish to convey my thanks to you for your chosen profession. There's many who appreciate LEOs who do their jobs well. I also am glad you're here as a fellow gun enthusiast. In that regard I think you'll find this a decent enough place.
Don't worry about the ones who are going to come at you simply for being an LEO. The ignore feature works pretty well here if you haven't used it yet.
