Convince them that police clean up the mess after it happens. They rarely prevent the crime. The burden is upon the indivdual to protect him/herself or their families.
Do you want a baseball bat to prevent rape or home invasion, or a pistol. Put it in simple terms.
How would you like your collection of Wilson's, Nighthawk's, Knight's or Larue's thrown in a box and tossed into the evidence room. Not to mention the police taking your weapons out for a fun shoot over the wknd. Makes me sick thinking about it.
Red flag laws present due process issues. Take weapons first then provide for a hearing.The gun owner must prove he/she is entitled to their property by showing they do not come within the stautory scheme for seizure. Those statutory schemes will vary by state. The burden of proof may well vary...
Except that Harper claimed to be the authority, the auditor, was an outspoken member of OK2A. Ignorance of the law is not a valid defense. 1272.1 says what it says and is clear on the issue.
I think the issue is, and will be, should this person possess and carry firearms, or should the state make an example of his conduct. I offer this as food for thought.
Jump in HeyEng
Even if Harper receives a deferred sentence,
no conviction, he cannot possess a firearm during the probation period.
http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=69752
Since he apparently has no priors, I suspect that a deferred is a possible sentencing option.
https://kfor.com/2019/11/15/judge-denies-bond-reduction-of-jailed-self-proclaimed-2nd-amendment-auditors-100k-bond/
Harper bond stays at 100k but cash only requirement lifted and he is out of jail. Not a good sign for Harper that Prater is involved. Normally his ADA'S would handle the case...