Off-Duty Firefighter Stops Armed Man at Springfield, Mo Walmart

[MacFromOK]

"Well, it wasn't illegal" is not a statement that should be made by responsible citizens or mature adults as a way to justify or rationalize a moronic act.

Hmmm... is the off-duty Fireman in danger of being charged with anything?

If the rifle wasn't illegal, seems like he should be. Otherwise, anyone open-carrying (anything) could be subject to being held at gunpoint until the cops arrive. We can't have it both ways.

And stupidity by itself isn't a crime. :/

 

[SMS]

Hmmm... is the off-duty Fireman in danger of being charged with anything?

If the rifle wasn't illegal, seems like he should be. Otherwise, anyone open-carrying (anything) could be subject to being held at gunpoint until the cops arrive. We can't have it both ways.

And stupidity by itself isn't a crime. :/

Stupidity isn't a crime....but it's still friggin stupid and should be labeled and treated as such. The stupid ones should be outcast from the clan.

If the off duty fireman can articulate a legitimate fear for his safety then, no, I doubt he will face any charges.

 

[MacFromOK]

If the off duty fireman can articulate a legitimate fear for his safety then, no, I doubt he will face any charges.

If so, that leaves an opening for anyone who "can articulate a legitimate fear for his safety" when they see a firearm (of any type) being openly carried.

Just sayin' ...

 

[DavidMcmillan]

Does anyone really think a DA would file charges against the fireman? He's being called a local hero.

 

[MacFromOK]

Does anyone really think a DA would file charges against the fireman? He's being called a local hero.

For holding a law-abiding citizen at gunpoint.

I fear it's only the tip of the iceberg. Maybe it's just me. :/

 

[DavidMcmillan]

If it were federal, I'd probably agree witch you. This is a local incident, very little political activity at this point in Missouri, media will be moving on to the next tweet from Trump. I bet he'll okay.

 

[bigred1]

For holding a law-abiding citizen at gunpoint.

I fear it's only the tip of the iceberg. Maybe it's just me. :/

I don't know Mac whether the fireman would be charged with something or not but I'm like you if the dummy with the AR doesn't have any charges brought against him then was the fireman guilty of illegal detainment or worse? Strange case for sure.

 

[Cowcatcher]

@RickN posted this in another Walmart thread. It does in deed sound like he was doing a "2A audit".
https://www.foxnews.com/us/suspect-...-was-testing-2nd-amendment-rights-prosecutors

 

[Cowcatcher]

While I don't see what the guy did (maybe there is more to the story) as illegal, I don't like what he did and don't see what he is trying to achieve. I've watched numerous videos of these other YouTube 1A and 2A auditors and they are just stirring crap.

 

[MacFromOK]

@RickN posted this in another Walmart thread. It does in deed sound like he was doing a "2A audit".
https://www.foxnews.com/us/suspect-...-was-testing-2nd-amendment-rights-prosecutors

And the system failed.

"Dmitriy Andreychenko is facing a terrorist threat charge for the incident" - even though he made no threatening moves, nor did he disobey any laws.

I don't understand why gun owners are ok with this. That 1911/Glock/whatever on your belt could easily trigger another "hero" to pull a fire alarm and call the cops.

It's a dangerous precedent IMO.