Good&Fruity
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I had to report for Jury Duty today, and foolishly decided to carry and check my gun with the Deputies instead of leaving it at home like usual. Immediately I was treated like a criminal. On top of that, for whatever reason questioned about how many rounds my magazines hold. I never got an answer to why that's important.
I also declared my pocket knife. Then I was told that any folding knife that can be opened with the flick of a wrist, by gravity, etc. is considered a dangerous weapon. I was told that I could be arrested and the knife confiscated.
Here's where it got interesting. The Deputy told me that usually they confiscate the knife, and sometimes book the person into jail. He told me he would give me the knife back with my gun at the end of the day, but that I might consider keeping it in my center console in case of a traffic stop. As long as the cop doesn't see it, it won't be an issue.
So apparently I can carry a gun, a big <removed by moderator> fixed blade knife, but no folding pocket knife. For that I have to carry a swiss Army Knife.
In any case, while I was a bit uncomfortable with the initial handling, I did feel as though I was treated SLIGHTLY better regarding the knife due to my CCW. Thoughts?
Lesson learned. Any time the government is involved, get ready to risk losing something. Freedom, property, money, etc.
I also declared my pocket knife. Then I was told that any folding knife that can be opened with the flick of a wrist, by gravity, etc. is considered a dangerous weapon. I was told that I could be arrested and the knife confiscated.
Here's where it got interesting. The Deputy told me that usually they confiscate the knife, and sometimes book the person into jail. He told me he would give me the knife back with my gun at the end of the day, but that I might consider keeping it in my center console in case of a traffic stop. As long as the cop doesn't see it, it won't be an issue.
So apparently I can carry a gun, a big <removed by moderator> fixed blade knife, but no folding pocket knife. For that I have to carry a swiss Army Knife.
In any case, while I was a bit uncomfortable with the initial handling, I did feel as though I was treated SLIGHTLY better regarding the knife due to my CCW. Thoughts?
Lesson learned. Any time the government is involved, get ready to risk losing something. Freedom, property, money, etc.
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