Not helping
A man doesn’t break the law while carrying a gun in a state park and is detained for a few hours by nine police officers. At least, that’s the guy’s story. But when you dig a bit deeper, you find he was being stupid:
according to the news story, he had an AK pistol slung over his back, walking through the park wearing BDU’s and a watch cap.
And with the muzzle painted orange like a toy gun?
Stupid.
ETA: Press coverage is hysterical. Says gun is altered, which it’s not. And the preferred weapon of our enemies. Heh.
December 23rd, 2009 at 10:49 am
I did a little more research after my initial post this morning, and the guy is a total nutcase. One of the forums he’s one said that “he has a pathological need to have everyone hate him” or something along those lines.
Just search for kwikrnu + banned on Google. Hilarity ensues.
I admire him for testing the limits of the law, but I think he should have a) had his lawyer lined up before hand and b) had his lawyer present.
December 23rd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Yeah, everyone wants to fight for their rights, but remember: It’s called “Letters from a Birmingham JAIL” for a reason.
December 23rd, 2009 at 4:52 pm
I’ve shot a lot of wildlife there myself, but my weapon of choice is a Nikon D3, 200-400VR with a 1.7x teleconverter on a Wimberley-equipped Gitzo.
Unless you want to savage someone walking their cockerpoos, I don’t think there’s really a reason to go to Radnor with anything heavier.
December 24th, 2009 at 10:02 am
The sign at radnor says all firearms banned including concealed carry holders. Yes the sign is illegal and not posted correctly as it does not have the TN code annotated blah blah blah in there but he is asking for trouble carrying there.
December 24th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Son of Gunkid!
December 26th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I guess he’s just pushing the envelope for his carry rights, but it occurred to me that he could be an “agent provocateur” sent forth to illicit more of the usual bigotry and prejudice to sway anti-gun fervor for a new Legislative session. I heard on Channel 4 report that he intended to do the same in the State Park area north of the State Capitol.