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Open Carry

Philly OC Abuse Case Getting Media Attention

Folks might remember the YouTube sensation from a month or so ago of a Philadelphia man who was threatened by a Philadelphia Police officer for legally carrying a firearm. You might also remember that the City is charging him with reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct. This weekend activists held a protest to demonstrate against this kind of treatment. This, to me, is a textbook example of how to use open carry effectively as a form of protest.

And I agree. You can be an effective activist without being a $#&*.

posted @ 5/16/2011 7:14:36 PM

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Speakertweaker says:

on 5/17/2011 10:17:08 AM

I'm listening to the recording as we speak. I'm about 10 minutes in. I am literally shaking. I don't know how this guy was able to remain so calm.

Of course I wouldn't have done something stupid. I probably would have just lawyered up once the gun came out.

Still, I'm glad this guy did what he did. I hope he makes some progress for PA with this.

tweaker

drobviousso says:

on 5/17/2011 7:41:24 PM

I used to be tacitly opposed to OC as activism, thinking that it was more likely to spread a generalized distrust of gun owners than generalized trust.

After listening to this, I've changed my mind. To dangerous to have police this ignorant and happy to escalate violence at the sight of a gun.

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