A Story for Those Interested in Gun Rights......

http://www.militarytimes.com/news/2013/03/army-hood-nco-arrested-refusing-to-put-down-assault-rifle-033013w/

Over reach by Big Brother? Or What?

"...“Temple, Texas, is a Second Amendment supporter,” he said. “I personally support people’s right to keep and bear arms. … It’s a simple officer safety thing. The safety of my officers is paramount. If an officer asks you to put down a weapon so he can speak to you, anyone should comply with that....”

I think this is where the road meets the dirt.

police are intimidated by every right when trying to talk to people holding open weapons.

people are upset about having their weapons taken from them.

Odds are the police probably is an ass and could have approached the situation differently had he chose to. odds are this man is also paranoid about the police confiscating his gun and was defensive.

road meet dirt = bump.

In Texas you can buy one gun a week. AR15s are now in stock. Got my eye on a Bushmaster 5.56.