Game Officer harassment

[Pa. Patriot]

And he has authority, its not BS. It was a simple question. And furthermore, what right / law did he violate in asking it?

He can ask anything he wants. As has been hashed out a few times, I believe he does not have the authority to demand her license. Sorry.

As for laws, I never claimed he violated a law. I said he had no authority to tell he what he did.

Also, you have not answered my question yet about what law Michells was skirting. ETA: Never mind, I see you answered that by saying you didn't mean "her".

[Mocha Java]

Wow that was harsh........ What "HE" did was not right , but no reason to attack his position/job. Wildlife officer have all the authority of a police officer in the state of PA and in most states.

Bullshit--you don't know what you are talking about. Which game law was he violating?

[thetruepyromaniak]

Why should I *expect* to be approached?

How was she approached? They were in line waiting for thier chow. He noticed she was badly printing. and asked if she had a permit. Its a simple question. She acted irately. if she would have said im not going to answer that with out my laywer present then he got loud and started demanding it, then i would be with her. but instead she went right off the handle.

[alowe56]

Why should I *expect* to be approached?

Because most cops think THEY are the ultimate protection, and suspect anyone with a gun who's not a LEO. On average anyway.

Beyond that, I couldn't say. I've only been stopped once because I had an OBVIOUSLY concealed pistol, by MSU police. Odd thing is, I wasn't on MSU property, but they're still certified LEOs. Anyway, I showed my permit and went on my way. Should I have objected? Darned if I know. In fact, I need to ask a lawyer friend about that, just to be sure.

[thetruepyromaniak]

Bullshit--you don't know what you are talking about. Which game law was he violating?

Hey mocha can you provide some documentation to back it being bs? River has already.

[Pa. Patriot]

How was she approached? .

Ummm.
I was responding to someone who stated that "...if you're printing, and trying to conceal, then you might expect to be approached... "

There for you asking about her is irrelevant. I wasn't talking about the OP.

[riverpirate]

IE LEO . A meter maid is LEO!

OK bunny cop with the same powers of arrest as a LEO.

[alowe56]

How was she approached? They were in line waiting for thier chow. He noticed she was badly printing. and asked if she had a permit. Its a simple question. She acted irately. if she would have said im not going to answer that with out my laywer present then he got loud and started demanding it, then i would be with her. but instead she went right off the handle.

Actually, based on Michelle's description, the officer was rather loud and obnoxious himself. Not exactly polite and discreet. At least, that's how I read it.

[Pa. Patriot]

Because most cops think THEY are the ultimate protection, and suspect anyone with a gun who's not a LEO. On average anyway.

Beyond that, I couldn't say. I've only been stopped once because I had an OBVIOUSLY concealed pistol, by MSU police. Odd thing is, I wasn't on MSU property, but they're still certified LEOs. Anyway, I showed my permit and went on my way. Should I have objected? Darned if I know. In fact, I need to ask a lawyer friend about that, just to be sure.

You may be right about your first sentence, I dunno, good point. But with proper education and training I think we should expect to be left alone. But I'm a perfectionist

[thetruepyromaniak]

Because most cops think THEY are the ultimate protection, and suspect anyone with a gun who's not a LEO. On average anyway.

Beyond that, I couldn't say. I've only been stopped once because I had an OBVIOUSLY concealed pistol, by MSU police. Odd thing is, I wasn't on MSU property, but they're still certified LEOs. Anyway, I showed my permit and went on my way. Should I have objected? Darned if I know. In fact, I need to ask a lawyer friend about that, just to be sure.

All of my experiences with carrying, OC or CC have all been well. Ive shown my LCTF when asked and i have always been on my way in seconds. but then agian ive always been raised to respect the law and I always use yes sir no sir. A little kindness goes a long way.