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    Default Violated in Wilkes-Barre for open-carry!

    Hello everyone! I'm new to this board but have been posting over at opencarry.org for a little while now. I wanted to share with you what happened to me in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

    I was out for a walk after dinner (open-carrying).
    Wilkes-Barre City police stopped me because someone called 911.
    My firearm was taken from me.
    I was cursed at and insulted.
    Then I was told that open-carry is not allowed.
    That only police officers can open-carry.
    And that Pennsylvania doesn't recognize any out-of-state concealed carry permits.
    They gave no legal reason for the seizure of my firearm.
    And if I wanted my firearm back I would have to go down to police HQ on Monday with a lawyer.
    I have contacted an attorney and am following his instructions.

    Your thoughts, comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
    A.J.

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    Question Re: Violated in Wilkes-Barre for open-carry!

    Quote Originally Posted by mystery_man View Post
    I have contacted an attorney and am following his instructions.

    Your thoughts, comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
    A.J.

    1. What, precisely, are his instructions?

    2. Were you detained?

    3. What name do you post under over on OpenCarry.org?

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    Default Re: Violated in Wilkes-Barre for open-carry!

    Quote Originally Posted by mystery_man View Post
    I have contacted an attorney and am following his instructions.
    That would be my advise to you. Good luck. Keep us posted.
    "Ya only need legs to kick ass baby boy" - Bartender in Feast III

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    Default Re: Violated in Wilkes-Barre for open-carry!

    WB City PD just stepped on the tigers tail.

    I've spoken with the OP at legnth via phone and will say without pause that the incident is MUCH worse than he describes.

    WBPD seized the OP's firearm and refused to return it. Without PC or legal reason.

    They tell the guy only LEO can OC, but then they don't cite him? Hmmm. Then they steal his firearm.
    These LEO's are acting more like gangs playing a game of street turf. "You can't OC on my street. I'm taking your gun."

    WoW

    Oopsie. I think WB city needs a new baby-siter. This one is mis-behaving.
    Last edited by Pa. Patriot; June 10th, 2008 at 01:55 AM.
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    Default Re: Violated in Wilkes-Barre for open-carry!

    Quote Originally Posted by BlownNitroPontiac View Post
    1. What, precisely, are his instructions?
    Probably not wise to disclose that info, ya think?

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    Default Re: Violated in Wilkes-Barre for open-carry!

    did the "LEO" issue a receipt as required by law? oops again.

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    Default Re: Violated in Wilkes-Barre for open-carry!

    hope to see ya get a lawyer and teach them a lesson. Good luck.

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    Question Re: Violated in Wilkes-Barre for open-carry!

    Quote Originally Posted by Pa. Patriot View Post
    Probably not wise to disclose that info, ya think?
    Why not?


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    Default Re: Violated in Wilkes-Barre for open-carry!

    Quote Originally Posted by Pa. Patriot View Post
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    WBPD seized the OP's firearm and refused to return it. Without PC or legal reason.

    They tell the guy only LEO can OC, but then they don't cite him? Hmmm. Then they steal his firearm.
    These LEO's are acting more like gangs playing a game of street turf.
    I haven't heard many nice things about their PD. I have a few friends who went to school there.

    The actions of those LEO were COMPLETELY ridiculous and sounds like a perfectly good law suit to me...
    Last edited by daisy317; June 9th, 2008 at 09:29 PM.

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    Default Re: Violated in Wilkes-Barre for open-carry!

    A.J.,

    Welcome to PAFOA. Sorry it took such a circumstance to get you here.

    I know you've already received good advice and I also suspect your legal contacts will be top notch. Hang in there. We stand with you as you fight this terrible injustice.
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