Open carrying AR-15 on Halloween ,

[streaker69]

I am not so sure about this one. While scary is one category of costumes, so is sexy and I am sure there is a line that one may go up to but not cross. Using real weapons instead of props may make the costume more authentic, but he may have over done it to a degree. I wonder how many on here would have reacted watching this guy walk through their neighborhood?

Nixon(R) mask, No. Hillary(D) mask, yes.

[Carson]

Nixon(R) mask, No. Hillary(D) mask, yes.

I wonder how many on here were alive during Nixon's time ?

[gghbi]

I wonder how many on here were alive during Nixon's time ?

The big line I remember from 1972 was 'Dick Nixon before he dicks you!'

[punxsutawneypete]

I wonder how many on here were alive during Nixon's time ?

Hey, I was born when Truman was President.

[RockIsland]

I wonder how many on here were alive during Nixon's time ?

One of my earliest TV memories was him giving the double peace sign, then getting on the helicopter and flying away.

[ViperGTS19801]

Halloween is a great excuse to open carry in a functional way. For instance, my go-to is an Umbrella soldier with a thigh-holstered Glock - but the intent is not to scare anyone, it's simply to look badass. Any time a weapon is being used specifically with the intent to scare people - even on Halloween - poor decisions have been made.

I hope he gets it plead down to something like DC (which he deserves), but honestly, I don't have any sympathy. He intended to cause a disturbance.

[JenniferG]

I wonder how many on here were alive during Nixon's time ?

That's not a fair question. You're not a nice person.

[ungawa]

He should be charged, wearing a Richard Nixon mask isn't The Purge, It's Point Break, he was one of the Ex Presidents.

Obviously, the COPS that wrote the report did not know that.

Legalities aside, I'm on the fence on this one. Leaning towards OK on Halloween, but not quite decided.

You can do as you please, I'm giving my opinion - what I might do and/or what level of behavior I might tolerate when hanging out w/people (vs. telling them I'm taking off).

[Sgt.K]

Halloween is a great excuse to open carry in a functional way. For instance, my go-to is an Umbrella soldier with a thigh-holstered Glock - but the intent is not to scare anyone, it's simply to look badass. Any time a weapon is being used specifically with the intent to scare people - even on Halloween - poor decisions have been made.

I hope he gets it plead down to something like DC (which he deserves), but honestly, I don't have any sympathy. He intended to cause a disturbance.

This is pretty much how I'm leaning. The bold is based on his own words (as reported).

[Gun]

Why would any one carry an unloaded ($1000) rifle, not be armed with a firearm, on a night that other people are in costume?

Also, looking badass can be the same as causing a certain amount of fear in others.