PPD Strikes Again - Confiscates weapon because I "refused to conceal"

[BimmerJon]

And yes the media should be involved along with any social marketing media like facebook, etc.

Call out the officers names involved and hold them as well as their departments accountable

I think if enough of us contact the media we can get some focus

[anonymouse]

What if you wait over 72 hours (or whatever Philly's ordinance says) and call the police and report your firearm lost or stolen? Admit to waiting more than the required period of time before reporting it, and see if they'll charge you under Lost and Stolen



(please consult with an attorney before seriously considering this)

[headcase]

Who is the lawyer that is charging you a consultation fee for this? There was no crime committed by you, you were raped. This was not a "tiny" rights inconvenience, your property was stolen by a fucking police officer who, if your story is correct, committed a serious crime. Your consultation with the lawyer should be about them taking the case on contingent to sue the PPD. Get on this now, not a couple of weeks from now.

Here is a firm that has experience with firearm rights suits who does offer free consultations. Find another if this one doesn't meet your needs

WORTH, MAGEE, & FISHER
ALLENTOWN

2610 Walbert Avenue
Allentown, PA 18104

Telephone: (610) 437-4896
Fax: (610) 433-3955
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1163 Interchange Road
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Telephone: (610) 577-0214
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[ByblosHex]

If your facts are right (and I dont doubt they are) I think you may be able to find a civil rights lawyer willing to take the case for the payout. Im no lawyer but this looks like a plain and simple civil right violation.

Off Topic: Let's say my G19 was stolen by Police one day, it's my only sidearm and I can't afford to replace it immedaitely. Would anyone be willing to lend a temporary replacement in the meantime? I dont plan on my Glock being stolen, but with the way things have been recently, it seems like its only a matter of time.

[ForwardAssist]

Viper, take this case to the GOA or NRA. Turn this case into a precident.

[ViperGTS19801]

I don't have enough knowledge or wisdom in legal matters such as these to know whether or not this would be a proverbial "slam dunk" - but if anyone knows any lawyers who would like to approach this from the civil rights point of view, please do not hesitate to put me in touch with them. I've effectively been stripped of the right to keep and bear arms, as the sidearm that was confiscated last night is my only weapon.

[anonymouse]

Viper, take this case to the GOA or NRA. Turn this case into a precident.

Don't laugh... but how about the ACLU?

http://forum.pafoa.org/open-carry-14...ml#post1291669

http://aclupa.org/legal/fileacomplaint.htm

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[ByblosHex]

I don't have enough knowledge or wisdom in legal matters such as these to know whether or not this would be a proverbial "slam dunk" - but if anyone knows any lawyers who would like to approach this from the civil rights point of view, please do not hesitate to put me in touch with them. I've effectively been stripped of the right to keep and bear arms, as the sidearm that was confiscated last night is my only weapon.

Thats what I was ultimately afraid of. Fortunately I havent yet been in your situation and tehrefor have no experience or lawyer information to pass along all I can say is you have my support 100% and let me know if you need anything.

This is absolute bullshit. Diaherrea bullshit.

[headcase]

If your facts are right (and I dont doubt they are) I think you may be able to find a civil rights lawyer willing to take the case for the payout. Im no lawyer but this looks like a plain and simple civil right violation.

Off Topic: Let's say my G19 was stolen by Police one day, it's my only sidearm and I can't afford to replace it immedaitely. Would anyone be willing to lend a temporary replacement in the meantime? I dont plan on my Glock being stolen, but with the way things have been recently, it seems like its only a matter of time.

Buy a Hi-Point as a back up....

[ByblosHex]

Buy a Hi-Point as a back up....

I'm not familiar with Hi-point. What is it?