http://www.georgiacarry.org/cms/2008/12/...n-lawsuit/
GCO Settles Man with a Gun Lawsuit
GCO settled the federal lawsuit in Richmond County involving Staff Sergeant Zachary Mead, who had his firearm seized while carrying it openly outside Kroger. Richmond County consented to an Order declaring the seizure to be a violation of the Fourth Amendment, paying damages, court costs, and attorney fees. More importantly, Richmond County has assured GCO that it has no policy of detaining Georgians merely for carrying a firearm. [URL="http://www.georgiacarry.com/county/richmond_carry/"]You may view the Order here.[/URL]
As great as news as this is, it's a shame that this country has come to this point. People shouldn't have to be suing the US government for a violation of their rights. Que Sera Sera. At least it sets legal precedent in Georgia and is a rather efficient way to teach LEO's en masse of one of the things that they're not allowed to do. Thanks for posting this BTW
(12-13-2008 02:03 PM)nepawolf Wrote: [ -> ]As great as news as this is, it's a shame that this country has come to this point. People shouldn't have to be suing the US government for a violation of their rights. Que Sera Sera. At least it sets legal precedent in Georgia and is a rather efficient way to teach LEO's en masse of one of the things that they're not allowed to do. Thanks for posting this BTW
It seems to be the only way.
I would rather have a talk with them and get them to admit the error and agree to immediate and appropriate policy changes and training.
But that rarely happens. PD's routinely refuse to admit they did anything wrong. As such, there leaves only one redress. They can fix their problem the easy way or the hard way, their choice so long as we are willing to oblige.
(12-13-2008 02:36 PM)Pa. Patriot Wrote: [ -> ] (12-13-2008 02:03 PM)nepawolf Wrote: [ -> ]As great as news as this is, it's a shame that this country has come to this point. People shouldn't have to be suing the US government for a violation of their rights. Que Sera Sera. At least it sets legal precedent in Georgia and is a rather efficient way to teach LEO's en masse of one of the things that they're not allowed to do. Thanks for posting this BTW
It seems to be the only way.
I would rather have a talk with them and get them to admit the error and agree to immediate and appropriate policy changes and training.
But that rarely happens. PD's routinely refuse to admit they did anything wrong. As such, there leaves only one redress. They can fix their problem the easy way or the hard way, their choice so long as we are willing to oblige.
I agree, I would much rather than discuss it with them than make it a legal battle. Unfortunately, the most effective (and sadly easiest) way to fix the issue on a larger scale is through the courts. As bad as a situation as it was, the incident in the DC OCB helped out quite a bit around here it seems. Obviously it's effect didn't reach Lebanon. I myself haven't had any LEO situation (at least when OCing), and I attribute it to that case. Those packets are very helpful with civvies at least, although I doubt that most LEOs would bother to read them or give them any creedance. Kind of like when you pull out your pocket constitution and point out whatever ammendment that they're violating (usually the fourth in my case).
Keep up the good job on the site and spreading the word.
Looks like georgia keeps taking steps in the right direction. Last year they finally allowed carry in restaurants and on their public trains.
(12-16-2008 08:23 PM)Skuggi Wrote: [ -> ]Looks like georgia keeps taking steps in the right direction. Last year they finally allowed carry in restaurants and on their public trains.
You mean OC didn't ruin it for everyone???!!