Surrendered weapon after Motor Vehicle Accident

[speedsix]

...there will probably always be those who are ignorant because they're too lazy to read and learn the laws that they're supposed to enforce...but their numbers are probably lower in Texas than any other state...the majority of our LEOs are pro-CHL and more likely to "err" in our favor...those that are like the chief wgoforth mentioned may find themselves being re-trained before their next job application, after having been fired by a city manager who has to write a check with several zeroes in it...

[03Lightningrocks]

...there will probably always be those who are ignorant because they're too lazy to read and learn the laws that they're supposed to enforce...but their numbers are probably lower in Texas than any other state...the majority of our LEOs are pro-CHL and more likely to "err" in our favor...those that are like the chief wgoforth mentioned may find themselves being re-trained before their next job application, after having been fired by a city manager who has to write a check with several zeroes in it...

I have to agree with you. I have trouble believing that the comments made in that 5 year old article are still the beliefs of the ones making them. For instance the officer that made the crack about allowing a drug dealer to walk if he has a hand gun under the seat. It is not a defense to prosecution if committing a felony while carrying under the MPA. Am I not correct on this? So the drug dealer that officer referred too, would be double charged and receive mandatory prison minimum for having a gun while committing a felony. Correct or not???

[sjfcontrol]

MVP = Most Valuable Player

MPA = Motorist Protection Act

[03Lightningrocks]

MVP = Most Valuable Player

MPA = Motorist Protection Act

Thank You... LOL... Fixed it!

[wgoforth]

...there will probably always be those who are ignorant because they're too lazy to read and learn the laws that they're supposed to enforce...but their numbers are probably lower in Texas than any other state...the majority of our LEOs are pro-CHL and more likely to "err" in our favor...those that are like the chief wgoforth mentioned may find themselves being re-trained before their next job application, after having been fired by a city manager who has to write a check with several zeroes in it...

Speed...he wascalled on the carpet about it that night at the council meeting... he said he knew about MPA but he didn't want to encourage people to carry....

[speedsix]

...so he's not ignorant...just an evil tyrant...

[Liberty]

...there will probably always be those who are ignorant because they're too lazy to read and learn the laws that they're supposed to enforce...but their numbers are probably lower in Texas than any other state...the majority of our LEOs are pro-CHL and more likely to "err" in our favor...those that are like the chief wgoforth mentioned may find themselves being re-trained before their next job application, after having been fired by a city manager who has to write a check with several zeroes in it...

Speed...he wascalled on the carpet about it that night at the council meeting... he said he knew about MPA but he didn't want to encourage people to carry....

Despicable that a Chief LEO would outride lie and intentionally give out false information to forward his political agenda.

[Ameer]

Despicable that a Chief LEO would outride lie and intentionally give out false information to forward his political agenda.

He's following the example of the United State's Chief LEO.

[JeepGuy79]

When you get it back go trade it for another of the same make if you like it. Or buy a new slide and barrel for it and sell yours. Then they can cram that ballistics report...

Man that is crazy they can keep it like that. They cannot impound your car without reason, how can they keep any of your property? Especially a gun the state says you are responsible enough to carry?

[texas-sig]

Don't know how PD works but SO can clear a weapon for hits that same day. All i can say is keep harassing them for it. With all the stolen weapons out on the streets it could take them a few days but not weeks or months. Also we do have Fort Bliss here and that means more weapons brought from elsewhere, and unfortunately some of these soldiers are involved with cartels and gangs now.

[Lambda Force]

If they don't return it within 48 hours I would post on every local message board I could find with the officer's name, the name of the supervisor, and department. I would post that Officer X took my personal property when I was involved in a motor vehicle accident and taken to the hospital and he refused to return it after I got out of the hospital and asked for it back. I would say I spoke to his supervisor, by name, and he did nothing to get my property returned. I would not say it's a gun because that's irrlevant.

I would post the story on the websites of local TV stations, newspapers, et cetera. 48 hours is plenty for anything legitimate they need to do. After that it's morally theft and they deserve to get called out in every local forum so the public knows about his morals.

[speedsix]

...public exposure like you suggest and civil action is what it will take to make them stop...that kind of officer won't "see the light" until it costs him something...

[tbrown]

Cockroaches don't like the light.

[JeepGuy79]

File a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of your gun

[03Lightningrocks]

It seems like it is a real tough getting a weapon back after they have taken it away from you. All the expense falls on the person who had the weapon taken and sometimes that expense is more than the value of the gun! It isn't right at all! It is also why I don't carry my "BBQ guns" as a concealed weapon choice. I would cry like a baby if the police took my kimber away.