Dramatic dash-cam footage reveals the moment that George Zimmerman was pulled over by a police officer in Texas for speeding and told them he was carrying a gun.
Just over two weeks since his dramatic acquittal for the murder of Trayvon Martin, 17, in Florida, Zimmerman was caught speeding in Forney, Texas, on US Highway 80 just past FM 548 just after noon.
While Zimmerman, 29, is not seen in the footage, he told the police officer he was headed 'nowhere in particular' and revealed that he was carrying a firearm in his pick-up truck's glove compartment.
I say, "Welcome to Texas, George!" Hope you have better luck here. I think it's hilarious how The Guardian put "GUN" in all caps.
“Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.”
The media is already blowing this out of proportion with many people incredulous that he wasn't arrested for carrying the gun. I guess they missed the "not guilty" verdict or just don't care about laws.
I don't get it -- how'd he get pulled over? When the dashcam starts, the cop is WAY behind him, passes a car then speeds up. The first time we see the truck, it's already pulled over to the shoulder.
Range Rule: "The front gate lock is not an acceptable target." Never Forget.
sjfcontrol wrote:I don't get it -- how'd he get pulled over? When the dashcam starts, the cop is WAY behind him, passes a car then speeds up. The first time we see the truck, it's already pulled over to the shoulder.
H saw the lights and, knowing he was speeding, did the responsible thing and pulled over. I've done it. Pawpaw's done it (at least once that I know of). I'm sure others here have as well. No real mystery on this one.
Typical Texas stop. Oh, you have a gun? Sir, I'd appreciate it if you would just leave that in the glove compartment while I check on wants and warrants. If you don't have any, I'll let you go with a warning - try to keep your speed down, OK?
Loooooovvvvveeeee Texas, where a man is still free and the cops still protect and serve.
The Constitution preserves the advantage of being armed which Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation where the governments are afraid to trust the people with arms. James Madison
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sjfcontrol wrote:I don't get it -- how'd he get pulled over? When the dashcam starts, the cop is WAY behind him, passes a car then speeds up. The first time we see the truck, it's already pulled over to the shoulder.
H saw the lights and, knowing he was speeding, did the responsible thing and pulled over. I've done it. Pawpaw's done it (at least once that I know of). I'm sure others here have as well. No real mystery on this one.
OK, you're not playing the game correctly. This is an Internet forum, where suspicion and conspiracies rule. Get with it.
sjfcontrol wrote:I don't get it -- how'd he get pulled over? When the dashcam starts, the cop is WAY behind him, passes a car then speeds up. The first time we see the truck, it's already pulled over to the shoulder.
H saw the lights and, knowing he was speeding, did the responsible thing and pulled over. I've done it. Pawpaw's done it (at least once that I know of). I'm sure others here have as well. No real mystery on this one.
Really? Perhaps I'm just a wishful thinker, but if I saw lights and sirens something like a quarter mile behind me, I would NOT presume they were after me (well, unless I'm doing triple digits, or something). I would be slowing down and hoping they were after someone else -- or just trying to get somewhere fast. I certainly wouldn't pull over until they make it clear they want ME. But then I don't speed much, and never faster than other traffic. So they could just as well be after someone else other than me. Seems like a strange thing to do.
Range Rule: "The front gate lock is not an acceptable target." Never Forget.
