importinvasion
Regular Member
Well I figured it would only be a matter of time. I was ocing in Greensboro, and had entered a parking lot on wendover where I was about to go shopping. I was exiting my vehicle, and there was a local gpd who I guess was on a post there. When approached he asked if I intended to enter the store with my gun strapped to my hip. My response was that sometimes I do, and sometimes I don't. It was my first time to this store, so I was going to approach the door and look for any signage that might be on the door. Right about then, he goes on to speak about how even though oc is not illegal, he wouldnt advise it. So of course I ask why, and he goes on to say that if even one person calls 911 on me in the store, he would have to charge me with gattop. So I quickly responded that GATTOP requires showing some form of intent to terrorize, and that merely carrying a gun in your holster does not constitute intent. His response? He would charge me anyway, and whats the big deal about getting a cc permit? I responded by asking why he would charge me if it would not stick, and he responded that something has to be done if someone calls. He wasn't being a d*ck about it, but I really do believe that he was serious in what he said. He also mentioned how the store can choose to ban me from that point on if they choose. At that point I thanked him for the advice, relocated my vehicle to another parking spot where I locked up my firearm in my vehicle safe, and went on with my business. It's really disturbing to me that this is how a situation like this is handled. If a cop gets a call, questions me, and after learning I had done nothing illegal sends me on my way then I have no problem whatsoever. However, if he is gonna put bracelets on me for excercising my right, AND he knows he is wrong but doesn't care, I have big issue with this. It makes me glad that I'm taking my concealed course at the beginning of the new year. I always said I would continue to OC even after my permit, but if those enforcing the law are not educated, and dont seem to care, then why put myself at risk. What bothers me even more, is that NC is not only oc friendly, but a gold star oc state. Yet, residents have to carry recorders, pamphlets, and be ready for conflict with local pd's. I really think that once I get my permit, its cc for me until things change. I thought my first experience would be with a local civilian, not the people who should know better. This catch all charge has to go. Whats next? I'm cc'ing and reach for an item and print? Do I get charged now because some person sees the print on my shirt and gets scared? Does GRNC even try to straighten this mess out? I already know the NRA's stand on oc. :banghead::banghead::banghead: