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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
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To: unclewest who wrote (20044)2/26/2002 9:32:09 AM
From: Condor  Read Replies (3) of 281500
 
i have been stopped with a handgun on the seat. before the officer got to the car, i placed the pistol on the dashboard.
when he got to the window, i told him, my weapon is on the dash...the trooper thanked me, and said he had seen it. he gave me a warning ticket for a tail light and left.

A couple of questions:

Why would you be carrying a handgun on the seat of your car????
If you had been black, do you think the officer would have been as nonchalant???

I've often wondered if just outlawing handguns period would be helpful. Anyone carrying one is immediately guilty. Other than target range shooting and people popping, they don't seem to have much useful use. Not much hunting wild game with a pistol whereas rifles and shotguns are game hunting practical. Anyone carrying one is immediately guilty.
It would sure make law enforcement easier and perhaps lower all gun threat. Just a thought.

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