The Art of the Possible

Here’s a story about a man who was carrying a gun legal under Virginia’s “open carry” law. Nevertheless, someone called 911 on him, and the police detained him:

Pete was stopped by police officers from Arlington, Virginia. He hadn’t done anything wrong. He was merely carrying a handgun, which he was permitted to do in Virginia. Apparently, someone had called 911 to report him, even though he’d broken no laws. He was unlawfully detained, illegally asked to show identification, then threatened when he dared to assert his rights. The police also lied to him about what was said in the 911 call. The caller merely said someone was carrying a gun, and even added that Pete had done nothing threatening. The cops told Pete the caller said someone had brandished a gun.

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