This is actually a composite story, based on two stories I melded into one, however it’s based on an actual event.
by Jack
So this buddy of mine was moving from North Carolina to Texas and like a lotta good ol boys from NC, he had his share of firearms. Not wanting to trust the movers with his precious firearms, he decided to load them into his vehicle for the drive to his new digs.
In his back seat he had his .270 Winchester with a 3X9 scope, 3 AR-15’s, a .50 cal. muzzle loader, two .22 rifles, a Russian Moison Nagant sniper rifle, an AK47 clone, two Springfield M1’s, a 30.06 bolt action, and a cross bow. All were carefully protect so they wouldn’t not rub against each other.
Everything was going fine as he whizzed down the Texas freeway, but on a long drive one tends to drive a little faster than normal. He said he was doing about 75 in a 65 when a Texas State trooper fell in behind him and lit him up. He quickly pulled to the side of the road and kept his hands high on the steering wheel where the trooper could see them, he knew the officer would probably notice the guns in the back seat.
The trooper walked up and before he could utter a word, our friend said, “Sir, I am obliged to tell you I am carry firearms in the back seat. I am on my way to my new home just outside Dallas.”
The trooper could clearly see the weapons on the seat and the rear floorboard when he said, “So watcha y’all got back there?”
Our friend went thru the list describing each firearm in loving detail. When he was done, the trooper said, “Y’all got anymore?” To which he replied, “Yes sir, I’ve got a trunk full of pistols and ammo. “ The trooper asked, “Will you open the trunk, I’d like to take a look.” “Sure Sir, be happy too.” Came the reply.
The trooper surveyed the weapons and walked back to our friend. He handed him his drivers license and said, well thanks for lettin me look. Y’all got a mighty fine collection there. Oh…and WELCOME to Texas. Y’all drive careful now.”
I wonder what would have happened if this has been California and not Texas?
Perhaps your buddy had one of these–
https://www.auto-ordnance.com/trump-45-1911/
Had he been entering Kalifornia, he would have been arrested for having an “arsenal”, and even if he managed to get a court ruling for the return of his property, he would then have to sue the state to get it back. By then, most of it would be a pile of rust.
Here in Texas, he is warmly welcomed, although he will have to endure some good natured ribbing being called a “piker”.
Hah! You boys see this?
https://www.lewrockwell.com/political-theatre/a-woman-can-make-a-difference-in-your-stress-level/
First Impression: This story is a crock.
Second Impression: If you, Jack, were ever a Guardian of Public Safety, you were a very poor one. Anybody who so recklessly operates his motor vehicle so as to attract the attention of law enforcement, and is then found to have an arsenal on his back seat … gets VERY thoroughly investigated … I mean, run every which way there is to be run.
And, the NRA, of all agencies, back up my third impression: that any reasonably sentient being transports firearms in the trunk, not on the back seat. And for his failure to do so, a fella could be cited, even in Texas.
The NRA further advises:
California has extensive state and local regulatory schemes over firearms and ammunition. For more specific information, please contact the Department of Justice Firearms Bureau at (916) 263-4887, or at http://www.ag.ca.gov/firearms
Damned straight.
Libby says, “If you, Jack, were ever a Guardian of Public Safety, you were a very poor one.” Libby, what a cheap shot. That was really mean, Libby… I’m very disappointed in you.
I suppose it was a little harsh … but why do you post this horsepucky? It’s just so … not accurate. Would you ever have conducted such a traffic stop in such a fashion? I certainly hope not.
You know what what other impression I had? … how differently such a scenario would play out if the driver had been of color. “Welcome to Texas” indeed. Welcome to the morgue, more like.
Whoa up there , and start ta reining in that runaway mouth ya got.
This here Libby writes, “You know what other impression I had? … how differently such a scenario would play out if the driver had been of color. “Welcome to Texas” indeed. Welcome to the morgue, more like.”
That is a might unfriendly and downright fightin’ words, Texans take pride in doing right by folks, as long as they do right fer themselves and don’t go around brakin’ laws all willy nilly.
Best ya muck out yer own stalls in Cali (all them crap filled streets) and such we read about. Not to mention any innocent female who can git shot in that sanctuary ya call San Fran.
No place is perfect, but we’ns are not as you say. Ya got no call to make such remarks, fact is yer jes dancing in a hog trough. So hold yer tongue, cause it sounds a lot like what pain ya git from sitting on yer own spurs,