I take it back. Those look like gloves.

I take it back. Those look like gloves.

Well, whether he had a gun or not, he defeated mutely wasn't pointing it at anyone. Didn't seem threatening to me. Not sure why they shot him. Unless it's procedure to shoot anyone with a gun.

The NRA is a close second to pharmaceuticals in the disingenuous lobby hall of fame.

Yeah it's conclusive to me that he wasn't posing a threat.

Isn't NC a conceal-carry state?

Will there be NRA protests?

IF he was legally armed this still wouldn't be a case that the NRA gets involved in. Politically it's a loser for them.

The NRA is a close second to pharmaceuticals in the disingenuous lobby hall of fame.

Yeah it's conclusive to me that he wasn't posing a threat.

Isn't NC a conceal-carry state?

Will there be NRA protests?

when you have someone carrying a firearm that won't follow (what you consider) lawful orders, this is likely the result.

Did this guy have a record?

This is the part that I don't understand with some that I work with. Yes, you're within your rights to not disclose your legal firearm. Perhaps you do not need to disarm when confronted by law enforcement, but common sense says to comply. Why create a potentially deadly situation? If your rights are violated, comply, then file your complaint. Or, take your righteous stand and potentially die. I'm not saying that outcome is just, it's just more likely when dealing with officers who deal with "bad" guys with guns most often. I assume that for a cop, you see a gun, you want it neutralized for your own safety, be it "good" or "bad."

I believe so, but didn't he "make a move" or something like that which is what freaked out the cops? Tell them you have the gun and leave your hands outside the car through the window so they can be seen.

Looked kinda like dude's hands were at his sides and the cops shot the fuck out of him.