If a Cop Tells You To Do Something- DO IT!!!

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Before we get a race war going here, respectfully, I would like to point out where I think this went awry. There are two ways people carry firearms in their vehicles. Legally (with a permit) and illegally concealed. In many states and counties, it's virtually impossible to get a carry permit.

If you are not licensed to carry and have weapons in your vehicle, unless you have some reason to anticipate that your vehicle will be searched, you should probably not bring up the issue of firearms unless asked. If asked, answer truthfully. If you are carrying them legally without a permit (in California), you are just on your way to or from the range; your weapon(s) are unloaded and are in a locked case or locked cases, which has (have) no ammo in it (them). The case(s) is (are) not within reach of any occupants of the vehicle.

I will admit that listening to that woman writhe while being tased was not very pleasant. However, I think the arresting officer went well beyond generosity in giving her numerous opportunities to comply with his polite orders, despite her abrasive, aggressive and non-compliant attitude. Allowing her to continue talking on the cell phone, physically removing her or peppering her would have exposed the officer and his partner to a higher level of risk. Tasing was CLEARLY the most appropriate course of action. And even at that, the officers were exposed to potential risk from blood borne pathogens (if you listen to the tape).