Former NFL Player Glen Coffee's Charge of Illegal Concealed Weapon Dropped

[lukem]

Here's something I thought was interesting and probably point for us. Apparently former NFL Player Glen Coffee had his car towed and when they found a firearm in the glovebox the arresting officer determined the pistol was "readily accessible" and therefore illegally concealed, because it was in the center console. Cheif Assistant State Attorney Bill Bishop looked into it and declaired Coffee had not violated the law.

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[SFC Stu]

He should never have been charged to start with! If the Florida cops don't know the CCW laws of their state, I suggest they read Chapter 790!

 

[SFC Stu]

Why would they tow his car for speeding? I have driven many miles in Florida and have never had a problem with speeding or carrying firearms!

 

[lukem]

I think he didn't have his registration so they towed him.

 

[SFC Stu]

Thanks! Kind of stupid not to have your registration.

 

[mappow]

My brother in law had his vehicle towed in Volusia Cty after he passed away. The towing Company by law searches for valuables and documents contents for liability issues (Yea, like I would trust them to do that) They reported the weapon in the glove box and the S.O. entered it into their custody until someone from the Family claimed it. Although the documentation required was a bit onerous as to why they should release this and to who. I felt it show proper handling of his property.
As for the OP, a civil suit would be in order. How can a LEO enforce the Law if they don't know the Law. LEO's are not there to adjudicate, just there to enforce and protect. Enforce doesn't mean "How he feels about it".

 

[SFC Stu]

My brother in law had his vehicle towed in Volusia Cty after he passed away. The towing Company by law searches for valuables and documents contents for liability issues (Yea, like I would trust them to do that) They reported the weapon in the glove box and the S.O. entered it into their custody until someone from the Family claimed it. Although the documentation required was a bit onerous as to why they should release this and to who. I felt it show proper handling of his property.
As for the OP, a civil suit would be in order. How can a LEO enforce the Law if they don't know the Law. LEO's are not there to adjudicate, just there to enforce and protect. Enforce doesn't mean "How he feels about it".

I would advise people to keep their hands off other peoples property. This includes law enforcement and anyone else that does not know you and has no clue about what they are doing.

 

[Garand]

i would advise people to keep their hands off other peoples property. This includes law enforcement and anyone else that does not know you and has no clue about what they are doing.

amen!

 

[FN1910]

He should never have been charged to start with! If the Florida cops don't know the CCW laws of their state, I suggest they read Chapter 790!

Exactly, there was no reason to charge him in the first place. Now the towing of the car is a different story as I remember it that there were some problems with his "state of mind" etc. and the towing although could have been avoided was legit.

 

[hunter won]

In Pennsylvania many PA residents who have Florida non resident and Utah non resident pistol permits have been arrested because the police did not know about reciprocity.The Police make the arrest but you get jammed up with legal expense to prove you were not violating any state gun law.Anyway PA has put out directives to agencies throughout the state to not make arrests with out of state permit holders who have valid permits honored in PA.

 

[SFC Stu]

In Pennsylvania many PA residents who have Florida non resident and Utah non resident pistol permits have been arrested because the police did not know about reciprocity.The Police make the arrest but you get jammed up with legal expense to prove you were not violating any state gun law.Anyway PA has put out directives to agencies throughout the state to not make arrests with out of state permit holders who have valid permits honored in PA.

Police stupidity is no excuse! These laws have been in effect longer than 5 years! I'll tell the police one time that I am legal and show them in black and white. Anything more than that, I'll let the Judge explain it to them.

 

[hunter won]

Pennsylvania has this politician who wan'ts to make it illegal for PA residents to be able to obtain out of state permits like FL,VA,UT,.Certain areas of PA are not gun friendly and residents obtain out of state permits.

 

[Ropadope]

Perfectly legal to have a loaded pistol in the your glovebox here in Kentucky.

However, that doesn't mean that every Police Officer, in every city and county and jurisdiction won't give you a hard time about it should the matter come up.

"Why do you have a gun in your glove box ? Same reason you've got one on your hip"