Utah_Patriot
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Today around 1140 I was on 5600 West and 4100 South going northbound when I notice a police vehicle in my mirrors of my Motorcycle. And no vehicles in front of me at the time.
I was pulled over by Officer Joseph McCuen ID 8142. He stated I was following to closely the vehicle in front of me. Immediately starts asking me about my shoulder Holster and asks if my gun is loaded. I say yes he asks me if I am open carrying or if I have a permit. I stated I am openly carrying my firearm on my motorcycle.
He states it can't be loaded I corrected him several times on Utah law. He then asks me if I have my permit in which I answer no it is not required for me to carry. Again he tells me I am breaking the law when I step off my motorcycle. Again I correct him on Utah law. He asks me to put my gun in my bags I told him I would not disarm.
He lectures me on how I am ruining this for everyone and he will be contacting BCI. I told the officer that would be great.
The officer returned with my citation for following to close and a ticket for not having proof of insurance which I told him a day ago it got wet and ruined and was waiting on a new copy. I am listed in the state registry and verified it through a friend who works for the department.
Needless to say I have a meeting with the IA LT on Monday at 0900. I am still contemplating legal action against this officer for violating my civil rights. I will post the Audio as soon as I can get it uploaded.
Today around 1140 I was on 5600 West and 4100 South going northbound when I notice a police vehicle in my mirrors of my Motorcycle. And no vehicles in front of me at the time.
I was pulled over by Officer Joseph McCuen ID 8142. He stated I was following to closely the vehicle in front of me. Immediately starts asking me about my shoulder Holster and asks if my gun is loaded. I say yes he asks me if I am open carrying or if I have a permit. I stated I am openly carrying my firearm on my motorcycle.
He states it can't be loaded I corrected him several times on Utah law. He then asks me if I have my permit in which I answer no it is not required for me to carry. Again he tells me I am breaking the law when I step off my motorcycle. Again I correct him on Utah law. He asks me to put my gun in my bags I told him I would not disarm.
He lectures me on how I am ruining this for everyone and he will be contacting BCI. I told the officer that would be great.
The officer returned with my citation for following to close and a ticket for not having proof of insurance which I told him a day ago it got wet and ruined and was waiting on a new copy. I am listed in the state registry and verified it through a friend who works for the department.
Needless to say I have a meeting with the IA LT on Monday at 0900. I am still contemplating legal action against this officer for violating my civil rights. I will post the Audio as soon as I can get it uploaded.