I have conflicting feelings over this. I know that open carry is a thing in Texas, but who crossed the line, if anyone?

Did he have a DPS issued open carry permit? State law says you can legally open carry long guns not pistols unless you have an open carry license. He file a complaint with the State AG’s office in Austin for Offical Oppression and civil law suit the chief and the city.

If they keep this up they will find out what the French Revolution was like.

It's very sad when we have a 1SG push his personal platform here on RP. This is NOT Facebook. To the original poster, what point does this serve to enlighten those of us who come to RP for current, past & future camaraderie & memories? I am not an attorney, I pursue law as a hobby only, but common sense says that if they (cops, anyone, etc) point a gun at u & ARE in a position of authority, u comply but state you ARE doing so under duress, LOUDLY & CLEARLY! All that better so it can be heard. 1SG, do it your way, but know this: we fought for our rights already, we know how much reverence the govt has for our services----that being zilch, & a dead ex-soldier can't protest a damn thing!!!!! Compliance doesn't mean culpable. It's safety in numbers & a chance to win in court & fight another day. Having said this, I will explain that I am totally for open carry but prefer concealed carry, as no thug can take a weapon they can't see! Also, as one who has a temper, I personally don't carry at all, because IF I snapped, there literally would be a blood bath, & innocents DO NOT deserve such. Me & my PTSD prefer peace. On top of all this, I have challenged cops verbally but there weren't pointing a gun at me, their request was stupid & illogical, & I wasn't carrying any weapon, nor did they have reason to arrest me----this involved a downed tree in my yard & 1 cop asking me not to view the fallen end of said tree! Stand if u feel u must, but laws r not made to be broken. They are made to be challenged, if unreasonable, or illegal, in court. I have a great brain & the soul of the patriot that I am but I have also NEVER needed to carry a firearm to prove my point. We aren't in combat, so as u were, 1SG. That's my 2 cents & I am entitled to such. I live in GA.

Alert all the Veteran groups in Texas and the surrounding states, I’m sure a minimal of 700 is foreseen and would join a peaceful march in protest. If you get others involved the Governor has to launch an investigation. Remember, The Governor is like the president they serve at the will of the American people, not the other way around. Something the Mayor of Olmos Park had better learn fast. One thing sticks in my head. Those policemen who approached Grisham appeared to be Mexican or of Mexican heritage. My question would be first; are they “Legal” US American citizens? Second: Are they certified by the State Police Academy? Thirdly: Could it possibly be a case of reverse discrimination, being they were Brown skinned, Mexican looking using their authority as a basis for racism discrimination towards white people while holding a badge and working in law enforcement? Something I’d have my Cop hating liberal attorney look into.

What is your specific question?

Number 1, when did we elect to go back to the wild Wild West? Open carry is bullshit for the man/child that thinks it make him tough. It should never have been passed anywhere for any reason. More of the authoritarian bullshit we have been living through for the last 4 years.

Number 2, the police all across this country have been coddling the alt-right and punishing legitimate protesters. Too bad that the table got turned somewhat on people who had no legitimate purpose to have guns present at a protest.

This goddamn administration and its backers and followers are destroying this democracy.