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

Bexar co SO and SA PD are hardcore liberal big police power anti firearm. PD is being investigated by the Texas Rangers (again) for cracking a guys skull while arresting him for carrying a long gun. There is a video he had it sling on his back. Long gun carry in TX is completely lawful and always has been. The officers in this case were again out of line. SAPD is rampant with crooked cops and police brutality. I’m not talking shit look at the public records. The courts have even had to step in to make them turn records over to people who are trying to file lawsuits. San Antonio wants to be San Diego. Look up all the articles for yourselves.

If we destroy the 2nd amendment, it sets the precedent to remove or restrict all other amendments. Open carry shod be allowed everywhere. I believe that legally carried weapons are a deterrent against crime.

This is the exact definition of tyranny. Tyranny is the number one reason the Second Amendment exists. As military service members we took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, against all enemies, both foreign and domestic. To me, anybody who would violate someone's constitutional right is a domestic enemy. I don't know about any of you but this looks to be law enforcement declaring war against the people. Sounds like I'm going to be picking up the phone and calling the police chief, and asking him why he chooses to be a domestic enemy of this country. Protecting the Constitution is an oath I took, and will never stop protecting it, even as a veteran. As George Mason said, in a nutshell: "to disarm the American people is the quickest way to enslave them." The police technically work for the government, to protect and serve the People. Let's not forget a statement made by Andrew Jackson: "the government infringing on any constitutional right of the people gives the people the right to take the government's right away to govern." Even though law enforcement is normally the people's daily contact with the government I do not believe the actions of these traitors are representing our government in any way because I still see the US Constitution in effect. Therefore, the Chief of Police, and the arresting officers, are declaring war against an entire nation. Either they have gonads bigger than their state, or they are incredibly stupid. All I can say is that if I were there; as someone who supports and defends the Constitution I would have peacefully informed the police chief, and officers of their behavior, and make it very clear that their actions are a declaration of war against the nation, and to continue their tyranny with caution. I am sure that I would have been placed under arrest as well but law enforcement will never win in this situation because they are not above the law. Good will always, always triumph over evil.

SSG Jeffrey Leake Got in the wrong line when the brains were handed out.

I think it is a simple matter of common sense. Once your licensed, it can be a good feeling to know you can carry your pistol openly in public. However, it comes with great responsibility. There is a responsibility for carrying a deadly weapon in public that many are not fully aware of. Those who are or who were in law enforcement know this responsibility well. Carrying a gun in public doesn't make you tougher or shouldn't make you feel superior. It should be just to inform those around you that you are trained with it and of its presence.
If you want to carry a gun that bad anywhere without question then become a cop. Otherwise, be content with being able carry a weapon in certain parts of society and hope you never have to really use it to protect yourself or your family.

Setting aside the legal right to carry in that particular state. Perhaps the gentlemen in question should have gotten on the ground when the officer told him to do so.

This was gross misconduct. The Chief already had an exchange with Grisham and it would appear, made sure he was on-scene to administer his own dose of summary judgment. Illegal and at the very least, deprivation if civil rights under the color of authority. Chief Valenciano should be investigated and terminated and not allowed to be a police chief anywhere in America.

I don't understand -if open carry is the law, then why was there an arrest? Why was there a conflict? If the MSG was in compliance- then the local authorities went over the line. If the MSG was not in compliance, then he went over the line, simple.

When the MAN thinks he is above the law.

I understand open carry is allowed in parts of this country, and people have a right to do what they believe to be right concerning this policy. Personally, I prefer to conceal carry. I don't want people to know I'm armed until I have to defend myself.