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Old June 21, 2009, 07:25 PM   #1
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The law wants to see your guns

Border states are being harassed.Read this what do you think?Is it legal?
http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=4990
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Old June 21, 2009, 09:05 PM   #2
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It is legal to ask any question you want.

Without a warrant, I believe that you can refuse to show anything.
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Old June 21, 2009, 09:53 PM   #3
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My father and I'll was just talking about this today. I'll be nice as can be and tell them "sure, I'll let you come on in and check them.....when I see the search warrant".
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Old June 22, 2009, 02:00 PM   #4
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The law can ask questions if they want. But you have no obligation to talk to them or let them search you without a warrant.
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Old June 22, 2009, 04:39 PM   #5
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I would answer this question with "I think I will contact my attourney and seek his advice first." I suspect that would be the end of it, particularly if the agents are trying to bully me in the manner that the link suggested.
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Old June 22, 2009, 07:46 PM   #6
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Is it legal?
It's legal for them to ask and just as legal to refuse.
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Old June 22, 2009, 07:58 PM   #7
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Officer, may I have your card? Thank you, If my attorney thinks I should consent to a warrant-less search of my house, I will let you know. Have a nice day.
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Old June 22, 2009, 08:11 PM   #8
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Problem is, many people aren't aware you can deny them entry without a warrant.

"Sure, I've got nothing to hide. Come on in!".:barf:
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Old June 22, 2009, 08:33 PM   #9
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Officer, may I have your card? Thank you, If my attorney thinks I should consent to a warrant-less search of my house, I will let you know. Have a nice day.
Perfect.
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Old June 22, 2009, 08:35 PM   #10
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If my lawyer says that is okay, I am getting a new lawyer.
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Old June 23, 2009, 08:14 AM   #11
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Just one of those cases where an agency will fish for information and hope some people are going to willingly provide it. I hear of cases in our homeschooling community across the states where Social Services will show up asking to see the kids and interview them. Same thing, there is no obligation to allow it, but they'll take whatever information they can get if they can get it.

It's good to politely but firmly refuse such searches with a smile.
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Old June 23, 2009, 09:36 AM   #12
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Glad I don't live in a border state . . . oh, wait! Well, glad I'm a criminal defense attorney!
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Old June 23, 2009, 06:12 PM   #13
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Glad I don't live in a border state . . . oh, wait! Well, glad I'm a criminal defense attorney!
Cool, if they show up at my door I'll send ya a PM.
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