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Old July 7, 2013, 09:56 AM   #35
johnelmore
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There is a test you should use to know when you should follow the officers orders. If the officer has a pistol, taser, pepper spray or baton drawn and is shouting orders then obey the commands given absolutely. It can later be argued you submitted to the orders under duress.

If it seems like a polite engagement then you can verbally decline doing so in a civilized fashion but you cant physically decline. When declining always speak loudly for the officers recording device.

If the officer comes to your door and it seems like a polite engagement then verbally decline. If the officer is pointing a weapon or forces their way in then you have to submit.

There are situations which the law mandates a certain action to be taken when an officer asks. For example, an officer approaches and stops a concealed carry permit holder. In some states its mandated the permit holder inform the officer of the firearm and permit.

Research and go through scenarios...I might add its best to go through scenarios with a local defense attorney. They may charge you like 300 dollars but thats 300 well spent dollars. It will cost a lot more if you do the wrong things during one of these encounters.

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