canvasbck wrote:Agreed, the deputy's lack of knowledge was addressed right there on the scene. He is now aware that it is NOT in fact illegal for a license holder to carry in a liquor store.WildBill wrote:I think the sheriff's response was all that could be expected from him.
He acknowledged that the deputy needed training and would get it.
It would not be proper to admit any wrongdoing or to discuss personnel or disciplinary matters in an email to someone outside the department.
My view is that the bigger mistake is the method that the deputy used to disarm the OP.
The bigger issue (the one that has danced around in my head for three days now) is the manner he chose to approach this situation. Had I not maintained SA, I would not have seen him coming towards me and would have reacted much differently when he touched my firearm. This could have been a fatal mistake on his part, not to mention the legal battle I would have been in post incident.
That is true, but I would still expect some type of contact from the deputy, apologizing for his mishandling of the situation, (to put it mildly) Again I'm a big picture guy, and if one deputy is so misinformed on the issues, (not just the laws pertaining to 30.07, TABC, and improperly disarming/arming LTC holders,) then it may be a department wide issue that will result in a situation turning out like you describe. I do hope there is follow up between you and the Sheriff's Department, and that they provide you with more than a "we'll take care of it" answer.