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Violent gun confiscation in NO
If any Louisiana attorney wants a test case, here it is. Police entered the home of elderly Patricia Konie,asking that she leave. Her street is dry, you may notice. She explained that she didn't want to leave, she had food and water and, in case of looters, a gun. They asked to see the gun, and she produced a revolver, carefully holding it sideways around the frame and cylinder. The officers then body-slam her into a wall, take it, and escort her out staggering.
Video is lead story on Gun Owners of New Hampshire's webpage. I've seen rumors that ABC broadcast a full tape of the incident (i.e., with soundtrack) but haven't found it yet.
UPDATE: the officers involved were reportedly California Highway Patrol, not Louisiana folks. That may explain some things, i.e., they've never heard of a right to arms.
FURTHER UPDATE: if anyone has info on the whereabouts of Ms. Konie, please email me. A friend of hers has contacted me and is trying to find where she is.
Comments
Here is a slightly better version of the video yet still not complete.
http://www.ktvu.com/video/4946889/detail.html
Posted by: R.K.M. at September 11, 2005 08:28 PM
The other shoe finally dropped. This is the latest from the NRA:
http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/Releases.aspx?ID=6466
Posted by: R. K. M. at September 12, 2005 05:08 PM
Wouldn't a CHiP in any state but Ca. just be a trespasser with a gun.
He was sworn in in Ca. not La. . He was out of his jurisdiction and if some say , "He's a Cop...." then so much for State Sovreignty.
Here we shoot the SOB.
Posted by: Sean L. at September 12, 2005 07:32 PM
Actually the CHP officer in Louisiana were sworn in by the state police there.
Posted by: Jenn at September 12, 2005 11:18 PM
Well, then if they're sworn in by the State Police, then the state police are responsible for their acts.
Violation of State and Federal Civil Rights anyone?
Posted by: Ryan Gill at September 14, 2005 10:43 AM
Were you able to find Ms Konie?
Posted by: Mike at September 25, 2005 09:13 AM
It seems to me that the issue surrounding this case is the fact that she might get a disease and carry it to someone else, not her gun. That as a ploy. Why doesen't the law just quarintine those people that refuse to leave? Where are thy getting their food and supplies? It is all too strange to me.
Posted by: Grace Gooch at April 25, 2007 02:44 PM