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Originally Posted by OldMarine
Ok now that we agree that a reasonable person could think a gun was in the vehicle try reading Terry V Ohio. It may clear thing up a little for you. It basically allows an Officer to stop and search a person that a reasonable person thinks could have a weapon.
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Well, that pretty much describes anyone who is strong enough to carry the weight of the weapon, AKA everyone. Essentially, if that is the case, then any cop can point his gun at you at any time in any public place. That is possibly the most irrational (in terms of liberties in America) position to hold.
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Also they have the right to search the vehicle under the vehicle exception. This in no way give an officer the right to shot we will get to that in a later class I have to go get my son from karate.
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I'm interested if you can point out a specific part of that case where they essentially say that a cop can stop and search anyone who could, theoretically, carry a gun.