Police draw weapon on Zimmerman in Traffic Stop

[TxAggie]

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2013/07/31/george-zimmerman-stopped-for-speeding-in-north-texas/

George Zimmerman was lawfully carrying when stopped in Texas for speeding. You can tell these guys are used to it. He tells Zimmerman to put the pistol in the glove box, while he does so he calmly draws his sidearm and has at the ready, just in case. Once the gun is in the glove box, he holsters the pistol.

The LEO was calm and professional, very well done. This is how easy it is when everyone maintains a cool head and acts professionally.

 

[DC-W]

Why the hell is this news?

 

[Mr H]

It SHOULDN'T be!!

But it's America in 2013...

 

[Mossyoak]

Why the hell is this news?

Because things were just starting to finally fade since the verdict. Anything to spark the debate yet again. Isn't it amazing how fast they got ahold of dash cam footage?

 

[Name Taken]

Who cares?

"Drawing" a gun is typically associated with pointing it someone and giving commands. Not removing it from a holster like they do thousands of times a day without incident.

 

[chris1205]

Why do they always ask you where you are heading? cant you just drive your car? Do the police carry a list of acceptable places that you can drive too? Its like they are always fishing.

 

[hvymax]

Why do they always ask you where you are heading? cant you just drive your car? Do the police carry a list of acceptable places that you can drive too? Its like they are always fishing.

I wuz on my way to get some crack fo my Ho's and pop some caps in some cracka asses.

 

[Doctor_M]

Everything the guy does for the rest of his life will be under a microscope in all likelyhood. I feel sorry for him.

 

[wilcam47]

Everything the guy does for the rest of his life will be under a microscope in all likelyhood. I feel sorry for him.

Bingo! unfortunately for him this is true...

 

[Name Taken]

Why do they always ask you where you are heading? cant you just drive your car? Do the police carry a list of acceptable places that you can drive too? Its like they are always fishing.

Those pesky police...always trying to investigate and not take every stop at face value....

 

[Uncle Duke]

Because things were just starting to finally fade since the verdict. Anything to spark the debate yet again. Isn't it amazing how fast they got ahold of dash cam footage?

EXACTLY why!

 

[timothyphutchison]

The band I used to play with was pulled over once in Millersville on our way home after a gig in Annapolis. When we told the LEO we lived in Parkville he said "You're a little far from home aren't yeah". I tried hard not to laugh. Must have been a rookie!.... It's like him saying "Oh you're from Baltimore eh?...I hear there's a lot of unsolved murders from up there..."

 

[TxAggie]

I posted it mainly because of how professional the LEO handles it, but then in Texas you don't even need CC permit to have a loaded pistol in your vehicle, so it's no big deal to them.

This is in stark contrast to some of the stories up here when even a cased hunting rifle is spotted in a car.

 

[Boom Boom]

LEO SOP. End of story.

 

[wilcam47]

I posted it mainly because of how professional the LEO handles it, but then in Texas you don't even need CC permit to have a loaded pistol in your vehicle, so it's no big deal to them.

This is in stark contrast to some of the stories up here when even a cased hunting rifle is spotted in a car.

Ive gotten a speeding ticket in TX...when I told them I had a concealed weapon they were basically unmoved by it...and gave me the ticket

 

[FrankOceanXray]

Media's way of stirring the pot. Also, keeps tabs on him. Now where is GZ hiding?

 

[hvymax]

Media's way of stirring the pot. Also, keeps tabs on him. Now where is GZ hiding?

They would have never thought to look for him in Texas.

 

[honda53s]

Poor guy... Unfortunately he will be harassed, threatened and I am sure murder attempts will be brought onto him the rest of his life....However long that may be. I hope somehow he finds an area to live in which no one recognizes him.

 

[hvymax]

Poor guy... Unfortunately he will be harassed, threatened and I am sure murder attempts will be brought onto him the rest of his life....However long that may be. I hope somehow he finds an area to live in which no one recognizes him.

He probably thought he could blend in in Texas.

 

[Mj45]

What's sad is someone looking for him knows he is heading west and what make and model vehicle he is driving.