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In reply to the discussion: WHOOPS LOOKS LIKE TENNESSEE IS GOING TO START TAKING DUDE’S GUNS AWAY? [View all]NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)76. Do you know what happens to new members who play devil's advocate on DU?
Do you?
Well, you're about to find out.
As to your original question, revocation of concealed carry permit is not a taking of property, it's removal of a privilege (unless you think CC is a right).
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WHOOPS LOOKS LIKE TENNESSEE IS GOING TO START TAKING DUDE’S GUNS AWAY? [View all]
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
OP
Mr. Yeager is abusing his privilege of gun ownership. So now he's losing it.
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#34
He hasn't lost the right to own guns. He has acted in a manner that caused himself
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#47
But they can be quite entertaining watching the gun nuts tie themselves in knots.
Tempest
Jan 2013
#31
"Tactical Response is a Tennessee-based company that specializes in firearms and tactical training."
baldguy
Jan 2013
#3
The state has every right to use force to enforce laws. Sort of what the words MEAN, lol.
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#38
you keep saying that "devil's advocate" line. on the internet, that is called "trolling"
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#50
No. The permit is for concealed carry. You can buy and own guns without a carry permit.
Warren Stupidity
Jan 2013
#74
I think Mr. Yeager now runs the risk that he may fit the definition of domestic terrorist. nt
DeschutesRiver
Jan 2013
#60
They didn't take a single gun away from him. They suspended his handgun carrying permit. Period.
riderinthestorm
Jan 2013
#13
He was given a CCW permit, he has displayed threating behavior, action taken.
Thinkingabout
Jan 2013
#30
He wasn't reciting the phone book. He was making specific threats of murder.
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#36
Daniel I don't think you heard the unedited video. He said if this goes 1 inch further i'm gonna
okaawhatever
Jan 2013
#58
"should a citizen have their property take from them and/or be arrested because of speech"
Veilex
Jan 2013
#71
No guns have been taken. He just cannot have a gun in public. His guns will have to stay home
patrice
Jan 2013
#52
As a gun owner, and Tennesseean, just let me say.... "BRAVO!! Well done!"
Ghost in the Machine
Jan 2013
#54
exactly. nobody should defend *this* violent creep's right to be a murderer.
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#59
Good and that is coming from someone who makes the NRA seem like the Brady campaign on RKBA.
TheKentuckian
Jan 2013
#61
Thank you state officials. We need to get these nuts out of the job.
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2013
#78