Worked out well...

[Burnsy]

Man Sees Gun, Thinks Bank May Be Robbed, Gets Arrested Himself - Courant.com

 

[RedSox]

Don't you wish all MWAG calls ended this way?

 

[horsehaulin]

It would be nice.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

I don't know about charging the alarmed man with breach of peace. Educating him that people can and will legally carry firearms would be more proactive in the long run.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Awesome!

 

[sharkey]

I don't know about charging the alarmed man with breach of peace. Educating him that people can and will legally carry firearms would be more proactive in the long run.

Well, if the bank called the police and activated their "robbery protocol", there were likely some scared tellers and patrons exposed to an armed response by keyed-up police. Very much akin to falsely yelling "fire" in a crowded, darkened theater, the words and actions of Gursky were lucky to not catalyze such a dangerous situation.

IMO, the taxpayers in Glastonbury should not have to foot a single cent of the bill to respond to this call, Gursky's fine should be sufficient to cover response and court costs.

 

[92ThoStro]

It is the same difference between calling in a bomb threat because you saw a suitcase get say down by a guy in a dark suit, and you yell bomb because a guy in a dark suit has a suitcase in his hand at the airport waiting for his plane. One is a credible threat, and you are urged to report it, the other causes needless alarm and panic.

I would expect a reaction to happen if you see someone walk into a bank with a gun in their hand, but not with one holstered.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Well, if the bank called the police and activated their "robbery protocol", there were likely some scared tellers and patrons exposed to an armed response by keyed-up police. Very much akin to falsely yelling "fire" in a crowded, darkened theater, the words and actions of Gursky were lucky to not catalyze such a dangerous situation.

IMO, the taxpayers in Glastonbury should not have to foot a single cent of the bill to respond to this call, Gursky's fine should be sufficient to cover response and court costs.

Trying to figure out your logic here. The guy didn't make a scene, and was acting with good intentions. How he ends up arrested, I'm not so sure. If anyone overreacted, it was the teller.

 

[revance]

Trying to figure out your logic here. The guy didn't make a scene, and was acting with good intentions. How he ends up arrested, I'm not so sure. If anyone overreacted, it was the teller.

The teller? Really? Because nobody robs banks by passing tellers notes with the words "gun" or "bomb"... right?

Why else would you pass a teller a note like that?

maybe the police overreacted by responding to a bank panick alarm.

 

[Kutnupe14]

The teller? Really? Because nobody robs banks by passing tellers notes with the words "gun" or "bomb"... right?

Why else would you pass a teller a note like that?

maybe the police overreacted by responding to a bank panick alarm.

I don't think I've ever heard of a person passing a note to a bank teller that simply said "gun" or "bomb." And even so, what did the teller start doing, giving the guy bags of money? Perhaps he thought it was his lucky day, and started to walkout with the money.... then I can see arresting the guy.
But I have the inkling that "if" the teller did start giving the guy money, he would have informed them of their misunderstanding.

As for bank panic alarms, I'm pretty sure you are unaware that those thing go off pretty commonly. Unless you want to start charging tellers for accidentally setting them of, or fining them, I suggest calmer head prevail, and call a misunderstanding/mistake exactly what it is. Inform the citizen of the legalities of carrying a weapon, and be done with it. If the guy is a serial offender in reporting MWG instances, then we can talk about charging him.

Seems like common sense police work. I wouldn't have arrested the guy.

 

[jbombelli]

Trying to figure out your logic here. The guy didn't make a scene, and was acting with good intentions. How he ends up arrested, I'm not so sure. If anyone overreacted, it was the teller.

I flat guarantee you that if you walk into a bank and hand the teller a note that says GUN that they will hit the alarm button. That is not over reacting.



But I recall you post these things because you are a troll who does it "...just to annoy. "

 

[Kutnupe14]

I flat guarantee you that if you walk into a bank and hand the teller a note that says GUN that they will hit the alarm button. That is not over reacting.



But I recall you post these things because you are a troll who does it "...just to annoy. "

...I espcially enjoy annoying you, because you follow my posts like a good lil toadie.

 

[jbombelli]

...I espcially enjoy annoying you, because you follow my posts like a good lil toadie.

I'm not annoyed. I just like to read the blatant stupidity that spews forth from your keyboard on a daily basis. And occasionally, when it REALLY gets lame, I respond.

 

[Kutnupe14]

I'm not annoyed. I just like to read the blatant stupidity that spews forth from your keyboard on a daily basis. And occasionally, when it REALLY gets lame, I respond.

"Lame?" lol... just admit it I'm your man crush.

 

[Rhoadmar]

Originally Posted by jbombelli I'm not annoyed. I just like to read the blatant stupidity that spews forth from your keyboard on a daily basis. And occasionally, when it REALLY gets lame, I respond

"Lame?" lol... just admit it I'm your man crush.

You have a very pathetic personality issue.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Originally Posted by jbombelli I'm not annoyed. I just like to read the blatant stupidity that spews forth from your keyboard on a daily basis. And occasionally, when it REALLY gets lame, I respond



You have a very pathetic personality issue.

...and you live in Mishawaka

 

[Rhoadmar]

...and you live in Mishawaka

I can move.

 

[yepthatsme]

Don't you wish all MWAG calls ended this way?

^^^^^ This

I would like to see the day when no one would even notice a person carrying. (With the exception of the criminal element.)

 

[printcraft]

I can move.

I hereby award you 10 internets and boss status for the remainder of the day.

 

[Kutnupe14]

I can move.

Well played sir, well played.