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LudwigPastorius

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9. If someone identifying themselves as a cop, especially...

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Fri Jun 27, 2025, 01:29 PM

Jun 27

someone in plain clothes, orders you to do something, demand to see their badge.

If they won’t show it, you are pretty much justified in ignoring their orders. If they have a gun drawn on you and won’t show a badge, you are justified in doing what you feel you need to do to defend yourself.

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Video: ICE impersonator attempts armed robbery--this time a Texas couple shoots back. [View all] riversedge Jun 27 OP

I think we're gonna see a lot more of this. Deuxcents Jun 27 #1

Today, it's an isolated event. In July, it will become monthly. In August, weekly. Torchlight Jun 27 #2

You forgot the sarcasm thingy. gab13by13 Jun 27 #4

Gee Whiz, Who didn't see this coming undocumented "enforcers" MagickMuffin Jun 27 #3

They should hold him until Pam Bondi SPECIFICALLY shows up to post bail. Volaris Jun 27 #5

In Texas Rowdyag Jun 27 #6

I recommend you do some serious gun handling training before needing to use your pistol. erronis Jun 27 #8

Great advice Rowdyag Jun 27 #15

Sounds like you know your stuff. Many people don't like to get unsolicited advice. Thx! erronis Jun 27 #16

Props to the store owners, but it's disturbing that the news report has been given the plucky, semi-humorous treatment. tanyev Jun 27 #7

If someone identifying themselves as a cop, especially... LudwigPastorius Jun 27 #9

Duh! malaise Jun 27 #10

Yes, it's only the beginning. Dave Bowman Jun 27 #14

Impersonating a law enforcement officer is not legal, and these people do have a right to defend themselves SWBTATTReg Jun 27 #11

They were impersonating US Marshalls, not ICE. Mosby Jun 27 #12

Predicted Iamscrewed Jun 27 #13