Guilt by Location
There may exist a citizen's right to peaceably assemble, but beware where you assemble yourself, especially if you are coincidently exercising your right to bear arms. Forget about any intent or mens rea liability requirement when traveling interstate. If you're a citizen who relies on a legally licensed (in your home state) firearm for self defense, you can innocently become an instant felon if you cross the wrong political boundary — inside your home nation.
Just ask Patricia Jordan.
When leaving the city, Jordan followed the TSA's rules again. At the airline counter, she again told the agent she wanted to check her gun. But this time, she was told: "Wait."
"Next thing I know, they're getting ready to arrest me," she said.
Her daughter was crying, "Please don't arrest my mom!" But New York City cops arrested her, jailed her and told her she was guilty of a felony that mandates a minimum 3 1/2 years in jail.
It's time for Congress to do their job and provide some remedy for this kind of scenario. It's long overdue!
In the meantime, there is a way to instantly ensure peace of mind and financial security.
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