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Originally Posted by Bob K
OK, just a couple of comments:
1. Thanks for all of the research. 
2. Didn't know it wasn't considered a "search".
3. I agree that everyone needs to be respectful.
4. I am going to carry regardless.  |
Then keep some grape jelly handy
(Actually, it's only a misdemeanor. You'll probably just get a notice to appear and lose your weapon(s)-Ever see what happens when FWC makes an arrest? Everything goes
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Originally Posted by Rich Z
If "patting down" is not considered a search, then what is the PURPOSE of it? Just some friendly hands on contact between one consenting adult and the other not so consenting? 
I know it is claimed that it is for the safety of the officer(s), but seriously when does the concern for officer safety trump constitutionally guaranteed protections for us citizens? Sounds to me that "UP" is simply being redefined as "DOWN" just to conveniently bypass our legal rights concerning searches and seizures. |
You answered your own question in the 1st line of the 2nd paragraph.
As to your second question, it doesn't.
As for the last section, you'd need to have a basic understanding of the elements that constitute a "search" vs. a "pat down."
Otherwise, youl'll continue to chase your tail for the exercise
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