Landon 1515

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🚨2017 Dearborn PD Open Carry Stunt and Standoff -- Ski Mask + Tactical Vest + loaded firearms.

On Feb. 5, 2017, James Baker (24) and Brandon Vreeland (40) walked into the public lobby of Dearborn Police Headquarters in Michigan.

Baker wore a ski mask, body armor, a holstered Glock 19, and a short-barreled rifle slung across his chest.

Vreeland wore body armor and carried cameras.

They said they were there to file a complaint after an earlier traffic stop and to test whether officers would honor Michigan’s open-carry law.

Officers drew guns within seconds.

Baker argued it was legal in a public lobby. He eventually complied.

No shots were fired. Both were arrested.

Police seized a loaded AP-14 with a 47-round magazine, a loaded Glock plus extra mags, body armor, a mask, and recording gear.

They were charged with carrying a concealed weapon, brandishing, resisting/obstructing, and disturbing the peace.

Both were convicted.

🔹Baker got 9 months in jail plus probation.

🔹Vreeland got 9 months to 5 years.

Michigan Open Carry, Inc. publicly called the stunt reckless and said it did not support them.

❓Is open carry still legal while wearing a ski mask and a tactical vest?

❓If you were the officer behind the desk, what would you have done in the first five seconds?

[Landon 1515 @1515Landon]

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