Damn - we always knew that George Zimmerman was a criminal, at heart. Why else would he have have been caught speeding in Texas with a gun in his glove compartment? Clearly he is on a national rampage to break laws.
All right - let's see if we can keep at least some of the panties from getting wadded around he ah!
First; Texas and Florida have reciprocity. For those out there who have no idea what that might mean (who are also likely the same who think Zimmerman should get prison time for speeding), it means that if you have a valid Concealed Weapon or Firearm License in Florida, you can legally carry as a visitor to Texas - subject to the details of Texas law (which relates to below). So, the fact that a pistol was concealed in the glove compartment of the vehicle is perfectly legal.
Second; Zimmerman informed the officer who stopped him that he had a pistol in the glove compartment. Well, I know this will be disappointing to some - but Texas law requires that one inform a law enforcement officer who approaches them that they are carrying a weapon (of note, Florida law does not require this). Damn - there he goes following the law again - even one in another state.
Third, let's be honest here; he is carrying for a good reason; if one cannot be stopped for speeding (I am sure none of us ever go over the speed limit or have ever been stopped) without it making the national news and causing major heart palpitations, then it is probably a damned good idea to be armed against all those out there who have made threats against you. Both the media and many others will be hounding this person for a long time.
So why does this deserve all this attention? Speeding, by a free man, an individual, acquitted of a crime. Preposterous.
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