Carmel man faces gun charge after firearm falls out of his pocket at school board meeting

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Carmel man faces gun charge after firearm falls out of his pocket at school board meeting

CARMEL, Ind. — A man was arrested at a Carmel Clay School Board meeting Monday evening after a handgun fell out of his pocket. The Carmel Police Department says an officer witnessed the gun f…

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Lesher has been charged with one count of possession of a firearm on school property, a level 6 felony.

Silly way to lose your gun rights.

 

[SrMachoSolo]

CPD noted that it does not believe Lesher "posed a threat to anyone attending the school board meeting or otherwise."

The most important part of the story.

I wonder if he had a concealed permit; however, schools are a "gun free zone" there.

-Robert

 

[Kruel J]

Gun Free Zones.....yeah. This 69 year old who posed no threat to anyone now faces a felony charge. Glad to see schools really making a difference.

 

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Gun Free Zones.....yeah. This 69 year old who posed no threat to anyone now faces a felony charge. Glad to see schools really making a difference.

Surprised a 69 year old who I would hope had experience with guns couldn't figure out how to keep his gun secured.

 

[Kruel J]

Surprised a 69 year old who I would hope had experience with guns couldn't figure out how to keep his gun secured.

Because no one ever makes a mistake? Wow. You're ok with him getting charged with a felony?

 

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Because no one ever makes a mistake? Wow. You're ok with him getting charged with a felony?

Pretty big mistake that'll cost him his gun rights perhaps.

Nope, never said that. I said it's a silly way to lose your gun rights. He made a mistake and now he'll pay for it like any American.

What do you feel the police officer who witnessed it happen should have done?

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Like 'em or not....agree with 'em or not...
Most schools are a "gun free zone"....there usually are signs that state as much at the entry doors.
Carry at your own risk.

With that said....
In cases like this , it would be good to take in account all of the situation , to include the background of Mr. Lesher as well as his intentions here with his handgun.

Not really knowing much more at this point , other than what a short article states....
I can't say more.
Andy

 

[bbbass]

Message to new guys...

IMO, if you are going to post, esp starting threads, better be prepared to discuss what you are saying... writing is not always clear to others. Neither are intentions. Esp when facial expressions, tone of voice, body language is absent. Please don't make it personal unless it is personal. I know I am guilty of misunderstanding others writings at times... that's why it's ok to ask where others are coming from... but let's not claim victimization whenever a challenging question is asked. Pretty please.

Blessings,

bb

 

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Message to new guys...

IMO, if you are going to post, esp starting threads, better be prepared to discuss what you are saying... writing is not always clear to others. Neither are intentions. Esp when facial expressions, tone of voice, body language is absent. Please don't make it personal unless it is personal. I know I am guilty of misunderstanding others writings at times... that's why it's ok to ask where others are coming from... but let's not claim victimization whenever a challenging question is asked. Pretty please.

Blessings,

bb

I'm certainly fine with being questioned on what I think. But I draw the line at a loaded question with the presumption of what I think already stated. Simply put don't put words in my mouth. I'm happy to discuss anything with anyone in a calm and friendly manner.

 

[bbbass]

I'm certainly fine with being questioned on what I think. But I draw the line at a loaded question with the presumption of what I think already stated. Simply put don't put words in my mouth. I'm happy to discuss anything with anyone in a calm and friendly manner.

Better stated than your last. Got it.

God bless, friend.

 

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Better stated than your last. Got it.

God bless, friend.

And to you.

 

[edzz]

FWIW Are Carmel school board meeting held on school grounds? Not stated it was on school grounds in the article. So... possible he wasn't carrying on school property. Reporters.

 

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FWIW Are Carmel school board meeting held on school grounds? Not stated it was on school grounds in the article. So... possible he wasn't carrying on school property. Reporters.

If that were the case he wouldn't have been charged the way he was.

 

[edzz]

If that were the case he wouldn't have been charged the way he was.

California...

 

[bbbass]

If that were the case he wouldn't have been charged the way he was.

That would be the assumption, but I think the point we always make here is about how thin on details the writing/reporting is... IOW if it was included in the story, we wouldn't have to assume.

 

[Kruel J]

Anyone who supports this charge supports BS gun laws, BS Gun Free Zones and anti-2A initiatives. My opinion.

 

[Xaevian]

Carmel man charged, but the gingerbread man was never caught.

 

[Kruel J]

What about the Marlboro man?

 

[CRBMoA]

I do not support the charge, AT ALL! But we all know what Baretta says.

It should be impossible to simple 'drop' a firearm if it is properly holstered. Amiright?

How about Reckless Endangerment for dropping his piece?