Ohio, what is going on? It sounds like this man was legal although he probably should have carried in a better manner.
Gun toter charged despite license
Monday April 02 2007, 6:54am
PERKINS TWP.
A Sandusky man was charged with improper handling of a firearm even though he had a license to carry it.
Larry F. Fearing, 54, was charged with improper handling of a concealed weapon for the incident at an area gas station.
He was there to pick up his wife from work.
He was reportedly seen carrying his hand gun in his front pants pocket, even though he said he was trying to keep it out of sight.
When Perkins police arrived, they ordered Fearing and his passenger out of their vehicle, asking him to back up and drop to his knees before they handcuffed him, according to reports.
Fearing's gun was found in the his car's dashboard console. It was loaded with the safety on, police said.
Gun toter charged despite license
Monday April 02 2007, 6:54am
PERKINS TWP.
A Sandusky man was charged with improper handling of a firearm even though he had a license to carry it.
Larry F. Fearing, 54, was charged with improper handling of a concealed weapon for the incident at an area gas station.
He was there to pick up his wife from work.
He was reportedly seen carrying his hand gun in his front pants pocket, even though he said he was trying to keep it out of sight.
When Perkins police arrived, they ordered Fearing and his passenger out of their vehicle, asking him to back up and drop to his knees before they handcuffed him, according to reports.
Fearing's gun was found in the his car's dashboard console. It was loaded with the safety on, police said.