Arizona -(Ammoland.com)- Second Amendment Activist Richard Hubbard has been arrested by Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Police. The arrest occurred on 8 April 2019 at Neinhuis Park. The police were called about an armed man in the Park. It is NOT illegal to carry a pistol in Neinhuis Park. Hubbard reportedly was carrying an AR15 type pistol, which may look like a rifle to people who are not knowledgeable about firearms. It was slung over his back. It is currently illegal to carry a rifle openly in the park, but will become legal as of 1 November, 2019.
Broken Arrow police are defending the arrest of a Second Amendment activist in the face of accusations that officers overreacted and violated the man’s rights.
Police arrested Richard Hubbard, 37, at Neinhuis Park off Lynn Lane Road near 51st Street on Monday evening, according to a news release. The department reportedly had received several calls about an armed person, later identified as Hubbard, in the park.
Officers eventually used a pepperball launcher on Hubbard after he reportedly ignored commands from officers. Officers then arrested him on complaints of felony pointing of a firearm and obstruction. He was later posted a $15,500 bond and was released.
Constitutional Activist Richard Hubbard is known online as Perfect Picture. He has a Youtube channel with over 7,600 subscribers and dozens of videos. Hubbard does what is known as First and Second Amendment Auditor. He is openly carries firearms in places where it is legal to do so, and records his activities. The purpose of the action is to establish the right to bear arms and to record it. The presumption is that rights which are not exercised are degraded and lost over time.
A few weeks ago a First Amendment Auditor who routinely provokes authorities in Los Angeles, Zhoie Perez, was shot by a security guard as she pushed the envelope of what is lawful. The Californian security guard has been arrested on suspicion of assault.
The police that arrested Richard Hubbard did not video his arrest. They did not wear body cameras. They claim he did not follow commands fast enough. He is said to have been recording on his phone.
Hubbard is an experienced Second Amendment auditor who has complied with police demands in the past. He is reported to have been arrested and released several times in the past, without charges. He has been careful to comply with the law in past videos.
Here is the aftermath of an arrest the police did not complete in Tulsa, Oklahoma on 23 November, 2018.
It is unclear what charges will be made against Richard. Assault (for allegedly pointing a gun at someone) and obstruction have been mentioned. He was released on a $15,000 bond. Part of the bond is that he turn over all his guns to the police until the court proceedings are completed.
No video of the arrest in Broken Arrow has been made available to the public. So far, there have been no claims by police that they observed Richard pointing a gun at anyone. Given Hubbard’s non-violent actions in the past, and the questionable nature of the charges, the requirement to turn over all his privately owned firearms shows the fragility of Second Amendment rights in some areas.
The reaction to Hubbard’s legal actions are found by many to justify his activity.
About Dean Weingarten:
Dean Weingarten has been a peace officer, a military officer, was on the University of Wisconsin Pistol Team for four years, and was first certified to teach firearms safety in 1973. He taught the Arizona concealed carry course for fifteen years until the goal of constitutional carry was attained. He has degrees in meteorology and mining engineering, and recently retired from the Department of Defense after a 30 year career in Army Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation.
One thing this conversation did bring forth,,, a large number of people that consider themselves intellectually and morally superior to other people! Legal is legal, period. Those of you with this unfounded fear of firearms should go to the range with someone and just watch. Not a single gun jumped off the table and shot somebody! When you get through disarming all the Good Guys, just remember, the Bad Folks will still have guns! When you are raised to fear everything you are not familiar with, and you don’t grow a spine, well it’s no wonder that so many people… Read more »
Man what a hell storm .As to wolfs comment that I made a big deal about being in the military ,I was wounded in a fire fight after my h-60 was shot down and you can bet your ass I used my M-% or I would not be here to make a comment .and for your information an M-4 is the same as an ar-15 except the very few parts that make it select fire are the only thing that are different .. I probably know more about weapons than most of the people that are posting here . Do… Read more »
Who here lives in a high crime neighborhood in Tulsa, OK? I do! Lord willing, we’ll be out sooner than later! Before talking trash and bashing open carry, consider the crime demographics around here! If I see an open carry, I’m more than likely to give a nod and a howdy (yes, some of us do say howdy instead of hello). No way I would have been scared or offended! Would have probably discussed getting one of my own. The thugs and gangbangers don’t carry open! They’re packed off in their dropped drowsers and can’t aim for shit! Keeping an… Read more »
I arm a 2nd amendment supporter but ammoland can stick it up their ASS never have posted one comments yes you ammoland you are not the 2nd the people are fuck you!
All laws that are made that doesn’t go in hand with the Constitution are Null and Void and should be ignored without impunity.
Well shit. Children alsways obery the law and exercise your rights as we all should. The but in all this is, if you’re going to carry weapons in the open then expect people to react. Especially with all the shootings that are still fresh in peoples minds. I own many and carry according to Texas laws. Personally, I rather not alert the world and liberal or high strung law enforcement to my gear. When the Dems make forced illegal raids happen thru the red flag laws, I rather they not know me on a first name basis. Hide in plain… Read more »
Ammo Land says ” It is NOT illegal to carry a pistol in Neinhuis Park. Hubbard reportedly was carrying an AR15 type pistol, which may look like a rifle to people who are not knowledgeable about firearms. It was slung over his back.” If I saw this arrogant as/ho;e carrying an AR 15 with a short barrel in public I’d call the police too. This fat slob is out looking to intmidate, frighten and threaten people with his stupid guns. His peni/ must be absolutely tiny. To go with his intellect/. Since he’s a failure in life, guns give him… Read more »
Allow me to point out a couple of things. The Oklahoma Self-Defense Act allows those with a carry permit to carry handguns concealed or openly. It defines a handgun/pistol as a firearm which has a barrel of less than 16 inches. It also mandates that open carry of a handgun requires the use of a holster. The story indicates that this guy did not have his “handgun” in a holster. That alone violates the Act. Barrel length is not mentioned so who knows. If you are going to try to make a point be sure that you have all your… Read more »
Sounds like he enjoys making an ass out of himself and ruining others peaceful use of public property. I’m not sure why that law is changing, but hopefully it can be fixed almost as quickly.
I just have to say, there are so many people that feel so safe with our government that they are willing to hand over our only safeguard. I find it funny, because I look at government and think holy crap it’s so fucking corrupt. For the record I liked Trump because he said things that needed to be said and talked about. But fuck him. It’s all this big corporate bought and paid for bullshit. I want the Constitution followed to the letter. And close the fucking border. I will never understand people that think we can let in millions… Read more »