Veteran Nearly Killed by Cops for Legal Open Carry, Gets Gun Back. Temple, TX  After more than four years, and 1. Iraq War veteran finally has his firearms back following a confrontation with police that went viral in 2. Temple police seized a Black Jack Firearms AR 1. Kimber Ultra Carry Pro II. Army First Sergeant C. Watch Flow: For Love Of Water Download there. J. Grisham, after they apprehended him on the side of the road, while he and his 1. Watch Carry On Jack Online Facebook' title='Watch Carry On Jack Online Facebook' />Eagle Scout project in March 2. The entire incident was caught on film, and instantly went viral, causing outrage over the violation of Grishams civil rights. In the video, a compliantbut objectingGrisham can be seen arguing the legality of the stop, the manhandling treatment he receives and his subsequent arrest. Grisham knew his rights under Texas law, after having successfully completed concealed carry weapons training and securing his concealed handgun license. JPG?itok=hjxPnlRB' alt='Watch Carry On Jack Online Facebook' title='Watch Carry On Jack Online Facebook' />He also knew the stop was illegal. Advertisment. Officer Steve Ermis was the first officer to make contact with Grisham and his son. Instead of inquiring as to whether Grisham had a CHL for the weapons he was carrying, Ermis approached Grisham, reached out and grabbed the AR 1. Grishams hand came near it, Ermis pulled out his own gun and pointed it at Grisham. Even though he was legally open carrying his long gun, and legally concealed carrying his handgun, Grisham was manhandled by police, and when he questioned the officers legal reason for detaining and disarming him, he was arrested. Ermis first charged Grisham with the misdemeanor of resisting arrest, but later changed the charge to interfering with the duties of a peace officer. Ermis then claimed that confronted Grisham for walking on the wrong side of the road. Not only was Grisham charged with criminal activity, but he was forced to defend himself in court against the charges. Even though the first trial ended with a hung jury, he was eventually convicted in the second trial of interfering with the duties of a law enforcement officer, a misdemeanor, but it wasnt without a hefty price. Grishams court costs, legal fees, and miscellaneous costs were paid for by Self. Defense. Fund. com and totaled 1. Larry Keilberg funds national director told the Temple Daily Telegram, Grishams case was the result of an, out of control legal system starting with a bully cop, manipulation of the charges to fit the defense case, followed by a very biased judge, Neel Richardson. The video suggested otherwise. The officers on the scene told Grisham he was grossly displaying his firearm, and that people were in fear. Ironically, the only dangerous actions taking place with Grishams firearms happened when Ermis disarmed Grisham. The officer slung the rifle wildly, even pointing it in several directions without first clearing the rifle and ensuring it was unloaded. Grisham questioned the Temple police officers knowledge of the law, and they proudly replied that they were exempt from the law and that the citizens dont care what the law is. But its what happened to Grishams guns after his arrest that is making news today. His Black Jack Firearms AR 1. Kimber Ultra Carry Pro II. It took over four years for Temple police to return his weapons, even after he demanded them back in December 2. Gizmodo has a livestream on our Facebook. NASA is streaming the solar eclipse on its Facebook page. CNN is also livestreaming on Facebook. Twitter. Twitter is. On Wednesday, Facebook announced the rollout of Watch, what it is calling a new platform for shows on Facebook. Its yet another foray by the social media. FierceWireless provides breaking news and expert analysis of the trends shaping wireless communications. At first, the police department claimed they didnt have them. Then they said a court reporter had possession of them in a secured room, but still didnt return them to him. Following the ordeal, Grisham became the face of Open Carry Texas in 2. The gun rights organization push for the ability to open carry handguns in Texas, which became legal in January 2. On June 3. 0, Temple police finally released Grishams weapons to him. The Temple Daily Telegram reported that Grishams first actions were to clean and test fire both weapons to make sure that they still worked. Im relieved that after 1,5. I finally have the guns back that were stolen from me by Temple Police Department on a back country road where I was minding my own business, Grisham said. Once again, local police have proven they apparently have more power than the U. S. Constitution. They can not only detain, and disarm someone, but they can make up charges, force a man and his family to go through lengthy and stressful court proceedings, and prevent him from protecting his family with legally obtained and possessed weapons. Oh yeahand now he also has a criminal record. Grisham sued in court but the case was dismissed. He could still appeal to the Texas Supreme Court, but he has not stated whether or not he will. UPDATE The original title incorrectly stated that Grisham recieved 1. It has been updated. The Free Thought Project apologizes for the mistake.