Does the sheriff have probable cause?

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We were out shooting on public land. Everything legal by all means.   When we were leaving the shooting range,  2 deputy sheriffs blocked the road and had us get out of the vehicle and said they were going to check out our weapons and run the serial numbers to make sure they were not stolen.   I protested and asked what was his reason for thinking that they were stolen and he told me it did not matter and that "this is happening if you like it or not." 
   Everything checked out and he let us go, but it seems like a violation.  We did manage to record the whole incident and we are thinking about taking legal action.

Anonymous · Answer

In every state in the union, they can not do this without a warrant, or a complaint filed.

STEVEN F · Answer

This NEVER happened. You are STILL a pathetic troll.

Spock (rhp) · Answer

consult a local attorney ... we have no idea where you are

Yeti · Answer

You can try to file a complaint if you want. You're not realistically taking "legal action," such as for financial damages.

Even if everything you were doing was fine, they may have had reports of others similar to your description (or your vehicle's description, etc.) who were problematic. That still gives them enough probable cause to stop and search you and your weapons. And you're not going to learn of anything like that going on up front, even if it otherwise seems like a "violation" to you.

Anonymous · Answer

And what legal action pray tell us?  That recording might not be worth diddly depending on where you live!  Get over yourself and get on with life or do you have one if this is that important for you to dwell on?

Does the sheriff have probable cause?

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