Do you suspect Do you suspect me of being a felon in possession of ammunition? What evidence do you What evidence do you have? >> going on today, anyone could be a felon. >> Okay, but what What evidence do you have to suspect me of that? What evidence do you have that suspects me of being a felon? >> I don't have any evidence to suspect you. >> Hey, we back up so you can go ahead and get the both of us. Would you step over there just so he can just so you can get both of us in the shot cuz I don't I don't want to get assaulted or anything for, you know, standing up for my rights. >> Okay. >> A police officer approached a man lawfully selling personal property and immediately began pressuring him for identification despite failing to point to any clear crime or legal violation claiming to be investigating vague complaints from callers. The officer repeatedly pushed for answers, questioned the legality of the activity, and hinted at possible criminal implications without evidence. But instead of backing down, the man calmly asserted his constitutional rights, challenged the officer to cite an actual law, and exposed the weak legal foundation behind the stop. As the confrontation continued, the officer's authority was increasingly questioned, and without probable cause or any valid grounds to detain him, the officer was ultimately forced to disengage and walk away empty-handed. >> What's up, guys? What's going on? >> Not a lot. >> Why are you guys doing this? >> Because we have the right to, sir. It's 100% legal. >> Just trying to make a little extra money. >> No, don't ask Don't don't ask any of these questions. We have a absolute right to this. Don't ask any of these questions. >> Can I see you guys' business license, please? >> not. We don't We're not required to have a license. Check your law, sir. >> You're not required to have a business license to sell >> not, sir. Absolutely not, sir. Check your law. It's our constitutional right. Go ahead. And we suggest We suggest that you go do that. We've already been had the officers out here earlier, so we have every right to do this. Can I see three forms of identification cuz how am I supposed to know that you're an actual officer of the law? >> Because I'm wearing a fully marked police uniform. >> can be in a costume, sir. >> answer your question without you interrupting me? >> Go ahead, sir. And would you step back a little bit so you can go ahead and film the both of us. Make sure that nothing happens for my safety. >> So >> Thank you. >> Gentlemen, the reason why I'm here is because we're getting a lot of calls. >> Okay. You're getting You're getting reports of illegal activity, sir. >> No, we're getting a lot of calls of people that are that are wondering why you guys are standing out here trying to sell ammunition. >> Because it's our right to do so. We have every right to do so. We've checked our laws. We've done our research. Now, we suggest that you go to yours cuz ignorance of the law is no excuse, sir. >> Can I see your ID, please? >> Absolutely not. Absolutely not. I'm under no obligation to give you my ID because I'm doing nothing but lawful activities. Please don't step for me for toward me, sir. Please. >> Eureka municipal codes. It is the city's right. >> My constitutional right supersedes that. The supremacy clause of the Constitution says that you can make a you cannot make a law that dilutes my constitutional rights. >> I appreciate that. >> the I got the Constitution right here. >> I hear what you're saying about the >> You can appreciate it all you want, but you have no right to ask for my identification. You have no right to approach me. I'm I'm doing a lawful activity, sir. >> How do I know you're not a felon in possession of ammunition? >> Do you sus- do you suspect me of being a felon in possession of ammunition? What evidence do you What evidence do you >> going on today, anyone could be a felon. >> what What evidence do you have to suspect me of that? What evidence do you have that suspects me of being a felon? >> I don't have any evidence to suspect >> Hey, will you back up so you can get both of us? Will you step over there just so he can just so you can get both of us in the shot cuz I don't I don't want to get assaulted or anything for, you know, standing up for my rights. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. >> All right, thanks, sir. >> Gentlemen, I'm simply trying to explain to you >> Okay. >> that we're having a lot of calls >> And I can appreciate that. >> Okay. >> You're getting calls and reports of legal activity, sir. >> Of people conducting I don't know if this is legal activity. You're not cooperating with my investigation. >> What am I What am I under investigation for, sir? What What crime have I committed? What crime have I committed? >> Don't you think that you need to go and find out which code that I'm violating before you come and approach me? Ignorance of the law is no excuse, I'm just a >> This is in the city limits without a business >> I am not operating a business. >> You're selling out >> I am not operating a business. It is within my right to sell personal property as I see fit so long as I follow the codes and ordinances that are in act. Sir, I'm not I'm not going to give you any identification. I'm not going to give you anything. Can I speak to your supervisor? Get a supervisor out here. >> I am the supervisor. >> Well, then I'd like to speak to whoever is above you because uh you're clearly not the top. >> You're welcome to go to the Eureka Police Department and talk to the >> I'm welcome to stand right here and continue to conduct my business as I see fit regardless of what you think because you're clearly ignorant of the law. >> We're having a lot of calls. >> Okay, you're having a lot of calls. You can >> to serve the citizens that are wondering what this bizarre behavior is going on. >> It's It's only bi- >> So, I'm here to make sure you guys are okay. >> Okay, we're okay. Thank you for your Thank you for >> you are and whether you're not a felon or not. >> You don't have any right to do that, because unless you suspect me of being a felon, you have no right to ask. I know my rights. I'm in full grasp of my rights, sir. I know exactly what the law says. >> I'm trying to investigate to determine whether you are or >> you suspect me of committing a crime, thank you. If you suspect me of committing a crime, then do what you need to do. But, >> Well, I I'm trying to interview you. You're not cooperating with me. >> I don't have any obligation to cooperate. >> minutes ago. If you would have said that 10 minutes ago, >> You just got here 10 minutes ago. I'm not under any obligation to produce identification for you, sir. Thank you. >> You mind if I see your guys ID? >> It's not bizarre behavior, sir. It's only bizarre behavior because it's not the norm, because people don't know their rights. Maybe that's what we're out here doing is starting to teach people about their rights, so they can know to stand up for them. You're running over here under the color of law acting like you've got some sort of authority over us, and you don't, sir. And then you move on from me when I know my rights to go ahead and try to harass my friend. Look, it's like this. If you want to take our rights from us, sir. So, if you want to continue this, I'll see you in a court of law. If you feel like you've got something against me, issue me a citation, and I'll see you in court. And we're going to be bound in federal court for the next 2 or 3 years, but that's your choice. Hey, do what you do, sir. I'm not the one to mess with, okay? Cuz I know my rights through and through. >> Congratulations. >> Congratulations. Thank you very much for that, sir. Can I see your ID, sir, because I don't believe that you are who you are. That Hey, that's a name plate, and that's a badge, sir. >> That's right. >> That's That's That's absolutely wrong. >> That's That's absolutely wrong. You're required to learn the law. >> You're required to produce >> are required to give you is their name and their badge. >> Sir, you're You're making a hostile stance toward me. Could you please just uh not approach me like that? I feel threatened. I feel threatened. I feel threatened. Hey, well, you're a guy with a badge and a gun trying to >> But, do you know what day it is? >> I absolutely know what day it is. >> Okay, what day is it? >> I'm not required to tell you that. I'm not required to answer any of your questions. I'm not required to answer any of your questions. I'm feeling harassed, sir. >> I'm just standing here. >> Okay, well, if you have no further business, okay, well, you which is your right to do. And you if you feel like standing here, you can stand right here with us as we continue to do what it is that we do. I'm putting my constitution up in my back pocket. Please don't shoot me. >> Okay. >> Okay, thank you very much for your service, sir. I'm sure there's other citizens that need your assistance. Okay, so we're not holding you up, so you're free to go whenever you like. >> Is that your bag? >> I'm not required to answer anything to you, sir. >> Well, I better make sure >> No, no, don't touch my property, sir. >> Oh, so it is your property. >> Hey, don't touch me. Hey, don't don't try to steal my property, sir. >> make sure that it wasn't a man. >> hey, well, I'm standing over it, sir. Check this out, guys. Everybody look at this. I wonder if this is my property. Thank you very much. >> to go. You're not being detained. >> All right, cool. >> I want to make sure you guys know that you're not being detained and you're not under arrest. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Thank you. We appreciate that. >> We appreciate you guys checking out. Make sure you keep safe.