Those saying that he can carry a weapon if he has the proper permit simply because it's his constitutional right are incorrect, in my opinion, if there is a team rule against it. The coach can impose all sorts of rules that apply to the team that would not apply to non-team members. Curfews, social media restrictions, interview restrictions, certain establishments that are off limits, etc. Just because it's a player's constitutional right (and I acknowledge that it is exactly that), that doesn't mean that it's okay (or even smart) within the context of the football team's framework. Coach can apply rules that are more restrictive than a person's civil liberties, and then a player has a choice to either accept those restrictions or not be part of the team (or be disciplined if those restrictions are violated).
Now, to my knowledge there is no rule on the team that says a player cannot own or legally carry a weapon (I can certainly be wrong on this one). So the problem here appears to be one of him not having the proper permit. It's basically like driving without a license. Dumb but not horribly bad in terms of the legal ramifications.
I just wish this had not happened.
Now, to my knowledge there is no rule on the team that says a player cannot own or legally carry a weapon (I can certainly be wrong on this one). So the problem here appears to be one of him not having the proper permit. It's basically like driving without a license. Dumb but not horribly bad in terms of the legal ramifications.
I just wish this had not happened.
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