Texas police respond to calls of man dressed as a banana carrying an AK-47. Man, even the fruit is armed in Texas!

Courtesy of 12 News:  

Beaumont police were called to Eastex Freeway near Highway 105 Saturday morning by people complaining about a man dressed as a banana holding an AK-47. 

Derek Poe, owner of Golden Triangle Tactical, told 12News Saturday that it was part of the store's grand opening after moving locations from Parkdale Mall. 

Poe said the man in the banana suit was holding an AK-47 across his back with the barrel pointing down and holding a sign with an arrow pointing toward the store. He said this idea was to attract customers to the store. 

The police also detained the 18 year old and cited him for violating a city ordinance that prohibits solicitation in and alongside roadways. They also filled out paperwork on the weapon and submitted it to the Jefferson County District Attorney's office where they will decide if further charges will be pursued concerning his public display of the AK-47.

By the way this store owner, Derek Poe, was also recently cited for openly carrying an AR-15 in a crowded mall: 

On Dec. 28, Derek Poe stopped by GameStop in Parkdale Mall before going to the store he owns in the mall, Golden Triangle Tactical. While at GameStop, he was stopped by police officers and the AR-15 that was slung around his back was seized. 

At the time Poe argued that he was only exercising his 2nd Amendment rights and should not be cited. However the police reported that  witnesses said that they were "terrified" and "thought they were going to die."

Which, if I may be so bold, is the appropriate response to seeing a moron walking around with an assault rifle strapped to his back.

I cannot believe these assholes think they are helping their cause by frightening mall shoppers and commuters on their way home from work.

If they keep this kind of thing up they may actually succeed in getting the 2nd Amendment thrown out, or at the very least amended again.