It doesn't hurt. I was pulled over with my weapon in Ohio. I had taken my M&P off and it was in my glove compartment, where my papers were. I explained to the officer the situation and he asked for my permit. I handed him my ID and explained I carried under LEOSA. He said he didn't think my profession was covered by LEOSA. I carry a laminated, miniaturized copy of a memo from AG Ashcroft, the Director of my agency, and a copy of the US Code where I draw my arrest authority. I showed him and he was pretty pleasant and sent me on my way with a friendly warning to slow down. Things may have been different if I hadn't had the paperwork. Heck I've met a few cops who haven't even heard of LEOSA (which became a law 8 years ago) and it covers THEM.
I'm not trying to divert the conversation to LEOSA I'm just pointing out that sometimes officer DON"T know the law and it really helps if you do. Especially if you can cite the exact code that pertains to it.
I'm not trying to divert the conversation to LEOSA I'm just pointing out that sometimes officer DON"T know the law and it really helps if you do. Especially if you can cite the exact code that pertains to it.