Positive Gun-Related Police Stories

[The Unknown User]

I've noticed that there's often a lot of negative stuff on here about LEOs and run-ins with the police. Sometimes it's the stories about what happened to a member, or sometimes it's about what happened to a loved one or a friend.

Unfortunately, it's a bit easier to complain than praise, and so we hear, and tend to remember, the complaining more than the praising.

So, I think it's a good idea if we share some positive gun-related stories about the police. Or hell, if you just have a positive gun-related story, share it.

I'll start:

As I was talking with the Sgt. who was fingerprinting me for my LTC (License to Carry) application, we were just shooting the you-know-what, and just before we finish we start talking about citizens carrying.

I ask him, "So what do you think of private citizens carrying a concealed weapon on their person?"

He smiles, chuckles, and responds with something to the effect of, "Well, you guys aren't the ones I'm worried about. Criminals don't come in here to get fingerprinted and get a license." He went on to say it didn't bother him one bit, and that he thought it was great.

I was quite pleased to hear that, as I think that's a wonderful point of view for a LEO to have about concealed carry.

Sorry, my story isn't very exciting, but I was still happy with what happened.

So, go on--share yours. [grin]

 

[Treo]

This is gonna be a really,really short thread

 

[The Unknown User]

Well, gee, aren't you just a big ray of sunshine.

 

[O C]

I got a CCW permit in Co. when they first went "Shall Issue" The people at the Sheriff's Dept seemed tickled to death to help fill out the forms and help in any way. Now, I just went back for renewal and the same attitude is displayed. They seem to be happy to see you and "Is there anything we can do to help, you just let us know". There were about 4 other people there at the same time to renew, and we got to joking and laughing so much that a couple of deputies came in and joined in the fun.Makes you wonder!!!

 

[The Unknown User]

Wow, that's pretty cool. A lot of the officers in the town where I filed my application are very friendly, but are still somewhat cautious.

It's pretty cool that they'd just joke around with you like that.

 

[tpaw]

So, I think it's a good idea if we share some positive gun-related stories about the police.

LEO chased a rapist and a gun battle ensued. LEO won, rapist took a 9mm dirt nap. One for the good guys!

 

[firedog3700]

I got pulled over in Nashville by a motorcycle cop. When I went for my driver's license, I must have flashed him my spare magazine, he calmly asked "Where's the gun that goes with your magazine?" I told him and handed him my CCW with my driver's license. "Slow down and have a nice day." No fuss, no muss.

 

[Huddog]

I work pretty close with several police departments due to my employment. It is my opinion that the street officers either approve of ccw or have no opinion one way or the other. I don't get to speak with the administrative personnel, i.e. Sheriff or Chiefs but I don't get the feeling from their deputies and officers that they are opposed to citizens protecting themselves. Of course I am in Georgia and generally the South is more gun friendly.

 

[3KillerBs]

My county in NC must have a carry-friendly sheriff because the applications are right on the desk so that you don't even have to trouble the clerks for them. They have some instructors' business cards right next to them too.

Additionally, we got pointed to the break room so that we could have tables to fill them out on. And as we were almost done one of the clerks stopped buy to ask if we needed any assistance

It would have been hard to make the filling out of a government form an easier or more pleasant experience than we had.

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

I had a real good one the other day - involved in a car accident (not my fault). Local LEO investigating the accident saw my NRA Life Member vanity plate, and starts asking me what I carry, what I like, what guns I'm gonna buy before Obama nation takes hold, etc. He tells me he's glad I'm carrying 9mm or bigger - says he's seen a lot of BG's shot with .380s and keep on fighting. Extremely positive experience.

P.S. Even though I was carrying smart-carry, I never brought up the fact I was carrying - I guess I should have, but (a) I was a little distracted with the situation, and (b) by the time he starts talking about guns, I got the feeling he knew I was carrying but didn't care.

 

[The Unknown User]

That's awesome. And yeah, .380s aren't rounds that perform overly well. :/

 

[Treo]

OK I have a positive (Read closely because this is the only time you will see the words "cop" & "positive" together in a post of mine ) guns & cops story.
Colorado has state premeption, that means that no city can override a state gunlaw. We also have "homerule" which means a city can override on matters that deal W/ that city ( Think AWB in the PDR Denver).

Are you with me so far I really had to dig for this? waaaaaaaay back when we became a "may issue" state in 2003? the El Paso County Sherrif, Terry Maketa ( long may he reign) used the state home rule law to make El Paso County "shall issue" then he made it so that EPC CHP holders don't go on the state CIS database so when we get pulled over the cop doesn't know we have a CHP ( CCW in your vehicle is legal W/out at permit in Co).

There I found a positive cop story about a pro 2A cop.

 

[XD_fan]

I was teaching my brother how to bump fire my M4gery. His city born new jerk neighbor called the sheriff on the "people shooting a machine gun." The Deputy that showed up came out and drove down in the field behind the house where we were shooting. We saw him coming and stopped shooting and waved him on over.

He got out and asked us if we had a machine gun and if so did we have NFA paperwork. I think I made a comment like I wish or something to that effect. Told him I was bump firing my M4. He knew exactly what I was talking about and said he'd go talk to the neighbor. Haven't heard a peep from the neighbors since.

 

[loneviking]

I have a deputy I know that gave me an ammo can and some 1,000 empty .45 cases that were cluttering up his garage.

Another very pretty, very young female deputy and I were talking. She had a Kimber Ultra Carry that needed the action slicked and ramp polished--I know as she let me examine the weapon. She was a rookie and didn't know where to take the gun to get the work done. I gave her the business card of a very good smith in the area. She waves and says 'Hi' every time she sees me.

I also get a kick out of going into my local SO's station. So many PD/SO stations have gone to making folks go through the gamut of metal detectors and unsmiling security folks. Not my SO. Just wander on in and the retired deputies at the front desk will be more than happy to help you out. The folks at the CCW division are nice as can be and there's often a detective around that's friendly and wants to talk.

 

[deaconkharma]

mixed experience

I was recently stopped for a seatbelt violation. Yes in SC it is a primary stopping offense these days. I identified myself during the stop when the officer approached, by handing both my license and my cwp. he then informed me that his training officer has instructed him that during the stop he is to disarm anyone carrying. Let me first qualify this that in SC law it is perfectly ok for the officer to do this, but NEVER have I had this done to me in SC and I let him know. He repeated that his training officer has instructed him to do so, when I expressed my surprise at his request. He was extremely cordial and polite and assured me he had the utmost respect for "you CWP holders". I told him I was willing to comply but was both embarrassed that I would have to be disarmed at the back of my vehicle like a common criminal being searched for drugs in front of plenty of traffic and also I told him my main concern. I reiterated I was willing to comply but was uncomfortable with him reaching into my pocket for my keltec p3at. I explained that many accidents happen when a safey tucked and secured firearm is removed from that safe location. He was very understanding of the embarrassment factor and made a concession for me to open my door and stand in the hinge area while he removed the firearm in concealment from traffic.
I am not in any way angry nor do I have any hard feelings for the officer since he was very cordial and understanding and WAS acting within his rights. He handled the situation in an exemplary manner. What I am somewhat miffed about is that if I hadn't identified myself as a "good guy"
(as any other cop has called me upon seeing my cwp) I would have never been disarmed. I am somewhat saddened and feel my good guy status was cheapened (does anyone understand what I am saying?). I am also worried that this scenario is dangerous.

Questions:
what if the gun had gone off? would the round have hit me? LIKELY in the leg or foot since it was in my pocket.
would he have reacted and shot me? dunno.
Is his training officer an anti? I have NEVER been disarmed in sc nor do the many other police officers seem so inclined, alot of them friends of mine. I guess I am sort of disheartened for doing the right thing, and identifying myself which resulted in a negative act in my opinion. It is hard to describe but somehow I feel that, dangerous aspect aside, my 13 years of carrying and until now ok interaction with police while armed is somehow cheapened. maybe being disarmed like a bad guy is what I mean. I just feel a little bad about the whole interaction even though he was really nice about it..

 

[jaholder1971]

I'm on a first name basis with most all my city cops and the county Sheriff.

Had a BHP turn up missing while I was out of state and had a report filed with the cops for insurance. One of the officers took the report and went back a couple days later and got a copy from the Chief.

A week later I'm coming back into town with my new BHP, stopped in the local C-Mart for a coke. There's the Chief and the cop who took my report. They asked if I'd replaced my BHP yet, I smiled and we spent the next 10 minutes talking guns and high powers.

 

[SaxonPig]

In 1986 I lost 23 guns in a burglary. About 4 months after the crime an off duty cop in a city about 100 miles away was attending a gun show when he was approached by a man carrying an expensive rifle (a Cogswell & Harrison .375 double rifle in a fitted leather case) who offered it to him for $200. Realizing that was an insane asking price he asked to show the gun to a gunsmith friend and while the smith checked it over (as the crook stood by waiting) the cop called in the serial.

The "seller" wasn't charged as they couldn't disprove his BS story about getting the rifle in trade on some snow tires (?) but I did get the gun back.

Then I got a speeding ticket on my home from picking it up.

 

[Rickstir]

Once you get away from the major cities in MO, LEO's seem fine with it.

 

[TallPine]

I could tell you lots of "positive" cops and guns stories, but they would all be boring non-events.

Something like: "I was standing there talking to the deputy/sheriff/etc and he had a gun and I had a gun and nothing happened." The last time was yesterday (Sunday) evening at a fire.

 

[rjohnson4405]

Went to get my CCW and everyone was as polite as could be. Lady asked me where I would carry, thinking it might be a test, I answered anywhere I legally can. She responded with, good, always carry if you can.

 

[220_Swift]

#1
About 8 years ago, I was going home from a range trip and had a flat tire. I stopped on the side of a deserted highway and began changing the tire. Within 5 minutes a Deputy came down the road and pulled in behind me. He asked if everything was alright, and if I needed any help. I didn't need any help, but he said he would stay there until I was done so other motorists could see I was there easier. I peered into my trunk, saw all those gun cases, and asked "do you have any weapons in the car?" I replied yes, and he asked if I would object to him checking the serial numbers. I didn't, and he proceeded to take every weapon out, clear it (with help on a couple), and leay them gently on a blanket on the hood of his car. The list included:

Glock 26 9mm
Glock 21 45acp
Colt 1911 45acp
Remington 700 VS 308 win
Krico Super Sniper 308 win
Ruger #1 30-06 Spfld
Busmaster Ar15 223 rem
Marlin 60 22lr
Remington 12-c 22lr
Remington 870 Express mag 12ga
Remington 1100 12ga

And then a couple cans with several hundred rounds of ammo. He commented, "are ya gonna go rob somewhere?" And I replied, "No, but do you know where the closest bank is?" I thought he was going to wet his pants he was laughing so hard. He cased everything up when he was done, and was very professional, and very careful woth my firearms. We chatted for a while about shooting, and the gun club I belonged to. We exchanged some info, and two weeks later I sponsored him for membership to our range.


#2

About a year after the last encounter, a buddy and I were out shooting on his farm. They had a huge sand berm that we would shoot into occasionally. We were back there one day, and my buddy had just bought one of those hellfire, or hellstorm trigger things. We put it on his AR and started dinking around with it. It didn't take too long, and we had it adjusted where we could rip off a 30 round mag in no time. About 20 minutes later, here comes the deputy. We put down our weapons and walked over to him. He said, "we got a call that someone is shooting a machine gun out here." We explained to him what was going on, and then showed him the weapon in question. He said he had heard of those, but never seen one. We offered him a set of glasses, some ear plugs, and a couple loaded mags. He jumped at the offer as fast as he could, then ripped through those mags.LOL He thanked us,a nd then informed us he had to go to go tell the nosey neighbor to the north everything was legit.

 

[Drgong]

I never had a problem with a LEO with guns. When I went to pick up permits (NC has a shall issue handgun permit) they where friendly and helpfull, and I had little problems with them. Also when I have been pulled over I never had a problem, even in the cities, but I am polite, hand them my Insurance and licence, and tell them "I have a unloaded gun in the trunk" and they say "Thanks for telling me, that won't be a problem then"

I have heard all sorts of horror stories from other posters, but I guess I never encountered those LEOs. the LEOs are usally just as stressed out as you when they pull you over, as they don't know if your a crazy or not.

 

[WC145]

I'm a LEO.
I like guns and own quite a few.
I like people who like and own guns.
I had a CC permit until I didn't need it anymore.
I like people who have CC permits and use them.
I think all law abiding citizens should own guns and carry them if they choose to do so.

Also, I'm a really nice guy and warn much more often than I write. I'd like to think that the people who I interact with on the job find the experience positive, although I'm sure that is not aways the case.

 

[bsf]

This relates to former LEO’s. I have received the majority of my “lethal force” or defensive training from them. I have a much more realistic understanding of use of lethal force and personal protection, including all the baggage that goes with it; thanks to Massad Ayoob’s LFI 1 and writings. I am now solidly on the path to proficiency in the use of firearms in defensive, combat, or “real life” scenarios thanks to MDFI; the lead instructor for which is a former LEO.

I had a “good” experience w/ a current LEO during a little vehicle accident, but that is one not to be shared on the internet.

 

[gp911]

A friend of mine was in training to be a State Trooper, and I wondered what his opinion would be of CCW once "indoctrinated" and on the job. The next time I talked to him (several months after the academy)he had a very positive response to me telling him about my plan to obtain my CHL and said more people should do it. I'd say that's pretty positive. He noted that most of the guys he worked with felt the same way.

gp911