RKBABob
Member
I know we've discussed what to do if pulled over by the police while legally carrying a firearm before... but I'm going to make this thread a little different, only the police officers on our forum need to answer, though any other members may feel free to ask questions of them as well.
Lets say I went through a stop sign, which I just didn't see. By the time the officer arrives at my window my interior light is on, and my driver's license and concealed weapons permit are in my hands. I hand the officer my permit card, and say "Officer, for your safety as well as my own, I want you to be aware that I am licensed to carry a concealed weapon, and I am wearing a revolver on my right hip... I am bringing this to your attention now because I would not want you to notice it on your own, and become alarmed by its presence."
Now here's my questions... just for LEO's:
1. Does this sound like the ideal way in which you would like a legally armed motorist to handle the situation?
2. How would you respond?
3. Any officers know of an instance where this tactic turned out badly for the CCW'er? (Being forced to "assume the position" on the hood of a police car would be an example)
4. Anyone know of an anti in your department who would probably not handle this situation well? How would you suggest calming such an officer's concerns?
5. Anyone aware of a situation where a motorist was lectured at great length about why he should not be armed? How should the motorist handle such a difference of opinion on the side of the road, other than agreeing to sell the officer his gun on the spot?
Lets say I went through a stop sign, which I just didn't see. By the time the officer arrives at my window my interior light is on, and my driver's license and concealed weapons permit are in my hands. I hand the officer my permit card, and say "Officer, for your safety as well as my own, I want you to be aware that I am licensed to carry a concealed weapon, and I am wearing a revolver on my right hip... I am bringing this to your attention now because I would not want you to notice it on your own, and become alarmed by its presence."
Now here's my questions... just for LEO's:
1. Does this sound like the ideal way in which you would like a legally armed motorist to handle the situation?
2. How would you respond?
3. Any officers know of an instance where this tactic turned out badly for the CCW'er? (Being forced to "assume the position" on the hood of a police car would be an example)
4. Anyone know of an anti in your department who would probably not handle this situation well? How would you suggest calming such an officer's concerns?
5. Anyone aware of a situation where a motorist was lectured at great length about why he should not be armed? How should the motorist handle such a difference of opinion on the side of the road, other than agreeing to sell the officer his gun on the spot?