As many of you know, my friend recently retired as a LEO.
He expects to be moving to Florida.
Since he is not a "computer person" (he thinks the Internet is a device to catch fish), I will ask his questions.
Upon retirement, he received is LEO retirement ID card and a LEO retirement badge (it says "retired officer" -- otherwise it looks any typical LEO badge).
He plans on getting his concealed carry permit when he gets to Florida, and his question is will it be okay to carry his "retirement badge" next to his holster just in case someone sees his weapon, they hopefully won't panic.
Also, in case he ever is in a situation where his has to reveal his firearm in public for self-defense, would it be okay to hold his retirement badge in his "weak" hand so responding LE will know he is not the "bad guy".
I told him of the many "cons" against carrying a
so-called "concealed carry badge" -- but do these same "cons" apply to a retired LEO badge?
What would you do if you were a retired LEO -- carry or not carry your retirement badge?
He would welcome any opinions you may have on this topic.
Thanks...
He expects to be moving to Florida.
Since he is not a "computer person" (he thinks the Internet is a device to catch fish), I will ask his questions.
Upon retirement, he received is LEO retirement ID card and a LEO retirement badge (it says "retired officer" -- otherwise it looks any typical LEO badge).
He plans on getting his concealed carry permit when he gets to Florida, and his question is will it be okay to carry his "retirement badge" next to his holster just in case someone sees his weapon, they hopefully won't panic.
Also, in case he ever is in a situation where his has to reveal his firearm in public for self-defense, would it be okay to hold his retirement badge in his "weak" hand so responding LE will know he is not the "bad guy".
I told him of the many "cons" against carrying a
so-called "concealed carry badge" -- but do these same "cons" apply to a retired LEO badge?
What would you do if you were a retired LEO -- carry or not carry your retirement badge?
He would welcome any opinions you may have on this topic.
Thanks...