I forgot to post this until now. I was in a minor fender bender last Saturday, not my fault. I drive a company car so I had to call the police. As I was sitting there waiting, I decided it would be a good idea to unarm myself since I would most likely be out of the car and walking around. I was pocket carrying a LCP that day so it's not a complicated disarming process.
I simply put it in the open center console and cover it with napkins.
When the officer arrived myself and the other driver gave him our information and I waited for the other driver to head towards his vehicle then I showed the officer my permit and informed him that "it", as the other driver was still in ear shot, was in the car.
His response was most unexpected...basic he said...Okay, that's fine...I mean to a level where I wasn't even sure if he was paying attention to what I just said. But he had to know what I was referring to as it's a very clear permit. I just don't think he was the least bit concerned.
This is the attitude that I think all LEO's should have. If you are a permitted holder of a firearm why the need to put your hands on the wheel don't make any sudden movements, almost like "we" are criminals. If someone is armed and going to harm you they are going to do so right when you arrive at the window.
Plus if you've informed the officer you have a weapon, odds are you don't plan to use it (at least that's my assumption).
Don't take this post the wrong way, I'm not bashing LEO's in the least. My dade is a retired LEO and I had several extended family members that were officers. But from some of the stories I read here you'd think that permit holders go around shooting at the police with the way some are treated.
I had a fantastic experience which may lead to me telling the next office that I have a weapon in the car. Although those odds drop if I have my young children with me as I don't really want them to know.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I simply put it in the open center console and cover it with napkins.
When the officer arrived myself and the other driver gave him our information and I waited for the other driver to head towards his vehicle then I showed the officer my permit and informed him that "it", as the other driver was still in ear shot, was in the car.
His response was most unexpected...basic he said...Okay, that's fine...I mean to a level where I wasn't even sure if he was paying attention to what I just said. But he had to know what I was referring to as it's a very clear permit. I just don't think he was the least bit concerned.
This is the attitude that I think all LEO's should have. If you are a permitted holder of a firearm why the need to put your hands on the wheel don't make any sudden movements, almost like "we" are criminals. If someone is armed and going to harm you they are going to do so right when you arrive at the window.
Plus if you've informed the officer you have a weapon, odds are you don't plan to use it (at least that's my assumption).
Don't take this post the wrong way, I'm not bashing LEO's in the least. My dade is a retired LEO and I had several extended family members that were officers. But from some of the stories I read here you'd think that permit holders go around shooting at the police with the way some are treated.
I had a fantastic experience which may lead to me telling the next office that I have a weapon in the car. Although those odds drop if I have my young children with me as I don't really want them to know.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!