I've been a policeman for fifteen years in Michigan. For the most part police officers are not worried about CCW license holders as opposed to criminals with guns. As long as you are up front with him/her you should be just fine.
When you start acting paranoid and bringing attention to yourself, the police officer might start getting a little jumpy. As a person who also carries a gun you know that guns don't go off by themselves. Contrary to popular belief police officers don't just shoot people. Especially not law abiding people who just happen to be lawfully carrying a gun.
Rob
Originally Posted by iceman70
I've been a policeman for fifteen years in Michigan. For the most part police officers are not worried about CCW license holders as opposed to criminals with guns. As long as you are up front with him/her you should be just fine.
When you start acting paranoid and bringing attention to yourself, the police officer might start getting a little jumpy. As a person who also carries a gun you know that guns don't go off by themselves. Contrary to popular belief police officers don't just shoot people. Especially not law abiding people who just happen to be lawfully carrying a gun.
I appreciate the comments and sentiments of both'a you guys, and I'm very pro-cop. I believe that most cops are fine people doing a hard job under difficult circumstances, at best. But I think you'll both agree that the Police Force is made up of people, and people are all different. For as many guys as there are like you, there are many others who're looking for a reason to bust your chops, or are digging for a "good bust", and would love to have you step just this far out of line . . . real or imagined . . . to give them an excuse. There are also many who totally disagree with your position on concealed carry by civilians and will make life difficult for you just because they can. For some...again, I'm sure you'll agree...a badge and a gun are a license to Lord it over anyone who looks like a good target. It may be that the maxim my wife lives by . . . "If you look like food, you will be eaten!" . . . holds true in this area moreso even than on the street.+1 on this - as a retired LEO, I can sure attest to this comment. I've participated in a number of stops where the driver (or a passenger) was a permit holder. I can honestly say I've never had a problem with any of them - and, in most cases, they were careful to inform me that they were carrying and were only too willing to show their permit.
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