Tips When Stopped By Police And Carrying a Licensed Firearm

Some field service inspectors carry a concealed handgun in the field. How should you handle a stop by police?

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  1. My dad’s comment if he still be with us goes like, “Baffle em with bullshit”. Have these two ever considered taking their show on the road?
    White/78/USAF Ret’ed in Philly

  2. I have been approached by police on numerous occasions in my 7 years of doing preservation work and inspections. My first action is to put my hands out, fingers spread and announce “CCW (concealed carry weapon).” EVERY TIME, the response has been positive from the officer and we go about the task of me showing the officer my work order. One officer even thanked me for carrying. Smile and show respect. If you don’t like police, this is not the place to be an idiot. You are most likely by yourself, so don’t do or say stupid things. There is another time and place to get yourself into handcuffs. Some companies have a ‘no carry’ policy. I don’t work for them. I’ve only had 2 incidents where I pulled my weapon to defend myself. Laser on chest. Threat over. Never had to fire it. Called police. In both incidents, the man was arrested, I finished my work and I left. AND, ALL lives matter.

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