He was posting the experiance on officer.com to ask:wtf: One of the people responded "your lucky you got a bag".I read a thread on officer.com which right now I don't have time to find about a reserve who got stopped out of his jurisdiction who showed his department ID was dissarmed and given his weapon back field stripped in a zip-lock bag.
That is why I wouldn't want to disclose immediatley, I understand their job is dangerous but thats just poopy. I feel a little better that nobody here has had that happen to them.
"For my safety....and yours"....before that slide leaves your hand to slam back forward....you'll likely be staring down the business end of the ugliest Glock 22 you've ever seen. Dear God, please don't touch the trigger, the slide or the safety. In reality....in this state, no....you're not obligated to tell a LEO you have a firearm on you. But I don't know a LEO that the first question they ask isn't "do you have any weapons in your vehicle?" What does it hurt to tell them? I'd prefer that pink slip come along with the DL. The mere fact that you offered the information will no doubt relieve a lot of tension. A crook probably isn't going to advertise that info. Please use your head and understand that probably next to getting shot myself....the last thing I would want to happen is shoot an innocent civilian because of a mistake or misunderstanding. All LEO's are not jacka$$es. Just my opinion and preference.I like what I hear so far, but I have a follow up question. Is is ok for me to drop my clip and clear the chamber before handing the gun over??
If you're going to remain in your vehicle I want them left in the holster if you're not acting antsy and not intoxicated. If I do ask you for your weapon I'll ask you to bring it directly in front of you muzzle facing the dash. It will come out the window in the exact same manner....so no one gets muzzle swept. If you're acting like a fool or coming out of the vehicle or I have to step away from your vehicle they will be immediately locked in my trunk until our business is complete. You'll get it back in one piece, unloaded. I'll ask you to holster the weapon....then you'll get the magazine or ammo back. And I'll ask you not to reload the weapon until I leave. I believe in treating everyone the same....like I haven't found the body in the trunk yet. And I'm not acting arrogant or self-righteous. Had I ever pulled over Ted Bundy, I'd have never taken him for a mass murderer. Nor would I have guessed that Jeffrey Daumer cut up and ate his acquaintances. But I always presume they could. The same as my neighbor that I've known for 20 years could either accidently or purposely shoot me....given the right circumstances and frame of mind.
My momma taught me to respect everyone....however, my daddy taught me to trust no one.
