Typhon1390
Marksman
So I was driving home tonight, from the shooting range actually, and I got pulled over by a Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Deputy. I was in a 55 zone and had been behind 2 vehicles that were making a point of doing 30 side by side and catching every light.. So when I got the opportunity I shot between them and up to 75 when I noticed flashers kick on a few cars back. When he got up to my window he started with the usual "How are you tonight?". With both hands on the steering wheel, I informed him I had a loaded handgun on my right hip. I know I'm not required to do this, but I figure it's in both our interest to avoid surprises. He asked if I planned on shooting him with it, of course I answered no, and he said it was fine there for now. He informed me that I had both tail lights out in addition to "driving like a bat out of hell". So I figured I was at least getting a speeding ticket.
This next part I know tons of you will have a problem with, but if I were a cop I'd do the same thing. When he went back to run my license and registration he had me empty my gun and hand it to him. When he got back he handed me my weapon broken down to the barrel, recoil spring, slide, and frame. He admitted that he'd have been frustrated with the people in front of me as well and said that I'd handled myself well. He said he'd pull off and I could do whatever I needed to with my gun..not even giving me a warning. He was polite and courteous the entire time and to me, handled the situation perfectly.
Now I know some people have a problem with informing police you're armed, much less having your weapon taken apart, but I wouldn't expect anything otherwise. Like anyone else, they want to go home tonight, and in their position turning your back on someone with a loaded gun doesn't seem too bright to me either. This was the first time I've been pulled over carrying, and it was a positive experience reaffirming my respect for police after some of the posts I've read on here.
This next part I know tons of you will have a problem with, but if I were a cop I'd do the same thing. When he went back to run my license and registration he had me empty my gun and hand it to him. When he got back he handed me my weapon broken down to the barrel, recoil spring, slide, and frame. He admitted that he'd have been frustrated with the people in front of me as well and said that I'd handled myself well. He said he'd pull off and I could do whatever I needed to with my gun..not even giving me a warning. He was polite and courteous the entire time and to me, handled the situation perfectly.
Now I know some people have a problem with informing police you're armed, much less having your weapon taken apart, but I wouldn't expect anything otherwise. Like anyone else, they want to go home tonight, and in their position turning your back on someone with a loaded gun doesn't seem too bright to me either. This was the first time I've been pulled over carrying, and it was a positive experience reaffirming my respect for police after some of the posts I've read on here.
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