+1 to boone county sheriff's deparment

[ttrimcobra]

Hit a coyote tonight after picking some dq on 52. I only live a coupe miles north so i went ahead home after i stopped and checked my car out and called bcsd for a report. I was walking my dog around the yard so he would go to the bathroom when i saw the officer turn off 52. My wife and I rent on 3 acres several miles north of thorntown so its dark except for the driveway light. i knew i wouldn't be able to get the dog inside before the officer pulled in so i walked up under the light so i was clearly visible and informed him i was putting the dog was inside. As i was grabbing my insurance and registration my jacket rode up and he kindly asked what i was carrying and proceeded to compliment me on my choice of the M&P. Very courteous and super polite and never once got tazed, handcuffed, beaten, and thrown in the squad car for carrying! Another special thanks to the officer and the department for training these guys so well!

 

[remauto1187]

He should of tazed you then jack booted ya right before he tossed you in the trunk of his cruiser for you carrying a smith.

 

[ttrimcobra]

Surprise there

purple? if not then please explain.

 

[lovemachine]

The Boone County Sheriffs department is probably the most 2A respected department out there.

You'd be hard pressed to find anyone else like them. Even though they all carry 1911's ....

 

[ghuns]

You'd be hard pressed to find anyone else like them. Even though they all carry 1911's ....

All the more reason to curb stomp him for carrying that M&P.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

My only encounter with Boone County SD was talking with Sheriff Ken Campbell after a gun law seminar at the fairgrounds up there. He is a very straight forward and knowledgeable person when it comes to firearms and dealing with them while in a public office. And they all carry 1911s =]

 

[nakinate]

It would be stupid to give a hard time for carrying on the property where you live. Good to hear about a pleasant experience.

 

[ttrimcobra]

All the more reason to curb stomp him for carrying that M&P.

I do love the look and feel of a 1911 just not the right carry piece for me! I LOVE my M&P especially since i put the apex polymer trigger kit in!

 

[revance]

The only time I have been given any trouble from BCSO for carrying was when the officer learned that I did not have a spare mag. After the embarrassment and shame from that encounter, I always have my spare.

 

[rhino]

The sheriff isn't a big fan of open carry, though. Boone County is one of the few places in Indiana were I choose to avoid open carry when I would otherwise do so because he has asked "us" many times to not do it.

 

[shooter521]

The sheriff isn't a big fan of open carry, though.

I did not know this. I can see him not being a fan of the Open Carry "movement," but I'm surprised he has an issue with the act itself, which is completely legal under IN law.

 

[lovemachine]

I did not know this. I can see him not being a fan of the Open Carry "movement," but I'm surprised he has an issue with the act itself, which is completely legal under IN law.

In his classes, he talked of WHY he recommends and asks "us" to not open carry.

 

[daddyusmaximus]

And his reason is.....?

 

[lovemachine]

And his reason is.....?

I have too much respect for the man to open up a discussion/argument on Open Carry. The good sheriff has done A LOT for the firearm community.

You can take one of his classes to find out personally. Which I highly recommend.

 

[indyjohn]

I met Sheriff Campbell in October. Had a nice chat about backpacks and Chevy Suburbans & Brush Guards. Good guy.

 

[lovemachine]

I met Nielson, the man running for Boone County Sheriff, he's also a good guy.

 

[88GT]

It would be stupid to give a hard time for carrying on the property where you live. Good to hear about a pleasant experience.

That hasn't stopped 'em in the past.

 

[ttrimcobra]

I would really like to take one of his defensive pistol classes if he does them again next year! I've always heard that he is a great teacher and very pro-2a.