No sir, I am not a police officer...

[indiucky]

"Are you a Cop?"

"CUT!!!!" "No I am a very important actor and you just blew the scene we were filming....Tony? Could you start rolling again once this a$$hat get's out of the frame..Thanks....Okay guys from the top....ACTION!"

 

[rhino]

I was at a Gas America a couple of years ago (I think I reported this in another topic on INGO after it happened). I was buying a fountain soda and the guy behind the counter said, "No charge," when I tried to pay. I asked him why and he told me that police officers didn't pay for their drinks there. So I told him I was not a police officer. Then he charged me. Heh.

I am amused on the occasions when people think I am a police officer. I don't understand why it happens because I don't see much resemblance to any stereotype, and it has happened when I didn't even have a gun, much openly carrying it.

 

[rhino]

This is why you should get really fat. No one ever assumes I'm a police officer.

It hasn't worked for me!

 

[jwhitaker45]

I got it the other day when I was at firehouse subs. I am a firefighter so I still got my free drink. But it's the gun. I OC as much as I can now. I try to carry my full size MK25D and it can't really be concealed. I don't really see the problem with being asked though.

 

[GlockRock]

I've heard second-hand people have thought I'm LEO when OCing but I've never been asked directly and I always have to pay for my fountain drinks at Casey's General Store and McDonald's (not to mention the Main Event).

Believe it or not, we all don't get (or accept) free drinks at gas stations and fast food. I just got a drink at Casey's General Store and paid $1.17 for it on duty in full class A uniform.

 

[Motorhead302]

are they...are they serious?

 

[Hayseed_40]

This ^^^^^^^ and I am sure those that ask are not trying to be anti-anything. People just LOVE starting conversations with LEO's out of the blue

Some people do like to talk with police and tell their story how their neighbor's vet's brother was on an episode of Cops before. Probably harmless for the most part. Wait and see their true motives before getting to paranoid.

 

[freekforge]

I get asked all the time even when Im not carrying anything. I also get asked what branch i am in.

I keep my hair cut short, I stand with my feet at shoulders width, and I rest my hands on my belt. Last time I was asked it was after I yelled at some girls to "cut it out" while they were making fun of a slow girl in the gas station. When i went to pay the cashier asked if i was a cop and I wasn't carrying either.

edit: i dont go around yelling at random girls they were girls that i was in charge of while i volunteered at the high school.

 

[Yup!]

are they...are they serious?

if TSHTF do you put the sash on first, or draw?

 

[freekforge]

You walk around with the sash because it is so stylish....kinda like PT belts

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

are they...are they serious?

Yes. Marketed at "church security" type folks who may have to respond to an incident and don't want to get blasted by LEO in return. Or at least something that may give a LEO a second's pause.

I'm gonna guess, however, that LEO's aren't even going to notice it if they witness someone in the above stance. Especially if the LEO happens to be somewhere in front of them.

It's not an "always out" type of thing.

 

[Frosty]

I just can't leave my cart in the middle of the parking lot). There was a kid gathering up the carts to take them inside. I push my cart up

thank you for not being a lazy jackass and actually putting your cart up!

 

[Cameramonkey]

Yes. Marketed at "church security" type folks who may have to respond to an incident and don't want to get blasted by LEO in return. Or at least something that may give a LEO a second's pause.

I'm gonna guess, however, that LEO's aren't even going to notice it if they witness someone in the above stance. Especially if the LEO happens to be somewhere in front of them.

It's not an "always out" type of thing.

I think it would work. Everyone would be laughing at them so hard they couldn't shoot. Good tactic I think.

 

[Indynic]

I prefer the quick nervous look around the room and asked back in a hushed voice.........."No, why are you?" and watch their face!

LO-freaking-L!

 

[zombieglock]

Ever since I started carrying, I've been asked that question many times. My current girlfriend told me weeks later that when we met, she thought I was a police officer. She said my demeanor and looks made me appear as an officer. We were at a bar at that point so there was no OC.

When I OC, I get asked at least once a day, that is if I leave the house.

 

[hoosierdoc]

It's possible some of them are curious about OCing and don't know how to start a conversation. Three opportunities to educate gone in an instant...

 

[PeaShooter]

I get it all...the...time. Clean cut and dressed nicely. I use the line I stole from Stocks...."I'm head of security for a very important South Bend family".

I have used that one before. It is one of my favorites. Usually leaves them scratching their heads.

 

[CathyInBlue]

"Are you a cop?"

"Who talked!??!? I want a name! Oh my god! My cover's blown!" *runs away screaming*

 

[Lex Concord]

- Excuse me sir, are you a police officer?

As far as you know.

 

[firefighter4884]

I work part time at a LGS. It's one of the few places that I'll open carry on a regular basis.

I also work full time on the ambulance, and for several years worked for the private service that covered the county the shop is based in.

Numerous times I've had off-duty officers look at me strangely, and ask "You're with county aren't you?" referencing the sheriff's department. Or, I'll get an off duty deputy say "you work for city don't you."

The first time it happened, it sort of caught me off guard. Now, I expect it, and if I recognize which agency they're with, I'll explain.

it's always been friendly though, never felt harassed or put upon by any of them...