Open carry encounter

[1911 mike]

As a retired police office I also had somewhat of the same encounter. This man stopped me and started making the biggest witch hunt with my firearm being exposed. I brought out my credentials but this did not satisfy him. I was forced to call the local police and have them come on scene to stop this mans stupid rants about being in a restaurant with a firearm. Then as if it was all over he paid his bill and walked back by my table to stop and called me an ass wipe. I wanted to get up and clean his clock, but I just smiled and wished him a good day. Grrrrrr.

 

[MikeDVB]

As a retired police office I also had somewhat of the same encounter. This man stopped me and started making the biggest witch hunt with my firearm being exposed. I brought out my credentials but this did not satisfy him. I was forced to call the local police and have them come on scene to stop this mans stupid rants about being in a restaurant with a firearm. Then as if it was all over he paid his bill and walked back by my table to stop and called me an ass wipe. I wanted to get up and clean his clock, but I just smiled and wished him a good day. Grrrrrr.

He was just upset that you were right and he was wrong and that he couldn't tell you what to do .

 

[CountryBoy19]

I understand you were irritated with being questioned, though I think it might have been a good idea to educate the man on our legal right to carry a firearm. Many people ignorant of the law. If we don't take the time to educate them when questioned who will?

I read the situation the same way. IE. The man was questioning if you could legally carry a handgun without being a police officer (the man likely assumed VUPDBlue was not an officer if he wasn't in uniform). Great opportunity of a polite educational experience missed...

But I can definitely see how OP read it the way he did. The man appeared confrontational about it, which puts the situation into a different mental "realm" that may cause it to be read differently...

 

[Lebowski]

I understand you were irritated with being questioned, though I think it might have been a good idea to educate the man on our legal right to carry a firearm. Many people ignorant of the law. If we don't take the time to educate them when questioned who will?

Thats what I sort of thought. I don't OC, but if my gun was spotted and someone was genuinely either curious or concerned with it, I'd like to think I could be a good representative of a gun owner by attempting to be kind. Obviously some folks aren't going to like it regardless of what you say, but starting off rude doesn't help. Then again, when you've gotta you've gotta go! I just think a quick, "Look, I've really gotta go take a leak but I'm a licensed and responsible citizen (or could say you're LEO) who can carry a gun legally. Don't have to worry about me starting any trouble, though thanks for the concern." would have been more effective. But I've been told I'm too nice of a guy. So what do I know?

Either way, doesn't sound like a bad encounter and kudos to the waitress for being cool with it.

 

[ScouT6a]

VUPDblue's Rule #1: Don't be a jerk.
Looks like you threw that one right out the window.

"I gave the guy a look like he had three heads and said in my most sarcastic voice "excuse me?"
This is the point where you took the high road, huh?

Way to waste an opportunity to educate someone.

 

[sig-guy]

Are you ok with that?

Not really, I'd feel much better if I was carrying my AR!

 

[chezuki]

VUPDblue's Rule #1: Don't be a jerk.
Looks like you threw that one right out the window.

"I gave the guy a look like he had three heads and said in my most sarcastic voice "excuse me?"
This is the point where you took the high road, huh?


Way to waste an opportunity to educate someone.

Aaand... There it is. I honestly can't believe it took 45 posts.

 

[Sylvain]

VUPDblue's Rule #1: Don't be a jerk.
Looks like you threw that one right out the window.

"I gave the guy a look like he had three heads and said in my most sarcastic voice "excuse me?"
This is the point where you took the high road, huh?

Way to waste an opportunity to educate someone.

I dont see how he's being a jerk when that guy asked this question especially the way he asked it.
It's like if he asked a woman behind the wheel of a car "Are you sure you're allowed to drive a car?".
It should be basic knowledge that people can carry guns in 'Merica just like women are allowed to drive or vote.Same basic stuff you learn in school.

And it looks like this man was looking for a confrontation.It's not like if he asked "Hey I can see you have a gun.How do I you get a licence to do that or do you even need one in that State?".

Finally I find it odd that this guy is asking the OP if he's doing something legal or not.
Like who would say "No I'm carrying illegally, you should call the cops now".
If I notice something odd that looks illegal I dont go ask that person if he has the right to do that or not.

 

[Spike_351]

Aaand... There it is. I honestly can't believe it took 45 posts.

Actually it was post #46, I can't blame vuple blue for being irrated, not only did the guy not mind his own business, but also insulted vu's intelligence by asking "are you SURE your allowed...." it basically called his intellect into question.

 

[sj kahr k40]

it basically called his intellect into question.

Have we not all called his intellect into question?

 

[MikeDVB]

Have we not all called his intellect into question?

I would assume not usually by total strangers.

 

[nakinate]

So my LTCH says I have to be educational if I OC? I didn't realize that. I'd better read up on my "responsibilities" as a gun owner.

 

[Expat]

You should have just told him "sorry, but I am not gay or bi curious, but keep hitting on every guy going to the rest room and it is sure to work out eventually."

 

[ajeandy]

I think it's funny because he asked you "are you ok to carry that" as if he was going to do something about it?

Did he plan on disarming an armed individual? haha so stupid.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Sounds like a missed opportunity for recreational jack-booting to me.

Yeah, why didn't you show him the badge that you wear around your neck like on Law & Order: SVU?

*kicks rocks* I miss all the fun. I would have done something like . . . .

"Are you OK to carry that?"

"Our cover is totally blow! *talks into sleeve of sweatshirt* Go to Plan Zebra, I repeat Plan Zebra now!" *runs out of Bob Evans*

 

[Mark 1911]

Guy: Are you OK to carry that?

Other Guy: Why, do you think it makes me look fat?

 

[DragonGunner]

You should have just told him "sorry, but I am not gay or bi curious, but keep hitting on every guy going to the rest room and it is sure to work out eventually."

Gotta spread the rep around or you would of got some on this one....LOL!!!!!

 

[TheSpark]

Boring story. No cops? No swat team? No screaming soccer moms? Next!

 

[lovemachine]

Boring story. No cops? No swat team? No screaming soccer moms? Next!

The OP is a cop, and was at the restaurant with other cops.


Sooo....there WAS cops in the story.

 

[TheSpark]

The OP is a cop, and was at the restaurant with other cops.


Sooo....there WAS cops in the story.

Oh, my bad.