Well whatever our opinions are about the whole situation, glad nothing further happened. Seems like a situation that could have went south really quick if it were a knuckle head driving instead of you
Since I have had my CHL, I have been stopped probably 10 times. I always gave them my DL, CHL, and my insurance. They always ask where my gun is, and I tell them, and they always tell me to keep my hands on the wheel (they already were) and to not reach in that area.
I have never been drawn down on, or even asked for my gun. Ever. And that's big city cops, DPS, small city cops, sherrifs in Dallas and smaller counties.
I always have all three of those items out before the cop ever gets to my door.
He walked up before I could get my CHL/License(Im crammed into my truck so its a pain to get my wallet out) and my pistol is on the same side so I put my hands on the wheel and told him I had a CHL my pistols in my holster right by my wallet. would it be alright if I got my CHL/DL out. and he brabbed his pistol and stepped back with it pointed at my door(towards my torso). He told me to slowly grab my pistol and give it to him so i pinched the slide below the rear sight and handed it to him muzzle away from him, and informed him the chambers empty but check it(Remembered I forgot to load one...dumb ass).
He wasnt rude or anything the whole time it was just an odd situation. I figured this wasnt completely normal, but was curious if anyone else had this happen.
He walked up before I could get my CHL/License(Im crammed into my truck so its a pain to get my wallet out) and my pistol is on the same side so I put my hands on the wheel and told him I had a CHL my pistols in my holster right by my wallet.
AKMike, what you experienced, as described, is not reasonable.
Figures.
Rule 1 - Never tell a cop you have a gun. The law does not require you tell him you have a gun. He had not even asked you for ID yet and you are threatening him ("I have a gun" is often seen as a threat to a cop making a stop.).
Its a great way for a cop to provoke a reason to shoot somebody. Instruct them to grab their weapon?
Why not separate them from their weapon if its a concern?
Wonder if eventually ill get shot when they see VETERAN on my CHL...hmmm
Were this 1996 I would agree. Based on the POV presented here, the officer over-reacted.
**sigh*** It is not unreasonable for the officer to ask the person to hand the firearm to the officer.
**sigh*** It is not unreasonable for the officer to ask the person to hand the firearm to the officer.
It is when he is pointing a gun in your face.
No, its not.