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My first "Official Contact" with Peace Officer while carrying
skydve76:
This is not directed at the op, but many ccw peope get a permit to simply keep a gun in the car. Its a false form of security, and it makes people feel safe who dont have the nerves to actually carry the gun. I would also guess these same people would not have the nerves to use it either to save thier own hide.
Keeping a gun in the car onlyopens it up for theft.
Get a pair, carry the gun
For the OP, maybe he just forgot to get it out if the case that day. Ive done that. UsuallyI get it out and put it on the seat, with a mindfullness to it to put my hand on it should I slam on the brakes.
Edit. Read the ops last post, understood.
tut:
Three contacts.
First one was before CCW in NE, had gun on front seat, legally, with Omaha open carry permit on 52nd street about Saddlecreek. Long story short, in handcuffs for 25 or 30 minutes, a long-winded talking to about my not needing to have a gun and what the hell was I doing with one... He gave it back, but had me unload it and put it in my truck before being so kind as to release me. I ended up with officer M. Camp**** and his Sgt. calling me and apologizing after I lodged a formal complaint. I did enjoy letting him know the difference between the 1930's Germany and our country...
The second was by another Omaha cop, and the third a sheriffs deputy. A speeding ticket and a license plate tag expiration, respectively, both simply asked where the gun was (after divulging my CCW status) and then they each basically said "OK, thanks for telling me" and that was it.
M. Camp**** was a young cop, likely fresh from training and very, very unsure of himself in regard to the laws of the time, about 6 years ago. I'm sure that today he's a fine LEO now that he has some experience and has been better educated. Officer Camp****, "you're welcome".
*Name partially covered to help prevent moderator(s) from hyperventilating.
Omaha Doc:
I was stopped on the West Dodge Expressway by Omaha PD.
unfy:
I was a passenger when driver got pulled over. Told driver turn on the inside lights and put my hands on the dash.
Officer was doing typical 'make all of the conversation to control the conversation' -- driver finally said 'uh, my friend needs to tell ya something'. I declared the concealed carry, officer chuckled and pointed out he was wondering why I was acting a little nervous without being able to get a word in and was all kinds of happy / glad to hear I was carrying and such.
Typical short conversation followed such as what I was carrying etc. Don't believe he asked to see the permit.
This was a Bellevue PD officer.
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Second situation at declaring concealed carry was when I admitted myself to emergency room with chest pain. Was talking to the 'receptionist' and was 'oh ****, uhhhh im concealed carry and have a weapon on me' ... they were cool with it, just had to show permit and just had me deposit it in a safe behind doors. One of the receptionists also commented that she concealed carried. I then went in and got medical attention :).
This was Bellevue Medical Center near HWY 370 & 25th.
SemperFiGuy:
Interesting..............
CCW in the Emergency Room is--as everbuddy knows--expressly forbidden and an instant violation of Carry Law.
So----It's really cool that the hospital ER staff was Really Cool and didn't do a Hissy Fit.
Thanks for sharing.
Good argument for going to ERs where the receptionists Pack Heat.
Maybe a sign that reads something like, "We Pack Heat, Too. CCW Welcome." would help enhance their business model.
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