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Famous556:
Hi all,

     So the other night I was driving down W Maple road in Omaha...  The area at about 180th where its a 45mph zone that used to be a 55 for those of you who know the area.  I was stopped for speeding 52 or so (LEO didn't say) in a 45 by Omaha PD.  As the officer approached the car he started with the typical "Do you know why I stopped you..."  I told him that I did and that I needed to inform him that I had a CCW permit and had a pistol in the vehicle.  My pistol was holstered and in the glovebox at the time.  He politely asked me to step out of the vehicle, and then ASKED me if he could control the firearm during the stop.  I was surprised that he asked instead of just telling me, but I said that I understood and that was fine.  He retrieved the handgun from the glovebox and proceeded back to his car with my CCW and DL.  He told me before he did that I could get back in the car if I wanted. 

     A few minutes later he returned from his vehicle with my licenses and my handgun.  He handed me the pistol and then my cards and gave me a stern verbal warning to slow down.  After he took off I checked my handgun and was surprised to find that it was still loaded with a round in the chamber.  I was surprised that he didn't unload the firearm as I thought this was pretty common in most folks interactions with LEO in this part of the state.  Overall the stop was a positive experience and ticket or no ticket I was pleased with the way the officer handled the CCW part of the stop.  I didn't perceive any of the "only ones" mentality from him at all.  As far as him controlling the handgun for the duration of the stop... I see both sides.  Informing him that I have it probably should tell him that I'm not planning to do any ill to him with it... However, we also don't know each other and he is covering his butt by taking it with him.  Doesn't really matter to me much either way.

HuskerXDM:
Thanks for sharing your positive experience.

Poor Man:
I'd like to share my experience with LEO.  Sometime ago I was stoped at a road check ( where every car is checked for lights etc. )   Upon handing the State Patrol Officer my drivers license and CHP,   he asked if I was "carrying today" . I said yes,  he asked what I was carrying,  I answered  45 auto,  he asked where it was,  I answered right hip.   He then said " let's see if your lights are working, checked turn signals  etc.   Handed back my cards and said 'have a good day".    That's it. :D

dcjulie:
I am happy to hear other positive experiences from people. I was in a mild fender bender a while ago and was carrying.  The cop who came to the accident was awesome about it.  When the other driver drove off, the cop stood there and talked to me about different guns for carry, the CCW class that I took, etc.  It was a great conversation with a cool cop!  :)

cckyle:
Sounds like your first contact went well, as they all should if you are acting responsibly and accordingly as you did.  I haven't had contact with an LEO since getting my CHP, hopefully I never will!!!!

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