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Thread: I'm the "man with a gun"
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November 5th, 2010, 05:08 PM #1
I'm the "man with a gun"
Well, I guess it had to happen sooner or later
Was shopping at a local store, was OC but had my coat on. Saw two LEO's at the end of the isle I was in looking at some stuff. Didn't think anything of it until they started walking towards me with one of them talking on the radio, turn and looked back and saw another one walking towards me from behind. I knew two of these LEO's and know their not dickheads, So I decided to go ahead and start the conversation. (yeah flame me, I talk to cops)
me: Can I help you guys with anything?
Cop1: we had a call about someone with a gun.
me: guess that would be me?
Cop1: (laughs) damn your good
me: I can be, well, sometimes
at this time he told the other two they could leave it was okay, the other two cops leave.
Cop1: you got a permit right
me: yep, in my wallet, want it
Cop1: yeah, guess I better check just in case
So I took it out and gave it to him, he called and verified it was still good, gave it back. He complimented me on my Sig. Offered to let him shoot it somtimes if he wanted up at the local range. We talked for a bit about local shit (they just busted up a meth lab a bit ago). Some lady kept looking around the corner every couple of minutes so I guess she's the one who called.
Wasn't disarmed, threatened, cuffed, told I was stupid or anything else annoying. No big deal, just another happy day among the Z'ObamabiesHonesta Mors Turpi Vita Potior ~ 3%
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November 5th, 2010, 05:34 PM #2Banned
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Re: I'm the "man with a gun"
Previously banned trolls do not post. Content deleted ~StaffLast edited by Pa. Patriot; November 24th, 2010 at 06:59 PM.
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November 5th, 2010, 05:44 PM #3
Re: I'm the "man with a gun"
I definitely support the side of this equation that maybe does stomp their feet when they get hassled just for having a gun. (Because it's bullshit.) But-
This made me lol.
Glad things went well for you OP. But I have a feeling that knowing the officers involved and being a bit older probably had a definite influence on how your situation went down. (For the better) Which is good. As much as I believe stubborn LEO that trample rights need a hard fight. I think it can do some good when not so stubborn LEO just have a "good" encounter with a man carrying a gun too.
So either way, glad things went well for you.Last edited by Pa. Patriot; November 24th, 2010 at 06:59 PM.
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November 5th, 2010, 06:08 PM #4Grand Member
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Re: I'm the "man with a gun"
Good job on the way you handled it. You were doing nothing wrong and the LEO's were just doing their job after getting called. The way you started off set the tone for a positive encounter for both parties.
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November 5th, 2010, 06:12 PM #5Banned
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Re: I'm the "man with a gun"
I'm waiting for someone to come wading in and cursing the OP out for having given in to the demands of "the man."
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November 5th, 2010, 06:45 PM #6
Re: I'm the "man with a gun"
Although I generally disagree with showing zem mien papers when asked, it's always a decision based on the individual circumstances. The OP knew the LEO's, knew they weren't there to give him shit, and even joked with them. While I don't necessarily agree with his decision to offer up his LTCF, I also can't knock him, on account of his mature handling of the situation.
Rep inbound for handling yourself better than I might have, unless I knew the cops as you said you do.Junior
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November 5th, 2010, 06:50 PM #7
Re: I'm the "man with a gun"
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November 5th, 2010, 06:52 PM #8
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November 5th, 2010, 06:53 PM #9
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November 5th, 2010, 06:55 PM #10
Re: I'm the "man with a gun"
Sometimes you're not trying to catch flies. Sometimes you're trying to evade a hornet, so there's really no interest in offering something that will please/attract. The tough part is, they often look like flies until they get really close, and you realize too late that it's actually a hornet, so some chose to shy away from any winged pests as a precaution.
Last edited by gnbrotz; November 5th, 2010 at 07:13 PM.
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