I was involved in a vehicle accident this afternoon in Kenai, Alaska. I was rear ended by a guy in a pick-up. I called the local police to come to the scene and a young officer (Officer Cushman) showed up and introduced himself. I shook his hand and he asked if everyone was ok and what had happened.
Once I got the opportunity, I told him that I had a concealed weapon in the bag in my front seat and asked whether or not he would like to secure it before I grabbed my registration. He kind of laughed and said "thanks for letting me know, I don't need to secure it I'll just keep an eye on you" (in a half-joking manner). After I got the registration he was like, "so, what do you carry?" Then we proceeded to talk guns for a little bit.
It was a really great experience. Officer Cushman was professional and helpful. I just wanted to post this and let everyone know that there are cops out there who respect your right to defend yourself. Just another reason I love living in the Last Frontier!
Once I got the opportunity, I told him that I had a concealed weapon in the bag in my front seat and asked whether or not he would like to secure it before I grabbed my registration. He kind of laughed and said "thanks for letting me know, I don't need to secure it I'll just keep an eye on you" (in a half-joking manner). After I got the registration he was like, "so, what do you carry?" Then we proceeded to talk guns for a little bit.
It was a really great experience. Officer Cushman was professional and helpful. I just wanted to post this and let everyone know that there are cops out there who respect your right to defend yourself. Just another reason I love living in the Last Frontier!
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