bamaranger
New member
LEO's and guns
I've stopped a LOT of cars, and contacted a lot of folks in "service" type contacts as well. I'd much rather be notified, than pick up on it myself. Note that an observant officer may not see your firearm, but other items that may heighten their suspicion, such as ammo, holsters, gun cases, spent cases, decals, etc.
Like it or not, no one is assumed to be a complete non-threat upon initial contact. Mom, kids and the van do not on the surface indicate a completely safe circumstance initially. The van could be stolen, youngsters kidnapped, the adults a warrant, its the world LEO's operate in. Why add an undeclared firearm to the mix?
I've stopped a LOT of cars, and contacted a lot of folks in "service" type contacts as well. I'd much rather be notified, than pick up on it myself. Note that an observant officer may not see your firearm, but other items that may heighten their suspicion, such as ammo, holsters, gun cases, spent cases, decals, etc.
Like it or not, no one is assumed to be a complete non-threat upon initial contact. Mom, kids and the van do not on the surface indicate a completely safe circumstance initially. The van could be stolen, youngsters kidnapped, the adults a warrant, its the world LEO's operate in. Why add an undeclared firearm to the mix?