Before you climb into an “Uber” vehicle take a minute to make sure your carry is loaded and secure.
Yes. Uber is providing a useful service by reminding all of us CHP holders to put our holsters on before the driver gets there.
Quite some time ago, Uber issued an edict that neither their drivers nor their customers will be allowed to carry a firearm, even where it is legal to do so.
I’ve never used Uber and I never will.
When I pick up a passenger (Remember, I’m NOT UBER) I will get out of the car and meet them as far from my car as possible - usually up their walkway.
I’ll extend my hand and guide them to my car. I’ll open the door for them and make sure they are seated. They think it’s gentlemanly. And it is .. But I’m also scoping out their person for concealed weapons.
While it hasn’t happened yet, It will happen at some point. My area is very gun friendly and I am too. But I’ve also been carjacked before (Not operating.. just when I was a teenager) and I’ll never let that happen again. I can’t get to a gun fast enough when I’m behind the wheel.
I’m still thinking about what to do if I see someone printing their concealed when I get them into my car. I’m not sure if I’ll ask them to lock it up in the driver’s door or not. I carry. And people know I do too. Again, it’s a cultural thing up here. No one cares if you carry.
But most people carry crap. I mean serious crap. I don’t understand it. Hipoints with uncle mikes nylon #5 holsters. I mean come on people.. Have some f***in dignity.