[The_Media_never_lie]

“Policemen get very edge when you don’t do exactly what they tell you when they tell you.”

You should always do just what the police say, or they just might haul off and shoot you.

[USNBandit]

Cops make mistakes and sometimes they give you commands you can follow. Putting your hands up, fingers outstretched with nothing in them will always get safe response. Despite what is coming out of a cop's mouth, his brain will compute what he sees as compliance.

I have thought out this same scenario because I always carry a weapon, even though there is a federal badge right next to it. I would never, ever attempt to do what this guy did and touch the holster.

Don't get me wrong, the police screwed up by not deciding who would be the "contact" officer, issuing commands. Those conflicting and incorrect commands caused this incident.