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The threat to law enforcement by CCW holders is a myth. Why? Because we are law abiding.

I was pulled over last week, because my window tint appears to be too dark. (Its not in violation of the law, but it IS close, and I have been pulled over several times for it). As soon as the blue lights went on, I pulled over immediately and shut off the engine. Before the officer was out of his car, I had rolled down my dark window and placed my hands on the window ledge. As the officer approached, I called out "Good evening, Officer. I have a concealed firearm."

The officer stopped just behind the door pillar (like they are supposed to), and asked "Where is your firearm?" I told him that it was under my shirt in the small of my back, where I always carry. He asked me to hand him my pistol, and didn't seem to be overly concerned. I did as he asked, and he placed it on the roof of my truck.

He asked politely for my driver's license, insurance, and CCW. He tested my tinting with that little device they have, handed me back my documents and pistol, and bid me "Good evening, sir" after thanking me for the way I dealt with the stop and my firearm.

Police have absolutely nothing to fear from law-abiding citizens with CCW's.

Police have absolutely nothing to fear from law-abiding citizens with CCW's.

I also let them know that I am carrying. I have never had them ask for my weapon but, like you, have never had one seen even slightly concerned that I was armed.

I even got out with an officer once (at his bidding), stepped to the rear of the car, and we discussed the events that led up to me being pulled over. (I was speeding)
Had my .45 on my hip under my suit coat.
While I did take extra pains not to present myself as a threat, the officer didn't seem concerned at all.

GE

"Good evening, Officer. I have a concealed firearm."

I live in Ohio and am required to identify myself as a CCW and if I am or am not armed at the time.

Like you, I've never had one hint of trouble or concern from an officer. As you say, we are law abiding and pose no threat.

(We use 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 2 to pull a trigger. I'm lazy and I'm tired of smiling.)

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