Oh, and from what I understand Taft was doing this for the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
I think the OSP administration and the rank and file differ on the subject.
I know that as a police officer from Ohio, I am all for the Right of the people to carry and protect themselves.
If police officers are afraid of law-abiding citizens carrying guns then they need to look for another line of work.
Thank God for brave men like you, who not only protect us, but want us to be able to protect ourselves when you can't. I'm glad there are guys like you out there with the b@!!s for police work - I'm sure not one of them. I hope you retire without a scratch, and lots of good stories to tell.
I think the OSP administration and the rank and file differ on the subject.
I think that is a mixed bag. I have had reported to me -- by active and retired police officers -- OSP Troopers doing felony stops on CCW holders in counties in and around Franklin County.
I know that as a police officer from Ohio, I am all for the Right of the people to carry and protect themselves.
If police officers are afraid of law-abiding citizens carrying guns then they need to look for another line of work.
Thank you for your service. And thank you for your common sense towards the common man (woman).
I shudder while remembering an advanced firearms class with some young officers fresh out of the academy two years ago. They spent quite a while coaching each other how to bust CCW holders on technical violations (e.g. coat flopping over handgun while in or in act of exiting vehicle, handgun in console instead of glove box, IWB holster instead of OWB holster, etc.). They seemed not to understand what I was speaking of when I conveyed to them that normal, average law abiding citizens are growing wary of that kind of 'gotcha game' while honestly trying to comply with the law.
Thank you for your perspective. It is refreshing to hear that from an officer. Stay safe.