On some of the reality tv shows I see this militant attitude by police. Not excusing it. I have experienced it, too.
However, you weren't arrested. Sorry you had an unpleasant experience.
When stopped, #1 is that I will not be in violation of any law (except possibly a traffic violation), will have my CCW permit and be carrying legally, and be exceedingly polite to the officer, regardless of his/her attitude. I would never bluntly say "you cannot search my car", or "do you have a warrant", but would say "No, I prefer you don't search my car, etc."
No way in hades I remove my CCW regardless of what the officer says. The officer will have to do that. :)
Ditto. The first thing I do is advise the officer of my weapon. Never reach for it.. it needs to be secured to have a conversation.
I should add. I don’t have a ccw. My weapon is “securely encased” per fl statute. It only needs to be holstered in the glovebox..
Yes, by all means when in contact with LE, lower your gaze and your voice so as to be almost inaudible. Speak to LE in reverant tones and offer yourself as a willing subject of the state.
Personally, I started to not trust LE a few years ago when the Florida state Trooper that lived a couple of houses down beagan standing in his front door while totally naked anytime a woman walked in front of his house.