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Honestly, I would have felt more comfortable with the routine felony stop. With me stepping out in full view, I think he would have been less nervous about what I had in the truck.

BTW - my wife works at the store, and I know the owner well. He's my local gun dealer. He put the word out that I would like to talk to the officer "mano a mano" about our encounter last week. I don't want to stir things up, but I'd like to discuss what happened, and it would be nice if he apologized. I won't hold my breath on that last part. Still, it should be a good chance to get to know a local LEO - something which I have neglected.

Squantos - So I'm now an official member of the Pucker Club? Where's my card?

I would suggest you emphasize that the felony stop procedure would have been safer for the officer and for you. The overall goal is to prevent an accidental shooting and this helps prevent such accidents besides making the officer safer. Emphasize the officer safety aspect and your man to man discussion will be less likely to degenerate into an argument with posturing by the officer involved.

Good luck with your discussion of this matter.

Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown