[OneWingedShark]

If you’re ever involved with anything that might be controversial, it is usually a great idea to visit the police station. They can’t read minds, and with all the changes in the law, it’s pretty hard to keep current. So when somebody gives them a heads up on a subject that might create friction, they are generally grateful.

The problem with that is that I really don't trust the police. Given the stories I see today, I think that is the best position to take.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

That’s why I specified at controversial times. Open carry and CC are great examples of this.

Say your state has just legalized open carry. If you toodle over to the cop shop and ask their Public Affairs officer about it, you may get critically important information, such as:

1) Huh? When did that happen? First I’ve heard.

2) We haven’t received guidance from the city attorney, so we are still doing “business as usual”.

3) The Chief says he doesn’t want any “gunslingers” in his town.

4) We’ve been closely monitoring that law, which goes into effect next month, and as soon as it does, we have trained our officers to be cool with it.

etc.

Even if you don’t trust cops, it is far better to go to them than for them to come to you.