“Do you mind if I take it off you, for my safety?”
>translation<
(uh this guy is an ex-con with a possibly illegal firearm so lets be reeeeeal careful....)
“Why yes, I DO mind - for any reason.”
>translation<
(is this guy stupid as a radioactive jock-strap or what, and wants me to give him my rifle for HIS safety?)
I grew up in Cop World.
95% of them are as stupid as rocks.