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I always thought it would be neat to see more Law Enforcement (in general) see what it is that, in this community, what we discuss and are concerned about when we have our "encounters" and other issues...

For the most part I figure most are very supportive, and understand our positions, but if they saw what the nuts and bolts of what we discuss in this forum...

Some may cringe at what they might think about what we say...Ehhh, I'd blow most of that off...

Just imagining a little this evening...

jbirds1210 wrote:...but I earned them and can't place any blame on anyone other than myself.

Absolutely...Is all in how you accept the fact that you (yourself) are the one responsible, and without getting yourself into a negative attitude is how you make the "stop" safe for everyone...That officer does not know what they have till they make contact...

You certainly do not have to gush out apologies or small talk that is un-necessary...Expect the lumps you deserve, and accept it...It certainly hurts you in the pocket book, but if thats all it does to give you a friendly reminder to be mindful of the laws of the state...Everyone goes home breathing...

The fact that we are armed, in my opinion, should play no part in how you should, or should not, conduct yourself during a traffic stop...

I think for the most part we live in a state that doesn't have many problems in instances like this...

You forgot one...

I handed over both licenses, insurance, registration, etc etc...

Was told to exit the vehicle, I was dissarmed, weapon, magazine unloaded, shift supervisor called for backup, vehicle searched, weapon ran to see if it was stolen, given a ticket anyway, told not to touch the weapon till "they" left...

Hey, it has happened...

For the record, I don't say a thing, hand them the required info, and "expect" a ticket...That way I am not dissapointed, or have a poor attitude...

But thats just me...