PUCKER wrote:So, the $64K question - if you (by "you" I mean *any* of us, who feel that it is NOT safe* to be disarmed) refuse to be disarmed and either demand that the officer state the articulable reason for disarming (and you determine that it is unreasonable) or just flat out refuse on safety grounds, what are the repercussions? I'm sure it includes arrest and such...just wanted to hear from LEOs on here and others who have maybe had such conversations with LEOs.
NOT safe*:
-LEO handling unfamiliar firearm (could cause negligent discharge, it's happened before)
-leaves CHL holder unarmed in a possibly bad area
-Re-arming will be difficult to legally do, ie - to keep it concealed
While I've never had to deal with LEO about my refusal to disarm, I've had plenty enough other dealings with them to say that 1st they are within the law as it is written to disarm you for their perceived protection or that of others. Secondly, if they so desire, you WILL be disarmed whether you protest or not. As has been said before, your survivors may have to file the complaint for you after your funeral.