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OldSchool wrote: I.e., it's no more effective than the toy badges we used to have as kids.

But I liked my sheriffs badge that came with my twin cowboy pistols and winchester rifle.

I'd never seen one before (in person) and it looked to be a real labor just to pull it out from his wallet. Plus add to that, if there comes a time that I have to use my weapon, I don't think reaching for a badge is going to be one of my first priorities.
However, he is a friend and while I think he gets a personal querk from having it I didn't think it was something I wanted to have. My first comment was something to the statement that if I needed one the state would have made me pay for it. lol

I saw a friend of mine at Wally world yesterday, and he is a CHL, Our conversation quickly turned to that topic, gear, guns and conceal carry. He promptly told me that I needed to buy a badge just in case I am ever in an incodent that I should throw it over my belt just to show the cops that I have a CHL. Now I've never given it any thought and have on occasion seen these badges for sale in various magazines.

I'm not going to get one, just because I am not big into carrying extra stuff, but do any of you guys have one? Is it a practical accessory for you CHL holders who are not LE?

I'm not bashing it, nor am I promoting it but it did seem a bit odd to see one actually being used.