Unfortunately, I suspect those who are most likely to feel unsafe around a CHL holder who is carrying are the ones who fall into the first category you describe.ShootDontTalk wrote:You would be shocked to learn the high percentage of LEO recruits who have never even touched a weapon of any kind prior to their first range experience. The answer to your question is no. A great many officers know absolutely nothing about firearms save their duty weapon, which they know how to holster/unholster, aim, pull the trigger, and reload. You might be equally shocked at how many departments skate when it comes to annual (or bi-annual) qualifications. You would be equally terrified at the condition of many officers weapons that spend a year in the holster without ever being taken out and checked. Were I to watch such a "master of arms" attempt to unload my weapon, I would begin a new chapter in earnest prayer.TomsTXCHL wrote:Does every LEO on Planet Earth know how to handle and e.g. de-cock and/or unload every firearm every made?
But, on the other hand, many are very competent and are real "gun people." While I was away the alarm in our home went off and HPD was dispatched. Due to it taking a while for the officer and backup to arrive and clear the house, my wife sat in the truck in the driveway with her S&W Shield 9mm and mags on the seat next to her, just in case. After the incident was over, the officers chatted with her and they swapped gun stories. She allowed them to look at the little Shield and she was impressed with both officers. Great public servants and true gun people. Made me feel much better. I doubt they ever feel unsafe around CHL's.
