So, me and my friend had nothing better to do and decided to check out the new cars at BMW and Mercedes dealerships at League City. We were looking primarily at the 3 series BMW and Mercedes C class to compare features and prices (I know, we are geeks). As we were walking toward the preowned section at Alex Rodrigez, we notice some guy in uniform walking towards us. We thought it was the dealership's security guard and we didn't really think anything of it because we have had security guards talking and BSed with us at the dealership at the middle of the night. He waved us over and it turned out to be League City Police. He asked us our business being here and we told him, and then he asked us for our IDs. At first I was kind of hesitant in showing him my CHL because I thought he was only going to check to see where we lived (I know dumb move, but I recovered later on) Then he said he's going to get on the radio to check us out for warrants. At that time I told him "since you're going to do that, you better take a look at this" - handed him my CHL. He then asked me if I'm carrying. I told him yes. He then took the time finding my 1911 hidden using my VM II. I took him about 5 seconds to find it because of all the layers of clothing I had on.
He then handed it to his partner while his partner checked out the gun (making sure it wasn't stolen). The officer was checking out my firearm and commented "Nice gun" I said "thanks" They BSed with us a little bit about the Mercedes while checking us out. At the same time 2 extra cruisers came in. I guess they have to if a weapon is involved. After we all checked out, he handed back my weapon (unloaded) and told us that we shouldn't be here because there has been quite a few break ins where people would steal their mirrors to put on their own cars. We were kind of shocked, but we understand where they are coming from. So I reholstered my weapon, and he said "thanks for cooperating, and thank you for declaring your CHL" then we parted ways. That was an interesting night. I've always heard that LCPD are jerks, but that particular officer was very polite and professional. Only thing I didn't like was he handed me my firearm back unloaded with all the ammo in his hand. I guess they had to do that for their own safety. Big thumbs up for those guys. Well, that's my adventure for a saturday night. lol.
IF they were that concerned they should have searched for other mags or weapons. It could just be their policy.
I love it. I wouldn't want to be the one to try it though.
