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While a good theory in concept, I think all the self-parking car is doing in practice is making Americans lazier.




On the original topic, I will present my ID whenever I am confronted by a LEO whether I am armed or not. I have had to pull gate guard(when I was in the military, when the soldiers were still doing it) and have had to pull folks over for inspection. I've found weapons in a car before, and I understand the apprehension that is created when you have no idea what could be there. I've even had run in's with Federal investigators(DIA - they don't like to let go of their ID - but I won that battle), and even GG vs GG there is apprehension.

Due to all of that - I will always volunteer as much information as I am legally required to, as well as whatever information I feel may help the LEO feel secure and confident that the situation will progress in a positive manner - so long as it doesn't infringe upon my rights.

And while most of you feel that because you carry a CHL - you are a bona fide good guy - if I was a LEO I would be on high alert 24/7. A CHL doesn't change anything other than you are allowed to be armed. Yes, it does also make clear that you do not have a history of violent convictions, and that you are generally a law abiding citizen, it doesn't change the fact that I don't know you from a hole in the ground, and I am still on high alert. Cordial, yes, but still guarded. This may offend some of you, but in these times you can no longer take anything for granted when it comes to your own personal security or that of your charges.