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tamc9395 wrote:To be honest I thought the CHL badge was a "forum joke" .... is there really such a thing?

Gig Ag love to meet you, but without the other badge in tow.

I usually see them at gun shows.




For a nominal fee of $35

I'm in the application process to become an instructor. However, class probably won't be until next summer.
I won't be recommending badges to my students, however I'm also going to ask about them at class and see what the DPS lawyers have to say about the badges.

The only, and IMNSHO the only valid reason I've heard for one is wearing it next to your carry piece. Then if you get a ride-up, the badge is quickly dismissed as you being an off-duty or UC. However, I've heard very good arguments for that being impersonation, too.
Besides the obnoxious factor, there is the possible threat for malicious prosecution (impersonation of a LEO).
I'm not sure what your friend thinks will go down post-shooting. LEOs roar up. Your buddy is standing there, smoking gun @ low ready in one hand, waving his CHL badge around in the other "Relax, guys, I'm one of you!"????