Texas law allows police to disarm licensed gun holders

[Bryanmc]

Does anyone else feel uncomfortable with said Officer disarming an LTC with a cocked and locked 1911?

I don't think he's any more likely to press the trigger on a 1911 before he's cleared it than a Glock.

[parabelum]

From what I have gathered here and from other sources, most Officers are not gun guys, rarely shoot other than to qualify, and most often carry and are familiar with striker fired pistols.
Does anyone else feel uncomfortable with said Officer disarming an LTC with a cocked and locked 1911?

I don't have issue with the "method" of disarmament, as LEO's will in general have far more firearm exposure and training then the average Joe six-pack.

[LucasMcCain]

LucasMcCain,

None of us would disagree with you.

Of course, be polite, cooperative, etc. with LEO's.

Sheesh...

It's the lack of LTC knowledge some display we're concerned about.

This statement makes me think of a police state where I have to grovel: " You'll find things go a lot easier for you than if you do otherwise."

Really?

If I'm not breaking any laws nor working at being a smart aleck, (which, I'd never do, I'm respectful) I "don't" have to be a groveler and I won't - if you think that makes me some sort of hard case, well, I'm not. I'm just not willing to be some sort of cringing, please, I'll do what you say Mr. Authority, though I've done nothing wrong, just don't hurt me, type.

Nah, that aint happening...

I'm in no way advocating being sheepish or groveling. I've not done so when interacting with LEOs, and I don't intend to start now. Nor was I implying that you will get hurt or abused by the officer if you fail to be polite. However, there are many aspects of law enforcement that are discretionary. I'm simply stating that you will be far more likely to be treated leniently if you're polite. I don't think we disagree, Abraham. I just wanted to make sure I was clear.

[hovercat]

I do not like this. I do not like the alternative, 'Police do not have the power to disarm a LTC at any time,' even more.
I think that the legislature got this one correct.