Accidently "exposed" My CHL - almost humorous

[puma guy]

Today I was making a purchase at an electonic parts outlet and when I was asked for an ID Iflipped open my wallet and showed my ID. The lady asked me "what's that?" and without looking closely I said my driver's license. She said no it's not, so I took it out and showed her. I then realized it was my CHL. I told her I was sorry about that and she responded "No you're not". I said excuse me but it was a mistake and at any rate is considered ID. She said it wasn't. I was already taking out my DL sensing and trying to avoid an argument. She said you guys are always trying to show your .......... and she hesitated. I knew what she was about to say. I politely showed her my DL and told her actually I have had a pistol in my face twice and that's why I am licensed. She again said no it's not and told me she had experienced that as peace officer (now ex peace officer). I was always told don't argue with a fool so I remained quiet but my partner piped up "Then you know why someone would carry". She then explained to him she never carried because not all peace officers carry. I pulled him away after I signed the receipt and grabbed my merchandise because he was about to tred where only fools go. I wish I had had some statistics regarding gender breakdown for CHL's but then again it most likely would've accomplished little. As I left I tried to imagine her as a peace officer with a badge displaying that funny symbol instead of a star or PDD and number.

" Stop right there I am PEACE officer."

[pcgizzmo]

I doubt she was REALLY a peace officer. She obviously didn't know what she was talking about.

[gigag04]

Not. A. Cop.

[McKnife]

I hope this doesn't sound rude, but when I am confronted by situations where retailers request my ID and/or want to verify my receipts and purchases, I simply tell them to mind their own business. I've been in retail and they are very intrusive.

When it comes to checking ID/Phone #'s/Zip Codes, I estimate 90% of the time I am met with "deer in headlights" look by cashiers and I complete my transaction without any further chitchat. The other 10% of the time, retailers will insist on checking ID and I tell them no. They will not process the transaction so I either pay with cash or I leave for their competitor. It has potential to be inconvenient, but I am sick and tired of trying to prove I am a good guy.

If I am ever "exposed," you said it best... don't argue with fools. Simply ignore them and carry about.

[Keith B]

Are meter-maids considered peace officers?

Also, many departments have Public Safety Officers that are not commisoned officers, but take theft reports, etc. She may have been one of those in the past and was trying to blow smoke about being a LEO. Could also be why she was no longer doing that line of work.

[puma guy]

Not. A. Cop.

Yeah. I. know.

I hope this doesn't sound rude, but when I am confronted by situations where retailers request my ID and/or want to verify my receipts and purchases, I simply tell them to mind their own business. I've been in retail and they are very intrusive.

When it comes to checking ID/Phone #'s/Zip Codes, I estimate 90% of the time I am met with "deer in headlights" look by cashiers and I complete my transaction without any further chitchat. The other 10% of the time, retailers will insist on checking ID and I tell them no. They will not process the transaction so I either pay with cash or I leave for their competitor. It has potential to be inconvenient, but I am sick and tired of trying to prove I am a good guy.

If I am ever "exposed," you said it best... don't argue with fools. Simply ignore them and carry about.

I really don't mind showing my DL when I use a credit card. Some places nowadays don't even require a signature so I actually appreciate when they actually verify I am the owner of the card. I was with another person and really hadn't planned to make a purchase and happened to be out of cash. This person is obviuosly not nor has ever been a peace officer and is extemely prejudiced.
I have argued a few times in banks when I presented a check drawn on an account in their bank where I am not a "customer". When they insist on several different types of ID I politely inform them a State issued DL is an official ID and I don't need additional picture ID nor am I about to give them access to a credit card number for ID purposes. They of course argue that it's policy so I ask them where that policy is stated on the check I have in my hand. If you press hard enough a DL is sufficient. If they really annoy me I make them check the bills to see if they're counterfeit.

[Ameer]

Maybe she meant Peace Corps.

[McKnife]

Maybe she meant Peace Corps.

[nyj]

I hope this doesn't sound rude, but when I am confronted by situations where retailers request my ID and/or want to verify my receipts and purchases, I simply tell them to mind their own business. I've been in retail and they are very intrusive.

When it comes to checking ID/Phone #'s/Zip Codes, I estimate 90% of the time I am met with "deer in headlights" look by cashiers and I complete my transaction without any further chitchat. The other 10% of the time, retailers will insist on checking ID and I tell them no. They will not process the transaction so I either pay with cash or I leave for their competitor. It has potential to be inconvenient, but I am sick and tired of trying to prove I am a good guy.

If I am ever "exposed," you said it best... don't argue with fools. Simply ignore them and carry about.

I understand where you're coming from, but no need to be rude to the people who are REQUIRED to ask per company policy. They're just doing their job.

[jmra]

My credit cards have my pic on the back. When they ask for ID I tell them to turn the card over.

[The Annoyed Man]

I don't mind showing ID when I pay with a card because I have been the victim of identity theft more than once. I'm grateful that they ask. Your mileage may vary.

[terryg]

I don't mind showing ID when I pay with a card because I have been the victim of identity theft more than once. I'm grateful that they ask. Your mileage may vary.

when they ask for ID with my credit card, I always say "Thank you for asking." it is way too easy to spend other peoples money these days.

[Ameer]

I have no problem showing ID for checks, but when I pay with cash, they don't need my name, zip code, phone number, or any other PII. However, I don't want to argue, so I have a fictional name, zip code, and phone number that I give to nosy people.

[pbwalker]

I have no problem showing ID for checks, but when I pay with cash, they don't need my name, zip code, phone number, or any other PII. However, I don't want to argue, so I have a fictional name, zip code, and phone number that I give to nosy people.

I just say "No Thanks" and it throws them off a bit.

But...checks? People still write checks? I have a checkbook I've opened once in the past 3 years. lol

[RPB]

Some places nowadays don't even require a signature so I actually appreciate when they actually verify I am the owner of the card.

I like the automated computer signature machines where you can scribble "ILove Lucy" if you scribble messy enough and it says "Approved".

I did know one officer who rarely carried off duty, but his wife carried his gun in her purse. Once he left his Glock in the truck; his truck got stolen. This was before there were decent concealment holsters, he's smarter now.

You're right not to argue with her though, she sounds like she has an attitude and her boyfriend probably just left her or she needs corn plasters from standing all day in uncomfortable shoes and no one would change her mind on anything anyway.

I used to pay with checks BECAUSE they asked for my phone number.
I used to blush and say thanks, you are the second purty girl asking for it today. When will you be calling me? Usually made us both have a better day.


Now I do cash back credit card and scribble something unreadable for a signature.