Godscreation
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While working security at my store, I was with (as usual) the Huntersville Police Dep. passing out stickers and tattoos to children and giving out coffee to parents celebrating our newly remodeled store. The following conversation took place but should be noted this is one officer's stance not the entire department opinion on legal guns.
Me = Me
O= Officer
Standing next to officer at the table, passing out stickers I glance her way and bluntly without beating around the bush:
Me: Lemme ask you something,
o: sure
Me: I am licensed and certified by the state of NC to carry a concealed handgun. If pulled over and I disclose the fact that I am armed, should I expect to be slung on the pavement and get yelled at?
o: (shakes head) naw, just keep your hands on the steering wheel and disclose you are carrying a weapon by telling us or showing us or telling us where you have it. It would prob. be best for you to have it visible when we approach that way it doesn't seem like you are hiding it. We are much more worried about people who hide their weapons and don't tell us then the people to who tell us. What you could do is pull it out and have it visible as we are coming so we can see it right away. As long as you tell us you have a weapon and are honest, you'll be just fine.
Me: I know you guys deal with illegal weapons a lot so I can understand concerns for people carrying guns, I just want to know what reaction I will get.
o: just be honest and tell us and you should be OK.
and that was it folks. Just remember this is not the official HPD policy but honest advice from a Officer. If you live in Huntersville or are near the Huntersville area, then I would recommend OCing, not just for you, but for them as well. I know a lot of the cops and they are very, very professional when working with me and I expect in regards to guns and 2a they are good as well. Just thought I'd pass it along.
While working security at my store, I was with (as usual) the Huntersville Police Dep. passing out stickers and tattoos to children and giving out coffee to parents celebrating our newly remodeled store. The following conversation took place but should be noted this is one officer's stance not the entire department opinion on legal guns.
Me = Me
O= Officer
Standing next to officer at the table, passing out stickers I glance her way and bluntly without beating around the bush:
Me: Lemme ask you something,
o: sure
Me: I am licensed and certified by the state of NC to carry a concealed handgun. If pulled over and I disclose the fact that I am armed, should I expect to be slung on the pavement and get yelled at?
o: (shakes head) naw, just keep your hands on the steering wheel and disclose you are carrying a weapon by telling us or showing us or telling us where you have it. It would prob. be best for you to have it visible when we approach that way it doesn't seem like you are hiding it. We are much more worried about people who hide their weapons and don't tell us then the people to who tell us. What you could do is pull it out and have it visible as we are coming so we can see it right away. As long as you tell us you have a weapon and are honest, you'll be just fine.
Me: I know you guys deal with illegal weapons a lot so I can understand concerns for people carrying guns, I just want to know what reaction I will get.
o: just be honest and tell us and you should be OK.
and that was it folks. Just remember this is not the official HPD policy but honest advice from a Officer. If you live in Huntersville or are near the Huntersville area, then I would recommend OCing, not just for you, but for them as well. I know a lot of the cops and they are very, very professional when working with me and I expect in regards to guns and 2a they are good as well. Just thought I'd pass it along.