jcwmla80
Regular Member
This was submitted in our Facebook group this evening. I wish I could have been there and seen it with my own eyes, but I will have to settle for her version of what happened. She's a very nice young mother. I have no reason not to believe her story. As always, please feel free to investigate. Here is exactly, unedited, what she had to say:
"I had the oddest situation with a LEO ever the other day.
I babywear. That is, I use wraps and cloth and such to tie my 7 month old to my body so I'm completely hands free. When we're out and about, I also OC.
Well, the other day at the park, I was just walking the track and a LEO came up to me. He'd been watching me for a few minutes and I was readying myself for the typical questions but he completely surprised me.
LEO: I have a question for you.
Me: Yes?
LEO: Are you sure you could draw that weapon if needed wearing that baby where it is?
Me: Well, sir, I have practiced, just in case I ever need to.
LEO: That's good to know. Not enough women take care to even try to protect themselves with lethal force. It's good someone your age with a small child is prepared to.
I was completely floored."
-- End quote
Now, I hadn't really ever heard of baby-wearing in that manner, but we're marking this one down as a positive experience. Location: Prien Lake Park in Lake Charles
"I had the oddest situation with a LEO ever the other day.
I babywear. That is, I use wraps and cloth and such to tie my 7 month old to my body so I'm completely hands free. When we're out and about, I also OC.
Well, the other day at the park, I was just walking the track and a LEO came up to me. He'd been watching me for a few minutes and I was readying myself for the typical questions but he completely surprised me.
LEO: I have a question for you.
Me: Yes?
LEO: Are you sure you could draw that weapon if needed wearing that baby where it is?
Me: Well, sir, I have practiced, just in case I ever need to.
LEO: That's good to know. Not enough women take care to even try to protect themselves with lethal force. It's good someone your age with a small child is prepared to.
I was completely floored."
-- End quote
Now, I hadn't really ever heard of baby-wearing in that manner, but we're marking this one down as a positive experience. Location: Prien Lake Park in Lake Charles