10-79
Regular Member
...According to Pearl River County SO that is. So, this happened a bit back, but just getting around to posting. Day after Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday if you will, my gal and I were driving back from New Orleans on our way back on up to these parts via 59. We had just crossed back into MS from Louisiana and just a few miles shy of Picayune when I got pulled over by the aforementioned. Mind you, I wasn't speeding, wasn't driving recklessly, just me, minding my b... As I come to a stop on the shoulder, told my girlfriend to get ready for the full song and dance of being pulled out the truck and possibly searched. So, he comes to the truck, I hand him insurance card, DL, and FP, but still isn't clicking with this winner. I then proceed to inform him "Officer, I'm a State of MS licensed carry conceal." Then comes the routine:
"Where is it?"
"Right hip"
"Step out of the truck for me, please"
I step out and raise my right arm for him, make his job a little easier. I spot him being pretty careless with my firearm, going as far as pointing the barrel in his own face while trying to locate the serial where comes this gem of info:
"Umm, officer? There is one in the chamber and no safety on that gun."
(Removes mag, clears chamber, gets serial)
"You know, you really shouldn't be carrying a firearm on your hip like that. It is illegal in Mississippi."
"Oh really?"
(As if the doubt wasn't removed already by his death wish previously mentioned, it surely was confirmed at this point. His partner comes out of the squad car, removes my girlfriend from passenger seat as it's now becoming such an entailed stop at this point." Brings her around to back of my truck, dialog continues)
"The law in Mississippi only covers residents who have their firearms in their vehicles, when you step out like you just did, you are in violation of the law and I can take you to jail right now for doing so."
"Well, do what you have to, but my permit says differently."
(Looking at me blankly, talks to his partner, partner then chimes in.)
"You did it correctly, announced you had a firearm and presented your permit"
In what appeared to be an effort to save face, the first officer then gives me a long speech on why I shouldn't be carrying a gun anyways and how it becomes such a major offense if it were to flash for even a second if my clothing uncovered it at any point. Just shook my head, said "Thank you, have a nice day" and went on my way. Just a warning guys, if you carry a gun into Pearl River County, those geniuses might be inclined to lock you up! (Permit not withstanding)
<Still shaking my head>
"Where is it?"
"Right hip"
"Step out of the truck for me, please"
I step out and raise my right arm for him, make his job a little easier. I spot him being pretty careless with my firearm, going as far as pointing the barrel in his own face while trying to locate the serial where comes this gem of info:
"Umm, officer? There is one in the chamber and no safety on that gun."
(Removes mag, clears chamber, gets serial)
"You know, you really shouldn't be carrying a firearm on your hip like that. It is illegal in Mississippi."
"Oh really?"
(As if the doubt wasn't removed already by his death wish previously mentioned, it surely was confirmed at this point. His partner comes out of the squad car, removes my girlfriend from passenger seat as it's now becoming such an entailed stop at this point." Brings her around to back of my truck, dialog continues)
"The law in Mississippi only covers residents who have their firearms in their vehicles, when you step out like you just did, you are in violation of the law and I can take you to jail right now for doing so."
"Well, do what you have to, but my permit says differently."
(Looking at me blankly, talks to his partner, partner then chimes in.)
"You did it correctly, announced you had a firearm and presented your permit"
In what appeared to be an effort to save face, the first officer then gives me a long speech on why I shouldn't be carrying a gun anyways and how it becomes such a major offense if it were to flash for even a second if my clothing uncovered it at any point. Just shook my head, said "Thank you, have a nice day" and went on my way. Just a warning guys, if you carry a gun into Pearl River County, those geniuses might be inclined to lock you up! (Permit not withstanding)
<Still shaking my head>
Last edited: