The cop I referred to likely knows the law and the intent of the law (just a guess, I know), and made a decision to not have a "see a gun = trouble = law breaker" moment. A great many cops observe, and do nothing because they do know the law and evaluate the situation, in its entirety, as it is presented to them at that moment. That cop did the same thing in my view. The intent of the law, in my view, is to not arrest law abiding folks unless they break a different law(s). I was not a threat simply because she saw a gun. I did not break the law because I had a gun on me in my truck. That indicates to me that she knew the law and understands the intent of the law. I sent a note, relating the time and location, of thanks and kudos to the chief since I did not get the cop's name.
Beside, why raise a ruckus that would have caused all sorts of hassles and delays. Just imagine if that cop would have been of those "see a gun = trouble = law breaker" cops during the drop-off situation.
