SouthernBoy
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SmithD wrote:
I would voice my opposition to this move repeatedly along with a statement that I would not resist. Something like this.
"I do not consent to being disarmed, but I will not resist you doing this."
I would not remove and unload my handgun myself, preferring they do this with my comments that it is loaded and chambered, and to please handle it accordingly
Like I said, this has never happened to me, but I have to imagine it will at some time. I don't like the idea of being disarmed by anyone for any reason.
SmithD wrote:
They don't know you from Adam and may not want to see you handling a loaded and ready firearm. Your concern about their knowledge, or lack thereof, of specific handguns is real and one I share with you. LEO's have been known to drop citizens' guns, have negligent discharges, and in general handle them in less than a less safe manner. They're human and just because they are LEO's doesn't mean they are gun enthusiats. While I have never been in this situation, my take would be as follows if an LEO wanted to have me disarmed.Tucker6900 wrote:I am having trouble with this "dangerous situation". If after having dialog with the LEO, how is removing and emptying my weapon, at his/her request dangerous. I'm sure all here are very well versed in our weapons function. I belive it would be much safer to handle my gun myself....LOE know glocks, what if you have a 1911...just a thought.Always Always Always insist that they are the ones who remove the weapon. Most officers are already on edge as it is, and the last thing you want to see is the barrel of a gun between your eyes because he thought you were drawing down on him.
I would voice my opposition to this move repeatedly along with a statement that I would not resist. Something like this.
"I do not consent to being disarmed, but I will not resist you doing this."
I would not remove and unload my handgun myself, preferring they do this with my comments that it is loaded and chambered, and to please handle it accordingly
Like I said, this has never happened to me, but I have to imagine it will at some time. I don't like the idea of being disarmed by anyone for any reason.