Diesel-n-Lead
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NavyLT wrote:
NavyLT wrote:
You're right, running the serial # is inappropriate unless you have PC to believe that the weapon is stolen or otherwise in violation of the law. I think the officers stating that it is departmental policy to run ALL serial numbers either didn't understand the memo or work for poorly advised departments. You'll note I didn't mention running the serial number, only taking temporary possession of the weapon (while conducting an investigation).Diesel-n-Lead wrote:And in a small number of cases, not all, but at least some, the top three EXCUSES for LEO for inappropriate and unlawful actions are:Top three priorities for LEOs:
1. Officer Safety
2. Officer Safety
3. Officer Safety
Don't take it personally. Disarming you is the quickest way to ensure officer safety. Besides, if a situation arises such that you need your weapon to protect yourself while you have 1 or more officers on scene then the "fit has hit the shan" and you're probably screwed anyway.
1. Officer Safety
2. Officer Safety
3. Officer Safety
Case in point, you now have my firearm in your possession for "officer safety", what justifies the action of running the serial to check to see if it is stolen...yet there have been many instances where LEO have said on these forums that it is departmental policy to check ANY firearm they come across against the hot list.