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Guys I know this topic has been beat to death, many times. But, I just want to throw out there something concerning the "Concealed Weapons Badge" many of you have expressed opinions on.
If licensed to carry, I think it prudent to carry concealed, Why would you want to draw attention to yourself, from anyone for any reason. You have lost the element of surprise, if needed. Besides the very first word on the CCW badge is "Concealed". I believe that concealed means concealed. Why would you want to carry it on your belt for others to see that you have conceal a weapon. Why not print the word armed on the back of your jacket.
A CCW badge has no rank, priviledges or esteem assigned to it. It's my understand that this badge may aid you and the LEO when late at night,if youencounter a self defense situation. Upon the entry of the LEO's to the scene, your weapon should be in it's holster. Holding this badge up high facing the officers may defuse some of the tension of the moment. This will not excuse you from being questioned and maybe even taken in for questioning, but hopefully will keep you alive long enough to provide your license and ID. I have a nephew who is a state trooper, many friends in law enforcement and have a high regard for their positions. At the end of the day, all they wish is to go home safe, just as you and I do. I have a CCW badge, but no one has ever seen it, and hopefully never will. I have it neatly inside my wallet,so it's not seen when I open my wallet to show ID or make change. It's there for that occasion when it may be helpful to ease a LEO's mind when quickly arriving at the scene of a geat deal of tension to help put their mind at ease. Holding this high over your head shouldhelp prevent the misfortune of having it mistaken as a weapon when a flashlight is shown on it in the night. Following the officers instructions you will be given the opportunity to produce ID and the concealed weapon permit.
What I think would be a better alternative to the CCW badge is something nationally recognized by law enforcement and other licensed to carry individuals. LegallyArmed.com has a reflective tape they recomment in a pouch that they sell for about 15.00, but I am not sure that this is nationally recognized. I do not think the badge is the right approach, but until something better comes along, I am keeping mine "concealed" in my wallet for that late night need, which I hope never comes. I have discussed this with my nephew, but he does not feel threatened when making a traffic stop and finds a legally armed individual. As we all know, to be legally armed, we have passed the best background checks, and he is at peace with this. My concern with quick recognition is during that period when adrenalin is running and you need to quickly erase some tension for all.
If anyone has a better idea or knows of something nationally recognized, please advise.
Guys I know this topic has been beat to death, many times. But, I just want to throw out there something concerning the "Concealed Weapons Badge" many of you have expressed opinions on.
If licensed to carry, I think it prudent to carry concealed, Why would you want to draw attention to yourself, from anyone for any reason. You have lost the element of surprise, if needed. Besides the very first word on the CCW badge is "Concealed". I believe that concealed means concealed. Why would you want to carry it on your belt for others to see that you have conceal a weapon. Why not print the word armed on the back of your jacket.
A CCW badge has no rank, priviledges or esteem assigned to it. It's my understand that this badge may aid you and the LEO when late at night,if youencounter a self defense situation. Upon the entry of the LEO's to the scene, your weapon should be in it's holster. Holding this badge up high facing the officers may defuse some of the tension of the moment. This will not excuse you from being questioned and maybe even taken in for questioning, but hopefully will keep you alive long enough to provide your license and ID. I have a nephew who is a state trooper, many friends in law enforcement and have a high regard for their positions. At the end of the day, all they wish is to go home safe, just as you and I do. I have a CCW badge, but no one has ever seen it, and hopefully never will. I have it neatly inside my wallet,so it's not seen when I open my wallet to show ID or make change. It's there for that occasion when it may be helpful to ease a LEO's mind when quickly arriving at the scene of a geat deal of tension to help put their mind at ease. Holding this high over your head shouldhelp prevent the misfortune of having it mistaken as a weapon when a flashlight is shown on it in the night. Following the officers instructions you will be given the opportunity to produce ID and the concealed weapon permit.
What I think would be a better alternative to the CCW badge is something nationally recognized by law enforcement and other licensed to carry individuals. LegallyArmed.com has a reflective tape they recomment in a pouch that they sell for about 15.00, but I am not sure that this is nationally recognized. I do not think the badge is the right approach, but until something better comes along, I am keeping mine "concealed" in my wallet for that late night need, which I hope never comes. I have discussed this with my nephew, but he does not feel threatened when making a traffic stop and finds a legally armed individual. As we all know, to be legally armed, we have passed the best background checks, and he is at peace with this. My concern with quick recognition is during that period when adrenalin is running and you need to quickly erase some tension for all.
If anyone has a better idea or knows of something nationally recognized, please advise.