skipbadger
Regular Member
For those officers who feel the need to take the firearm for their safety, this should be the driver's response:
"Sir, as a law abiding citizen I feel the safest firearm is a firearm that remains untouched in its holster, I do not consent to you taking my firearm, however I will not physically resist should you still choose to seize it"
Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that the issue of search and seizure is for the officer to deal with as he sees fit (legal or not), not the driver. Be polite, don't consent, and after that, politely remain silent. All any driver can really do is deal with the aftermath in the way they feel appropriate (official complaints, lawsuits, rants on the internet, etc).
Of course the audio recorder is on the entire time as well.
"Sir, as a law abiding citizen I feel the safest firearm is a firearm that remains untouched in its holster, I do not consent to you taking my firearm, however I will not physically resist should you still choose to seize it"
Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that the issue of search and seizure is for the officer to deal with as he sees fit (legal or not), not the driver. Be polite, don't consent, and after that, politely remain silent. All any driver can really do is deal with the aftermath in the way they feel appropriate (official complaints, lawsuits, rants on the internet, etc).
Of course the audio recorder is on the entire time as well.