Remember, touching an officer in ANY way results in an 'assaulting an officer' charge, which is a felony. As far as the trust issue goes, if cops don't trust law abiding armed citizens, too bad. That is their problem, and it is not on us to pander to their insecurities/issues. Cops are not your friend, your counselor or your priest. Do not speak to them and whatever you do, DO NOT TOUCH A COP.
+1 on the Boy Scouts, though. I am an Eagle Scout, class of '92. Scouts made me the skilled camper and adventurous person I am. Scouts also introduced me to firearms.