You don't think badges are appropriate, fine don't carry one, but don't slam someone who does.
Do a little research on " Impersonating a law enforcement officer". In just about every state, it it Illegal.
And besides that....wearing a "CCW" "badge"...while carrying OPENLY??? Think about this for just a second. Concealed means just that...CONCEALED, i.e. hidden from view, not seen, out of sight. The main premise of carrying concealed is that it is not seen, that people around you DON'T KNOW YOU HAVE IT. Displaying a "badge" that states you are carrying concealed completely defeats the intent of carrying concealed. Does it not. These yo-yo's were carrying OPENLY.
The purpose of a "badge" is to visually communicate that the person wearing it has been granted some sort of authority. Carrying as we do, openly or concealed, conveys no authority what-so-ever. Other than the fact that we believe in the 2A, and take our own defense seriously.
So yes!!!, some goof displaying a "CCW badge" while carrying a firearm, is simply trying to convey authority they DON'T HAVE, and it does put the rest of us that simply carry IAW the law in a bad light.
So to answer your quote....I WILL SLAM those few IDIOTS that choose to pull this crap. And I will report them to LE if I ever see it.
And....Have a nice day.