Ruby
Regular Member
I was stopped a few weeks ago for a traffic violation. When the officer approached my vehicle, I notified him that I was armed. I was OC at the time. He asked for my DL, reistration, and insurance card, which I gave him. He then informed me that he was taking my gun and that I could have it back when we were through. I said that I did not give him permission to take my gun, but he reached in the car, unsnapped the retention strap and unholstered it and laid it on the roof of my car. I did not resist and had my hands on the steering wheel. I was not happy about it, but that was not the time to cause a fuss. I have since been told that LEOs can do this for their own safety. He was alone, not another officer present. When he came back with my documents, he picked up my gun and unloaded it, then gave it back to me. He gave me a verbal warning, no ticket. According to what Trigger Dr. posted, if I read it correctly, he violated my rights by taking my gun. No suspicion of criminal activity was mentioned. I understand his reason for taking it, but I don't think it was right.