Gohogs1
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Just applied for my ccw permit and was told by a Leo that I would be hammered if I wore my weapon in a holster uncovered.
++ Don't fight if an officer wrongly detains arrests you - you'll end up the loser. The time to fight back is after the encounter, and you can file a complaint, lawsuit, etc.+1
"Hammered," yes, it does happen. I'm sure most of Mississippi isn't like that. If LEOs push, don't push back. Physical resistance is not what we're about. Knowing, stating, and protecting your rights verbally is the best way.
Thanks for the replies and I live in the Meridian area.
Just applied for my ccw permit and was told by a Leo that I would be hammered if I wore my weapon in a holster uncovered.
Me too.... Marion..
I used to OC all over without a CWP, but now I have one and just "present it" when asked.
LCSO is pretty cool and knowlegeable.
MPD is not as much so.
Marion guys are 50/50.
Don't get upset if you are scrutinized.
Offer your CWP.
"SUGGEST" that the firearm is safest if left right there in holster instead of removing it.
DO NOT TOUCH IT IF STOPPED.... keep hands AWAY from it.
..snip...If he has half a brain, he will say "carrying a concealed weapon, MS code 97-37-1".
Do you really expect every cop to memorize every single section number and it's function in the Mississippi code? It's reasonable to expect them to be able to access immediately (since the all have computers) and know their way around it fairly well, but I bet not one person in the state has memorized the entire state code.
If the LEO is going to enforce a law, then he MUST know what the law is. Otherwise he should default to liberty until he does KNOW the law. If a person is not harming another then there is no reason to intervene in that persons life unles the LEO KNOWS there is a crime occurring.Do you really expect every cop to memorize every single section number and it's function in the Mississippi code?
So, the LEO just helped himself to your weapon? Did he even ask?