I didnt buy it privately i bought it brand new still in the box from a dealer. And he asked if he could run the numbers wich i have no problem with. Id rather tell him i have a HG then him see it by my side and pull his gun on me. Yes i realize not all cops are good but my experiences have told me that most are. They just wana go home at the end of the day same as anyone else. There job is hard enough with out me making it harder. I know my rights in my state. I could of told him to get bent and that he couldnt touch it. But why cause a unnecessary confrontation which who knows how it could end. Id rather be treated unjustly and deal with it through the right channels. Instead of laying on the pavement in my own blood cuz because a rookie/nervous cop freaked out when he sees a gun. Just my opinion
Why go from one extreme to the other?
A "good officer" would
not pull his gun on anyone for
not breaking the law. Telling him to "get bent" and "couldn't touch it" is hardly a reasonable response, I agree. I sincerely doubt that your going to be finding yourself "laying on the pavement in my own blood" if you conduct yourself with a measure of good decorum.
My suggestions:
When the officer "asks" me to get out of the vehicle. I would prefer not - would you like my driving license and registration? At that point I am handing him those items along with my CHP - yes I know it is not required in Va.
He now knows all he needs to know + that I have a CHP.
Do you have a weapon/gun on you now MR. *****?
Yes, sir I do on my right hip.
Step out of the vehicle NOW!
Yes sir officer - I will do so under duress as you demand. I get out and lock my door with the keys inside - I have another hidden on the vehicle - he is going to have 0% chance to illegally search my truck.
Take your gun out and set it on the bed of the truck - Do it!
Sir I'd will not touch my weapon under these circumstances, but again under duress and because you demand it I will not resist you in any way.
If he disarms me, so be it. Meanwhile I am recording the entire event as it unfolds If he takes my gun back to his vehicle, I will ask him when he returns why he did that.
I would sooner get the ticket and file a complaint and perhaps suit against the officer than avoid the small fine and have
no basis for a complaint. The really good officer would not take it to this level. The semi-anti officer will quickly realize you are knowledgeable and he is on thin ice. The true SOB will start to feel the heat tomorrow, not now on the street.
You see, your way is consensual - you agreed to give up your rights. You lose 100% of the validity of a complaint. Worse, you educated no one and contributed to the continued infringement of the rights of others.
You may indeed "know my rights in my state,' but you are selling them very cheaply indeed - it does not have to be so. You can still be a responsible gentleman and not trash your rights (and mine too) in such a cavalier manner.
Think on it, don't take offense as none is intended. Study, practice and be better prepared next time. OK?
