Cmdr_Haggis
Regular Member
How would this work if you are out one evening or early one morning walking the dog while OC'ing and have not taken along your wallet (rather common practice I would bet)? There goes the tangible ID.
In such a situation, I would hope that any police officer would not have any reason to ask you for ID. Since you don't have to ID (at least some counties apparently) I would hope that you wouldn't be unjustly harassed and compelled to ID yourself. If I'm violating a code, law, ordinance, et. al. then, please, go ahead and demand my ID. Otherwise leave me alone.
I always have my ID on me. Force of habit from the military and having been a military brat. If ever I'm in a spot where I needed help and was unable to speak, I'd like folks to know who I am and who to call. That's just me though.
I agree with Grapeshot, too. I'm a friendly person and I don't mind talking to an officer. If the conversation goes too far beyond pleasant conversation about the weather then I start to be less "cooperative". Everyone's mileage may vary.
I've seen plenty of video and read plenty of forum posts from folks who are downright rude and near hostile when an officer approaches them. Maybe they have their reasons. It's been my experience that while OC, so many people just don't notice. Those that do are either silent about it or curious. In any case, I just stay pleasant.
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