S&W_Guy
Regular Member
I've devoured all I can on Missouri statutes, local statutes, the do's and don't's of open and concealed carry, and a lot of advice you all of provided. I've read about 15 pages back in the forum so far soaking in as much as I can.
I have a big problem with over 90% of the open carry videos on YouTube, not because they're are posted, but because more often than not, it seems as if the OCer is trying to bait the responding LEO(s), and once baited, develops a massive attitude with the LEO(s). That said, I'm well aware they are within their rights, and it's about those rights I have a question about.
I know that when asked, I don't need to present ID for being stopped for open carrying. My question is, why shouldn't I? It hasn't happened to me yet, but in most of these videos, what seems to be a 10+ minute encounter could have easily been turned into a 3-5 minute encounter being presenting ID and being polite, i.e., not adopting standoffish attitude.
I'd like to see your guy's opinions. Thanks in advance.
I have a big problem with over 90% of the open carry videos on YouTube, not because they're are posted, but because more often than not, it seems as if the OCer is trying to bait the responding LEO(s), and once baited, develops a massive attitude with the LEO(s). That said, I'm well aware they are within their rights, and it's about those rights I have a question about.
I know that when asked, I don't need to present ID for being stopped for open carrying. My question is, why shouldn't I? It hasn't happened to me yet, but in most of these videos, what seems to be a 10+ minute encounter could have easily been turned into a 3-5 minute encounter being presenting ID and being polite, i.e., not adopting standoffish attitude.
I'd like to see your guy's opinions. Thanks in advance.