Yeah it goes without saying that a gun being displayed out in the open by an unknown person is going to make people uncomfortable, and nobody will want to talk to them.
I’ve talked with my local cops when I was a firefighter. They are okay with concealed carry and understand it’s a increasingly common thing. They told me to be sure my weapon was holstered or dropped as soon as it isn’t needed anymore and wait for them to arrive.
Long response times in my area is the biggest thing for me. That’s not just a factor for guns but also for the medical stuff and fire extinguisher I have in my car because fire/ems is the same way.
Yeah it goes without saying that a gun being displayed out in the open by an unknown person is going to make people uncomfortable, and nobody will want to talk to them.
I’ve talked with my local cops when I was a firefighter. They are okay with concealed carry and understand it’s a increasingly common thing. They told me to be sure my weapon was holstered or dropped as soon as it isn’t needed anymore and wait for them to arrive.
Long response times in my area is the biggest thing for me. That’s not just a factor for guns but also for the medical stuff and fire extinguisher I have in my car because fire/ems is the same way.
I appreciate this dialog, and I encourage all carriers to go and introduce yourself to the cops. Especially if you are not white or neuro-typical.