Yep, everything was recorded...
Language by the officer was attrocious, the PERMIT HOLDER complied with the officers instructions, and the passenger/spouse did the same thing...
Something inexcusable obviously kept this employee from connecting the dots in this case...This was a situation that had no chance to get out of control, from the standpoint of the citizen...But it could have gotten MORE out of control from the inability of this officer to comprehend what was actually happening...
Lessons learned, never get out of the vehicle unless instructed to do so...
Officers in states where CCW laws exist need to be trained to the point of nauseum in the fact that there are citizens out there who jump through hoops to obtain these permission slips to carry a firearm for alwful self-defensive purposes, more and more are added to the ranks everyday...And that their chance of coming into contact with one or more is very likely in the performance of their duties...So get over that fact!!!
There used to be a point in our discussions in the past where WE were very cautious about our actions and conduct when confronted with law enforcement...
I believe now that times have changed, where there are increasing numbers of peopple like us, that the burden to conduct yourself in a mature, CALM manner is now on law enforcement!!! Period...This officer failed that miserably...
At least the camera and recording of the contact was there along with a witness to the language and demeanor of that officer could be confirmed...
I have tremendous respect for ALL law enforcement and fully understand the crap they have to put up with everyday, from all sorts of scum on the streets, but this officers conduct is inexcusable!!!