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I had some business at the appraisal district and knew they were no longer posted. I usually carry owb with a loose untucked shirt and I must not have been very careful. As soon as I sat down the security guard came over and quietly asked if I had a gun. I confirmed I did and he asked me if I had a license to carry. When I told him I did, he asked if he could see it. After showing him, he thanked me and left his post to go into the back room. I can only assume he went into the back to verify that I was not violating any laws because after a short while he came back and sat at his post again. He was very courteous and professional. He did not seem to be concerned that I was carrying once he came back to his post and didn't appear to be paying special attention to me at all.

I agree that he probably overstepped his bounds by asking me anything about my carry gun, but I chose to cooperate to avoid any confrontation. It is my belief that cooperating with him made him feel more comfortable and possibly he will see other LTC carriers in a positive light because of our interaction.

Any positive/negative discussion of this matter would be appreciated since this is the first time I have ever been confronted by anyone of authority.