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Keith B wrote:While i understand that a LEO can't know all of the laws verbatim in their heads (used to be one myself), they should at least be familiar enough to know that accidental exposure of the weapon or carrying in a unposted church or hospital is not an arrestable offense.

This I couldn't agree more with. Any LEO in Texas should either have electronic access to the Penal Code, CCP, Transportation Code, etc., or they should have an up-to-date hard copy in their vehicle. If I'm not sure about the applicable law, I "freeze the scene." In case of a CHL, this may mean securing a firearm. Then I look up the statute. If I still can't figure it out, I'll call a supervisor.

BTW, when I'm off-duty I am for all practical purposes a CHL holder, and I carry myself as such.

My advice to anyone with a CHL is to know the law but also to know the appropriate place for a discussion of the law, i.e. not the side of the road or looking down the barrel of an officer's duty weapon. If an officer needs to be educated on concealed carry, the best way to do it would be through his supervisor.

Mando'a wrote:

TNT wrote:

jmoney wrote:I would be careful in round rock in general, I hear a lot of horror stories about law enforcement there.

true, but those horror stories are generally spread by criminals.

Round Rock, and Williamson County for that matter ARE tough on crime. I live in Round Rock and these guys do take their job seriously, but not in a Gestapo fashion, just enforcin' the laws.

Granted, the old saying about Williamson County is "come for vacation, leave on probation" .. and that can be true for some, I've been here almost 15 years and every encounter I've had with them (including a few traffic stops) has been nothing but professional.

I also live in Round Rock.

I haven't had any issues with RRPD. I stood right behind a couple of Officers in... wait for it... Lonestar Bakery. (I won't say what they ordered.)
I was carrying, and doing my best not to act nervous.

Concealed Carry has been around for a long time Texas. As cops, we are trained to deal with it and familiar with the applicable laws. There is no need to be nervous and especially no need to be hostile. Personally, if you have a CHL and you are polite, I feel more comfortable dealing with you than I feel with the avg person because at least I know you have passed a background check, and you have enough patience to complete the paperwork. It's up to the individual officer if he wants to secure your firearm til he's done with his business. You'll get it back.