My exact words were "I must inform you that I am legally armed." Her facial expression changed noticeably, and she asked quickly where it was. Other than that, nothing was said about it.
I would not say "I have a gun."
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- Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:32 pm
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- Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:00 pm
- Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
- Topic: First Post - Positive LEO encounter
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First Post - Positive LEO encounter
This is my first post on this board. I moved to Texas permanently after my retirement in Kansas. Was CHL there from the beginning of their law, and am now a CHL in Texas. I carry all the time where and when I can IAW laws and posted signage.
My first ever LEO contact was recently in Menard TX while traveling back to western KS for a funeral. My brother and I were in his 2010 F150 traveling North on US83. I was driving, my SP101 in an ankle rig, it was early morning but well after sunrise. Being my age, I usually always follow posted speed limits, especially while passing through small towns on main highways. Suddenly I see the flashing lights in my rear view mirror of a LEO.
I told my brother I didn't think I was speeding, he agreed. I pulled over quickly and got as far off the road as I could. Put it in park, windows down, both hands clearly on the wheel. I watched her approach in the side view mirror, an attractive blond Deputy. She spoke briefly introducing herself and asked if we knew why she stopped us. We said no, and she pointed out that the inspection sticker had expired at the end of November. I chuckled and pointed at my brother and told her it was his truck. Then I told her I had to inform her that I was legally armed. She asked where is it, and I told her on my ankle. She said ok and we discussed the expired inspection sticker for a few moments and she wished us safe travels.
It was a positive experience, I only wish I could remember her name, I'd send her a thank you card.
Greg
Center Point
My first ever LEO contact was recently in Menard TX while traveling back to western KS for a funeral. My brother and I were in his 2010 F150 traveling North on US83. I was driving, my SP101 in an ankle rig, it was early morning but well after sunrise. Being my age, I usually always follow posted speed limits, especially while passing through small towns on main highways. Suddenly I see the flashing lights in my rear view mirror of a LEO.
I told my brother I didn't think I was speeding, he agreed. I pulled over quickly and got as far off the road as I could. Put it in park, windows down, both hands clearly on the wheel. I watched her approach in the side view mirror, an attractive blond Deputy. She spoke briefly introducing herself and asked if we knew why she stopped us. We said no, and she pointed out that the inspection sticker had expired at the end of November. I chuckled and pointed at my brother and told her it was his truck. Then I told her I had to inform her that I was legally armed. She asked where is it, and I told her on my ankle. She said ok and we discussed the expired inspection sticker for a few moments and she wished us safe travels.
It was a positive experience, I only wish I could remember her name, I'd send her a thank you card.
Greg
Center Point