I agree.boomerang wrote:I don't think him being a LEO was relevant because he didn't ask for ID.
He's a neighbor and you had a pleasant conversation with him. As you're walking away, the wind exposed your handgun. I think the neighborly thing to do is admit you have a CHL if he asks but maybe that's just me.
Let's keep in mind this was not an LEO initiated stop, and the exposed weapon that raised the question was tboesche's faux pax. The off duty officer asked the same question almost anyone would have in his mind when he observed the weapon.
Under these circumstances I believe the person who failed to keep the weapon concealed owes anyone who saw it the explanation that he has a CHL. An apology would also be appropriate, though optional. Failure to clear the air with the CHL in a neighborhood setting might well result in lingering suspicion and rumors. In a public setting, it may result in a call to LE and a subsequent stop.
Additional thought should also be given to how accidental exposure of the weapon can be prevented in the future. The wind will continue to blow in Texas........