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by texred1
Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: A disappointing State Fair episode 10-1-09
Replies: 358
Views: 59363

Re: A disappointing State Fair episode 10-1-09

chamberc wrote:
texred1 wrote:He states "do you really think you are gonna need that today?"
~d

Was this LEO a younger guy or a veteran-looking fellow? I'm seeing a trend that the younger ones are sort of skittish and don't always feel law-abiding citizens should have firearms. The older guys are more laid back and have been around the block, so to speak and understand the practicality of CHL and guns in general.

I do think his reply was antagonistic and ignorant. I don't know if there's any off the books policy about general LEO conduct but I always hoped that LEOs would foster a sense of "do what's right, do what you can to take care of yourself but if you need help, we'll be there". Is that so hard?
He was older, gray hair and gray mustache. Had to get out his reading glasses to check my IDs. Very condescending when he spoke to me, and that comment kind of irritated me, but I let it slide and had a good day at the fair.

~d
by texred1
Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: A disappointing State Fair episode 10-1-09
Replies: 358
Views: 59363

Re: A disappointing State Fair episode 10-1-09

I went to the fair yesterday.

When I get to the wand person, I showed my CHL. She instructed me to see the LEO on the stand next to the gate.

I produce CHL and DL for the officer.
He states "do you really think you are gonna need that today?"
I responded "you never know when you are going to need it."
He says "inside the fair is pretty safe place"
I responded "it is not inside the fair that I am worried about"

He then waves at the wand person to let me in. He did not record any of my information.

~d

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