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Some LEO's recognize that sometimes citizens know more about a particular section of the law than they do and will try and avoid doing something they might regret. I totally agree that this officer probably backed down because of the camera, but also may have realized that since this guy was openly carrying he might have known more about the law regarding carrying and the requirement to provide identification. That's why I think he retreated to call a supervisor and why he failed to engage the guy again afterward. I think if there were a requirement to identify one's self he definitely would have returned and forced the issue or at least waited until back up arrived. Until the carrier asked for the officer's name the officer seemed to completely ignore him.

Other than not apologizing to the guy, recognizing that this person wasn't committing any crime I'm glad he sought the advice of his supervisor and did not make things worse. I think he did the best his ego would allow him to do at that time.