sjfcontrol wrote:It also represents an opportunity for an AD to occur while handling the firearm -- especially assuming your adrenalin levels may be elevated.
Not to mention handling a firearm in the presents of an officer.
...if that would happen just putting it away...the problem is not with the officer...and not everyone is in a flitter because of a badge nearby...not a problem...
not at all unlikely it would happen as you said...I don't blame the cop, either...good call on his part...