Mishawaka Open Carry

[cce1302]

I just got done talking to a friend who is a Mishawaka police officer. After the recent threads concerning OC, I thought I might ask him what were his opinions on whether individuals should OC. I explained how my reasoning for OC had gone from "because I can" to "deterrent" to "countering anti-gun propaganda" and he agreed! He said he often OCs when not in uniform.
Also, he didn't think it would be proper to approach someone who was merely OCing and ask to see their LTCH unless there was some sort of disturbance or the OCer was acting suspiciously. Basically, OC in and of itself is, in his opinion, not a reason to talk to anybody about whether he and/or she had a LTCH.

One thing I was a bit disturbed by was that he said MPD SOP for a stop when someone was carrying should be to disarm the person and unload the handgun and magazine before giving it back. I should have asked him "what if the guy has a second magazine on his person?" Maybe I'll ask if I see him again today, since a lot of us carry extra magazines.

FWIW.

[JNG]

That's an interesting perspective. My friends in the Allen and Huntington county PDs have given me almost the exact opposite opinion. I guess results vary depending on the particular officer talked to.

[tv1217]

If they don't ask if you have an extra mag, it's not your responsibility to tell them.

[clt46910]

Most times the reaction you get will be dependent on the officer that approaches you. Not the area.

[cce1302]

Originally Posted by tv1217

If they don't ask if you have an extra mag, it's not your responsibility to tell them.

Yeah, I asked him this afternoon and he shrugged, laughed a little, and was like, "I guess I'm SOL then."

He's a good kid.

[Kirk Freeman]

Does your cop buddy get to Broad Ripple?

[cce1302]

No, sorry. I guess they could use some like him.

I did tell him to make sure he keeps the attitude he has now.

[rhino]

Awesome! The kid obviously has a good head on his shoulders.

Now maybe he can make a case with his department to act in a more rational manner with respect to people who are lawfully armed.

Originally Posted by cce1302

I just got done talking to a friend who is a Mishawaka police officer. After the recent threads concerning OC, I thought I might ask him what were his opinions on whether individuals should OC. I explained how my reasoning for OC had gone from "because I can" to "deterrent" to "countering anti-gun propaganda" and he agreed! He said he often OCs when not in uniform.
Also, he didn't think it would be proper to approach someone who was merely OCing and ask to see their LTCH unless there was some sort of disturbance or the OCer was acting suspiciously. Basically, OC in and of itself is, in his opinion, not a reason to talk to anybody about whether he and/or she had a LTCH.

One thing I was a bit disturbed by was that he said MPD SOP for a stop when someone was carrying should be to disarm the person and unload the handgun and magazine before giving it back. I should have asked him "what if the guy has a second magazine on his person?" Maybe I'll ask if I see him again today, since a lot of us carry extra magazines.

FWIW.