Even Mickey Mouse has his own police department with badgesThis explains why some LEO's get all medieval at times.
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I would only wear one in states that prohibit open carry
..it would go nicely with my YES, I'M CARRYING A CONCEALED GUN shirt.
I was surprised when I went to BassPro looking for gun accessories to see these next to the pistol holsters.
My first thought was, 'That's Crazy! I'd probably get locked up for impersonating a police Officer'.
Of course, I'm sure they would not be selling them in Bass Pro if that was the case, but it did get me thinking.
I can see advantages to having something like this while OC. Hang it on your belt next to your holster and the 'fear factor' might be reduced for the general public. LEO might use it as a cue that you are legal, etc...
But my own thoughts are mere speculation. I'm most interested in input from LEO about these things. What would your reaction be to seeing someone with a CCW badge on their hip or neck?
Does this his seem like a good or bad idea? I'm sure opinions will vary, just as I'm sure there are a number of possible bad outcomes here.
Let me know what you think.
Almost 50 posts...almost.
I have 7 spread around in strategic locations.
I keep at least one on me at ALL times.
yes I think they are stupid too but there are gun owners that don't know any better. So even if you had a "suspect" who actualy made a good shoot how would the ccw badge change a good
shoot by a good guy? It wouldn't. I guess you can tell their lawyer what an asshat you think they are because if they are smart they will know not to talk to the cops without theirs present. That tidbit of advice should be sold with every ccw badge I guess. Blame retailers for making money off these not gun owners.
its pretty sad that a lot of people who buy these will do so to try to prevent bad blood with a cop but get the opposite from The one above.
well yeah I agree if you physically throw anything at police when they have their guns out you'd be an idiot. Some people who use guns don't always practice proper finger discipline, cops included and are jumpy when they see other people with guns.Maybe go back and read the original thread that quote was lifted from. It wasn't about good shoot/bad shoot, it was about what to do when you are involved in a shooting and police arrive. The OP was asking about "throwing their CCW badge to responding officers". That's stupid and could end up getting you shot. If your plan is "I'll toss this badge to them" and you turn to do so with the gun in your hand and you're not following orders, good luck. The plan should be "do what they tell you to do." Nothing to do with good shoot/bad shoot or "bad blood". If you want to look like a tool or whacker, go for it. You can also go around wearing a tutu, flip flops, and a clown wig. The rest of us get to laugh at you if we like. Such is freedom.
Printcraft, shouldn't you also keep one pinned to all that chest hair, for just in case?
well yeah I agree if you physically throw anything at police when they have their guns out you'd be an idiot. Some people who use guns don't always practice proper finger discipline, cops included and are jumpy when they see other people with guns.
If I ever get in a shooting I'm gonna strip naked and hug the cops when they arrive to show my gratitude for coming to clean up the mess I made
yes I think they are stupid too but there are gun owners that don't know any better. So even if you had a "suspect" who actualy made a good shoot how would the ccw badge change a good
shoot by a good guy? It wouldn't. I guess you can tell their lawyer what an asshat you think they are because if they are smart they will know not to talk to the cops without theirs present. That tidbit of advice should be sold with every ccw badge I guess. Blame retailers for making money off these not gun owners.
its pretty sad that a lot of people who buy these will do so to try to prevent bad blood with a cop but get the opposite from The one above.
Maybe go back and read the original thread that quote was lifted from. It wasn't about good shoot/bad shoot, it was about what to do when you are involved in a shooting and police arrive. The OP was asking about "throwing their CCW badge to responding officers". That's stupid and could end up getting you shot. If your plan is "I'll toss this badge to them" and you turn to do so with the gun in your hand and you're not following orders, good luck. The plan should be "do what they tell you to do." Nothing to do with good shoot/bad shoot or "bad blood". If you want to look like a tool or whacker, go for it. You can also go around wearing a tutu, flip flops, and a clown wig. The rest of us get to laugh at you if we like. Such is freedom.
well yeah I agree if you physically throw anything at police when they have their guns out you'd be an idiot. Some people who use guns don't always practice proper finger discipline, cops included and are jumpy when they see other people with guns.
If I ever get in a shooting I'm gonna strip naked and hug the cops when they arrive to show my gratitude for coming to clean up the mess I made
well yeah I agree if you physically throw anything at police when they have their guns out you'd be an idiot. Some people who use guns don't always practice proper finger discipline, cops included and are jumpy when they see other people with guns.
If I ever get in a shooting I'm gonna strip naked and hug the cops when they arrive to show my gratitude for coming to clean up the mess I made
Cranky much?
I've seen his other posts, and he seems to be participating.
So, what's your problem?
Yank what out?
But back on topic. I could see one possible use, and that would be a very very slim possibility. That would be if you were out and about and a active shooter event happened and you drew to either stop the shooter or in case he got in your way while trying to unass the area. I could possibly see that having it around your neck might give responding officers a pause before firing.