+1 State Patrolman

[OWGEM]

Never thought I would be the author of one of these "Pulled over while carrying" threads. Went something like this...

While I have both hands on the wheel the State Patrolman approaches cautiously, "Know why I pulled you over?" No I don't. "That was a 45 MPH back there, you were doing 55." Oh, thought is was a 55, sorry. "May I see your license and registration." Sure.

Noting my camera on the front seat he asks if I have been taking pictures. I say yeah but I actually was returning from the range near Freetown.

"You have a weapon on you now?" Yes sir. "Do you have a license?" Yes sir. "Let's see it." I hand over my drivers license, registration and LTCH. He says he will be right back.

No "where is the weapon?" or anything.

A few minutes later he returns, gives me my credentials back, and a warning ticket.

He then asks if I am shooting a 45 and I said no 9mm. He tells me one of his buddies shoots at that range and is a better shot then he. I smile and say yeah I recognize the name and agree, he is a very good shot. We wish each other a good evening and I'm on my way.

I glanced at his name plate, I believe his last name was Powell. If I have to be stopped, this is the way I would always like it to go down.

 

[Hornett]

 

[RTroy29035]

Kudos to Officer Powell.

 

[sbcman]

Good deal! I know others have had bad experiences, but the State Police I've been around in KY and IN have always been professional and very level-headed.

 

[xamsx]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

 

[INGunGuy]

+10000 for Officer Powell! Great story glad you werent disarmed and thrown to the ground...

INGunGuy

 

[Coaster]

Both parties involved treated the other with respect and the end result was positive with original problem resolved. That is the way it SHOULD work every time.

 

[BlueEagle]

Another case where being polite and answering some ****-chat type questions resulted in a positive experience for everyone. +1

 

[finity]

to Officer Powell.

 

[ryknoll3]

Another case where being polite and answering some ****-chat type questions resulted in a positive experience for everyone. +1

Wish that someone could know that it would go down this way every time. Don't think people would have as many problems with the ****-chat. Unfortunately, you don't know until your handgun's in 3 pieces in a plastic bag in the back seat.

 

[f'nstar]

i don't personally know Powell but his friend is probably trooper Black. He and I both shoot at freetown. Glad you had a good experience with a good trooper..

 

[sgreen3]

Nice to finally here a postive LEO story, +1 to officer Powell!

 

[Drako]

Nice to finally here a postive LEO story,!

I'm happy to see a positive one as well!

 

[OWGEM]

Another case where being polite and answering some ****-chat type questions resulted in a positive experience for everyone. +1

I believe one's demeanor can be a determing factor in how one is treated. As my moma always said, "Treat others as you would have them treat you". I have never had a negative experience with a LEO.

 

[Donnelly]

+1 Officer Powell

-1 Burger King

 

[Dragon]

Definitely good to hear about, I always remember that old saying that people will tell 10 friends when something negative happens but 1 when something positive happens.

I've had a few stops similar to this myself, always good to heara about more.

 

[LeeStreet]

I also had a good experience with ISP after being stopped for speeding on 465. I told him I was carrying & he asked where it was, then said leave it there, but I did get a ticket.

 

[IndyGunSafety]

Glad this went well for you. I'm also glad the GOOD experiences are being posted as well.

 

[eirish2001]

Nice to finally here a postive LEO story, +1 to officer Powell!