Leo encounter Bellefontaine, Ohio

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Leo encounter Bellefontaine, Ohio

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A driver rear ended my pickup truck in the middle of Downtown Bellefontaine Ohio.
When the Bellefontaine Leo arrived I already had my CCW card, Driver's license, and Insurance card in my hand.
As soon as he came up to my window I handed him my cards and said, " Hello Officer Sir, I have a concealed carry license and my Glock 19 is on my right hip in an inside waste band holster".
He said, "OK" and took my cards and instructed me to pull into a parking lot that was beside me.
After pulling into the parking lot he approached after a few minutes and said, "You have a CCW and you have it on you? I said, "Yes sir".
He then said in a casual no big deal way, "Please make it safe and please put it in your console or glove compartment".
I pulled it out of my IWB holster, removed the magazine, I didn't have a round in the chamber, I racked it and locked it back, and placed the magazine and firearm in the center console without any hesitations or mishaps, demonstrating complete confidence and control of the firearm.
He said, "Thank you sir".
And he never mentioned anything about it after that.
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I had two encounters in the same day for 1 accident (not my fault) one city and other a sheriff, smooth as silk with both.
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Glad things went well, I don't like having to handle my firearm when not necessary. I couldn't see where that would make anyone safer.
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re: ''He then said in a casual no big deal way, "Please make it safe and please put it in your console or glove compartment". ''

How often is this these days? I would expect this as an Officer's position or instructions eight years, ten years ago.

You did not mention towing. In the need of a tow truck and Officer is still on site, would it be required by law to notify the Officer of retrieval before tow?
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Re: Leo encounter Bellefontaine, Ohio

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My wife and I were in an accident turning into our complex, rear ended by a young driver. Sheriff and EMT were called, I reported to the first deputy to arrive that I was a CCW and carrying......no problem. Probably another 4 or 5 deputies arrived, must have been a real slow day, and I could hear the first deputy informing the others of my CC W status. I was never asked to remove the pistol and secure it........IMO, being asked to “secure” a weapon from an already “secure” place on your hip is an overreach.

I fully support LEO’s, tough job they have and now being targets frequently, but they need to realize CCW holders are not the enemy. Not sure I understand the LEO’s request.....
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Re: Leo encounter Bellefontaine, Ohio

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I would be tempted to ask if it might not be wiser to leave my weapon where it is.
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This ^^ especially in this scenario as all the CHL permitee had to do to render the handgun completely cartridge free was drop the magazine
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In no way are we bashing or even questioning the OP, you did just fine and the LEO seemed comfortable with your actions. You did well. :)

We're questioning why the LEO didn't think you had the handgun in a safe place already. :?:
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^^ yes ^^ correct ^^ :wink:

Also hoping the aftermath all goes well, no injuries, other driver has insurance, you get a loaner vehicle if needed etc.
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Re: Leo encounter Bellefontaine, Ohio

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Javelin Man wrote:In no way are we bashing or even questioning the OP, you did just fine and the LEO seemed comfortable with your actions. You did well. :)

We're questioning why the LEO didn't think you had the handgun in a safe place already. :?:
Absolutely! You followed the LEO’s instructions....only question is why did the LEO give those instructions.

I do, however,have a question for you...Why were you carrying an “empty” gun? If your not comfortable carrying with a loaded chamber, take some training to gain proficiency and confidence. You really need to carry a “loaded” pistol.
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BS on this LEO....I believe the law states that at NO TIME are you to touch you're handgun in the presence of a LEO..I sure as hell am not...I don't care what the officer says.
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I'm not bashing here but.....to the OP...LOCK AND LOAD Dude.
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Re: Leo encounter Bellefontaine, Ohio

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wls wrote:My wife and I were in an accident turning into our complex, rear ended by a young driver. Sheriff and EMT were called, I reported to the first deputy to arrive that I was a CCW and carrying......no problem. Probably another 4 or 5 deputies arrived, must have been a real slow day, and I could hear the first deputy informing the others of my CC W status. I was never asked to remove the pistol and secure it........IMO, being asked to “secure” a weapon from an already “secure” place on your hip is an overreach.

I fully support LEO’s, tough job they have and now being targets frequently, but they need to realize CCW holders are not the enemy. Not sure I understand the LEO’s request.....
I guess I could understand it if the LEO felt there was a possibility of him or her having to take some kind of punitive action against the driver (like an arrest) but if that was the case you wouldn't want to ask that question a few minutes later.
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carmen fovozzo wrote:I'm not bashing here but.....to the OP...LOCK AND LOAD Dude.
You can't "lock" a Glock :)

Although I don't personally carry chamber empty, I understand why some people do in some circumstances. In the case of one person I know, it's chamber empty or no semi auto at all, not up to them. As long as someone is fully aware of why they are doing it, and the limitations and risks involved, it is still generally preferable to not having a gun on you at all.
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M-Quigley wrote:
carmen fovozzo wrote:I'm not bashing here but.....to the OP...LOCK AND LOAD Dude.
You can't "lock" a Glock :)

Although I don't personally carry chamber empty, I understand why some people do in some circumstances. In the case of one person I know, it's chamber empty or no semi auto at all, not up to them. As long as someone is fully aware of why they are doing it, and the limitations and risks involved, it is still generally preferable to not having a gun on you at all.
Carmen is correct and you are mistaken. Historically, in the world of firearms... "lock" means "to put in to full battery", locked and loaded means a chambered round and the action is closed and prepared to fire.

Side note, I am in full 100% agreement that any armed person needs his semiauto pistol ready to be used with one hand and if he has a training or a confidence issue with a chambered round, he is carrying the WRONG handgun and/or needs to train, research or otherwise get on board with modern handguns.

I don't get the final word -- but I'm wholly confident in my strong opinion and regardless of how that opinion may be received, I offer it fully with the intention of helping the OP.

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