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March 2, 2008
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Yes, Steve got "Cop Stopped" tonite, sort of
The "back story" is that I work every Sunday night (my day off 
) and every Sunday night for the past several years on the way home from work, I call my brother to chat, catch up on life, and talk shooting in general and DWF specifically. Sometimes that conversation lasts up to an hour, and I sometimes pull off to the side of the street that I live on to continue chatting.
As I am sitting on the side of my (residential) street I see what is clearly a police cruiser coming up the street, I even told Bruce that I needed to get off the call because the police were here, and got ready.
The cruiser pulled a U Turn behind me, before it was behind me I was outside my car, hands clearly visible (and I'm always armed, at minimum with a knife, in this case, more). I identified myself to the officer, told her I was on the phone with my brother, and that I live on this street. As the second police cruiser drove past, she gave him a "thumbs up" and he parked on the street watching the situation.
The batty old lady in the house is screaming from an upstairs window about a "stalker", the officer never confronted me, I think she recognized that I was not a threat, and there had been time to run my plate to see that I live on this street. I told her I pulled over to talk on the phone ("not enough people will do that"). I thanked her for her courtesy, she thanked me for my cooperation, we went on our way.
Tomorrow I call the Middletown Police Dept (and probably the Mayor's Office) to give some positive feedback
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
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February 22, 2009
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Whaaa? no courtesy pat down? Definitely call and give an atta-boy, uh, girl, to her supervisor.
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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June 25, 2013
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Glad it went well for you. Most cops don't like you getting out of your car now days.
There is more than enough info in a LEIN search for the LEO's to have at hand.
The last stop I had I truly believe that the CPL helped the LEO know that I had been vetted by the TPTB and resulted in some slack in the road side meeting.
Endeavor to persevere,
Press on regardless.
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You are kind of a shady character. 
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March 2, 2008
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Maxwell 'Arlen' Silver said
Glad it went well for you. Most cops don't like you getting out of your car now days.There is more than enough info in a LEIN search for the LEO's to have at hand.
The last stop I had I truly believe that the CPL helped the LEO know that I had been vetted by the TPTB and resulted in some slack in the road side meeting.
I don't think CT shares the Pistol Permit info on a plate search, and we are not a "must inform" state.
I would have informed if I felt we were even close to a "situation". I very deeply respect the LEO's need to know to help keep everyone safe.
I think that me being out of the car, fully visible, and hands visible helped. If this had been a "pull over", NO WAY!
Ignition off, hazard flashers on, hands on the steering wheel, "I am legally carrying a pistol".
"What do you want me to do next?"
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
February 20, 2008
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!. Glad things went well
2. Most states do not have your CCW info available to constables.
3. I NEVER and would strongly recommend to anyone to NEVER volunteer any information when pulled over for a stop about CCW's. If asked, then answer. Too many folks in uniform will have their meter go TILT and start to assume all sorts of things. Fact.
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April 18, 2014
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I felt the same Photo but when I took my course here in KY. thinking it was a good idea to have conceal as well as open possibilities, we were told if we are carrying, we should give both licenses to the officer and inform him that I am concealed...
I thought it was none of his business unless I was really doing something wrong... Thats just me..
Happy it all was kosher for you Steve.
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March 2, 2008
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photohause said
!. Glad things went well2. Most states do not have your CCW info available to constables.
3. I NEVER and would strongly recommend to anyone to NEVER volunteer any information when pulled over for a stop about CCW's. If asked, then answer. Too many folks in uniform will have their meter go TILT and start to assume all sorts of things. Fact.
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I agree, up to the point that I need to reach for ID. Wallet is located pretty close to the holster location.
"I am licensed to carry a pistol. My pistol is holstered next to the pocket that has my ID. What do you want me to do?"
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
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October 11, 2009
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photohause said
!. Glad things went well2. Most states do not have your CCW info available to constables.
3. I NEVER and would strongly recommend to anyone to NEVER volunteer any information when pulled over for a stop about CCW's. If asked, then answer. Too many folks in uniform will have their meter go TILT and start to assume all sorts of things. Fact.
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I have been carrying for 9 years concealed I have been pulled over many many many times. Out of those time I have had one issue with a deputy really late at night.
Coming from a law enforcement family I don't understand were the "ACAB" "Do t trust the police thing" comes from. Are there bad police officers yes just like in any profession there will be that "one guy".
This situation in St. Louis is a perfect example of the "I had a bad experience with a cop because of something I was doing wrong so now I can't trust any of them." There you use to be a time when you taught your kids if your in trouble and need some help you can trust the police. Now a days I see kids as young as 6 telling the police they dont trust them.
It saddens me that this is the way society is going. Not trying to start a fight just felt like I needed to say my peace.
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glockanator said
I have been carrying for 9 years concealed I have been pulled over many many many times. Out of those time I have had one issue with a deputy really late at night.
Coming from a law enforcement family I don't understand were the "ACAB" "Do t trust the police thing" comes from. Are there bad police officers yes just like in any profession there will be that "one guy".
This situation in St. Louis is a perfect example of the "I had a bad experience with a cop because of something I was doing wrong so now I can't trust any of them." There you use to be a time when you taught your kids if your in trouble and need some help you can trust the police. Now a days I see kids as young as 6 telling the police they dont trust them.
It saddens me that this is the way society is going. Not trying to start a fight just felt like I needed to say my peace.
Hey glocknator I pretty much agree with your comments here, but I just can't let this slide. "I have been pulled over many many many times." Sounds like a pattern!!! 
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January 22, 2008
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glockanator said
This situation in St. Louis is a perfect example of the "I had a bad experience with a cop because of something I was doing wrong so now I can't trust any of them." There you use to be a time when you taught your kids if your in trouble and need some help you can trust the police. Now a days I see kids as young as 6 telling the police they don't trust them.
It saddens me that this is the way society is going. Not trying to start a fight just felt like I needed to say my peace.
I'm having to deal with this now with my 6 year old because my mother-in-law makes negative comments about police officers. As you stated above her views are because she got a ticket for speeding and on a separate occasion a ticket for make an illegal left turn. Compound this with the fact that she has a problem with authority...
I'm also curious about the many many many times you have been pulled over!
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June 25, 2013
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Plead the fifth Glock...
Endeavor to persevere,
Press on regardless.
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October 11, 2009
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Okay maybe in my younger days I had kind of a lead foot. Although it probably didn't help I was dating a Police officers daughter as well as my Dad is a retired LEO from the same city.
February 20, 2008
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Well, I have carried over 40 years and these are my feelings. I also come from LEO stock, where I was informed to not mention. Unless it is law in your state, when they "Tell" you to offer this information, I believe that they really "Suggested" it to you.
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June 25, 2013
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Endeavor to persevere,
Press on regardless.
Need little, want less, love more.
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March 2, 2008
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I understand all of this, and my state is not "must inform"
I'm trying to apply common sense and say that:
No matter the law says, I will probably "inform" in order to keep ME safe
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.
George Carlin
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