Spoke briefly with the LakeCoSheriff officer Kristoff (sp) while exiting the Walmart in Hammond today. I felt the officer was well spoken, not pushy, and was aware of current carry laws. He knew I had rights but asked had I considered other options as far as CCing.
I want to stress that portion. He asked if I had a LTC and then asked had I considered other option as far as my method of carrying.
He seemed mainly concerned about weapon retention (my G19 is carried in a sportster style holster, IIRC. Maybe a Fobus.)
He asked questions and didn't demand anything. He presented some other trains of thought about OCing vs CCing (already covered by us here on several occasions) and allowed me to rebut without the feeling of contempt-of-cop. Turns out we both felt the same way on several subjects, just not this one.
He did mention he had seen several folks carrying at this store and even one man who, while carrying a child, had a pistol that was simply tucked in his waistband. We both agreed that was not the brightest move.
I asked him to check out this sight and look around here since it was a wealth of info and that his insights would surely be welcomed. He's the kind of guy, were you approached by LEO, that you would want to interact with... or at least the guy the police should have speaking for them and presenting their side on some issues we've covered here. A decent guy indeed.
To him a +1.
(Now I will grab my popcorn and see where this goes)
I want to stress that portion. He asked if I had a LTC and then asked had I considered other option as far as my method of carrying.
He seemed mainly concerned about weapon retention (my G19 is carried in a sportster style holster, IIRC. Maybe a Fobus.)
He asked questions and didn't demand anything. He presented some other trains of thought about OCing vs CCing (already covered by us here on several occasions) and allowed me to rebut without the feeling of contempt-of-cop. Turns out we both felt the same way on several subjects, just not this one.
He did mention he had seen several folks carrying at this store and even one man who, while carrying a child, had a pistol that was simply tucked in his waistband. We both agreed that was not the brightest move.
I asked him to check out this sight and look around here since it was a wealth of info and that his insights would surely be welcomed. He's the kind of guy, were you approached by LEO, that you would want to interact with... or at least the guy the police should have speaking for them and presenting their side on some issues we've covered here. A decent guy indeed.
To him a +1.
(Now I will grab my popcorn and see where this goes)
