This is why I will NEVER voluntarily inform.
As someone posted once, I think it was Rhino, the best answer to the firearm question is, "I have nothing illegal in the vehicle. May I leave?" If the officer insists, clarify that it's an order, not a request.
Disarming people who voluntarily inform is silly and self-defeating. Until I read about these types of incidents, I was in the "always inform as a measure of politeness and respect" camp. Now, I'm firmly in the "only do what the law requires" camp. How did disarming law-abiding folks with proof of a background check make anyone any safer?
As someone posted once, I think it was Rhino, the best answer to the firearm question is, "I have nothing illegal in the vehicle. May I leave?" If the officer insists, clarify that it's an order, not a request.
Disarming people who voluntarily inform is silly and self-defeating. Until I read about these types of incidents, I was in the "always inform as a measure of politeness and respect" camp. Now, I'm firmly in the "only do what the law requires" camp. How did disarming law-abiding folks with proof of a background check make anyone any safer?