Interesting dialog with police dispatch

[WCB]

I will listen to dispatch to a point. And putting my gun up before LEO arrives is past the proverbial point.

[catslayer]

I am not saying a person's right on his property or authority under a CHL should not be discussed but sometimes being "right" might not render the results expected.

So... what your saying is... common sense, if you are showing you are a normal in control human being who isn't being irresponsible with a gun, and or firing on cops you have no reason to disarm.
big difference in somebody with a gun in a holster calmly waiting to file a report and have the boys in blue take a lap around the block....

amazing how common sense prevails... also how getting worked up and panicking helps in absolutely 0% of situations...

I agree that if you feel in danger you should return indoors. Defender always has an advantage to the one who is attacking the location... But would you suggest people disarm when they return to their home? I think your crazy if that's what you think they should do, NOW this probably isn't an issue in a robbery, but what about an assault... Sorry I KNOW cops, and also know they would tell me not to count on their ability to get there in time to keep myself of my family from harm...

Also if I DID draw and was detaining someone until cops arrived, I would EXSPECT the boys in blue to put me on the ground. The boys roll up in ANY situation and there are guns DRAWN... yeah everybody gets to stare at the dirt until we get things figured out.

[Hamshire]

I think if you have a law-related question, just pm tvc184. Then post his response to your question in a thread. Would save a ton of time.

Seriously - tvc184, thanks for all your responses in matters like this.

[Quackerbox]

Wait a minute, a good dealing with a LEO?? Say it aint so

[bpa556]

The dispatcher is taught to make the scene as safe as she possibly can from her station. If you are telling her the scene is safe and there is no threat it would only be logical that she ask you to put the firearm away so there is no confusion when le arrives. I don't think she was trying to infringe on your second amendment rights.

This exactly. I highly doubt she's an anti-second ammendment zealot, she's just trying to prevent you from getting shot by responding officers. Once you tell her you're armed, she's obligated to tell the guys responding, who don't know you from Adam. As long as you're holstered and concealed, just say "yes ma'am" and disregard her "order".

Many folks get pig-headed when police show up and order them to drop their weapons (that they are holding in their hands). "I'm the victim here! I'm on my own proprty and you have no authority to order me to ...." as they move their hands in a furtive manner. Bang bang bang.... Now some poor officer, while unquestionably justified, has to live with being forced to take an innocent moron's life. It happens.

Don't take offense to it. She's just doing her job.

[PowThudBeer]

Sometimes you just have to let common sense run its course. Sounds like you made the right decision.



Were they on the run due to the alarm sounding or you showing up? I have a factory alarm in my truck but it only sounds after the door has been opened. Considering getting an aftermarket one with a shock sensor.

They fled probably because I showed up. The alarm had already been going off for several seconds when I got to the driveway.

[PowThudBeer]

I think if you have a law-related question, just pm tvc184. Then post his response to your question in a thread. Would save a ton of time.



Seriously - tvc184, thanks for all your responses in matters like this.

Thank you tvc184 for taking the time to post a very informative response.