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Originally Posted by alanint
I just read another thread where another idiot thought a badge for CCW would be a good idea.
2nd time I have seen that. Both got roundly pummelled.
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Actually, these are a GOOD idea, as long as they are not abused. I have one with my CCW number engraved on it.
Picture this: someone tries to carjack you at a service station. You pull on him and get him to lie on the ground. The service station manager calls police and announces there is some kind of altercation out by the pumps AND ONE OF THEM HAS A GUN!!!
Do you really want an LEO pulling up to see you with gun drawn pointing at some guy on the ground? A CCW badge being flashed as he pulls up insures a moment of hesitation and caution on the part of responding officers before they let loose on you. It gives them that moment of pause to ask you to lower your gun and step away while they draw theirs and take control of the situation. I have shown mine to a number of local LEOs and they to a man, support the idea, as long as you meticulously follow directions once they are on scene.[/QUOTE](End of quote)
Then you have the other aspect, several years ago, a rent-a-cop with a badge (which would be similar to a CCW badge) chased me for several blocks, and finally forced me over - saying that I had run a stop sign. AS a part of his self given and assumed authority, he was going to take me out of my car. However has a Statute which states that it is legal (no law broken) to carry a loaded (cocked if desired) weapon in an 'unlocked' glove compartment.
The problem with any type of 'unofficial' badge is that it goes to people's heads and could very well get the bearer hurt.