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Walked into a Circle K just off of I-65, as is my normal routine. I always stop there before work. I was carrying my XD 45 compact, IWB holster, shirt tucked behind because it was a little shorter than usual and I didn't want to play peek-a-boo. As I am getting a fountain drink, an officer that was in the lot approached me and asked if I was carrying a weapon. I responded yes, and that I had the proper permit to do so. He told me that he would need to see me outside after I got done. He followed me around the store as I picked up a few other things and paid for them.
Once outside, he said that he would need to see my permit, which is from KY. It is a state-issued ID with photo. He then asked to see my driver's license, he said he needed it to verify the information on the CDWL. He instructed me to cover up, and told me that the store gets robbed frequently, and that he thought that I was going to rob it. He told me that he carrys concealed when not in uniform, and that by letting peoplesee that I am carrying,I ammaking myself a targetif the store were to get robbed. He told me that I was putting myself at risk. I told him that I accept that risk, and that citizens should know that not allpeoplewho carrysidearms areeither cops or criminals. He continued to suggest that I refrainfrom OC in the future.
He told me that he could call and have my permit revoked "for this kind of behavior" but wouldn't this time.
He took my license and permit and went back to his cruiser which was parked next to my car, wewere standing between the cars. I walked to the rear corner of my car to take a picture ofhis plate and car numbers, ashe never identified himself.Whenhe returned with my license and permit,hetold me that there was no need to take pictures of his cruiser, and that he would give me his badge number (which he never did).
The officer never accused me of breaking any law, it was quite evident that he was just trying to manipulate me into behaving in a manner that he found acceptable. I do not plan on changing my behavior, so long as I am welcome in the store. Management didn't come out or comment so I assume I am still welcome.
Thoughts?
Walked into a Circle K just off of I-65, as is my normal routine. I always stop there before work. I was carrying my XD 45 compact, IWB holster, shirt tucked behind because it was a little shorter than usual and I didn't want to play peek-a-boo. As I am getting a fountain drink, an officer that was in the lot approached me and asked if I was carrying a weapon. I responded yes, and that I had the proper permit to do so. He told me that he would need to see me outside after I got done. He followed me around the store as I picked up a few other things and paid for them.
Once outside, he said that he would need to see my permit, which is from KY. It is a state-issued ID with photo. He then asked to see my driver's license, he said he needed it to verify the information on the CDWL. He instructed me to cover up, and told me that the store gets robbed frequently, and that he thought that I was going to rob it. He told me that he carrys concealed when not in uniform, and that by letting peoplesee that I am carrying,I ammaking myself a targetif the store were to get robbed. He told me that I was putting myself at risk. I told him that I accept that risk, and that citizens should know that not allpeoplewho carrysidearms areeither cops or criminals. He continued to suggest that I refrainfrom OC in the future.
He told me that he could call and have my permit revoked "for this kind of behavior" but wouldn't this time.
He took my license and permit and went back to his cruiser which was parked next to my car, wewere standing between the cars. I walked to the rear corner of my car to take a picture ofhis plate and car numbers, ashe never identified himself.Whenhe returned with my license and permit,hetold me that there was no need to take pictures of his cruiser, and that he would give me his badge number (which he never did).
The officer never accused me of breaking any law, it was quite evident that he was just trying to manipulate me into behaving in a manner that he found acceptable. I do not plan on changing my behavior, so long as I am welcome in the store. Management didn't come out or comment so I assume I am still welcome.
Thoughts?