CHL badge

[40Arpent]

Figured it'd be a good idea to be able to identify myself as a "good guy" in the event of a gunfight, so I added this to my EDC line-up...

 

[grasshopperglock]

Where'd you get that?

 

[40Arpent]

Amazon. Several to choose from, to suit your tastes.

 

[Mikewood]

Is that legal to display on your person?



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[40Arpent]

It's a CHL badge, not an LE badge.

 

[zincwarrior]

Figured it'd be a good idea to be able to identify myself as a "good guy" in the event of a gunfight, so I added this to my EDC line-up...

For $5 more you can get the cool red sash too.

 

[Mikewood]

That's true but impersonating a LEO is illegal and I wonder is wearing a big police badge with some tiny lettering that says I am not a cop rises to the level of impersonation. Perhaps not but I would not want to test the waters.


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[Chirpy]

At least you'd be alive to hire a lawyer to represent you.

 

[zincwarrior]

OK, so take this as its meant-not to be an attack or insult.

Unless its meant as a joke and never take outside of a party or something, this is a bad idea.

1. As above-someone might argue you're committing a crime.
2. If you have an incident and pull that out it could later be used against you, that your mental state is such of a wannabe cop.
3. Again, see my first statement, but if you're not pulling our legs than dude, fashion faux pas!

 

[Vec]

hopefully he is being jocular about adding that to his daily carry kit

 

[40Arpent]

At least you'd be alive to hire a lawyer to represent you.

Thats kinda what I'm thinking. If I survive without a badge, gonna have to hire an attorney anyway, why not increase my chances of survival....

 

[zincwarrior]

Well he is carrying a Glock. Friends don't let friends drive Glock.

 

[40Arpent]

OK, so take this as its meant-not to be an attack or insult.

Unless its meant as a joke and never take outside of a party or something, this is a bad idea.

1. As above-someone might argue you're committing a crime.
2. If you have an incident and pull that out it could later be used against you, that your mental state is such of a wannabe cop.
3. Again, see my first statement, but if you're not pulling our legs than dude, fashion faux pas!

As big as day, the badge says CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT....how is that to be construed as "wannabe cop."

Why is it a fashion faux pas...do you prefer a different style of badge than the star type?

 

[40Arpent]

Well he is carrying a Glock. Friends don't let friends drive Glock.

I'm not gonna get baited into a "Glock vs whatever" here. Plenty of other threads for that. Thanks.

 

[BRD@66]

No thanks. I'll just stick with what has always worked for me.

 

[zincwarrior]

As big as day, the badge says CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT....how is that to be construed as "wannabe cop."

The prosecutor will explain it to the jury when the badge is submitted into evidence, along with your pistol, for jury review. But in essence. Cops have badges. You had a defacto home made badge. Then you blasted X. If you wanted to be a cop-clearly represented by your cop wannabe badge, you should have tried out for the PoPo and not blasted X when X was just trying to borrow money to get back home. After all he was such a good boy, as his mom can attest, despite warrants being out for his arrest.

Again I am not trying to attack you (ok, maybe attacking your Glock, come on...real men carry blunderbusses and sword canes, like me!) but trying to offer a blunt other perspective on how that will be scene.

The PoPo investigating may also take a "wannabe cop" or "vigilante" bent to their investigation.

Would be awesome at a party though.

 

[gll]

Other similar badges also available on eBay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131956721627

http://www.ebay.com/itm/222264824483

Unless it was something sanctioned and provided by the State of Texas, I would think the only thing you might display would be your actual License to Carry... Since that isn't required by law, it probably would also not be a great idea.

 

[40Arpent]

Don't security guards, even unlicensed ones, wear badges?

 

[40Arpent]

Other similar badges also available on eBay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131956721627

I didn't think to look on eBay...might have to get that one, it's very nice. Thanks!

 

[zincwarrior]

Don't security guards, even unlicensed ones, wear badges?