txinvestigator
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And I thought taking 2 days to teach me how to teach a class that lasts 4 hours was kind of ironic. I think we spent a couple hours just going over how to score a target. I think the most valuable thing in the class was actually the feedback from LE guys taking the class. About 1/3 of our class I think was some kind of LE. It was interesting to hear their perspective about traffic stops of people with CHLs and how they handle them. Granted, if they're taking a class to qualify people to carry, then I'm guessing the data is skewed in favor of citizens carrying.
Plenty of cops, I'm sure, don't like the idea of anyone but them having a gun. Naturally, the LE/LTC instructor is probably going to be more relaxed when you flash two IDs.
The one time I was stopped (expired inspection sticker), the cop had me get out and put my hands on the truck and disarm me when I presented the CHL. In fact, I think he forgot why he pulled me over at that point. Ran the SN on the gun. But, just gave me a verbal warning at the end of it. A little excessive in my opinion. Apparently (per the discussion in the instructor class) many/most cops will maybe just say something like "okay, well, just keep your hand on the wheel" or even just "okay, thanks" and maybe even have the perspective "at least this guy is taking personal responsibility for his safety" or "maybe one day this guy will save me if I get ambushed". I'd like to think that, anyway. Haven't been stopped since my license says "instructor". Not sure if that'd make any difference one way or another.
How long ago was that?