CCW and Law Enforcement
By Gregory Kielma
Can a police officer take your firearm and unload it if you have a concealed carry license permit?
Can a police officer take your firearm and unload it if you have a concealed carry license permit?
Gregg Kielma
As a CCW carrier who has been carrying a sidearm for 45 plus years I have never had a problem interacting with Police Officers. As soon as I have the opportunity during an initial contact with police, I calmly advise that I have credentials authorizing concealed carry and “I am armed, what would you like me to do?”.
The response is usually “you leave yours holstered and I’ll do the same”. If the officer wishes to relieve me of it, so be it. Calm cooperation is the key.