Handgun Permit Badge?
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CypherPunk
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- Apr 6, 2012
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CCW badges are a dumb idea, as is wearing your permit on a neck lanyard, etc.
The purpose of those who would wear a CCW badge is to convey the authority of a police officer.
Impersonating a police officer is a crime in every jurisdiction that I am aware of.
Not only that, but in the case of an otherwise unavoidable self defense shooting, your efforts are better spent positioning yourself behind cover, where you can see LEO's approaching, watching the threat(s), scanning for other threats, calling police/ambulance, managing the scene, and dropping or holstering your gun as, or before police approach.
The purpose of those who would wear a CCW badge is to convey the authority of a police officer.
Impersonating a police officer is a crime in every jurisdiction that I am aware of.
Not only that, but in the case of an otherwise unavoidable self defense shooting, your efforts are better spent positioning yourself behind cover, where you can see LEO's approaching, watching the threat(s), scanning for other threats, calling police/ambulance, managing the scene, and dropping or holstering your gun as, or before police approach.
danb
dont be a dumbass
CCW badges are a dumb idea to start with because "concealed" means concealed. If you wear a badge, you may as well open carry.
As for a citizens arrest of a robbery suspect (citizen CCW badge or no badge), I think its a humongously bad idea for about 357 different reasons. Its not like you can shoot them in the back if they run.
As for a citizens arrest of a robbery suspect (citizen CCW badge or no badge), I think its a humongously bad idea for about 357 different reasons. Its not like you can shoot them in the back if they run.
ar15dave
AR15Dave
Yes you did. Well played!
Dave
We don't need no stinkin badges.
- Dec 20, 2013
- 12,340
I tell concealed carriers not to look for trouble. But if you're forced by circumstances to use your sidearm in defense of others, say, "I'm here to help."
When LE arrives, presuming the threat has been neutralized or is no longer in the immediate area, put down the sidearm and follow LE's orders.
Stories like this come to mind...a lot of defensive gun uses, thankfully, do not result in injury or loss of life.
In fact, the anti-gun movement often peddles cherry-picked statistic on the 'low number' of defensive gun uses by only referencing those incidents resulting in loss of life.
My college statistics professor was fond of saying "There are lies, damned lies, and then there's statistics."
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,145
Don't pull , unless the situation potentially requires shooting, and you are prepared to shoot if and when called for .
HeatSeeker
Ultimate Member
These badges should be illegal because anytime anyone, other than an actual LEO, shows any kind of badge they are trying to give the illusion that they are in some form a LEO ......period!
Not to mention that they just scream, DORK!!!!!
Not to mention that they just scream, DORK!!!!!
So would one wear the visible badge while open carrying or carrying concealed? Why draw attention to the fact you are carrying. Almost as dumb as the rail mounted "bayonet" for a handgun.
Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
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The laws in the various jurisdictions vary widely on that. ( In local context , Md and Va are almost polar opposites .)
But the CCW badges under discussion Are very Dorky , and way, way more likely to go sideways in a bad way practically or legally , than any almost entirely imaginary benefit.
The main use for them is to have a laugh with your gun buddies in a private setting .
But the CCW badges under discussion Are very Dorky , and way, way more likely to go sideways in a bad way practically or legally , than any almost entirely imaginary benefit.
The main use for them is to have a laugh with your gun buddies in a private setting .
They spelled "authoritah" incorrectly.
mumfrey
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Isn't there an thread about these badges that became fairly epic?
yep found quickly https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=199362&highlight=CCW+Badge
I can't see this link, must be WC....
IMO, the badge is total BS, pretty cheesy, too. I have heard many of my instructors also poo-poo the idea of this badge. Seems like it could cause more trouble than it's worth. Plus, the fact that ANYONE can get one of these kinda defeats the purpose. Again, just my opinion.
I think the story is misleading.
IF the citizen held the perp at gunpoint, then likely what is missing is the information on the 911 call.
I think there is a high probability that the 911 call included information that a citizen was holding the perp at gunpoint and "don't shoot the good guy with the gun".
Police will treat any unidentified guy with a gun as a threat. Likely they did on this scene as well.
There is some more to the story.
OP, link to story please
IF the citizen held the perp at gunpoint, then likely what is missing is the information on the 911 call.
I think there is a high probability that the 911 call included information that a citizen was holding the perp at gunpoint and "don't shoot the good guy with the gun".
Police will treat any unidentified guy with a gun as a threat. Likely they did on this scene as well.
There is some more to the story.
OP, link to story please
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