CHL Badges - Page 4

Varmiter · May 31st, 2007, 04:21 PM

Hey Guys,

I take all the badges you don’t want.

I drill small holes in them, attach a swivel in each hole and attach to a fishing hook. They make great spinners.

Have occasionally used them under the kick stand of a motorcycle. Works pretty good, but kinda ruins them as spinners.

Chris

RM686 · May 31st, 2007, 09:14 PM

We don't need no stinking badges.

xdzrgr8 · June 3rd, 2007, 12:45 AM

Free American · June 3rd, 2007, 01:52 PM

Look, I approach this forum like I approach work...

Half asleep and slowly. But seriously. My work requires exact attention to detail, 100% procedural compliance and complete confidence that you are doing the exact right thing at the right time. We have a policy where I work...

The ONLY stupid question is the one you DO NOT ask. I feel we should, when queried by our fellow members, answer their questions with the same courtesy and thought that we answered the question 3,6,12 or 18 months ago. Sure it takes time, but if we didn't have the time would we be here in the first place?

Ignoring my rant (sorry guys!)

Probably not a good idea. But if you like it, and it stays as concealed as your gun, who are we to judge?

Geronimo45 · June 4th, 2007, 12:19 AM

The big perk/disadvantage to CCW badges is that you might be mistaken for a cop. That could be a good thing in some circumstances (accidental display of a weapon in Wal-Mart or some such place), but I reckon that LEOs could tell you that being a cop doesn't always entail the best of treatment.
Somebody decides they need a cop, and come up harassing you to get you to help 'em oust a relative or neighbor or some such. Or they decide that shooting a cop is good for their reputation on the street.

aznav · June 17th, 2007, 06:20 PM

My take is that the "badge" is nothing more than law and order wannabes trying to get in the back door and most likely getting shot doing it.

JD · June 17th, 2007, 06:35 PM

Well I think this thread has served it's purpose.

Badges are for LEOs and people in some official capacity.

This is getting locked but will remain a sticky so newer members will hopefully see it, read it, and come to the same conclusion.

Tally XD · July 26th, 2008, 11:19 PM

I got an email from my brother. He is a licensed concealed weapon carrier in North Alabama. He sent me this email asking me to talk to a best friend of mine, who is a LEO, and ask him about the details below.

Read it all. It involves some rather brash talk from his local police department as to what they would do if they show up and someone is armed.

That was his reason to ask me this question.

Here is the email I got from my brother:
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Do you still talk to your police friend?

I was wondering what he thinks about someone like me carrying a badge. A “Concealed Permit badge that looks like a professional law enforcement badge.

The reason I ask is because I was listening to local talk radio and the topic was conceal carry and self defense. Some cops called in and said that they are told that if they show up at a scene, anyone holding a gun will be shot first and questions asked later.

They said if you are trying to be a good Samaritan in a store, or even if you catch a thief and hold him until the cops arrive, you might still get shot if you have a gun in your hand.

There is this place online that sells these legal badges:

435 Concealed Weapon Permit Badge Set

By the way, my answer to him was that the CCW Badge was stupid and did nothing but make him look like a Mall Ninja.

I told him that the best thing to do if he is involved in such a situation is to put his gun back in the holster and dont have it out when the police arrive. Be calm, tell them you are still armed and where the gun is. Let the police take it from there.

mslaughtertx · July 26th, 2008, 11:33 PM

I believe that everything has a place and a use....The place for a ccw badge is in the trash. I see why people would think they are a good idea, however they can be taken very very wrong. I agree with you that you are best to be holstered and listen to the commands of the officer. If you do not appear to be a threat and stay calm, it will have a dramatic effect on the whole situation.

JimThomas · July 26th, 2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tally XD

The reason I ask is because I was listening to local talk radio and the topic was conceal carry and self defense. Some cops called in and said that they are told that if they show up at a scene, anyone holding a gun will be shot first and questions asked later.

They said if you are trying to be a good Samaritan in a store, or even if you catch a thief and hold him until the cops arrive, you might still get shot if you have a gun in your hand.

I believe them when they say that, but that's a risk I'm willing to take.

I'm also convinced that if I flash a badge, they'll probably charge me with impersonating a policeman after they shoot me.

So, be careful with guns and cops, and don't pull out any badges. That's my plan of action.

June 3rd, 2007, 01:52 PM	#34
Free American Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 703	Look, I approach this forum like I approach work... Half asleep and slowly. But seriously. My work requires exact attention to detail, 100% procedural compliance and complete confidence that you are doing the exact right thing at the right time. We have a policy where I work... The ONLY stupid question is the one you DO NOT ask. I feel we should, when queried by our fellow members, answer their questions with the same courtesy and thought that we answered the question 3,6,12 or 18 months ago. Sure it takes time, but if we didn't have the time would we be here in the first place? Ignoring my rant (sorry guys!) Probably not a good idea. But if you like it, and it stays as concealed as your gun, who are we to judge? __________________ They who give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin Previously known as "cjm5874"

June 17th, 2007, 06:35 PM	#37
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,638	Well I think this thread has served it's purpose. Badges are for LEOs and people in some official capacity. This is getting locked but will remain a sticky so newer members will hopefully see it, read it, and come to the same conclusion. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

July 26th, 2008, 11:19 PM	#38
Tally XD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,011	I got an email from my brother. He is a licensed concealed weapon carrier in North Alabama. He sent me this email asking me to talk to a best friend of mine, who is a LEO, and ask him about the details below. Read it all. It involves some rather brash talk from his local police department as to what they would do if they show up and someone is armed. That was his reason to ask me this question. Here is the email I got from my brother: ------------------------------------------- Do you still talk to your police friend? I was wondering what he thinks about someone like me carrying a badge. A “Concealed Permit badge that looks like a professional law enforcement badge. The reason I ask is because I was listening to local talk radio and the topic was conceal carry and self defense. Some cops called in and said that they are told that if they show up at a scene, anyone holding a gun will be shot first and questions asked later. They said if you are trying to be a good Samaritan in a store, or even if you catch a thief and hold him until the cops arrive, you might still get shot if you have a gun in your hand. There is this place online that sells these legal badges: 435 Concealed Weapon Permit Badge Set By the way, my answer to him was that the CCW Badge was stupid and did nothing but make him look like a Mall Ninja. I told him that the best thing to do if he is involved in such a situation is to put his gun back in the holster and dont have it out when the police arrive. Be calm, tell them you are still armed and where the gun is. Let the police take it from there. __________________ “I am consistently on record and will continue to be on record as opposing concealed carry.” - Barack Obama Chicago Tribune, April 27, 2004

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May 31st, 2007, 04:21 PM	#31
Varmiter New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Full Time Rv'er Posts: 10	Hey Guys, I take all the badges you don’t want. I drill small holes in them, attach a swivel in each hole and attach to a fishing hook. They make great spinners. Have occasionally used them under the kick stand of a motorcycle. Works pretty good, but kinda ruins them as spinners. Chris

May 31st, 2007, 09:14 PM	#32
RM686 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 26	We don't need no stinking badges.

June 3rd, 2007, 12:45 AM	#33
xdzrgr8 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Drums, pa Posts: 27	no

June 4th, 2007, 12:19 AM	#35
Geronimo45 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 93	The big perk/disadvantage to CCW badges is that you might be mistaken for a cop. That could be a good thing in some circumstances (accidental display of a weapon in Wal-Mart or some such place), but I reckon that LEOs could tell you that being a cop doesn't always entail the best of treatment. Somebody decides they need a cop, and come up harassing you to get you to help 'em oust a relative or neighbor or some such. Or they decide that shooting a cop is good for their reputation on the street.

June 17th, 2007, 06:20 PM	#36
aznav Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 888	My take is that the "badge" is nothing more than law and order wannabes trying to get in the back door and most likely getting shot doing it.

July 26th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#39
mslaughtertx Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: At Work Posts: 345	I believe that everything has a place and a use....The place for a ccw badge is in the trash. I see why people would think they are a good idea, however they can be taken very very wrong. I agree with you that you are best to be holstered and listen to the commands of the officer. If you do not appear to be a threat and stay calm, it will have a dramatic effect on the whole situation.