Saw an Idiot with a CCW Permit Badge at the mall

TN_Mike · July 13th, 2008, 07:57 PM

I got dragged to the mall again this weekend. I'm not sure how this keeps happening to me....but, while we were there, sitting in a common area waiting for the 6 year olds to finish their ice cream cones, I saw a man, about 30 years old or so, with a badge on his belt walking our way. As he got closer I saw that the badge was the star in the circle type, like the US Marshals wear. This got my attention and as he started to pass by us, I looked very close at it and was stunned to read "Concealed Permit Holder" on the badge. Then I looked and saw his openly carried EMPTY holster on his right hip just behind the "I'm an idiot wanna-be badge".

I didn't say anything to him though I wanted to. I figured it wouldn't do any good because if he's dumb enough to buy one of those stupid badges, he isn't going to like me telling him he's dumb for wearing it.

This was the first time I have actually seen someone with one of those idiot things and I was kind of shocked.

By the way, I was armed with my Glock 23, on my right hip, 2 spare magazines on my left and a snub nosed .357 revolver in my right front pocket. I was concealed, wearing my Glock in an IWB kydex concealment holster with my untucked T-shirt covering everything. The "Mall Vice-Ninjas" never gave me a second look...

Miggy · July 13th, 2008, 08:02 PM

Mike, I applaud your restraint in not slapping some sense into that moron.

HowardCohodas · July 13th, 2008, 08:06 PM

Although I have argued that badges have a legitimate, but very limited use, this does not come even close. Makes one wonder if he even qualified for a CC permit.

SatCong · July 13th, 2008, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

Although I have argued that badges have a legitimate, but very limited use, this does not come even close. Makes one wonder if he even qualified for a CC permit.

It goes back again, gene pool.

AZ Desertrat · July 13th, 2008, 08:15 PM

Idiots like that give us good guys a bad name.....

C9H13NO3 · July 13th, 2008, 08:15 PM

Isn't wearing a CCW badge like brandishing without actually brandishing?

Tally XD · July 13th, 2008, 08:18 PM

Its only brandishing his stupidity! Shame stupidity isnt illegal.

SilenceDoGood · July 13th, 2008, 08:18 PM

I work security and on parkinlot patrol a saw a truck and the LP is as follows "IAMCCW" I wanted to scream.

CopperKnight · July 13th, 2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TN_Mike

"Concealed Permit Holder" on the badge. Then I looked and saw his openly carried EMPTY holster on his right hip just behind the "I'm an idiot wanna-be badge".

That's priceless. "Concealed Permit Holder", but no gun. Maybe his mommy took it away from him.

Sig sauer · July 13th, 2008, 08:23 PM

Are those badges for real (for CCW holders), or can anyone buy them?

July 13th, 2008, 07:57 PM	#1
TN_Mike VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 5,114	Saw an Idiot with a CCW Permit Badge at the mall I got dragged to the mall again this weekend. I'm not sure how this keeps happening to me....but, while we were there, sitting in a common area waiting for the 6 year olds to finish their ice cream cones, I saw a man, about 30 years old or so, with a badge on his belt walking our way. As he got closer I saw that the badge was the star in the circle type, like the US Marshals wear. This got my attention and as he started to pass by us, I looked very close at it and was stunned to read "Concealed Permit Holder" on the badge. Then I looked and saw his openly carried EMPTY holster on his right hip just behind the "I'm an idiot wanna-be badge". I didn't say anything to him though I wanted to. I figured it wouldn't do any good because if he's dumb enough to buy one of those stupid badges, he isn't going to like me telling him he's dumb for wearing it. This was the first time I have actually seen someone with one of those idiot things and I was kind of shocked. By the way, I was armed with my Glock 23, on my right hip, 2 spare magazines on my left and a snub nosed .357 revolver in my right front pocket. I was concealed, wearing my Glock in an IWB kydex concealment holster with my untucked T-shirt covering everything. The "Mall Vice-Ninjas" never gave me a second look... __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. —Barry Goldwater 1968 Tennessee Firearms Association

July 13th, 2008, 08:02 PM	#2
Miggy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami-Dade, FL Posts: 4,379	Mike, I applaud your restraint in not slapping some sense into that moron. __________________ You have to make the shot when fire is smoking, people are screaming, dogs are barking, kids are crying and sirens are coming. Randy Cain. GunFreeZone.net

July 13th, 2008, 08:06 PM	#3
HowardCohodas Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 577	Although I have argued that badges have a legitimate, but very limited use, this does not come even close. Makes one wonder if he even qualified for a CC permit. __________________ Howard *I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop!!* EDC Primary: M&P 45fs with Crimson Trace LaserGrip plus a 14-round spare mag in a SmartCarry holster - http://MP-Pistol.com/ EDC BUG: LCP with Crimson Trace LG-431 - http://LCPforum.com/

July 13th, 2008, 08:15 PM	#6
C9H13NO3 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Iraq Posts: 410	Isn't wearing a CCW badge like brandishing without actually brandishing? __________________ - Semper Fi "You killed him?" "No, I shot him. The bullets and the fall killed him." - Collateral

July 13th, 2008, 08:18 PM	#7
Tally XD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 542	Its only brandishing his stupidity! Shame stupidity isnt illegal. __________________ You have a right to self defense . . . vote AGAINST* Barack Obama!*

July 13th, 2008, 08:15 PM	#5
AZ Desertrat Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 53	Idiots like that give us good guys a bad name.....

July 13th, 2008, 08:18 PM	#8
SilenceDoGood Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 566	I work security and on parkinlot patrol a saw a truck and the LP is as follows "IAMCCW" I wanted to scream. __________________ "A government is like fire, a handy servant, but a dangerous master." -- George Washington

July 13th, 2008, 08:23 PM	#10
Sig sauer Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 121	Are those badges for real (for CCW holders), or can anyone buy them?

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