Imo the officer handled the situation the way I probably would have.
But, in hindsight it might have been better for the cop to just give the guy a warning despite his ignorance. Instead of convincing the oc'er that his fears were unfounded with an act of forgiveness the guy's irrational beliefs were reenforced.
Was it the dudes own fault, absolutely. Could the universe have been in more balance after the stop, imo yes. I can picture the cop giving the guy a second chance and the guy realizing what an ass he'd just been, offering an appology, and having a change of heart followed by a pleasant conversation with the officer.
Oh well, he got what he deserved.
But, in hindsight it might have been better for the cop to just give the guy a warning despite his ignorance. Instead of convincing the oc'er that his fears were unfounded with an act of forgiveness the guy's irrational beliefs were reenforced.
Was it the dudes own fault, absolutely. Could the universe have been in more balance after the stop, imo yes. I can picture the cop giving the guy a second chance and the guy realizing what an ass he'd just been, offering an appology, and having a change of heart followed by a pleasant conversation with the officer.
Oh well, he got what he deserved.
1.All guns are always loaded.
2.Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3.Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
4.Identify your target, and what is behind it.
Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, USMC
2.Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3.Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
4.Identify your target, and what is behind it.
Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, USMC