To be honest, I will not consent to searches no matter what. The worst that can happen is they will arrest you, in which case you ask them what you are being arrested for and make sure the recorder picks it up.
As far as being detained, if I am approached by an officer in the future, I will ask them if I can help them in any way. They inform me of the issue, I will tell them I am legally open carrying
If they ask for my ID, I will tell them no. I
MIGHT give them my name verbally and then shutup.
Otherwise;
I will then ask if I am being detained and if so for what.
If they say no, we/I am not, I will tell them I am leaving.
Anything else is no. They will not touch my property. They will not search my vehicle. Only until they arrest me and force their bureaucracy upon me will they be able to search my vehicle and take my firearm.
And I think somebody mentioned DC as a reason to arrest you and/or detain you and issue a citation.
Not the case. You would have to actually be making a disturbance such as disturbing the peace, or threatening people, etc.
Hasn't anybody seen this memorandum sent out by JBVH from the DOJ? This was sent out to all district attorneys declaring that open carry is legal and not grounds for a DC. I carry a copy with me as well as other laws. It's a very nice informational piece.
http://www.doj.state.wi.us/news/files/FinalOpenCarryMemo.pdf
Anyway, yes, I think the situation ended good. But I think cops need to understand they are not above us. And I do not enjoy my privacy or possessions being fondled or touched, especially my firearms. It is my right to refuse them if I have not committed a crime.
And as previously stated, allowing them to touch your firearm could cause an accidental discharge. Use this to deter them from trying to do so and make sure the recorder picks it up. Either way, I don't allow anybody to touch my possessions without my permission.
I have learned that if you are stopped in your vehicle, present ID, stay in the car but don't open the window much. If they ask you do you have any weapons, drugs, etc. in the car, tell them you have nothing illegal in the vehicle. No searches. Let em' bring the dogs. If they ask you to get out, roll up the windows, lock the doors and pocket the keys.
I don't know....I guess I feel differently about cops. Ever since I was a teenager they would try ANYTHING to incriminate me for whatever they could even though I was always EXCEPTIONALLY cordial to them. Whether it be my project cars, motorcycles, whatever. I am older, wiser, and educated now. And I believe in the rights of this country and plan to exercise them, especially my right to property and privacy.
You don't need to be rude, but FIRM. THAT is all. :banana: