kd6sxa
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When I was leaving Tomah Aldi today, two police officers were outside waiting for me. They asked me not to put my hand near my gun. And told me that I was within my rights to open carry. The officer was very professional and smiled as we exchange talk. I offered my ID to the officer and asked if he wanted me to get my ID or did he want to do that himself. He opted to get it out, call in my name and DOB, then put it back. The Lt attempted to inform me about the open carry limitations I have when open carrying. I told him about the correct five places that I can't carry and offered them a pamphlet. They declined. The Lt. asked me why he recognized my name. I told him of an ongoing investigation in which I was a witness and that is why I carry. The officer told me that we are one of two states that doesn't have Concealed Carry. And that he hoped it would come soon. I fumbled with my voice recorder because of my nerves and only recorded half of the exchange. After we were done talking, my son and I put the groceries in the Jeep and went to Walmart. While we were putting the groceries in the Jeep I was able to wind down from the nervous situation. The rest of the day I felt awesome. I had my first exchange with the police and everything went great. I need to practice with the voice recorder for next time.
Now I have this reporter trying to interview me about the incident. I don't know what to do. I have a private message in to a valued open carry friend for some guidance.
When I was leaving Tomah Aldi today, two police officers were outside waiting for me. They asked me not to put my hand near my gun. And told me that I was within my rights to open carry. The officer was very professional and smiled as we exchange talk. I offered my ID to the officer and asked if he wanted me to get my ID or did he want to do that himself. He opted to get it out, call in my name and DOB, then put it back. The Lt attempted to inform me about the open carry limitations I have when open carrying. I told him about the correct five places that I can't carry and offered them a pamphlet. They declined. The Lt. asked me why he recognized my name. I told him of an ongoing investigation in which I was a witness and that is why I carry. The officer told me that we are one of two states that doesn't have Concealed Carry. And that he hoped it would come soon. I fumbled with my voice recorder because of my nerves and only recorded half of the exchange. After we were done talking, my son and I put the groceries in the Jeep and went to Walmart. While we were putting the groceries in the Jeep I was able to wind down from the nervous situation. The rest of the day I felt awesome. I had my first exchange with the police and everything went great. I need to practice with the voice recorder for next time.
Now I have this reporter trying to interview me about the incident. I don't know what to do. I have a private message in to a valued open carry friend for some guidance.