quackersmacker Posted November 26, 2016 at 04:31 AM Share Posted November 26, 2016 at 04:31 AM Was involved in a traffic accident in a NW suburb today. Sore, but no serious injuries, though car probably totaled. Other driver ok too. Fire dept and PD showed up, and I had a Ruger LCP in the center console. Gave the officer my driver's license, insurance card, and CCL. He asked me if I had a firearm either on me or in the car. I told him where the LCP was, and he said, "Well, your car's gonna get towed away, so you'd be smart to secure that on your person." Just to be precise about it, I said, "Now, Sir?" He said, "Sure, no problem." And with that he turned and went over about 30 feet away to speak with the other driver. I retrieved the gun, put it in my coat pocket, and that....was that! No big deal. We have come a long way. Thanks to the mods and all on this forum for all your efforts in getting us to the point where these interactions can be mainstream and go just like this one did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted November 26, 2016 at 05:11 AM Share Posted November 26, 2016 at 05:11 AM And this is what we hope for in all situations like this!! It's really nice to hear of officer interactions like this . . . glad you are okay. Sorry your vehicle was totaled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WARFACE Posted November 26, 2016 at 01:08 PM Share Posted November 26, 2016 at 01:08 PM Glad you're ok. Normal people realize that we are no threat to society. It's the Dumocrats that get their underwear in a knot over guns. Glad you had a cool cop and you didn't get hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsanc Posted November 26, 2016 at 05:02 PM Share Posted November 26, 2016 at 05:02 PM What suburb might I ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quackersmacker Posted November 26, 2016 at 07:08 PM Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 at 07:08 PM What suburb might I ask?I'd rather not say, just in case the officer was in any way operating at or beyond the edge of his town's official policy on interactions like this. I doubt that's the case, but you never know who might not find such an interaction to be commendable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec5 Posted November 26, 2016 at 07:18 PM Share Posted November 26, 2016 at 07:18 PM Yeah glad you're OK. Just another reason to keep the firearm on you. I always keep mine on me. My wife doesn't have a CCL but she does have a FOID so another reason why it is not a good idea to separate yourself from your firearm. If you would've been injured and taken to the hospital and had no chance to retrieve your firearm it might've been in the car being towed. If it was on you the paramedics or the police would have taken custody of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quackersmacker Posted November 26, 2016 at 07:33 PM Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 at 07:33 PM Yeah glad you're OK. Just another reason to keep the firearm on you. I always keep mine on me. My wife doesn't have a CCL but she does have a FOID so another reason why it is not a good idea to separate yourself from your firearm. If you would've been injured and taken to the hospital and had no chance to retrieve your firearm it might've been in the car being towed. If it was on you the paramedics or the police would have taken custody of it.Very good point. The impact sheered off the front end, and if several feet further back I would have been riding in the meat wagon for sure. My wife and son both have FOID only, so I'm always moving that gun in and out the car. In hindsight, as you pointed out, not a very good practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsanc Posted November 26, 2016 at 08:04 PM Share Posted November 26, 2016 at 08:04 PM I understand , glad everyone is ok.. Be safe and carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosweep Posted November 27, 2016 at 07:36 AM Share Posted November 27, 2016 at 07:36 AM Glad to hear it worked out OK and you were not seriously injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Posted November 27, 2016 at 07:08 PM Share Posted November 27, 2016 at 07:08 PM Glad youre ok as well. I personally dont carry my firearm on me because its uncomfortable when driving (IWB appendix carry), but I keep it nearby. Perhaps there may be injury from the weapon itself if I was involved in an accident? Perhaps it would freak the emt's/paramedics out? I think that personal injury from the accident/firearm trumps the cost of a weapon (worst case scenario). I will take my chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RECarry Posted November 28, 2016 at 01:21 PM Share Posted November 28, 2016 at 01:21 PM Yeah glad you're OK. Just another reason to keep the firearm on you. I always keep mine on me. My wife doesn't have a CCL but she does have a FOID so another reason why it is not a good idea to separate yourself from your firearm. If you would've been injured and taken to the hospital and had no chance to retrieve your firearm it might've been in the car being towed. If it was on you the paramedics or the police would have taken custody of it.Very good point. The impact sheered off the front end, and if several feet further back I would have been riding in the meat wagon for sure. My wife and son both have FOID only, so I'm always moving that gun in and out the car. In hindsight, as you pointed out, not a very good practice. Would it be a solution to keep a suitable case in the car, so your family member(s) could FOID carry out of the vehicle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck43 Posted November 28, 2016 at 02:03 PM Share Posted November 28, 2016 at 02:03 PM I have a lockable safe in my truck for those rare occasions when I have to enter a building that is posted. In case of an accident a family member could use it to FOID carry my firearm away. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c217/telman2/Shooting%20Stuff/IMG_0903.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1700715 Posted December 5, 2016 at 06:39 PM Share Posted December 5, 2016 at 06:39 PM Glad to hear. Thanks for sharing the story! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted December 5, 2016 at 06:53 PM Share Posted December 5, 2016 at 06:53 PM Glad youre ok as well. I personally dont carry my firearm on me because its uncomfortable when driving (IWB appendix carry), but I keep it nearby. Perhaps there may be injury from the weapon itself if I was involved in an accident? Perhaps it would freak the emt's/paramedics out? I think that personal injury from the accident/firearm trumps the cost of a weapon (worst case scenario). I will take my chances. I'm too fat for appendix carry.I've imagined that if I was skinny... That is just not where I want a loaded gun pointing! A 4:00-4:30 position is comfy for me, even driving, and I find it to be pretty easy to get it in and out of my holster while in the driver seat. I don't plan on having an accident and figure I will deal with my scary gun freaking out an EMT should it ever happen. If I am carrying, I want full control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byxlaw Posted December 6, 2016 at 04:40 AM Share Posted December 6, 2016 at 04:40 AM Remind your loved ones to UNLOAD a firearm before "FOID carry"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyb82 Posted December 18, 2016 at 04:15 PM Share Posted December 18, 2016 at 04:15 PM This caught my eye as a few weeks ago I was involved in an accident (uninsured minor motorist not paying attention pulls out into the side of my car as I'm driving past him, 0% fault assigned to me) while carrying using my Galco Miami Classic II (horizontal shoulder rig, by far most comfortable method of carry while driving). Called the police, city PD shows up, asks for DLs, not one word about my FCCL or question if I'm armed but his checks took about three times as long as a usual 27/28 but he had to write multiple citations. I guess I shouldn't be surprised as I also have an FFL, courtesy letter on file with the local CLEO. Meh, $5k in body damage, cars in the shop now and I'm suing the kid's mom (who the car has been titled to) for my deductible. Yay for litigation. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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