I had a rookie Dickson PD officer give me the felon treatment the other day. Got very pissy with me because I didn't tell her I was carrying. Her FTO was much more cool about it, but was incorrect in telling me that I was required to tell an officer I am carrying. Once I corrected him on TN code 39-17-1351 he was cool and returned my firearm, which really pissed off his rookie.
I have tried to contact the Director of Public Safety in Dickson, but he is on vacation. My e-mail will be waiting in his in-box.
Before I get flamed by some of you LEO's out there, I have great respect for what you guys do, but my permit is NOT a license to be treated like a felon. In the situation mentioned above, I was at my sons apartment and WE called dispatch to file a harassment complaint. The only conflict on the scene was created by a freaked out rookie that appeared to be very nervous as soon as she stepped out of the cruiser. The senior officer told me that some of the younger officers are pretty "amped" and they would likely do the felon take down if they are not advised of my carry status. Sounds like a simple question of "are you carrying a weapon" would be in order if they are concerned.