TH HCP Badge

[cadillacdude1975]

If your ever in Jackson Tennessee, you can swing by MaxxGuard Security on N. Highland Ave. and pick one up for $55.

just thought id pass that along. i found it on another forum. the only thing i think should be added to it is it should say Tennessee Handgun Permit Holder.

[Guest TNHillbilly]

shur is purdy, but i don't know if i'd feel right wearing one. It seems to give the "perception" that i have some official capacity.

Also, doesn't this defeat the purpose of Concealed Carry?

Jeff

[Guest EasilyObsessed]

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=424

I personally think it is a stupid idea and I would warrant a guess that at first glance a LEO is going to assume you are impersonating an officer.

[Guest Mugster]

Haha. Thats rich.

[Mike.357]

I read a story on some other forum where a person commented that he was wearing his HCP badge next to his handgun on his hip ( or words to that effect) . Until then I never thought anyone would actually wear one of these things.

There are several sources I have seen for them in magazine ads or internet ads. I think I would have a private chuckle if I actually ever saw somebody sporting one.

[Guest bkelm18]

A thread very similar to this popped up on another forum I frequent. One user said he wears the badge in the event something does happen, he hopes the bad guy would see the badge, think he's a cop, and think twice about whatever illegal act he is committing or at least make the bad guy think twice or hesitate before attacking said person wearing phony badge. I then proceeded to lay into him about how much of a *bleeping* moron he was and so forth. Needless to say, I think they are a bad idea and would cause more trouble than it would save. Just my .

[The Rabbi]

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=424

I personally think it is a stupid idea and I would warrant a guess that at first glance a LEO is going to assume you are impersonating an officer.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[et45]

Bad idea,I would not want to have to explain why I am not impersonating an officer.

[Marswolf]

Well the photo came from OpenCarry.org. That might explain some stuff.

I guess if you open carry, you want to reinforce that you do so legally? Of course you could be lying about having a permit and just buy the badge. If I was a cop, I'd probably be more likely to card you if you had the badge.

I just don't understand the purpose of calling attention to yourself as a packer.

[Guest bkelm18]

Well the photo came from OpenCarry.org. That might explain some stuff.

I guess if you open carry, you want to reinforce that you do so legally? Of course you could be lying about having a permit and just buy the badge. If I was a cop, I'd probably be more likely to card you if you had the badge.

I just don't understand the purpose of calling attention to yourself as a packer.

I don't understand it either. The only reinforcement that you need to carry legally is your HCP, not some poser wanna-be badge.

[Guest dotsun]

I wear mine to the mall when I go to ninjitsu class.

[Guest bkelm18]

I wear mine to the mall when I go to ninjitsu class.

Do you also bring your suitcase with the ceramic trauma plates in the event you get bogged down by sniper fire?

[The Rabbi]

I had one that someone had given me. I stuck it in the case and put $5 on it. Some guy came in and bought it. He has come back several times since looking for more. I am guessing he carries a gun but doesn't have a carry permit. I would further guess he couldn't pass the background check.

[Marswolf]

I had one that someone had given me. I stuck it in the case and put $5 on it. Some guy came in and bought it. He has come back several times since looking for more. I am guessing he carries a gun but doesn't have a carry permit. I would further guess he couldn't pass the background check.

Maybe you should have put $55 on it and let him Christian you down?

[The Rabbi]

Maybe you should have put $55 on it and let him Christian you down?

I felt I was crucifying him already just selling him the thing.

[Marswolf]

I felt I was crucifying him already just selling him the thing.

Oh, you were Roman in the gloamin?

[BimmerFreak]

Maybe you should have put $55 on it and let him Christian you down?

Good one.

[Guest CrazyLincoln]

Geez. I wear one when go out all tacticool. It compliments my ninja outfit and my 12" 357 revolver with a rail, flashlight, and laser. I also enter any building by scaling it with my grappling hook and come in through the roof. For some reason I never get charged with impersonating an officer when they drag me away......

[Guest Len]

This brief exchange is the best laugh I've had all day! Thanks Mars and Rabbi!

Oh, you were Roman in the gloamin?

[Guest ETS_Inc]

Count me firmly in the camp that feels this is a good way to have a cop arrest you for impersonating a police officer.

As for the whole "maybe a bad guy will see it and change his mind" argument, what if that particular bad guy has no problem killing cops who get in his way?

[jughead]

i have enough trouble with officers trying to tell me how to carry without having to deal with something like that

[molonlabetn]

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It's not clear cut, but there certainly is some potential for misidentification which could lead to trouble. Besides that, I personally think that attempting to present a misleading 'official' appearance using badges, lettered hats and the like is silly. And, since I open-carry when it's convenient, I'd prefer to make it obvious that I'm just a regular guy who acts responsibly and appears simply clean-cut... and wears a sidearm. A badge would work against me.

However, I suppose there are some situations which this could come in handy... honestly, if I were ever involved in a shooting I could see one of these being a useful tool to identify oneself as a likely good-guy to responding LEOs... but better carried in a holder or wallet to be shown only in such a situation.

[shaftbass]

Yea, we've had this discussion. If you wear or even own a Carry Permit badge, you are a toolbag

[Guest bkelm18]

Yea, we've had this discussion. If you wear or even own a Carry Permit badge, you are a toolbag

Well, that pretty much sums it up right there. Mods: Close thread, discussion over. Haha.

[strickj]

I have said it before ill say again.I would like to have one just for slits and giggles to pass around during half-time(footballs almost over,da**it)you can get them custom made for about same price,I would want mine to say something like mall ninja packin...etc

my only problem is when i get some extra dollars I end up buyoing ammo.

but for carry,its not a good idea,IMHO