CCW Badges Good or Bad Idea?

[SuperiorDG]

When I conceal carry is it a good idea to have a CCW Badge?

Pros: Hopefully if I am defending myself I will not get shoot by the police arriving on scene.

If the general public happens to see my gun they are less like to call me in to police.

Con: Will I be seen as a cop impersonator.

Is it illegal in Colorado?

[Irish]

I think most will tell you it's a bad idea, although, I do understand the reasoning behind them.

[Careby]

I thought the whole idea of concealed carry was so that nobody knows you're carrying? I see way too many disadvantages to advertising the fact.

[Ak44]

I thought the whole idea of concealed carry was so that nobody knows you're carrying? I see way too many disadvantages to advertising the fact.

I think your missing the point. It's not a badge you wear outside your clothing. It's a badge you would theortically show the Police in any circumstance so they can somewhat differentiate you from say Joe Scumbag.

[CCK]

I think your missing the point. It's not a badge you wear outside your clothing. It's a badge you would theortically show the Police in any circumstance so they can somewhat differentiate you from say Joe Scumbag.

And Joe Scumbag can buy one too, right?

Count on being treated like a bad guy until the cops have determined otherwise. Badge ain't going to do it.

Chris

[Ed L.]

It's bad.

Whatever your intentions, it makes you look like a cop wannabe or a someone trying to be a police impersonator.

Do not expect any good treatment from the police if you use one or they find one on you.

Badges are signs of authority and must be issued as such by some organization or entity with the recognized ability to do so.

You cannot buy authority outside of an S&M club, and I could be wrong about that because I'm really not sure how that works.

[SpookyPistolero]

There is absolutely no logic behind that practice. It's something on page 37 of a gunrag to separate folks from the cash.

[Ed L.]

Hmmm.

Someone with two posts raises a question like this is usually an indication for the mods or admins to check IPs and such to see if is a recurrent troll.

[Ak44]

And Joe Scumbag can buy one too, right?

Count on being treated like a bad guy until the cops have determined otherwise. Badge ain't going to do it.

Chris

Yep he sure can. I'm not saying just cause someone has a badge and flashes it is gonna be left alone. Obviously any Officer is going to do some investigating regardless and figure out whats going on.

[sammage]

When I conceal carry is it a good idea to have a CCW Badge?

Pros: Hopefully if I am defending myself I will not get shoot by the police arriving on scene.

If the general public happens to see my gun they are less like to call me in to police.

Con: Will I be seen as a cop impersonator.

Is it illegal in Colorado?

I think your missing the point. It's not a badge you wear outside your clothing. It's a badge you would theortically show the Police in any circumstance so they can somewhat differentiate you from say Joe Scumbag.

Concealed means concealed...meaning no one should know you have a gun unless it comes into play. If I ever printed and someone noticed enough to ask me, I'd tell them it's my multi-tool/cell phone/colostomy bag/etc. Carrying a badge on your belt is a great way to get to possibly charged or detained for impersonating an LEO. You have a permit in your wallet, no?

In the event you do use your weapon, the best way to avoid getting shot by LE is to not have a weapon in your hand. Put it down, holster it, just don't be some idiot with a CCW badge in one hand and a pistol in the other. If a shooting occurs, they won't just see your badge and let you go. You'll still probably be taking a ride, giving a statement, etc. The CCW sash may be the only thing that's a worse idea than the CCW badge.