A few years ago (pre-911) I was the trained EMT-responder (off duty firefighter) at the scene of a serious automobile accident on RT 1. An elderly woman made a left hand turn and got t-boned. Neither Fire of police were on station, she was lying on the road and in serious shock. There was a bunch of gawkers on the side of the road and I was kneeling on the pavement and bent in order over to ascess if she was breathing. I happened to be in a sport jacket carrying my holstered Sig 220. Now I was aware that some the gawkers might seen my FA...if they felt 'threatened' because of my slightly exposed Sig could that be considered brandishing ?
After that experience I became a bit more cautious about dress and carrying. Well the same thing happened a few months ago in the sales room of a car dealership when I came upon a young women collapsed on the floor in shock and nobody helping. I was carrying when I rendered assist, it was possible that it was seen, with all the gun paranoia, if someone called 911 saying she/he felt threatened would I be subject to arrest ? BTW: I asked in partially jest for another $500 off for the assist...and got it...lol
I believe I read recently that a a CCW carrier in a shopping mart was reported when he/she spotted the tip of a holstered FA, a 'sheeple' called the law on him and I believe he was arrested... Anyone care to comment on this subject....Thanks Rat187
After that experience I became a bit more cautious about dress and carrying. Well the same thing happened a few months ago in the sales room of a car dealership when I came upon a young women collapsed on the floor in shock and nobody helping. I was carrying when I rendered assist, it was possible that it was seen, with all the gun paranoia, if someone called 911 saying she/he felt threatened would I be subject to arrest ? BTW: I asked in partially jest for another $500 off for the assist...and got it...lol
I believe I read recently that a a CCW carrier in a shopping mart was reported when he/she spotted the tip of a holstered FA, a 'sheeple' called the law on him and I believe he was arrested... Anyone care to comment on this subject....Thanks Rat187