CCW badge

[ponderosa]

Just get a texas rangers badge.... J/k

[epcii]

And then the cops think that you're one of the BG's trying to skate.

Interesting. I hadn't thought of that.

[Quiet]

Site agencies or we can consider this up as BS....

So far, as reported on the various CCW badge threads on calccw...
Fresno County
Riverside County
San Bernardino County

[NotEnufGarage]

Is it legal to carry a CCW badge for the CA CCW?

Legal - Yes

Stupid - Yes

[Burbur]

Thanks for sharing some of the dumbest **** I have seen in a while.

I had to look it up on Amazon and Brownells to verify this is real. Still in shock.

[nine mil thrill]

how embarrassing

....how embarrassing......i bet the leo thread is laughing their butts off reading about a "ccw badge"......

[Decoligny]

Legal? I do not know.
Lame, dorky, uncool? Yes.
However, if used properly, it can save your life.

The only way I can see it saving your life is if it happens to stop a bullet.

[BunnySlayer]

Some CA issuing agencies will revoke your CA LTC permit, if they find out you carry/wear a CCW badge.

Riverside is one of these. It clearly says so in the application paperwork.

[bussda]

The only way I can see it saving your life is if it happens to stop a bullet.

If you don't understand how and when to use it, then it will be that effective. A tool used properly can save your life, used improperly can kill you.
Suggested research: LEO firearms use when not in uniform.

[QuarterBoreGunner]

Okay I'll bite; how exactly could a 'CCW Badge' save your life?

However, if used properly, it can save your life.

[CSACANNONEER]

Okay I'll bite; how exactly could a 'CCW Badge' save your life?

As long as it is a star shaped one, it could be used as a ninja throwing star.

[infernl]

If you are carrying - shouldn't you also be in possession of your permit by law? Why not just show your permit when they accost you and cuff you for being a BG talk to you rationally about why you have a weapon drawn?

[bussda]

Okay I'll bite; how exactly could a 'CCW Badge' save your life?

When the change in LTC (CCW) issuance in the 90's occurred, there was a significant issue with off duty and plainclothes being shot (and killed) only because they had their handgun in their hand. Training was included that when an officer was not in uniform to display his badge when drawing his weapon. Usually by holding over the head and rotating the badge in all directions. Use of the badge makes use of that training to get responding officers to think before pulling the trigger.

[QuarterBoreGunner]

So how does this pertain to a regular citizen with a CCW?

And correct me if I'm wrong, but haven't sworn LEO *always* been able to carry off duty or in plainclothes? Why would they need a CCW? They already have their badge?

And this sentence:

Use of the badge makes use of that training to get responding officers to think before pulling the trigger.

is really confusing to me; wouldn't thinking before pulling the trigger be a freaking high priority thing anyway?

Apologies but your example makes no sense to me.

When the change in LTC (CCW) issuance in the 90's occurred, there was a significant issue with off duty and plainclothes being shot (and killed) only because they had their handgun in their hand. Training was included that when an officer was not in uniform to display his badge when drawing his weapon. Usually by holding over the head and rotating the badge in all directions. Use of the badge makes use of that training to get responding officers to think before pulling the trigger.

[joefreas]

You could also get a police halloween costume to wear your CCW badge on.