My son got stopped on a traffic stop a couple of years ago. First thing he said to the cop was "I am carrying and have a permit". Cop asked where the gun was, Sky told him it was under his left arm in a shoulder holster. Cop told him to keep his hands on the wheel and reached inside Sky's jacket and pulled the gun out. Then the cop went into panic mode, the gun had the hammer back in the cocked position. Cop held the gun by his thumb and forefinger and yelled, "Why is this gun cocked". Sky quitely said, "It's a 1911, it's cocked and locked, that's the way you carry a 1911". Cop called for backup, he did not know how to handle a 1911. Back up arrived and same thing he also did not know what to do with a 1911. Third cop arrived, same thing. They are in panic no one knows how to make this firearm safe, and they won't let Sky tell them. Finally a forth cop arrives, an old guy. He walks up takes the gun, drops the magazine. Then ejects the cartridge, and lays it on the front seat of the car.
Sky called the new Mayor, who is a shooter himself. Sky informed the Mayor about how the first three cops did not know what to do with a 1911. The Mayor was shocked, but held a training class with himself as trainer. A class on how to disarm and unload different types of pistols and rifles. I called the radio station and discussed this with a gun nut local talk show host. He got a kick out of hearing about Fairbanks Finest not knowing how to handle a 1911. It's been two years and still a common topic on the radio. This local Talk Show host has a daily talk show every day from 4 to 6. He has "Wildlife Wednesday" where we discuss wildlife issues. And Firearms Friday where we discuss things related to firearms. He often has guest from across the nation, and the public is encouraged to call in and participate. Anytime the local cops are mentioned the Host says "Oh no it's a 1911". Just another dig at the local cops.
