just met two of shreveports finest-gun related

i see no problem here..

I get pulled over all of the time and haven't ever had that happen

I had that happen to me once also. Wasn't real comfortable with the situation. I was already out of my truck so I didn't see the need for him to go in my truck, get my gun out, and call the numbers in. There was no threat at that point and I don't really think there was probable cause just because I didn't use my blinker while changing lanes (was looking for a DUI, but I was sober)

Got pulled over in TX on I-20 headed east near Tyler one time by a young trooper for doing 85. I had an AR in a case in the back. He asked what it was. I told him. He asked if he could see it.

We spent the next 15 minutes shooting the shite on the side of the road about AR's and the tropical storm heading toward MS. Usually these guys are just doing their job. I'm not for unwarranted searches, but just be nice, and they'll be nice back.

wouldn't they need a warrant to search your vehicle? I don't understand them unloading it

Why does it matter of you have weapons?

What did they pull you over for and why are they calling in a gun that isn't related to the stop?

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I have an issue with this. Why did they need to unload and check the firearm? Did you question their intent or give them permission to search your vehicle?

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I agree. It's good that all parties were nice and polite to each other, but that should be expected all the time. Nevertheless, as presented here, I don't see why the police officer asked if you had any guns. What does that have to do w/ a routine traffic stop. Is it standard operating procedure for a cops to ask about guns w/ every traffic stop? Surely there's more to the story.

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Backup showed up and removed my gun, unloaded it, took out magazine, and called in the numbers.

Asked me when and where I bought it, what kind it was.

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self important dumbasses. gotta call in backup

sorry you had to waste your time

Just talked with a friend that is a deputy. This is what he had to say about this situation.

"Courts have said in a traffic stop, if gun is in car and within wingspan of occupants. It can be retreived for officer safety. The making it safe is no big deal. Running the numbers. Just making sure it's not stolen. My pistol was stolen in Amarillo and recovered in a manner very much like the one you described. I have no problem with the way this went down. It keeps officers safe. Respects the integrity of the weapon by recovering if stolen since its in the officers possession lawfully and temporarily. And it is returned to the lawful owner following the stop. No harm no foul here"