re: Infrared cameras on Bourbon st to detect concealed guns??

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Scenario 1: cops use infrared technology to detect you are likely carrying a gun. They approach, ask you if you are, you say yes. They ask to see your CC permit. You provide it. Cops says thanks, enjoy your evening. The whole "stop" takes under 30 seconds. Go about your business (although if you're on Bourbon there's a 90% chance you're going into bars which is a no no).

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This whole point is erroneous. No probable cause = No stop. What if I politely told the cop I wasn't interested in having a conversation and tried to walk away?

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Scenario 2: cops asks you if you are carrying a gun. In the case of a true criminal, he attempts to flee and is arrested and charged. Or he attempts to pull out said gun and cops shoots him. Either way, mission accomplished

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I am not willing to give up my right to privacy to increase the odds of someone else getting pinched.

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I'm not saying I'm all in favor of this new FQ plan, but it doesn't sound like a terrible idea to be honest.

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Perhaps this tech has it's place, but it's certainly not on a public street. Especially if it can see through clothes. The slope is just way too slippery. If cops think their job so difficult and dangerous that they need the ability to see through peoples clothes, including your wives and daughters, then they should consider a different career path.