Ok this is strange.

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by desertstriker

Have to remember that in the police force women often have more to prove than do the men and it all boils down to that police work was traditionally a "mans" job (not being sexist just stating the truth) and that mentality has somehow continued to carry over but is more subliminal and rarely thought about actively. That is often why they are more forceful and aggressive. I have never met a female on duty officer who was not a tad bit more aggressive but when they go off duty well they can be real sweethearts most of the time.

just my 2 cents though

I agree, I think the few women cops that approached me get tough because I open carry when I detect. However, I live in a small town and open carry is common, but moreso during deer season, because our county has massive state game lands. Still, it pees me off when a cop draws on me when I'm totally legal, although it's only happened once. I know in certain parts of town people will always call when they see someone with a gun, so cops have to check, just don't stomp on my civil rights.

I'm not a radical gun activist walking around with an AK and video camera trying to get a response. I even call the dept. and tell them I'll be in a certain area open carrying and detecting. Sadly, much of our old history is now in the bad section of town, so I go armed.