Bunch of them realize really fast how important those things are.They may not know how. I've come to realize that most cops aren't gun guys. That was one of the driving forces why I signed up...to carry a gun!
34 years later, I'm sick and tired of totin' one. I can hardly wait for retirement when all I hafta carry is an Airweight J frame as a "get off me" gat just to keep the thugs away.
But yeah, most modern day cops couldn't care less than two shits about guns.
Cops now show you their kit if you show yours. Last three times was just talking guns and that is why they were called.
They are never hostile to me now. Illinois with a 10.5in ar15 pistol in 7.62x39. They took and and shot it..brought it back.
Here in Oklahoma I have carried my vector into the bank first on 240 and sooner. Waved at the people. Had it on a sling of course.
People accept it.