1. May be a good reason for (level 3?) retention holsters
2. Wonder if in TX, if citizen didn't recognize it was LEO quickly enough, this would have been a "good shoot"? LEO sneaked up, and apparently didn't identify themselves or that they were going to seize a (lawfully oc'ed) pistol.
Tampa Police backpedal on open carry incident
... a Tampa Police Officer unsuccessfully attempted sneak up behind him while fishing and grab his holstered handgun,” said the group in a statement.
“George turned immediately when he felt an unknown person grab for his gun while reaching for a concealed backup gun. As soon as he saw the uniformed officer George stopped before he drew his backup and did not resist the seizure of his handguns.
... has led to Florida Carry planning a lawsuit against the department and establishing a crowd-funding drive to pay for legal services.
With this, authorities advised Guns.com that the weekend incident was all a big mistake.
“It was an error on the officers’ part,” TPD Spokesperson Andrea Davis told Guns.com via email Thursday. “The trespass warning will be rescinded and we are working to contact Mr. Freeman’s to apologize to him.”
ETA ---> If in TX, and if citizen did not immediately recognize individual attempting to seize his pistol as a LEO, there is a chance it would be a "good shoot."
Texas Man Who Killed Police Officer During No-Knock Raid Will NOT Face Murder Charge – Grand Jury Refuses To Indict
This case breaks new ground in Texas. Magee’s attorney, who has been practicing law for many years, couldn’t recall an incident where a grand jury refused to charge a defendant in the death of an officer.