USCG Disarming boaters????

[wdmso]

He was disarmed for the protection of the CG members.. And I don’t expect the CG just to take his word the he was carrying legally… and if the person was an officer he should have done what they advise civilians to do. “ people should comply with law enforcement request and orders , and on the water the CG are considered federal law enforcement .

I guess the question to your friend would be . what would be his reaction if he pulled someone over and they declared they were armed and carrying legally . . Keep your hands on the wheel ? Exit the car? Does he draw his weapon ? I am sure there’s a procedure or department policy for this situation. I am sure it’s the same for the CG


Sounds like he’s pissed for being treated like a normal citizen at the hands of law enforcement when there is weapon that could possibly be used against them is involved
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[nightfighter]

As told to me, it appeared to be training exercise for the 20 yo who had a senior CG officer(?) observing. They decided to disarm well after they were into the inspection. It was close quarters, he was advised to put his hands on his head with fingers intertwined. And that the CG was going to remove his weapon from his waistband..... My friend was more worried about being shot in the nuts than normal operating procedures at that point.... My friend (wrongly) got agitated and is pressing the point to USCG Boston Command about exactly what is their protocol, as this certainly doesn't sound like procedure was followed.
We should at least know what to expect... (and it should not include them just leaving the loaded weapon sitting on a seat cushion as they disembarked... at least he got his gun back, but their handling of a loaded weapon was less than comforting)