Thats good advice, but I have a question. Of course, I'm here in Texas, a state that infringes my right to carry openly. So I have gotten into the habit of starting up conversations with police officers and sheriff deputies, asking what they think of open carry. They give me a lot of silly answers, and I educate them, specifically telling them that 44 states now allow open carry. I always talk about my home state of Michigan, and Michigan Open Carry, and we have a good conversation and I go on my way. Ok, so here's the question: Bad idea? That's my question. Is it a bad idea what I'm doing, talking and trying to educate the cops? It opens up a "consensual" police encounter, but it also educates them - and believe me, they need it! Thanks for any input.