CARRY: Badge versus bulge

All in the law enforcement community have a right to express their various opinions regarding Permitless/Constitutional Carry; however no one has a right to change the facts in order to fit their opinion. Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White is quoted by Brian Walker saying, “Right now if I see you walking down the street and there is a bulge consistent with an outline of a firearm that appears to be concealed, I can legally stop you for the minimal amount of time it takes for me to validate you are a permit holder.” Nothing can be further from the truth! I am not sure where Chief White got this idea or if he was misquoted, but this is not true in Idaho. A bulge in the clothing alone, is not probable cause to detain and question anyone.

SHERIFF DARYL WHEELER

Sandpoint