I got a speeding ticket two days ago. I showed the cop my NRA card and my weapon registration.
He was nervous about my revolver in the holster, in plain view, and unloaded.He asked if he could walk around and hold my revolver until the end of the stop and ticket writing process.
I answered, "Yes, you can. If I can hold your LOADED 9mm on your side until I am released.". He didn't think it was that funny.
His partner did as he strode up to the passenger side of my truck.
Luckily, being in a small town I knew both of them. I was let go about fifteen seconds later.