When open carrying, where should your badge be placed relative to the gun?

When open carrying, where should your badge be placed relative to the gun?

• A. Badge on the opposite side
• B. Badge on the same side as the gun
• C. Badge in a badge case
• D. Badge in a non gun hand pocket

Answer: (B)

The main idea is quick, clear identification and smooth access when you’re openly carrying a firearm. Placing the badge on the same side as the gun makes it easy to display your credentials with the same arm and without crossing your body or adjusting your stance. This keeps movements predictable and minimizes delay or awkward motions in tense or rapid-situation moments. If the badge were on the opposite side, you’d have to reach across your body or over the gun to show it, which can slow you down, draw attention to the weapon, and create opportunities for confusion or unsafe handling. Keeping the badge on the same side ensures it remains readily visible and your actions stay straightforward and efficient. Installing it in a badge case or in a pocket on the non-gun hand side tends to obscure visibility or complicate access, defeating the goal of quick and clear identification.

The main idea is quick, clear identification and smooth access when you’re openly carrying a firearm. Placing the badge on the same side as the gun makes it easy to display your credentials with the same arm and without crossing your body or adjusting your stance. This keeps movements predictable and minimizes delay or awkward motions in tense or rapid-situation moments.

If the badge were on the opposite side, you’d have to reach across your body or over the gun to show it, which can slow you down, draw attention to the weapon, and create opportunities for confusion or unsafe handling. Keeping the badge on the same side ensures it remains readily visible and your actions stay straightforward and efficient. Installing it in a badge case or in a pocket on the non-gun hand side tends to obscure visibility or complicate access, defeating the goal of quick and clear identification.