I am really surprised at how this thread is going. I have never felt 'threatened' when the blue lights flash behind me. I turn on the right turn signal to let him/her know that I know the lights are meant for me. Soon as safe I pull over and get my papers in hand. I expect the officer to be courteous and professional. They always are. I feel much safer stopped on the highway with an officer present than not. I do own guns but don't need to carry one on the road and if I did I sure wouldn't step out to face a police officer with it on my person. I would think that would be the worst way to start a peaceful conversation.
Also, by presenting myself as friendly and easy going. I have been stopped several times in the big truck and a couple of times in the motor home and survived without a ticket.
I've been a professional driver since 1962 and my system has worked for me.