When cops do a traffic stop do they have access to handgun permit data?
They have access to CHL data. First question I’m always asked when I’m pulled over, “I see you have a CHL, are you carrying now?”
“When cops do a traffic stop do they have access to handgun permit data?”
In California they do. The handgun is tied to you via your D/L through the DMV.
Yep. Here in Idaho, your CWP and DL have the same number.
In Michigan, CPL records can be accessed via the LEIN system during a routine traffic stop. So yes, they do.
>> When cops do a traffic stop do they have access to handgun permit data? <<
Some states (or at least Minnesota) put that information on the drivers licenses.
When I had to verify age and identity from drivers licenses, CC folks had an F printed on the list of vehicles they were allowed to operate.
“When cops do a traffic stop do they have access to handgun permit data?”
Yes. That’s most likely how MD police detained that family from FL over the holidays.
In Kansas your concealed carry permit # is the same as your DL#.
But this year we passed Constitutional Carry so you dont need a permit to carry open or concealed, on your person, in your car,....
Yeah, they know.
When I cross into Canada I am asked abouut my carry permit that I had for 1 year. 20 years ago.
How bout them apples?
When cops do a traffic stop do they have access to handgun permit data?
I sure think they would, depending on the state, and computer access speed.
Calif could contact their DOJ to check if suspect had any guns in their system. Handguns by SN, long guns, and lately long guns by SN.
Don’t know if this has been implemented, but it could. I suspect it has.