So, if you are carrying concealed, maybe its better not to say anything about it up front... if there is a chance the cop is going to panic?
If its not visible, and you aren’t exiting the car, don’t mention it? And if you are asked to exit the car, hand the officer your CCR permit first?
I’m asking. I don’t CCR but I am considering it.
Depends on the state. You don’t list a state so no other advice.
I think the best course of action would be that if stopped, tell police you are conceal carry and have weapon on person or in vehicle and ask if you should surrender weapon until reason for stopped is resolved. Also keep hands in plain sight during conversation.
In my CCW class the subject came up. His suggestion is to not divulge unless asked. However if asked be totally honest. That’s what the CCW license is for, to show you are in compliance with the law.
Did the officer act properly? It's hard to say. The better question might be: What would I have done if placed in the same situation?
I was taught at the Concealed Carry Class to do the following...
1-Stay in the car & put your hands on top of the steering wheel and visible.
2-Turn on the dome light (if at night)
3-When the officer approaches the very first thing you say is.. “Hello Officer, I have a Concealed Carry Permit and I am (or am not carrying a weapon at the present time”
4-Follow all instructions the Officer gives you
DO NOT as was in this case say “I got a gun”
If they know you have a valid legal permit to carry, they will likely think you are a good guy
In a traffic stop, the first thing the cop does is look up your car reg. on his computer. If you are a CCW holder, it will show on his computer.
Inform the officer as you should. But...KEEP YOUR FLIPPING HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AT 10 & 2 until told to remove them!
This guy was reaching for something and got himself killed because of it.