[Perseverando]

I was reviewing "Bang List" postings this evening and ran across this related and informative discussion of concealed carry permit holders and how to respond to LEO's during traffic stops while carrying - Don't be a gun dork in traffic stops , posted 12/31/09.

Nothing pertinent to add to story. Have at it fellow Freepers.

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

OK....you live in VA. If asked, does one have to reveal if the are carrying a firearm in VA.???

In MN, If asked, one must respond yes or no.

[domenad]

I appreciate their efforts, but a few too many Virginian police officers seem to have rolled off of the same assembly line. You know, the one next to the Skoal Bandits factory?

[freedomwarrior998]

Miranda only applies to custodial interrogation. I find it rather amusing that numerous "internet lawyers" think that there is some obligation by the police to read you Miranda rights every time they are dealing with you.

On top of that, there are numerous exceptions to the Miranda requirement.

[martinidon]

I think there should be a “Don't be a concealed carry gun dork at ANY time”

It appears the stop was valid. Just answer the officers question and move on. Just because you have a conceal carry permit dose not give you the right to be a jerk. This is the kind of stuff liberals and the gun loonies use to claim gun owners are unstable!

[TC Rider]

In NC, part of the requirements for having the CCW is to inform officers in an official capacity if you are carrying.

I've never had any problems doing this in the course of going through ‘clickit-or-ticket’ and ‘Booze it and lose it’ traffic stops. Most of our local cops act like they couldn't care less. A few show some interest like you'd expect from a gun enthusiast.

[TC Rider]

In NC, part of the requirements for having the CCW is to inform officers in an official capacity if you are carrying.

I've never had any problems doing this in the course of going through ‘clickit-or-ticket’ and ‘Booze it and lose it’ traffic stops. Most of our local cops act like they couldn't care less. A few show some interest like you'd expect from a gun enthusiast.

[strykr]

When I went thru required training class for CCW permit in Virginia (taught by an NRA instructor)... did advise you had to tell a police officer if you're carrying a firearm when asked/pulled over. I've only 1 had occasion when pulled over and after volunteering the information, the police officer was cool about it.