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What a load of crap.

In NC, it is my understanding that when the police send your tag number through that it will flag CCW carriers.

Then the cop knows that the driver he's about to talk to has passed 2 state background checks and 1 federal check. All of the cops I know say they feel better about it.

It's good practice for CCW carriers and all citizens to do the following when stopped by the police at night.

Turn on the interior lights

Lower the drivers window about 4 inches (Just in case you've been stopped by a blue light bandit, plus it makes the cops feel better seeing a bit of glass between you and him)

Place your hands at the 10:00 and 2:00 positions on the steering wheel.

Be prepared to tell the cop if you're carrying and where the weapon is, but don't volunteer informaton.

DO NOT REMOVE THE GUN FROM CONCEALMENT.

The cop should never ask to see it or ask you to retrieve it. If he does, ask him to radio for a supervisor. Rookies have been known to ask to see it, which is a very dumb thing for a cop to do. Why would he want someone to lay hands on their weapon?

I typically don't say a word about it, but hand my CCW card to the cop along with the drivers license. Let him be the one to bring it up.

I answer burglar alarm calls for our office and always carry when I go out to meet the cops, usually I'm there first.

Most don't seem to care and hand the cards back. Some like to talk about guns and I've had some great late night conversations with deputies.

LAWS VARY BY STATE, BE SURE TO OBEY YOUR LOCAL LAWS!