Posted on 10/02/2016 7:26:19 AM PDT by rktman
The police are nervous when they pull you over. They don't know you. They don't know what you will do. They have to deal with some of the most evil, violent, and completely unpredictable people on earth. They don't want to die. So if you are legally carrying a concealed firearm when you are stopped by the police and you make any sudden or threatening move, you just might get shot.
So what should you do, as a law-abiding citizen with a concealed-carry weapon, when you are stopped by the police? Here are the official guidelines, according to the laws of my state (Ohio). They are probably the same for other states as well. I have followed these rules after getting pulled over, and everything turned out just fine (thank God).
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“1. Inform the police.
‘If you are stopped by the police, whether you are in your car, or on a motorcycle, or just walking down the street, IMMEDIATELY inform the police that you have a concealed-carry license, tell them if you actually have the concealed firearm on you (they’ll probably ask you where on your body)....”
No I don’t and I will not. Not required in Nevada.
I live in Maine, where we have Constitutional Carry. No permit is necessary to have a firearm in your vehicle or on your person.
The law says, however, if you have an encounter with the police....sheriff’s deputy, state trooper, or a city police officer..... you are required to inform him or her that you have a concealed weapon.
“Officer, I have a firearm in my vehicle, I have a CCW permit. “ Your hands on the steering wheel.
Very simple and deeply appreciated by the police officer who has no idea who you are or your intentions.
If you are stopped, they’ve already run your plates and know that you have a CCW permit.
This is likely common sense in Ohio.
However, if I’m driving in NYC, Chicago or Maryland, as examples, giving them my concealed permit just would not be a wise thing to do.
For example:
Maine? I think I’ve gotta move right away.
One reason to register your vehicles to a trust.
That way,you get to go home that night because you know that the *cop* intends to go home that night.
Some REALLY bad advice from the author there. You do NOT want to be digging around in the car while waiting for the officer to get there. He doesn't know that your innocent actions in trying to be helpful are in order to find your registration. He doesn't know if you're looking for a gun, hiding drugs, or what.
Hands on the wheel until he gets to your window, and if he asks for registration, tell him that it's in the glove box and you're going to get it if that's OK.
Morning mad_as_hell. Yup, not required here but you never know when you get a non seasoned officer pulling you over. Already spooked by recent events. Of course, we do see open carry at the Smiths up the street. Biggest thing for me is “What’re they carrying?”
Nervous pulling vehicles over? Don’t become a cop. Period.
I've been pulled over twice and never had a problem either. As a side note, if I'm going somewhere some evening and know I'm going to have a drink or two, I leave it home.......
Same here. After a very long work day, I was stopped by the ISP for speeding. I followed protocol by placing both of my hands on the top of the steering wheel. When the officer came to my window, he asked if I had a weapon in the vehicle. I told him where it was and what condition it was in (condition 2). He said, fine, I showed him my DL and registration. He told me to to take it easy and to go home and get some rest. I told him thanks and be safe out there. A cordial and relaxed outcome.
The host, Greg Garrison, is a lawyer and former prosecutor. (got the rape conviction of Mike Tyson).
The "concensus" of all the lawyers and LEOs who called into the show that day was that, in Indiana, one is not legally required to volunteer that information when stopped, but they really really would like for you to.
I have been pulled over twice while carrying here in Ohio. The first time, the cop asked me where it was and I told him on my right hip. I just told the second cop where it was when I informed him and he thanked me for informing as I recall. I kept my hands on the steering wheel both times and acted like I would act any other time I was ever pulled over. neither cop made any kind of a big deal about it. the second cop didn’t even ask to see the permit. I got tickets both times of course.
I don’t drink in public anymore because I’m not leaving it at home anymore.
Should be, IMHO, number 1.
Having a CCW actually helped get me out of a ticket.I was driving a loaner car and got pulled over for speeding. I informed the deputy that I was carrying and handed him my permit and license. He asked me where the weapon was and I informed him that it was in my jacket on the passenger seat. Something was wrong with the computer system and he couldn’t get my drivers license to run. We had a pleasant chat while he waited and then tried again. Still no luck. He then apologized for holding me up and sent me on my way. Although he never said so I’m sure that the CCW was proof that I was an upstanding citizen. When I got home I looked up the department and sent the sheriff an email complimenting the deputy on my treatment. I got a reply stating that officers very rarely received compliments and that this was a great resume enhancer to have in his file.
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