Carrying a Weapon When Pulled Over: What To Do?

Great video. Should a carrying passenger notify officer if pulled over?

Great topic and nice video! I stopped for one question and it still hasn't been answered. If an LEO asks if you have any weapons, Are you legally obligated to tell them? Florida

In Illinois they know you have a permit before they talk to you.

My policy is to immediately stick both hands out the window and tell the officer that I have a carry permit and armed and what are his next instructions. This immediately puts the officer in charge and is readily seen by anyone passing by.
Also, given the present state of affairs, this is especially true if you are black.
Remember, there are generally 3 things you say to a police officer:
1 Yes Sir/Mam
2. No Sir/Mam
3. Thank You Sir/mam

On the lighter side, If you are out of your car and told to go over to the side of a tree and make a s^^^ sandwich;
The correct response is WHOLE WHEAT OR RYE (smile)!

i always carry, i always tell them and there has NEVER been a problem with it. some people are just idiots and cant or dont act right when pulled over.

I guess I missed it. Do you have to tell them if you have a weapon in the car? By law?

And if you have a firearm in your R.V traveling do you say that you have one in your home

Nothing...keep your mouth shut unless they ask and then show them your permit. Do jot ever answer questions. And where are you required to hand over your permit automatically without being asked? I have been stopped several times up herein Canada going or coming from hunting and have never volunteered anything.

I like Appendix carry due to a Quick draw I'm not worried about shooting my goods off if you train train train you will not have a problem I'm a lefthanded shooter so yea I have to lean to draw but again train is the name of the game.

If you have a CHL it will be linked to your license but I always tell them if asked I have nothing to hide

I’m a military veteran and I’m licensed to carry concealed. The few times I was pulled over by an officer, based on how I’ve always carried myself they don’t feel the need to ask me about any weapons however, I still give them my concealed card and advised them of my weapon. They never give me any issues and respectfully thank me for my service. In my experience your demeanor, attitude and ability to articulate when communicating goes a long way with law enforcement.

New sub here , I will be joining USCCA let me know when theres a promotion for a membership or a convention in Chicago.
But first I would like to know if I even qualify to obtain a foid card and a conceal carry permit.
I don't think people looker will suffice.
I will be obtaining a rap sheet.
I did my 16 hours and got my certificate that will be submitted to CPD or state police dep.

I was heading back to Las Vegas from a wedding and was pulled over in Searchlight with my family, we had stopped off at a gas station there was an officer parked on the right side shoulder before the entrance onto the freeway, as get back onto the road I pass the officer he lights me up so I immediately pull over grab my CCW, license, and registration. He walks over to my window and the officer became smart confrontational escalating the traffic stop. As I’m handing the officer my CCW and license he tells me he does not want to see my CCW only my license now! As he’s trying to use trying to use intimidation tactics I inform the officer that I do have my legal firearm in the car that I’m letting him know for his peace of mind and that it is on my lap. Telling any officer that you have a firearm in the car legal or not makes the officer uncomfortable I understand, but what I don’t understand is the officer asking just me and not my passengers if they were caring which my grandfather had his legal .357 on him. He tells me don’t grab my firearm! Opens my door and takes my firearm from my lap. Brings me back my firearm and “incorrectly” educates me that I need to inform an officer that I am carrying next time as if I wasn’t trying to do that from the beginning. Whether you’re in Sparks, Searchlight, Reno, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Nevada has a no duty to inform law. Any inputs??

Anyone from So Cal get pulled over?? I just recently got my CCW, that alone was a miracle 🙏😆. Thanks

The politicians in the U.S. have completely been allowed to wipe their asses with the constitution. Constitutional Carry should be nationwide and cops shouldnt be scared especially of law abiding citizens. Its kind of cowardly folks.

A lot of cops are just muppets to corrupt politicians. Constitutional Carry needs to be nationwide!

Medical discharge
Epilepsy
War ready
Do I need a drivers license to carry or vote

I was pulled over for traffic violation in Ft Lauderdale. I gave him my DL and my LTCF. He asked “what’s this”. I had people in the car and didn’t want to disclose so I slowly passed him my CCW from Arizona as well bc it says “concealed carry weapons permit”. He looked at it and said “if you wanna be arrogant you can step out the car and go to jail right now”. 😳

Its on record that we carry!

Do nothing, no different

What is the laws for Alabama. I know we are a constitutional carry state.

Just be honest with cops no reason to lie and just stay polite and respectful and know your rights and cooperation is vital

Top conversation that cops just love:

Cop: “Do I smell alcohol on you?”

You: “Do I smell donuts on YOU?”

Cops love bacon jokes too!

They also appreciate old timey gangster movies. They love it when you imitate Edward G Robinson, “Nyeah, copper, see? You’ll never take me alive, see? I’m packing heat and I ain’t afraid to use it, see? Nyeah!”

It depends. If he wants to see your insurance and registration and there is a 357 magnum in your glovebox it is common courtesy to tell him.

Here ln Daytona they will take your firearm and run the serial numbers.

In Florida , multiple county sheriff's publicly encourage firearm ownership. 20 % , that's one in five of the adult Floridians . Local law enforcement tell us to shoot and save them from the paperwork.

Yea people follow the law cops don't.

That's OK for yt people blacks are a different situation

My home state of residence does not require informing law enforcement.
I don't unless asked.

Here in Missouri we have open carry. No cc permit required.. Just don't be stupid..

I was pulled over. I handed the cop my DL and LTC at the same time. I let him tell me what to do.

I don't do anything, police should assume that I'm armed and observing my second amendment. If they have a problem with that - I DON'T CARE.

ACAB

I'm a CCW Instructor in California and when you are pulled over in a traffic stop by local LEO's (Police and Sheriff) they are notified that the registered vehicle owner is a CCW Holder via their console CPU.

I always have told officers that i have a firearm in the car (in arkansas with permitless carry) all officers ive had contact with respect the fact i told them immediately and followed their instructions and never had any problems at all besides my expired license plate which was 100% my fault and which he said if u dont reach for yours i wont reach for mine which i respected greatly as a legally armed civilian

A good lawyer would say "don't answer ANY questions " ANY

Car broke down on the freeway and when the cop that talked to me was going back to his vehicle I told him “sir I have a weapon in the car if you would like to hold onto it for the stop” and he said “oh nah man I ain’t worrying about that” lmao

What does asking if the driver if they a firearm have anything to do with stopping a vehicle with a tail light out? Some of you will argue officer safety, I will argue overstepping their bounds/illegal search. Remember, bad guys will not answer truthfully if they have a firearm. So why question the good guys?

So we’re told to disclose that we have firearms in the vehicle for a minor traffic infraction, correct OK!!! What is the purpose of the second amendment? Protect the citizen against government tyranny is the primary reason. Why are we being advocated to disclose constitutional protected things to agents of the state? By companies and firearm protection firms that are supposedly supposed to be protecting our constitutional God-given rights?

So basically don’t do nothing stupid and you remember that you have the right to remain silent.

I have been and nothing happened nothing was said and a was well.

YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT !!!!!!! as an officer to take that weapon and run the serial number !!!!!!.......AGAIN !!!!.... YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT !!!!!....did everybody hear that ????????????

I turn on the inside lights if its dark and put down the window then put my hands on the steering wheel. Then respond to the officer with respect like a normal law abiding citizen. Which I am. Every time I drive away ...with a good day sir, from the officer

I DO NOTHING I AM A LAW-ABIDING TAX PAYING CITIZEN THAT FOLLOWS THE LAW AND THE 2ND AMENDMENT

I know I’ll be corrected if I’m wrong, but aren’t all gun laws and infringement upon our constitutional right to keep and bear them?

Follow the law , and if he asks you tell him if not don’t tell him!

Chances are your plate has been run already so they have some idea you maybe carrying.

VOTE: What's your favorite carry position while traveling?