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unfy:
Just some food for thought.


Last night - after trip to Capital and a full day of work, was at a gas station near my new place and chatting with a Sarpy deputy.  I sadly don't recall his name, but like most officers he was a nice guy.

Anyhoo, the conversation turned to carry stuff... and in the middle of the carry conversation I had asked what the preference was on declaring as a permit holder who is not armed.  His take was this:

He immediately stated that he understands that if you're not carrying you don't have to declare.  And that the preference depends on the officer etc.

This particular guy would prefer someone who does have a carry permit that is NOT armed to go ahead and declare said fact.  That way when they run your ID and see that you DO have a permit, they don't have to wonder WTF is going on.

He had talked about a woman who had a permit and TWICE didn't declare while in the presence of this guy (not sure if he was backup both times or what... the second time she was being arrested for something ELSE, btw).  They confiscated the gun, issued receipt, etc.


Just as an aside - the whole declare ya do have a permit and aren't armed seems to be a decent idea in a State that requires declaration anyway.  This way if they return and are nervous - you're not staring down the barrel of the officer's glock :P.

SemperFiGuy:

--- Quote ---Just as an aside - the whole declare ya do have a permit and aren't armed seems to be a decent idea in a State that requires declaration anyway.  This way if they return and are nervous - you're not staring down the barrel of the officer's glock
--- End quote ---

This approach makes all the sense in the world.    And is what I suggest to my CHP classes.   It's just good old plain common sense.    It clears the air.   Gets the Gun Thing out of the way.

sfg

Mntnman:
I'm going to watch this discussion with interest. I have been of the mindset not to declare if not carrying. If a glock is pulled on me because officer sees I have a carry permit and I didn't declare, that is an experience to be used to rectify the bs duty to inform part of the law and indicate a possible issue with said officer's ability to do their job effectively and safely.

The practible part of me agrees to get it out there and avoid possible uncomfortable situations, although the wrong officer could be set off by declaring. That would be rare, I believe, but I am aware of it happening.

DaveB:
Are any officers going to believe you? Once they see you have a permit, they are going to question you anyway. I can see the point to tell the officer you don't have a gun, even though the permit holders are probably the most honest of the two people at site of the stop.

RobertH:
i declare all the time and its always the first thing i say.

i usually say something like: "Hello officer.  I am a Nebraska concealed carry permit holder.  I am/am not carrying.  How would you like to proceed?"

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