Though I have a fairly decent long gun collection, I do not have a carry permit and don't own a handgun. I don't even go shooting that often since I am a single father, work full time and live in the heart of the city. When I do go shooting, my long guns are in individual cases and are locked inside my truck bed box. The ammo is located in a field bag under the back seat.
I got pulled over awhile back for having a tail light out. Knowing at least most of the CCP regulations when in contact with a law official, I approached it the same way...both of my hands remained on the steering wheel and I had my teen-age daughter lean forward with both hands on the dash board (the truck was shut off of course and my window was down). The Officer approached me and asked how I was doing. I replied "Fine, thank you. Officer, there are four legally owned long guns locked in the back of the truck and the ammo is under the rear seat. Would you like for me to step out of the truck?" He then asked if I had any hand guns, which I replied No. He looked over at my daughter and told her to sit back and relax. He then asked for my license, registration and proof of insurance. He came back a short while later with a fix it ticket and thanked me again for informing him of the guns. He never asked to check or even glanced at my tool box. He was actually very relaxed the entire time from the moment I mentioned the guns and their location.
I feel that any assurances I can give the Officer will go a LONG way in making his day better and of course, mine as well.