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cckyle:
I was stopped at 0140 for no license plate on the front of my vehicle. It had fallen off when I bumped into a parking pole thing a short while back and I have had it in the front window since.  It went well. I informed him I was a chp holder and was armed. He asked me where it was I told him the glove box. Asked me if I had one in the pipe I said yes.  He then asked for my id and let me fumble through the glove box with the firearm in it to get my insurance and registration.  He left the firearm with me and just asked that I keep my hands on the wheel and not lean over.  Gave me a fix it ticket and then thanked me for my conduct regarding the firearm and said I did exactly what I was suppose too.  This was a Fremont police officer.  Couldn't have gone better imo

Gary:
Glad all went well. :)  Before he hit the lights, the officer knew you were a CCW holder because of DMV records.  The plate was his way of pulling you over to see if you were compliant.  Had you not told him you had a CCW permit, your first stop could have been your last one.  For those here reading this thread, Nebraska law requires you to tell any contacting police officer, or rescue worker, you have a CCW permit, even if you do not have a gun on you.  Failing to do so, is a felony.

In times past, while I have had a gun and get stopped, I always break down my Glock, and remove all the ammo from the mag.  I then distribute the "mess" across my dash, so the officer can see I am no threat to them.

In the future, with a CCW, I may still do the same.  Started the license process today,  2.5  hour wait at the State Patrol. We got there about 2:30 and it was almost 5 when we got out.  45 business days is more like 2.5 months, so around April 23rd, is our date.

Remember, a gun in your glove box is OK as long as you are alone in your car.  With passengers, everyone needs a CCW permit because under the law, everyone is concealing the gun, even people that do not know you have a gun. 

With passengers, best to keep your gun on your body.

sidearm1:
Gary:

Your interpretation does not match what I have been told by instructors and LEOs.  If you are not carrying a handgun you do not need to tell them you have a CHP.

019.02 A permit holder carrying a concealed handgun who is officially contacted by any peace officer or emergency services personnel must immediately inform the peace officer or emergency service personnel of the concealed handgun unless physically unable to do so.

Most LEOs said it would be nice if you told them you had a CHP and were not carrying any firearm, but the rule above states "carrying a concealed handgun" not "anytime you are officially contacted".

bullit:

--- Quote from: Gary on February 20, 2013, 04:27:50 AM ---Before he hit the lights, the officer knew you were a CCW holder because of DMV records.
--- End quote ---

Gary you would be wrong on the above comment....a Nebraska CHP is in no way tied to your ones license plate.  It is associated with your Driver's License/State ID card. It is also incorrect in that not INFORMING the LEO you are a permit holder is a felony....it is a Class III misdemeanor first offense and Class I misdemeanor for any second or subsequent with your permit subject to revocation.   028.02

As an instructor my advice to future and current CHP holders is simply comply with the officer's commands i.e. don't make any sudden or furtive movements before he/she gets to your car door.  You may get more than you bargain for pulling your firearm, disassembling hurridly (sp?), etc.  .... just my humble two cents.....

gsd:
I'm with bullit on this one. i take it one step further however, by turning on the interior light and rolling all windows down. Yeah, it can get chilly, but at least they know for certain you are the only occupant in the vehicle.

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