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First traffic stop while carrying tonight
rudy:
Just because it is possible doesn't mean it is prudent, or more importantly, necessary. If the LEO doesn't like that you have a firearm on your person, they will remove it. From the small amount of anecdotal evidence here on the forum, most LEO's will just ask you to leave it in the holster and that is the end of it. The only thing I wouldn't like is if I was carrying a weapon that the LEO was not familiar with and the LEO decided to disarm me. For example a 1911, mostly because I don't want the LEO putting a hole in something while trying to figure out how to clear it. I have been disarmed by a Lancaster county sheriff's deputy once during official contact, but I was carrying a S&W j-frame so it wasn't an issue. I declared it, he asked where it was, I told him, he asked me to turn so he could remove it, I did so, he removed it from the holster and handed it to his partner. He returned it to me empty with the ammunition separately. He asked me not to load it until he had left the scene. I followed his instructions, nothing scary happened. End of story.
rluening:
Impressive videos.
I still don't think I'd try to do it while being pulled over, but that's just me.
/rl
LM4202:
--- Quote from: Gary on February 20, 2013, 04:27:50 AM ---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.
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So you were traveling with a loaded gun before you started the CHP process?
OnTheFly:
--- Quote from: LM4202 on March 01, 2013, 01:06:48 AM ---So you were traveling with a loaded gun before you started the CHP process?
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That is perfectly legal, as long as the firearm is not "concealed".
Fly
candlewax20:
Gary, I do not intend to sound rude or blunt in this comment but I am failing to understand your thought process. Put yourself in the LEO's shoes. He turns on his lights and he follows you to the shoulder. From the moment he turns on his lights he does not know much about you, at all, except for the fact that the vehicle your driving is not stolen, and has current tags, etc...
At this point there is not much stress for him. As he is following you to the shoulder he sees that you are holding/disassembling a firearm in the vehicle. Im sure at this point he is on full alert; as you have created a stressful situation and im sure that if YOU were the LEO you would be somewhat skeptical of the person. Even if he didnt see you disassembling the gun while pulling you over, im sure he would rather just have you tell him that you have a CHP and make him aware of the guns location. If you would have done so with the female deputy that stopped while you were getting a tow truck she wouldnt have freaked out.
Again, Im not trying to be rude its just my opinion ;)
--- Quote from: Gary on February 26, 2013, 09:36:25 AM ---
Having a zip lock bag of handgun parts is just one way to show an officer respect and make that stop less stressful.
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