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<blockquote data-quote="50Shooter" data-source="post: 1142756" data-attributes="member: 1026"><p>I have a suggestion, as a over 20 year vet police officer.</p><p></p><p>Put your hands on the steering wheel. When the officer walks up and asks for DL and Ins, say "I'm an armed CCW permit holder. Before I start reaching around for stuff, what would you like me to do?" Then sit patiently there until they come up to speed and direct you. </p><p></p><p>Most will, at that point, sort out where your firearm is. Most will simply ask you to not touch your firearm and go ahead and secure DL and Ins. It can get complicated slightly if your loaded handgun and Ins are both in the glove box. </p><p></p><p>A good answer might be "My handgun is on my right hip, my wallet is in my left hip pocket, and my Ins is in the glove box." All the while leaving hands on the steering wheel.</p><p></p><p>This was a bigger deal to officers right after the law passed, now they realize it is little threat to them, most are not going to get too excited about it. Most officers appreciate it when you show concern for their safety. Most appreciate you asking them how to proceed.</p><p></p><p>I usually thank CCW permit holders for taking their (and their families) safety seriously. I see CCW permit holders as part of society's solution, not part of the problem.</p><p></p><p>Persons uneducated on the issue usually tell me "People who want to carry guns are just looking for trouble". I point out that I bought a fire extinguisher at Wal-Mart and keep it in my pickup. Does that mean I'm secretly hoping to catch on fire?</p><p></p><p>Cell phone, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Firearm........... It is all about safety.</p><p></p><p>I hope this helps.</p><p></p><p>Fiddy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="50Shooter, post: 1142756, member: 1026"] I have a suggestion, as a over 20 year vet police officer. Put your hands on the steering wheel. When the officer walks up and asks for DL and Ins, say "I'm an armed CCW permit holder. Before I start reaching around for stuff, what would you like me to do?" Then sit patiently there until they come up to speed and direct you. Most will, at that point, sort out where your firearm is. Most will simply ask you to not touch your firearm and go ahead and secure DL and Ins. It can get complicated slightly if your loaded handgun and Ins are both in the glove box. A good answer might be "My handgun is on my right hip, my wallet is in my left hip pocket, and my Ins is in the glove box." All the while leaving hands on the steering wheel. This was a bigger deal to officers right after the law passed, now they realize it is little threat to them, most are not going to get too excited about it. Most officers appreciate it when you show concern for their safety. Most appreciate you asking them how to proceed. I usually thank CCW permit holders for taking their (and their families) safety seriously. I see CCW permit holders as part of society's solution, not part of the problem. Persons uneducated on the issue usually tell me "People who want to carry guns are just looking for trouble". I point out that I bought a fire extinguisher at Wal-Mart and keep it in my pickup. Does that mean I'm secretly hoping to catch on fire? Cell phone, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit, Firearm........... It is all about safety. I hope this helps. Fiddy [/QUOTE]
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