is there a law concerning it being loaded or concealed? If i tell them there is a loaded handgun in my glovebox, can I be ticketed or arrested for this? Thats of course assuming the gun is perfectly legal. Im 20 years old, although it shouldnt make a difference.
to tell or not to tell?
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jimdana1942
oldtimer
I have read that sometimes, an officer on the interstates will pull a vehicle over for driving, say, 68 in a 70 because they think it suspicious and they will stop them in case they are carrying drugs.
In Louisiana if you have a CCP when your license is ran the officer will know you may be armed. It's required if you are carrying to notify the officer if he is in "official" capacity. Besides, it's just good manners. The police don't like suprises.
No they dont, we saw what happened to the poor bastard with the golf club.
Didn't see that one. However, if you have a CCP and carrying and the officer is dealing with you for a legal issue you must notify him/her. It pisses them off when you don't.
HOLY COW! You know it's kind of like having seven or eight failed marriages. There comes a time when you need to ask yourself, is it me?
Saying that, my paperwork is not near my gun. So unless the situation changes that absolutely requires me to reach towards my gun, then I'm not going to tell them. I suspect if it was a big deal, they'd ask up front.
Although Charles brings up a good point. I haven't been stopped since receiving my CHP so
how it'd go having never been there. In the past it was in the console. Still is. 
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Pale Horse
one quarter civilized
HOLY COW! You know it's kind of like having seven or eight failed marriages. There comes a time when you need to ask yourself, is it me?
Cat, please reread posts 18&19.
Hardballing
Well-Known Member
Not unless asked.
I got chewed out by a springfield cop for not mentioning that I had a CCW even though I wasn't actually carrying (in the console away from my papers).
Now I just hand over my license and permit together and announce that I don't have a gun on me (assuming I'm not carrying). If he wants to know about the car he can ask.
Now I just hand over my license and permit together and announce that I don't have a gun on me (assuming I'm not carrying). If he wants to know about the car he can ask.
why is that? I already know that he needs the license, registration, and proof of insurance.
whats more dangerous to an officer? walking up to a vehicle with an occupant inside or him standing by his vehicle while I exit with hands in the open holding my paperwork?
Like I said, I have never had an officer instruct me to stay in the vehicle.
PrairieCajun
Ima let dat pass dis time
This would be the only time (other than when I was carrying concealed,obviously) that I would say a word. I typically carry my pistol so openly and close to me in the vehicle, that I would be uncomfortable about an armed officer discovering my weapon on his own and inviting the chance of being drawn on. If it were under the seat/glove/suitcase, no point. I want to keep me from potentially having an even worse day.
The officer will know if you have a CCP because it comes up with your drivers license check. Be evasive and not forthcoming and the officer may percieve you as not cooperating and write a ticket. IMHO it works in your favor to disclose. Just my opinion.
machinedrummer
Well-Known Member
As loud as you can start yelling "I have a gun" as soon as he exits his unit. This will put him at ease and make the stop more relaxed for the both of you.
Just joking of course. I would inform him and comply. This would put the ball in his court and hopefuly remain civil. If it doesn't it would be because he took it to the next level not me.
Just joking of course. I would inform him and comply. This would put the ball in his court and hopefuly remain civil. If it doesn't it would be because he took it to the next level not me.
He or she will know you have a CHP if the Dispatcher knows how to read their screen, just because he/she calls in the plate doesn't mean they are going to run your DL.
I've had LEO friends run my DL and asked if I had a CHP and the dispatcher tell him she didn't have that info.
I've had several Ascension Sheriff officers as patients. When they pulled me up on their handheld the CCP came up.
I got pulled over in California last month for talking on the cell phone, after i pulled over I got out of my vehicle(papers/license in hand), The officer freaked the F**k Out, and started screaming for me to get back in my car. I did, he said that in Cali., they do not want the driver getting out of their vehicle. FYI ! Get stopped in Cali., STAY IN YOUR CAR ! lol
Because, if you get out of the vehicle automatically, you could be put at gunpoint.
Louisiana is one of the few states in the country that pulls people out of the vehicle. Sometimes I leave people in the vehicle, sometimes I pull them out. It just depends. There is no one thing that is more dangerous. If I leave you in the vehicle, you can't see much behind you due to all my lights. I can approach from whatever side of your vehicle I want, and you wouldn't be able to tell.
If you get out, you can charge me and start shooting/stabbing/hitting/whatever before I get a chance to get fully out of my car or react appropriately.
