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I wouldn't trust a call to the police to yield the correct answer, let alone one you can be 100% certain about. As Oldfart just pointed out, rank and file cops don't usually have a very detailed understanding of the criminal code, even though they wouldn't typically admit that. Like me when I was 17, they're sure about everything, even when they're wrong. And the DA in Crook County isn't going to let you off just because you tell him some cop in Yamhill County said on the phone it was OK.
I wasn't necessarily going for the "correct" answer.
It would be good to know what the police officers in the field would like to see. A traffic stop is not a good time to educate officers on criminal code.
Even though you may be carrying correctly, if the officer doesn't like it, then you have a problem.
It has been 15-20years since I asked the question to an officer, but they all said the same thing.
Handgun on the dash in plain sight.
I asked 3 times to 3 different officers over the course of 3 years. I kept asking because I couldn't believe these guys were telling me to toss my pistol on the dash.
1-Portland Police officer
1-Seaside Cop
I can't remember where the 3rd officer worked.
It's been a long time since I asked. I should re-check.
Since i work with and around the police a lot now, it should be easy......as long as I don't forget