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Almost every officer I've shown it to has been very cool about it, and the exception was a female motorcycle cop (two strikes).
I say exactly what a cop friend of mine told me,he's a training Sgt."Officer,I have a CHL,and I'm currently armed,(DO NOT USE THE WORD "GUN"),how would YOU like me to proceed?"Then,do exactly as the officer says.After all,it's HIS peace of mind you're trying to accomplish...I tell them this because my carry gun is next to the wallet I will be reaching for,and if I was in the officers position,that's not a good time for surprises...Just my $.02...
I always show mine, as a goodwill gesture like others have said. They're going to find out about it anyway, and by showing them it helps to build a bit of trust between yourself and the officer from the get-go. Almost every officer I've shown it to has been very cool about it, and the exception was a female motorcycle cop (two strikes).
They also comment that they like having the ID/reg/ins/ccw handed to them as soon as they get to your window (before they ask for it)
You got it down pat! I'm less experienced.....I don't get pulled over enough to have the muscle memory.I have my reg and ins in the visor, and I pull my wallet out as I am pulling over.
I place it on the arm-rest before the car comes to a stop. I slide the license and permit out before they even get out of their car.
As they are getting out of their car, I have bot hands on the wheel, all the info is between my fingers as well.
The first thing the officer sees (besides my head) as he approaches my car is my hands.
They usually say thanks for having the info out. They get tired of asking for it.
Yes, lunging for your glove box when an officer has his gun drawn on you is a bad idea.
Could you elaborate on this, or possibly link to a thread where you have already explained the situation? I'd like to hear about that, I feel it would be very good to learn from.
Oh no situation, she just wasn't very nice.
I handed her my license, insurance, and CHL. She looked at my CHL.
Her: "Why are you giving me this?"
Me: " Don't most officers prefer that CHL holders give their CHL to the officer along with their license? I've been told that before."
Her: "Are you carrying now?"
Me: "No ma'am."
Her: "Then why would I want to see it?"
As she shoves it back to me.
Worst traffic stop I've ever had.
I get pulled over all the time.
Helps a bit having LE plates though