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flechero wrote:

RX8er wrote:
That's the way I understand it. Just because I have a CHL does not mean I have to tell an officer I have a firearm in my vehicle or on my persons. I do have to give him my CHL if I am carrying a firearm. If he asks if I am carrying, then I will tell him.

I have rehearsed this in my mind a bunch:

1. I have been lite up
2. slow down and make my way to a safe place to pull over
3. Push the button to lower the rear window sun screen (cops can't see in through this)
4. Turn on the video and audio record of my phone
5. Pull over and turn on my hazards and interior light if needed
6. Turn off the car
7. Pull out my DL, CHL and insurance card
8. Roll down the window
9. Have them in my left hand with both hands on the wheel
10. Wait for instructions from the officer


Nowhere do I tell the officer about any firearms in my possession.

My guess is that lowering the screen after you've been lit up will only make him think you are either hiding something or getting a weapon out.... just a lay perspective but I would expect to be met by an "excited" officer on your stop. Around here your #3 might cause an officer to draw his weapon and make #10 begin with "exit the car with your hands up!"

Not something I would do for sure! I like #4 but think #3 is a problem.