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- Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:49 pm
- Forum: New to CHL?
- Topic: Question about ID Placement
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Re: Question about ID Placement
I guess my point was it doesn't matter where you carry your ID. The officer doesn't know where your gun is, if you have a gun, or if you are left or right handed. If you are up front about being armed and why you can legally be in that condition, they will be a little more at ease and your movements aren't as big a concern. You see, a good officer assumes everyone has a gun. After the initial contact and you state you are armed and have the paper work to allow it, it doesn't matter where you pull your CHL out of.
- Mon Aug 27, 2012 3:13 pm
- Forum: New to CHL?
- Topic: Question about ID Placement
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Re: Question about ID Placement
I was a Texas peace officer for 35 years. Been retired now for 9 years. I don't speak for all but I worked with a bunch in rural counties and large cities. I think most would agree with me on this.
When I pulled over a vehicle, I did not want anybody exiting the violator vehicle. If I am still in the car and people are coming toward me, this gives the offender a tactical advantage. I was trained to exit the vehicle as soon as I safely could and to always be out before the violator. If they exited, have them enter the vehicle again before I approached. If there are multiple occupants, you can't keep track of them.
It always amazed me that DPS would actually put a violator in the front seat with them.
If there was a weapon in the vehicle, I would like for the driver to tell me as soon as I make contact. Then they can tell me why they can have the weapon. Then they can show me proof. Then we look at DL and insurance.
When I was off duty and armed I was only stopped twice. I always sat with the window down and hands on the wheel until the officer approached, told them I had a weapon, where it was located and that I was a police officer/deputy. When they asked for documentation, I explained where it was and slowly retrieved it.
If at night, it was always good if the driver turned on the interior light. Helped me see inside and another tactical advantage for me if they have interior lights in their eyes as well as my take down lights.
The paper work can come next as I watch the occupants, the interior and their hands.
Just my experience. I hope it is useful.
When I pulled over a vehicle, I did not want anybody exiting the violator vehicle. If I am still in the car and people are coming toward me, this gives the offender a tactical advantage. I was trained to exit the vehicle as soon as I safely could and to always be out before the violator. If they exited, have them enter the vehicle again before I approached. If there are multiple occupants, you can't keep track of them.
It always amazed me that DPS would actually put a violator in the front seat with them.
If there was a weapon in the vehicle, I would like for the driver to tell me as soon as I make contact. Then they can tell me why they can have the weapon. Then they can show me proof. Then we look at DL and insurance.
When I was off duty and armed I was only stopped twice. I always sat with the window down and hands on the wheel until the officer approached, told them I had a weapon, where it was located and that I was a police officer/deputy. When they asked for documentation, I explained where it was and slowly retrieved it.
If at night, it was always good if the driver turned on the interior light. Helped me see inside and another tactical advantage for me if they have interior lights in their eyes as well as my take down lights.
The paper work can come next as I watch the occupants, the interior and their hands.
Just my experience. I hope it is useful.