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cdalgo79 wrote:Why would a peace officer have a chl? He should just
Need his tclose card.

To carry, all an officer needs is his ID card. But an ID card does not get him out of the NICS check, so many officers get CHLs to make buying guns easier. There are other reasons also, such as interstate travel before LEOSA.

RottenApple wrote:1) What happens (LEOs please chime in here) if an officer asks if there are any weapons in the car and you respond with silence or "nice weather today, huh"? Seems to me that the officer would then have probable cause (or at least reasonable suspicion) to search the vehicle. And yes, I know, "I do not consent to searches".

I don't think it gives him probable cause to search, but it will irritate him and he may go look for probable cause.

2) How would you answer with a response that is not a lie and doesn't give away that you do have a weapon in the vehicle?

In pretty much the same manner as a request to search. Answer that you do not answer questions without your attorney present. And then shut up and answer no more questions.

As with previous answers, this may irritate the officer and negate the chances of your getting a warning instead of the ticket, but it cannot be used against you later in court.