BOTH Hands on the wheel ... don't move them. 'Officer, I am LEGALLY armed."seamusTX wrote:Never say, "I have a gun," or anything that could be construed as a threat. That phrase is a hot button for many officers (with good reason).
Let the officer ask you if he needs to know.
- Jim
LEO: Where is it?
On my right hip, right above my wallet.
LEO: Leave it there. Do you have a CHL?
Yes, sir
LEO: Do you have it with you?
Yes, sir.
LEO: Go ahead and show me your DL and CHL
[Move hand slowly to wallet]
NO problem.
Very polite. Both of us.
(Yes, still got the speeding ticket.)