I have been stopped twice, once by a Texas DPS officer, and once by a City of Irving Police officer. I simply handed them my DL and CHL. Each asked me if I was armed, and then thanked me for informing them. That was it. Both were courteous and professional after that. One gave me a ticket (which I deserved), and one gave me a warning. It has been my experience that if you treat a peace officer with courtesy and respect, it will be appreciated and reciprocated. If you look and behave like some character off the TV show COPS, you'll be treated accordingly.I would answer, be exactly as you should always be - courteous and compliant. Be sure to show your CHL to an officer when asked for ID, even if you're not carrying. The law doesn't require that, but that little bit of courtesy can go a long way toward defusing the situation.
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- Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:31 pm
- Forum: New to CHL?
- Topic: Proper etiquette
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Re: Proper etiquette
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