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CopOnce wrote:

WildBill wrote:

wb5kje wrote:As a side note, if your CHL is linked to your DL, why should it be required to show both?

One reason for this would be that your CHL is covered under reciprocity in other states as my Utah CCW is supported under Texas law. Do you think that if I was stopped or detained in Texas and when they would run my Minnesota DL and I'm holding a Utah CCW that it would show "flagged". I don't think so.

Good point. Also, in most other states different agencies issue DLs and CCWs.

wb5kje wrote:I guess I worded that reply poorly. I meant that I had no idea with no firearm in or on me in a vehicle I was still obligated to declare my CHL. I didn't know that my DL was flagged to alert an officer of my CHL status. If I had any questions about this before the incident occured, I would surely have ask them on this forum. I am a firm beleiver that STUPIDITY of the law is NO excuse.

What the DPS officer told you was wrong about [legally] having to declare your CHL if you are not armed. He was right when he told you that it will show up when he runs your DL. That is why some people always show their CHL when asked for ID. Keep hanging around and you can learn a lot of good stuff on the TexasCHLforum.

As a side note, if your CHL is linked to your DL, why should it be required to show both?

This is from legaldictionary.com

A demand is an emphatic claim, which presumes that no doubt exists regarding its legal force and effect. It is a request made with authority.

A legal demand is one that is made by a lawfully authorized individual and is proper as to form, time, and place.

IANAL, but I think if an LEO stops you and says "Show me some ID" that would be a legal demand.