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You guys pretty much summed up what I was thinking. I have no real qualms showing my CHL to an LEO, and I understand why that rule is in place, it's for my protection as well as thiers. I was just unsure if it applied differently to different circumstances; after reading the responses here and re-reading the rules, I see that it applies to when ever an LEO asks you for ID and you are armed.

I know that if I am pulled over I need to present my CHL to the LEO along with my DL, insurance, and registration.

Also, when an LEO asks for my ID on "official business" I need to present my CHL as well. Correct?

A few buddies and I go to some middle eastern / mediterranean hookah lounges around Dallas and the suburbs for some food and relaxation, and lately a few of these have been posting uniformed local LEOs at the door to ID people entering. I totally understand this as one of the main purposes of these places is to smoke hookah, and you cant sell tobacco to those under 18. If one of the LEOs asks for my ID in this situation is it "official business" and do I have to present my CHL as well?

This really doesn't occour at most of the lounges I go to, but a few of the lower end ones cater to a MUCH younger crowd and it is frequent there; so hopefully I wont have to deal with this, as I dont like the idea of flashing a CHL, even to an LEO, in a crowded area.

Thanks,
Christian