M1A wrote:I recieved my CHL a few months ago and have been wondering a few things.
Say I was camping at the lake in a state park. I have my pistol locked in my vehicle during the day (during water activities, etc.). I would probably leave it in there until I hit the tent for bed. If some friends or acquaintances got loud or stupid enough to draw attention and the Police came to investigate and I was somehow tossed into the mix, what next? If I was intoxicated and they asked for ID from everyone. I of course show both CHL and DL and they ask if I have a gun on me, do I tell them "no" or do I inform them its in my vehicle? Would saying its in my vehicle open me up for more problems?
I am not loud and don't cause trouble, but I can see a situation similar to this happening at some point in my life and I am wondering what the correct course of action would be. Keep in mind I would not have a firearm on me while consuming alcohol.
Also, is having a firearm in your tent covered by The Castle Doctrine?
Thank in advance
If you were intoxicated, I suppose they could charge you with public intoxication, which is a crime (albeit a Class C misdemeanor). Since you wouldn't be driving or carrying a concealed handgun, I wouldn't offer the police either a DL or CHL. You are under no obligation to show either.