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ScooterSissy wrote:

RetNavy wrote:this just popped in my head this morning..... I am right handed, i carry on my right side..... wallet is in the back right pocket..... open carrying.... stopped by a LEO and asked for ID.... reach back with right hand to get wallet.... LEO sees hand going towards weapon... ??????

I was stopped on my bike once. Just like on a car's steering wheel, I kept my hands on the handlebars, and informed the policeman I had a CHL and was armed. He said "just keep your hands away from the gun, driver's license and registration please" I laughed and said "the wallet is right next to the gun on my right hip". He laughed too, and said "just no quick moves please".

He still gave me the speeding ticket ;)

joe817 wrote:Either that, or tell the LEO where your wallet is BEFORE you start reaching for it. Even if he doesn't ask, tell him anyway.

Exactly!

TexasCajun wrote:

ScottDLS wrote:

A-R wrote:

Jaguar wrote:The way I see it, cops can request ID from anyone but usually that person doesn't have to provide it (see PC section 38.02). However, if you are carrying openly they can still demand your ID, and now you have to show it or you will be in violation of 411.205. Can't beat that rap or ride.

IANAL

Fixed it for ya

Except there's no "ride" for 411.205 violation unless they chose to take you in for 46.02 after not producing (C)HL. Interestingly, since your "(C)HL" is not ID, 411.205 directs you to produce both. What if you prove you're licensed by producing non-ID (C)HL, but refuse to produce ID/DL?

Your CHL is a valid form of ID.

A-R wrote:

Jaguar wrote:The way I see it, cops can request ID from anyone but usually that person doesn't have to provide it (see PC section 38.02). However, if you are carrying openly they can still demand your ID, and now you have to show it or you will be in violation of 411.205. Can't beat that rap or ride.

IANAL

Fixed it for ya