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I realized that getting out of the vehicle in a traffic stop is a real bad idea a few years ago. After getting pulled over by one of Richardsons finest, I hopped out of my truck and started walking back to the officer while asking why I was getting pulled over. I was irritated and not thinking clearly until on his third request to get back in my truck, I noticed his voice and speach pattern going up an octave. He also had his hand on his weapon at this point. Suddenly it hit me that I was making him real nervous and I apologized and got back in the truck.

I don't think I would recommend getting out either. I also would be hesitant to do anything to make him suspicious of improper activity, like passing a note asking to keep my weapon a secret. I would just hand him the CHL and DL hoping for the best. I think if I just act normal, he is less likely to feel it necessary to make an issue of my CHL or weapon. One caveat, I am 48 and look more like a cop than most cops do. It may not be fair, but I know some folks, especially younger ones, have a "look" that may inspire more suspicion than others.