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NcongruNt wrote:

Morgan wrote:Yeah, I wasn't exactly sure what to say... but he had ZERO chance of seeing it it was a DEEP backpack, and he was on the passenger side of the vehicle, communicating thru the passenger window.

Nothing you did was specifically illegal, but I would say myself that carrying the wallet and gun together in a bag is unwise. I think it is better to think ahead to mitigate the possible complications you might face while car-carrying than to risk a tense situation with an LEO.

Notice above where I said "yeah"? That meant I agreed. I don't mind the pile on telling me I was wrong, I'm a big boy and I've been on the internet and internet boards long enough that I don't really care. Hindsight is 20/20 and I got a free lesson that I figured out all on my own on the road, re-enforced by you guys here. I'm good with that. That being said, mistakes do happen from time to time... so let's say I have too much turkey next year and my brain shuts off and I'm in the exact same situation. What would you suggest? When I tell him my wallet is in my backpack, tell him, "With my loaded and legally concealed handgun?"

Mistakes should be learning experiences.. either for the person making the mistake, or at least others who read about the incident. So what would be the better course of action.

Yeah, I wasn't exactly sure what to say... but he had ZERO chance of seeing it it was a DEEP backpack, and he was on the passenger side of the vehicle, communicating thru the passenger window.

Except the officer probably doesn't want them in such a device.

I'd think that the questions you'd CREATE in the minds of your passengers with a statement like, "if you have any questions about my ID i would prefer not to answer them in front of my passengers" would be far worse in many cases than getting outed. Just my tuppence.

I got pulled over last night... I don't have my CHL yet. I had my Beretta with me in my back pack....that's where my wallet was. The DPS officer never asked, I told him where my wallet was "In my backpack" when he asked for my license. of course getting it out my had was RIGHT BY my gun...he couldn't see it, and didn't ask if i had any weapons. It was a surreal moment, but of course I had less than zero intention to harm the young man.