Honestly I have no problem with showing my CHL (not that I have even been pulled over i the last 16 years or so) Heck I'd probable grab the whole pile or ID (Military, TX DL, TX ID, OR CHL, TX CHL) I Know my government well,, Gun registration, National ID card, showing All forms of ID at a traffic stop,,make no difference.. The data bases suck, most times no one GOV agency can talk or search another's data base, and they can lose track of most any piece of data in a matter of days,,, I'm just not worried about them "coming to find me" when the deification hits the fan or what ever...
G26ster wrote:bronco78 wrote:G26ster wrote:I'm all for RKBA, etc., but what's the big deal in showing your CHL? Whhats the debate? What's the harm in showing it if you are not carrying? Am I missing something?:confused5
I guess for the same reason I politely say no sir when asked if they can search my vehicle,, most often responded with “ Sir do you have something to hide?” Why no officer I have something to uphold,, my right to privacy and not be searched without probable cause, Sir if you have it I will comply with your lawful orders no problem, but if your asking, then I respectfully decline.
In reality I'll always present it, as I will always be required to by law (you can read between the lines)
Yep, between the lines read
And you have a perfect right to do as you describe. But, as the LEO is going to find out a person has a CHL anyway, what's the point of not showing it? Personally I don't think not showing it increases your chances of getting away without a citation. Just MHO.