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My practice has been to give the LEO my CHL and license but not to volunteer I am carrying until/unless asked. I have recently been told that while not required, I should inform police I have a CHL and I am carrying. My thought is I do not want them to misunderstand such a statement. Thoughts?

If asked answer truthfully. if not smile and wish them safe travels.

If asked for ID, give them both the CHL and TDL.
if they then ask if you are carrying, answer honestly.
no more, no less. Simple and easy

My practice has always been to show my CHL when asked for ID or if there are any weapons about but only if I am aksed. I don't make a habit of being questioned by the police so my system has only been tested about 4 times in the last 15 years, in each case I was told to slow down a little, have a nice day and stay safe.

IMHO it is best to let the officer have control of whatever may be going on.

B

Teamless wrote:If asked for ID, give them both the CHL and TDL.
if they then ask if you are carrying, answer honestly.
no more, no less. Simple and easy

This is what I do too. Fortunately, I haven't had very many occasions to do this.

Brian

My take as well guys, I was just checking to make sure I was thinking right since I was challenged on it.
Thanks!

Teamless wrote:If asked for ID, give them both the CHL and TDL.
if they then ask if you are carrying, answer honestly.
no more, no less. Simple and easy

Yep!

retrieverman wrote:

Teamless wrote:If asked for ID, give them both the CHL and TDL.
if they then ask if you are carrying, answer honestly.
no more, no less. Simple and easy

Yep!

Strange thing is now that I have a CHL I feel better about traffic stops. A lot less nervous with the training I've had in understanding the procedures.
Have only been pulled over once in the last 3 years and he actually was after another vehicle that had been involved in a hit and run.