Fairview Park, OH

[teds]

I was in a fender bender last weekend where the other driver insisted we get a police report. As we have to do in Ohio, I told the officer I was a CCW holder but was not carrying (just coming home from a school function of my daughters). He came back to give us statement forms and said to me, "it's not the CCW holders I'm afraid of, it's the people who carry illegally". I told him I appreciated him saying that. A very refreshing outcome that I imagine most LEO feel.

[wallyb]

Re: "As we have to do in Ohio, I told the officer I was a CCW holder but was not carrying. ."

For the sake of accuracy- In Ohio you only have to inform an officer if you are carrying.

From the Ohio Attorney General 2011 Concealed Carry Laws Manual-

"If you are pulled over while carrying a concealed handgun, you should
remember the following:
• Before the officer approaches, roll down your window and place your
hands in plain view on the steering wheel.
• Calmly tell the officer that you have a license to carry a concealed
handgun and that you have a handgun with you. Ask if the officer has
particular instructions concerning the handgun.
• Do not touch or attempt to touch your handgun unless specifically told
to by the officer.
• Do not exit your vehicle unless specifically told to by the officer.
• Comply with all lawful orders given by the officer.
If you are a licensee and are not carrying a concealed handgun, this section
does not apply to you."

[teds]

Thank you. I did not know that.

[Deserteagle]

Well there is a great counter point to the assumption that notifying police about CCW status does not put them at ease.

[NavyLCDR]

Well there is a great counter point to the assumption that notifying police about CCW status does not put them at ease.

A police officer is not all that smart, IMHO, if they are put any more at ease and let their situational awareness lapse because someone claims they are a CCW permit holder; until they actually verify with the issuing authority that the CCW permit is valid. Funny how they don't normally assume a driver's license is valid just because a person hands it to them...

[Keykutter]

A police officer is not all that smart, IMHO, if they are put any more at ease and let their situational awareness lapse because someone claims they are a CCW permit holder; until they actually verify with the issuing authority that the CCW permit is valid.

I hope the 'H' in IMHO doesn't mean 'humble'! :):)

KK

[NavyLCDR]

I hope the 'H' in IMHO doesn't mean 'humble'! :):)

KK

[Deserteagle]

A police officer is not all that smart, IMHO, if they are put any more at ease and let their situational awareness lapse because someone claims they are a CCW permit holder; until they actually verify with the issuing authority that the CCW permit is valid. Funny how they don't normally assume a driver's license is valid just because a person hands it to them...

Lol somehow I knew posting anything about notifying a LEO would elicit a response out of you.

[NavyLCDR]

Lol somehow I knew posting anything about notifying a LEO would elicit a response out of you.

Do you disagree with my statement? A subject pushes a piece of paper at you and says, "I'm a good guy, look, here is my CCW permit!" Do you automatically take their word for it?

[Deanimator]

Lol somehow I knew posting anything about notifying a LEO would elicit a response out of you.

Ohio law requires someone with a CHL or recognized equivalent to notify a cop that he has a CCW credential IF he's armed. It's POINTLESS to notify him that you're NOT carrying. It's bad enough that you have to notify him when you ARE. The antics of imbeciles like ex-Officer Daniel Harless are the result.