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12-10-2007, 10:56 AM
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 Required to inform? In some states, a person is required to inform a LEO that he/she is legally carrying a concealed weapon if, for example, pulled over for a traffic violation. I can't find anything on the web that says this is required in Montana, but I wanted to ask the forum here to make sure. Thanks.  |
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#2
12-10-2007, 01:08 PM
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| Not sure if it's required or not, but the topic is debatable. There's about a 50/50 split amongst the group that debate whether you inform 100% of the time. I think you should, just to keep the guy at ease. Others are of the "None of your dam business" crowd.
__________________ Victory rewards not the army that fires the most rounds, but who is the more accurate shot. ---Unknown  |
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#3
12-10-2007, 04:22 PM
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| I favor informing the officer immediately. Just calmly hand him your CHL (WA terminology) along with your driver's license if it's a traffic stop or look them in the eye with your hands in plain sight and clearly tell them you are licensed for concealed carry. The times I have done this were all handled professionally, although one sort of backed up a bit and shifted his position. All asked me something to the effect of, "Are you carrying now?" One even made a joke and asked me if I felt I might feel the need to use it. I regard every LEO I encounter as honest and rational until proven otherwise through action or word.
__________________ Reality, DEAL with IT! Last edited by ecocks; 12-10-2007 at 04:40 PM. |
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12-10-2007, 05:15 PM
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| Had one ask if I had it on me. I said yes one and one in consoul. No problem. |
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07-15-2008, 02:14 PM
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| +1. Only inform if the officer is searching you or if you keep your firearm in the same location you keep your insurance and registration information in (ie., the glovebox or center console). |
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