[Robby]

You know almost every time I see someone in a video, or training scenario, they say the proper way would be to inform, either when you hand the Drivers License over, and most especially if asked to get out, "'I have a CCDW and I'm carrying, how would you like to proceed?

Here is another possible scene, If I do or do not have my ccw, but I am in compliance with the law, and have my gun in the glove compartment or a 2nd gun in there. The officer asks for my Ins card, and Registration. (what should be my next move?? or comment to him??) It is in the glove box with the gun?

 

[Robby]

Wave the gun out of your car window while yelling loudly "I've got a gun."
Borrowed from a poster on another website.

Now that is why I like you, good advice that is sure to get me blown away!! No chance to explain or anything!

First thing I was told, is never ever use the word GUN!! Even Weapon could be bad choice!

If the gun is in the glove compartment along with the registration or insurance card you should let the officer know before reaching for it. Could be taken the wrong way if gun becomes visible to LEO while retrieving papers. Same for open carry when the gun is on the seat of the car. But handing over CCDW license with drivers license is part of states written laws. Not required here. Not sure if computers in police cars puts up that information before officer approaches. :???:

So Ok, how do I advise him carefully to avoid any confusion? And so he does not get nervous with me.

Oh and by the way, I do on occasion carry THE JUDGE on the seat, because it is too darn big for any glovebox on any vehicle I have.

 

[Robby]

Notice that I said that I borrowed that one. LOL. Anyone who did that would not need an attorney they would need a mortician.

Most definitely. And a good mortician at that to fill in the 5 bullet holes in your head. :shooter:

Remind me never to travel with you two when we are all armed. Seems like a guick way to die!!

 

[Robby]

Keep your registration and insurance card on your person this way you don't have to open your glove compartment. I know when I pull someone over that seems a little shady my trigger finger gets itchy when they reach to open the glovebox.

Now finally a good answer, but do I have room in my wallet for Registrations and Ins. card for 7 vehicles that I might be driving. Actually, that is the only scenario that I worry about. I know I am not gonna do anything, but the poor guy standing behind my front window post looking over my shoulder might have a finger just like yours.

Ok, here is my planned answer unless someone comes up with a better one. You guys are not a lot of help, but make me very nervous !!

"Officer, There is one of my firearms in the glovebox, where the registration and Ins. card are. How would you like to proceed! "

Good? Bad? Very Ugly? You all decide.

 

[Robby]

Have you thought about getting one of those visor pouches/pockets/CD holders and keeping your vehicles paperwork in there?

Good thought there! Will look into that Idea! Even though I always hated those things for some reason. When I pulled down the visor stuff went all over the place. :-\

Or, don't keep a weapon in the glove box?

Not an option in this state, if you do not have your CCW, and I will still be without that until at least sometime in April. Open carry, or glove box, NO consoles. I try to have a holster on the gun, so like some states require two steps to access your gun. KY does not require that but seemed like a good idea to me.