[stephpd]

Depends on what your state laws are.

The question about guns, permits and what to when pulled over was talked about in the handgun safety course I took. Class was held by active duty police officer with the help of another LEO and a retired LEO. Around here, Delaware, you aren't required to hand over CCDW license or inform officer of gun. Matter of fact he said saying something like 'I've got a gun' would put officer in high alert and wouldn't help the situation. I asked him 'when should you inform officer?' and the concensus of all three LEO's was if asked to step out of car to inform them 'I have a license for CCDW and I'm carrying, how would you like to proceed?'

Different states have different laws. Know the laws of the state you're in and obey those laws.

 

[stephpd]

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. :???: