Would you advise?

Why would you walk up to a cop (duty/off duty) and adivse him anyway? I dont get it. You only need to inform an officer that your carrying if he/she asks you...

 

Oh ok thats weird. Yea im in AZ, we still have freedom here, thank god lol. But yes if i was stopped and ask if i was carrying (which has happened already) i would tell the officer but if they dont ask, well i dont tell. Just like own military and governemnt, dont ask dont tell rule.

 

It pretty much is a common sense thing. I know most of the LEO's around here, & vice versa, it's a pretty tight neighborhood. And there are probably more people carrying than not. The police & sheriff's know this. So disclosing is a moot point. They already know. Most of this end of the State is pro gun.

Depends on where you are & what Law Enforcement expects of you I suppose.

 

I live in RI and I wouldn't unless asked, in a traffic stop I would probably just hand my permit with my license, walking down the street and happen to walk by him or just a friendly hello, no I would not

 

Not unless the officer asks. To me there is no reason to make that officer escalate when you tell him you have a gun, because that will happen.

 

Agreed.. I think it would put him on edge for no reason

 

Dont ask dont tell

 

<scene>

You, to your buddy: ...so then Johnny now owes me for last weekend. Oh wait, I see a cop across the street at Starbucks. Hold on, I'll be right back!

You, to the cop: Officer, I just noticed you from across the street. I walked over here to inform you that I am carrying a weapon. I thought you should know.

Cop: Well, if I wasn't suspicious of you before, I am now!

You: Oh and while I'm at it, I might as well tell you that this morning I sat in the park and watched the children play. I don't have kids of my own. Also, last night, I drove home after dinner out but I only had one glass of wine over the course of a 2-hour meal. My buddies and I host a home poker game and we play for real money.

Cop to himself, confused: ***......???

You: Now if you'll excuse me, I just saw another patrolman turn the corner. I'm going to run over there to tell him I'm carrying. Good day!

</scene>

 

LOL... Yeah, you don't tell unless it's in an official capacity. Who cares if you're shooting the sh$t. Do you tell everyone you talk to... "Btw, I got a gun concealed on me." Royale... Love the scene! LOL

 

No. Only inform the officer if you're approached by the officer in an official capacity. If you're just shooting the breeze, no. If you're getting a citation, yes. If he's interviewing you about certain activities, yes. If he's asking you your opinion about your favorite brand of tennis shoes, no.

 

Too Much Information?

 

Nope. Not unless in official capacity. I have actually handed my permit without being asked (it was stuck to my drivers license, only thing officer said was why did you hand he that and have u been convicted of a felony in last 6 months). So I believe it's really would be a waste of yours an his time.

 

Never say anything unless interacting with law enforcement officially such as being stopped for a ticket.

 

And if stopped my m.o. is to put my wallet on dash & hands on steering wheel. I give ccw permit w/ my license & advise I'm carrying. They usually ask where it is & advise me not to make any sudden moves

 

Colorado is a no need to tell state unless they ask. I started carrying my wallet on the left side of my pants, used to be right, just so I could get to my wallet without accidentally flashing my gun.