Carrying While Driving

With the high-sensitivity of police officers these days, it is a real threat to interact with them – especially if you are carrying a firearm.

To minimize the risk of further violence being initiated against you, the following suggestions are from a training offered by a firearms instructor/police officer that I attended some years back:


CARRYING WHILE DRIVING

  • 1) If pulled over, turn off car, turn on the interior light and wait in the car with the seatbelt on and your hands on the steering wheel.

  • 2) Have your passenger raise their hands to show they are empty and then place their hands in their lap.

  • 3) Don’t dig for wallet or registration before the officer arrives.

  • 4) You may hand your permit along with your license, insurance and registration paperwork. *Some states may require that you notify the officer if you are carrying.

  • 5) Tell the truth, but DO NOT mention the word “gun” as officers are trained to respond to that word with action. You may say something like, “I am licensed to carry and do have it with me, how would you like me to proceed?” – treat the officer with respect and do not arouse their suspicion.

  • 6) Do not get out of the car unless instructed. If so instructed, say something like, “certainly officer, I am licensed to carry and do have it on me. Tell me how you would like me to proceed.”

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