I Was Just Pulled Over; How Do I Tell Police I Have a Gun?

[@captainskippy6622]

I’m a retired police captain with 28 years of active service including training, expert court testimony, and SWAT. In South Carolina I feel that as a citizen legally carrying a firearm with your permit the officer has no legal grounds to take your firearm from you is all you have done is break a traffic regulation. Your firearm is not evidence or part of that “crime”. As a firearms instructor it was related to me by third party that this had happened here in this state. I personally contacted our police academy and state representatives and was assured in writing that this is not taught. Of course individual departments could come up with this stupid idea. The safest thing for the officer and the civilian is not touching the firearm and it remaining in the holster. Seizing the firearm even temporarily is in my opinion and illegal seizure.

[@eternalvitality]

Thank you!

[@TroyWhistman]

Good video. Austin, was this shot near Tybee Island? Looks familiar!

[@DanoG-xf7jb]

Yeah... I think I'll just keep my mouth shut about my gun and avoid any possible complications.

[@Mikeykaysuper]

I think I would pass on handing the officer the gun .The officer should be the one to remove the gun if they feel it is necessary .

[@MrRdvs87]

In most states, zip it.

[@goldngrl1]

An officer pulled me over in Texas for alleged speeding. I declared I was concealed carrying and provided my ID and carry license. He issued me a warning for speeding but began asking me a lot of questions about where I was carrying, what type of holster I was using, which direction my weapon was pointed, and if I had a round in the chamber. He made me feel very uncomfortable and I kept asking if I was allowed to leave. He told me he was asking for his wife so he could purchase a similar holster for her like the one I was using. I didn’t believe this statement. It was a very uncomfortable experience.

[@deadmanshand1330]

I just handed the officer my drivers license and LTC at the same time, when I got the blank stare, I informed him "I don't have it on me" And I didn't, it was in the center console. I've never seen an officer visibly shake before. Trust me, there was no jokes or unnecessary comments. He ask questions (that was none of his business) but I calmly answered them anyway. People that are scared do stupid stuff, and I did not care for being ventilated that morning.

[@armedtexan8373]

DeadMansHand 13 that sucks I was asked to leave it there and was thanked to being a LTC.

[@johnny30806]

Why would you tell them you have a gun. By law you dont have to. Simply hand them you LTC with your info

[@joseantonio-fy1oz]

My father my friend and I have all been pulled over while carrying a firearm at different times in Houston Texas we all had the same experience. We all told the officer we have a firearm in the vehicle as soon as we had a chance to talk and the officer said "leave it where its at" he ran our I'd or in my case gave me a situation for my child not being buckled up n he got on his way. Again this was three different occasions with three different people

[@westpearson6759]

In the state of Texas, is it illegal for a person, with a Texas carry license, to carry a blackjack.

[@jameslivingston8301]

Thank you sir!

[@sais9221]

Great advice thank you!

[@jdailey19811]

A brother Freemason!