tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post3945904411326512070..comments2024-02-05T11:03:17.462-06:00Comments on Days of our Trailers: CCW in Illinois?Thirdpowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02886910076400873900noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post-86547140701066096772009-12-31T13:14:18.525-06:002009-12-31T13:14:18.525-06:00Here it is December 31 2009 and nothing yetHere it is December 31 2009 and nothing yetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post-79525437216735755752008-06-12T15:42:00.000-05:002008-06-12T15:42:00.000-05:00here in NC, i am legally required to inform a LEO ...here in NC, i am legally required to inform a LEO if i am carrying... even still, i would consider it common courtesy to inform him anyways... one thing ive learned about dealing with cops... dont be an assAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post-78216410905940225722008-06-12T15:16:00.000-05:002008-06-12T15:16:00.000-05:00"In any event, study the laws in your home state a..."In any event, study the laws in your home state and use good judgement."<BR/><BR/>Absolutely agree. I forgot to mention in my post that in some states notification is legally required. I know Utah is one. In that case, it's for any interaction with a LEO.zeeke42https://www.blogger.com/profile/13782810414231954138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post-23160837037172717372008-06-12T12:18:00.000-05:002008-06-12T12:18:00.000-05:00Hmm, I know for a fact that in Oregon, your CCW pe...Hmm, I know for a fact that in Oregon, your CCW permit status is linked to DMV records and the LEO will know you have a carry permit as soon as he runs your driver's license.<BR/><BR/>I have a police scanner and hear all the time, "Driver X is valid, current insurance and has CCW permit."<BR/><BR/>I admit I don't know about the laws in Mass. but here, it's best to show the LEO your carry status face to face so he doesn't have to walk back to your rig thinking you didn't WANT him to know.<BR/><BR/>Like I said, since I've had my permit, I've been pulled over twice for speeding and the LEO let me off with a warning and said "thankyou" for letting him know both times. I even offered one time if he wished to hold onto the weapon for the duration of the stop and he smiled and said "No, that won't be neccessary."<BR/><BR/>In any event, study the laws in your home state and use good judgement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post-88779331293562153152008-06-12T11:18:00.000-05:002008-06-12T11:18:00.000-05:00"Last bit of advice. If and when you get a CCW per..."Last bit of advice. If and when you get a CCW permit, keep your permit with you driver's license and if pulled over, had over both.<BR/>The LEO is gonna know as soon as he calls in your license anyways so even though not required, it's a best practice to inform them when your face to face rather than him finding out when your hands are out of his sight."<BR/><BR/>This depends greatly on your state. Here in the People's Republic of Massachusetts, it's terrible advice. I know someone who did this, and he got the full felony stop treatment. The only time you should mention it to a LEO here is if there's a chance he's going to see the gun. Obviously being surprised by a gun is worse than seeing your license first, but not knowing about it at all is the way to go if possible.zeeke42https://www.blogger.com/profile/13782810414231954138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8544914688307073747.post-60176057350756566782008-06-11T10:25:00.000-05:002008-06-11T10:25:00.000-05:00Sounds like good developements. Some things to kee...Sounds like good developements. Some things to keep in mind when the laws are written however. <BR/><BR/>Most states specify that even if you have a CCW permit, you may only carry one gun. Oregon law has no such restriction, so I can carry a back-up gun if I wish. Most states also have laws against simple brandishing, again Oregon law only prosecutes if you feloniously POINT the gun at another for any reason other than self defense. Brandishing or causing it to be seen is not a crime here.<BR/><BR/>Read the legislation to the point where you can cite it if needed. Depending on the police to know what the law does and does not allow is about as wise as depending on them for your protection. Most cops will favor the law, some will not. I actually bought a book containing all or Oregon's gun laws and I keep it in the car.<BR/><BR/>Last bit of advice. If and when you get a CCW permit, keep your permit with you driver's license and if pulled over, had over both.<BR/>The LEO is gonna know as soon as he calls in your license anyways so even though not required, it's a best practice to inform them when your face to face rather than him finding out when your hands are out of his sight.<BR/><BR/>"I'm showing this to you now so we both stay safe" has gotten me out of two speeding tickets where I was guilty as hell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com