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I've had my LTC for about 18 months now. I have played the situation over and over in my head. I've read forums and asked questions and spoke with LEOS. I wanted to be sure that any interaction with law enforcement while I am carrying goes smoothly and safely.
Last night I rolled up to a DUI checkpoint and began to feel a bit nervous. They were checking every car so I knew I would be talking to someone. The lady deputy put out her hand and I stopped. She informed me that this was a DUI check point and asked for my driver's license.
Now, some people have told me that there would be no reason, at this point, to declare that I am carrying - that it would be unnecessary volunteering of information. But most police officers I have spoken with have told me that the time I am asked for a form of ID is the perfect time to present my LTC.
So I was praying she wouldn't freak out that I had a loaded firearm on my person, and I was therefore visibly nervous. As I am getting my DL out of my wallet, I say, "I have two IDs to show you." and hand her both my DL and LTC. At first she asked if I was LEO, to which I explained, no, that's a conceal carry license.
She said, "Cool! I've never seen one. Most people around here don't have 'em. Good job." Then she hands my IDs back to me and I was on my merry way.
I hope any future interactions go so well.
Last night I rolled up to a DUI checkpoint and began to feel a bit nervous. They were checking every car so I knew I would be talking to someone. The lady deputy put out her hand and I stopped. She informed me that this was a DUI check point and asked for my driver's license.
Now, some people have told me that there would be no reason, at this point, to declare that I am carrying - that it would be unnecessary volunteering of information. But most police officers I have spoken with have told me that the time I am asked for a form of ID is the perfect time to present my LTC.
So I was praying she wouldn't freak out that I had a loaded firearm on my person, and I was therefore visibly nervous. As I am getting my DL out of my wallet, I say, "I have two IDs to show you." and hand her both my DL and LTC. At first she asked if I was LEO, to which I explained, no, that's a conceal carry license.
She said, "Cool! I've never seen one. Most people around here don't have 'em. Good job." Then she hands my IDs back to me and I was on my merry way.
I hope any future interactions go so well.
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