Stoped by CHP while armed

[MrEd]

shortly past midnight driving over the bay bridge into San Francisco a CHP cruiser got behind me and turned his lightbar on , I can neither confirm or deny my speed at the time
I pulled off the freeway ( bridge ) and came to a stop near the Sales Force tower .
Because I was coming from my job I was armed with a Glock 21 SF on my belt at the time . I stoped the car , turned the interior lights on and then turned the car off , then placed both my hands on the steering wheel , one holding my keys , before placing my left hand on the wheel I opened both my front windows .

The CHP officer approached and told me the reason for the stop , I answered him that it was my duty to inform him that I was carrying a firearm on my right side .
Because I was in full uniform he asked me a couple of questions and then asked me for my driver's license , I asked if I could retrieve it because it was in my left pocket . He said yes , I handed him my license , he looked at it , thanked me , handed it back to me and that was the end of the stop .

The Officer was very cool , very calm and so was I , during the entire stop the tone was calm and cordial . Remember this was in the Bay Area . Great CHP officers are out there !!!

[Walking Fire]

So How what was the alleged infraction?

[OCEquestrian]

shortly past midnight driving over the bay bridge into San Francisco a CHP cruiser got behind me and turned his lightbar on , I can neither confirm or deny my speed at the time
I pulled off the freeway ( bridge ) and came to a stop near the Sales Force tower .
Because I was coming from my job I was armed with a Glock 21 SF on my belt at the time . I stoped the car , turned the interior lights on and then turned the car off , then placed both my hands on the steering wheel , one holding my keys , before placing my left hand on the wheel I opened both my front windows .

The CHP officer approached and told me the reason for the stop , I answered him that it was my duty to inform him that I was carrying a firearm on my right side .
Because I was in full uniform he asked me a couple of questions and then asked me for my driver's license , I asked if I could retrieve it because it was in my left pocket . He said yes , I handed him my license , he looked at it , thanked me , handed it back to me and that was the end of the stop .

The Officer was very cool , very calm and so was I , during the entire stop the tone was calm and cordial . Remember this was in the Bay Area . Great CHP officers are out there !!!

What do you do for work??

[Simi762]

Yawn...no take down to the pavement? Just have your CCW on top of your DL and don't drive like a Californian

[Kevfin]

Yay! Treated the way you should be.
In FREE states cops must see this all the time. They don't freak out and shootings don't occur daily.
Thanks for sharing.

[OCEquestrian]

Yawn...no take down to the pavement? Just have your CCW on top of your DL and don't drive like a Californian

Yay! Treated the way you should be.
In FREE states cops must see this all the time. They don't freak out and shootings don't occur daily.
Thanks for sharing.

I am thinking the OP may be a cop/security guard or some type of uniformed public employee (fireman / bus driver/ public works etc...) and received some "professional courtesy". OP made purposely veiled allusions to his work uniform.

[whatevs09]

what "duty to inform" are you talking about?

[codypaint77]

Must be your

shortly past midnight driving over the bay bridge into San Francisco a CHP cruiser got behind me and turned his lightbar on , I can neither confirm or deny my speed at the time
I pulled off the freeway ( bridge ) and came to a stop near the Sales Force tower .
Because I was coming from my job I was armed with a Glock 21 SF on my belt at the time . I stoped the car , turned the interior lights on and then turned the car off , then placed both my hands on the steering wheel , one holding my keys , before placing my left hand on the wheel I opened both my front windows .

The CHP officer approached and told me the reason for the stop , I answered him that it was my duty to inform him that I was carrying a firearm on my right side .
Because I was in full uniform he asked me a couple of questions and then asked me for my driver's license , I asked if I could retrieve it because it was in my left pocket . He said yes , I handed him my license , he looked at it , thanked me , handed it back to me and that was the end of the stop .

The Officer was very cool , very calm and so was I , during the entire stop the tone was calm and cordial . Remember this was in the Bay Area . Great CHP officers are out there !!!

Your white privilege.

[ChuckDizzle]

So you didn't inform him that you were travelling and ask if you were being detained?

Please spice it up in the future, 1/5, would not thread again.

[Cokebottle]

what "duty to inform" are you talking about?

Depending on his issuing agency, he may be required to inform upon contact with a peace officer. It's not a state law, but it is a common requirement of the IA.

[God Bless America]

OP made purposely veiled allusions to his work uniform.

Veiled? I can be a bit thick and it seemed pretty clear to me.

[tuna quesadilla]

Depending on his issuing agency, he may be required to inform upon contact with a peace officer. It's not a state law, but it is a common requirement of the IA.

Yep, it's a requirement here in Orange County.

[MrEd]

Contracted Private Armed Security , you have to wear your uniform to and from work if you are going to wear your gun on your belt , you can NOT cover patches or remove badge . Part of the contract I have requires me to inform Law Enforcement of my carrying of a firearm while in transit .

[God Bless America]

Contracted Private Armed Security , you have to wear your uniform to and from work if you are going to wear your gun on your belt , you can NOT cover patches or remove badge.

Is that the law or policy?

[Tri750]

So he can legally carry a gun in SF, but is allowed to spell a simple word incorrectly ?
Where's the justice ?