Interesting LEO encounter, did he even see it?

[Moto4Fun]

I was pulled over by CHP on friday for speeding. I had my SP2022 on the passenger seat of my Tahoe on a dark grey sweatshirt. It was unloaded and the slide was locked back. The mag was sitting next to it.

I was a bit nervous as I figured the officer could be reasonable...or not.

The officer approached the passenger side and I rolled the window down once he was next to the window and could see me clearly. He asked for my license and registration (which was in the glove box). I had to reach over to within 9 inches of the gun.

After running docs and minor chatter about my speed, he let me go without a ticket.

He never said a word about the gun. Nothing.

Do you think he missed it? It was very open and inches from my hands at various points during the stop. Or is it possible the officer was comfortable with the condition in which it was displayed and didn't feel the need to talk about it. What do you think?

[GunDog]

What do I think? I think you ought to buy a lotto ticket! Anyone else would have been in deep kimchee.

[760knox]

Get a lotto ticket, and have a beer! He probably saw the gun, since there was no problem with how you had it, and no need to talk about it.

[steve91104]

Do you have any Calguns stickers on your vehicle?

[locosway]

What do I think? I think you ought to buy a lotto ticket! Anyone else would have been in deep kimchee.

THIS!!!!!!!!!

[MontClaire]

Most likely and I say the most likely thing that happened is that he didn't see it. Next time you drive like that at least put a jacket over it or something.

[Lone_Gunman]

Most likely and I say the most likely thing that happened is that he didn't see it. Next time you drive like that at least put a jacket over it or something.

Yeah, cause transporting it illegally concealed is so much better...

[Mstrty]

Most likely and I say the most likely thing that happened is that he didn't see it. Next time you drive like that at least put a jacket over it or something.

He wasnt doing anything illegal. Why would he want to conceal it and go to club Fed?

[Mickael81]

If he was standing by the passenger window then maybe he didn't see it. Kind of odd... if he would have seen it i think you would have ended up on the ground cuffed untill he could confirm your story.

[Beelzy]

You have the Luck of an Irishman....go buy that Lottery Ticket.

[1freedom]

He didn't see it. If he had it would of been ugly. Unless you have a concealed weapon permit, the weapon must be locked and the gun and ammunition unaccessible to you. You should play the lotto more often, but don't think your luck will hold out. Had he seen it you would of been arrested. In other states no big deal as long as it is in plain sight, it can be full battery. California is different. It is lucky for you, for if he had seen the weapon, he would of drawn down on you, forced you from the Vehicle, ending with you sprawled out on the ground, and him waiting for back up. Definitely, not something any of us want to go through.

[dieselpower]

Most likely and I say the most likely thing that happened is that he didn't see it. Next time you drive like that at least put a jacket over it or something.

dude...dont tell someone to commit a crime on the forums. If you didn't know,... now you do...and that means do not post unless you know the law.

[usmcchet9296]

Your lucky
With all these LEO's who have been shot receintly and that shooting in AZ I dont think you would have been let off with a warning. A Tahoe is not a pickup so there is a back area to put your weapon. Personally not only were you luck but you are also stupid.

[choprzrul]

He didn't see it. If he had it would of been ugly. Unless you have a concealed weapon permit, the weapon must be locked and the gun and ammunition unaccessible to you. You should play the lotto more often, but don't think your luck will hold out. Had he seen it you would of been arrested. In other states no big deal as long as it is in plain sight, it can be full battery. California is different. It is lucky for you, for if he had seen the weapon, he would of drawn down on you, forced you from the Vehicle, ending with you sprawled out on the ground, and him waiting for back up. Definitely, not something any of us want to go through.

Really??? It was my understanding that the Penal Code has a specific exception for an unloaded handgun, in plain view, and in a holster. Don't have time to find the exact PC reference right now.

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[high_revs]

Most likely and I say the most likely thing that happened is that he didn't see it. Next time you drive like that at least put a jacket over it or something.

senior member status. hope you know better. this kind of advise will land the next person in jail that follows it. it HAS to be visible and unloaded if you're going to transport outside a lock container. kinda like a uoc.

if i was keeping it open and unloaded in the car, i might put the magazine further away though. maybe it'll matter to leo. maybe it won't. at least won't be as jittery if there was a loaded mag next to it (hopefully)