Quote Originally Posted by KevDen2005 View Post
I certainly don't mind at all, in fact I encourage everyone with questions to ask any of the LEO's on here. We are all for the most part like-minded thinkers and I would say most likely law abiding citizens. I don't want to see anyone trying to do the right thing get caught up in something stupid by accident...

That being said, as far as License Plates go the answer is no. I used to dispatch and was told prior to starting in law enforcement which would be more that six years ago now, CCW info used to be attached to license plate info when a traffic stop is made (when traffic stops made an officer usually calls out a location and plate number). So I don't have that info until I get to the car. It has been my experience that all the CCW holders I have contacted (there are a lot where I work and I am going to find out anyway when I do a check on your name...which is to say it is attached to your name) have provided me with that information immediately. I am less likely to give them a ticket based on the fact of how respectful they are immediately and I always thank them for telling me that info because it makes LEO's much happier people. I have never had a problem with CCW holders.
So, once you get their license and registration and make your way back to the cruiser, the CCW information is shown on your computer?

I've been reading Massad Ayoob's book on CCW and he recommends handing over your CCW permit with your license and letting the officer handle it from there. He says immediately coming out with, "I am carrying" can alarm the officer, and saying, "I have a gun" is obviously way worse. What do you think about this?

Also, to keep it on topic, how do you think your routine will change should this become law? Will you ask "Are you carrying a concealed firearm?" when asking for their license/registration?