Interesting that most of you have your concealed carry on your hip. It has never been a place I have put mine.

I have been pulled over once in 15 years and I was packing at the time. I did not give up the information that I had a CCW or was packing but acted courteous and did everything the officer asked me to do. Now if for some reason I was asked to step out of the car, I probably would have revealed that info before exiting.

I understand that you don't want to reach for your wallet and brush past a firearm. If the officer had a partner and you didn't notice him and he saw your reach for your wallet it could have been mis-interpreted. That is one reason why you should have your liscense, registration and proof of insurance always ready by the time an officer reaches your open window. Also by not placing your firearms in a position that would need to be passed to get your credentials your risk of accidental lead injestion is greatly decreased.

Another way to keep the officer from viewing you as a threat, move slowly and keep your hands visible on the steering wheel preferably with the engine off. These simple steps will go a long way in keeping an officer a little more at ease.

What I always love were California residents that got pulled over and they stick their hands out the window and toss out their keys and you were only giving them a warning to slow down. It always gets me chuckling....and a little afraid.