Police pull you over and you have a gun in the vehicle..

[40calPUNISHER]

I have been pulled over for speeding alot in the past and had always gotten a ticket. Since Ive been packing Ive been pulled over about 3 or 4 times and have not received a single ticket. I always inform the police officer that I have a pistol on me and a permit. I know they appreciate that I tell them immediately that Im packing and I also feel they respect that I am, thus, no ticket.

The point of the story is - I feel Ive gotten out of tickets because of my gun....
Has this ever happend to anyone? Please share your stories..

[SEIGUY]

have not been pulled over yet w/ mine but my town marshal said what u are doing is the best procedure. u are safe and u are letting the officer know u are on his side. (except for the potential ticket)

[Mini-14]

I got stopped for speeding about a month ago. Handed the LEO my D/L & CCW. Informed him i had a handgun in the console. I got a ticket.

[Feign]

Pulled over twice with the gun in the car. Both times between the seat and center console, loaded.

Me: Pulled over, hazards on, keys above the steering column, driver's window all the way down.
LEO: "License and registration please."
Me: "I'm going to tell you first thing that I have a firearm in the vehicle and that I am licensed for it. What would you like me to do first?" *LEO's grip tightens a bit on his piece and turns it away slightly*
LEO: "Where is it, is it loaded, need to see the permit along with DL and Reg, don't reach for it. *hands paperwork over* Sit tight."
blah blah blah

I'm 50/50. One ticket for 79/70 from a state boy and a warning from Bartholomew County Sheriff.

[Paul Kersey]

Mine is always concealed and I don't bring it up unless I would be asked to step out of the car. I'm not required to tell the LEO unless I am asked, so I just generally let sleeping dogs lie and I've never had a problem. Of course, I don't keep my heater the same place I would keep a license/registration. ;-)

[bwframe]

Charlie Bronson, Paul Kersey, heater.

That brings back some memories.

[Paul Kersey]

Doesn't it though?

[Annie Oakley]

My husband is a deputy and he has always appreciated the "hey, I have a firearm how do you want to proceed" approach. When I am in the car the gun is usually in my purse on the front seat. Occasionally is it between the seats. If it is out I would tell the LEO, if not I wouldn't. They have nothing to fear from me.

[benron]

I agree with you,i'am a law abiding citizen,there is nothing to fear,unless the leo ask me,because i keep mine concealed.

[Hiram Abiff]

Guess the only time I would say anything is if LEO asked me to exit the vehicle.