LTCH Information Tracking

[Bucknut]

Long Time - First Time

Recent traffic stop. Tag not yet registered to new vehicle. Paperwork in order. No citation.

Officer notices LTCH permit in wallet. Asked to see it and asked if any weapons in vehicle. I have a handgun in vehicle. Officer is very reasonable from this point and after a brief period of time I am on my way.

Was the fact that weapon was in vehicle during stop somehow electronically recorded/attached to drivers license information?

My concern is that if I am stopped again and this information is available the LEO may approach the situation is a much more "aggressive" manner.

Also, any idea what information was checked during stop (LTCH permit, gun serial number etc)?

Thanks for any replies.

[AFA1CY]

1st WELCOME to the forum

2nd No, LTCH is not tracked by BMV however I have heard of one local PD that was building a database of people whom have applied for LTCH.

[Bigum1969]

Local PD can track applications from their own jurisdiction. I've heard this is the case where I live.

But if I leave my county, a LEO wouldn't know if I had a LTCH.

[Denny347]

Originally Posted by Bigum1969

Local PD can track applications from their own jurisdiction. I've heard this is the case where I live.

But if I leave my county, a LEO wouldn't know if I had a LTCH.

Hmm, we do not have access to CHL files in list form here in Indy. Not sure why that would be useful. What we can do is run a person through State Police to verify a CHL is valid. We do that if the person has a pistol but no CHL on their person (as required by law). That really doesn't happen that often.

[wabash]

Originally Posted by Bucknut

Long Time - First Time

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Officer notices LTCH permit in wallet. Asked to see it and asked if any weapons in vehicle. I have a handgun in vehicle. Officer is very reasonable from this point and after a brief period of time I am on my way.

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Also, any idea what information was checked during stop (LTCH permit, gun serial number etc)?

uh,,something's missing. how would he know the serial number? was the handgun handed over?


I had a state trooper tell me the serial number check just tells him if it was stolen or "used in a crime".

[ATM]

I think the exact nature of the first question has been missed.

Originally Posted by Bucknut

Was the fact that weapon was in vehicle during stop somehow electronically recorded/attached to drivers license information?

My concern is that if I am stopped again and this information is available the LEO may approach the situation is a much more "aggressive" manner.

Was the fact that you had a weapon in your vehicle (not that you have a LTCH) somehow going to show up the next time your license (or plates) is run?

I don't think so, but I hope one of our forum member LEOs would address this specifically if I am wrong.

[ATM]

Oh, almost forgot...Bucknut!

[Bucknut]

Thanks everyone for the welcome.

ATM that is exactly what I was wondering. If my license or plate is run again will there be an electronic post-it showing some sort of "weapon in vehicle" warning.

Wabash, the LEO did secure my handgun and take it back to his car along with my LTCH permit.

[Scutter01]

Originally Posted by Bucknut

Wabash, the LEO did secure my handgun and take it back to his car along with my LTCH permit.

What do you mean "secure"? Wasn't it secure in your holster?

[jrogers]

Originally Posted by Bucknut

Wabash, the LEO did secure my handgun and take it back to his car along with my LTCH permit.

I see the Wabash PD hasn't changed since the last time I was there (12 years ago).