Page 1 of 1
Showing CHl to Officer during traffic stop
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:07 pm
by The Last Boyscout
I knowyou are supposed to do this in Texas, its the law I think. But what if you are in another state that accepts the Tx CHL do you show it if you are pulled over.
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:23 pm
by KBCraig
Some states require notification; others don't.
It's never a bad idea to offer the CHL with the DL.
Kevin
Re: Showing CHl to Officer during traffic stop
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:24 pm
by Charles L. Cotton
The Last Boyscout wrote:I knowyou are supposed to do this in Texas, its the law I think. But what if you are in another state that accepts the Tx CHL do you show it if you are pulled over.
That will depend on the law of the state you are in. Some require it, some don't. If I were traveling to a state and couldn't confirm whether or not they require disclosure, I'd give my CHL to the officer. I would also tell him that Texas requires it, that I'm not sure about his state, and I wanted to play it safe. I would think most officers would appreciate your candor.
Chas.
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:49 pm
by The Last Boyscout
Ok that sounds logical. Good advice to follow.
Thanks for the input...
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:08 am
by HankB
If I'm carrying in a state with CHL reciprocity, I'm going to make a serious effort to find out what their laws are regarding concealed carry, including notification of an officer who asks for ID.
For example, in TX you can carry in establishments that serve liquor unless they make 51% of their sales in booze for on-premesis consumption . . . some states prohibit carry in any establishment with a liquor license. So an Applebee's in TX is OK, an Applebee's elsewhere - maybe not.
When you're away from TX, the laws of the state you're in prevail, not TX laws.
Since not all LEOs are well informed, I'd also carry a copy of the pertinent statutes and letters from that state's AG establishing reciprocity . . . I believe you can find these at the DPS website.