Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:31 pm
Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:09 pm
Sat Feb 10, 2018 12:16 am
deadshot2 wrote:This thread has run a while so there are a lot of opinions that have been presented.
To the best of my knowledge WA State does not require you notify an officer that you are carrying (or have in the car) a firearm.
HOWEVER
More and more States seem to be requiring that the officer be notified of the presence of a firearm in the vehicle IMMEDIATELY upon the officer approaching the driver. If visiting a state that has reciprocity with WA for concealed carry it might be a good idea to notify the officer right off. Some officers get real nasty if they don't get that notice IMMEDIATELY.
Personally I hand over my D/L, Insurance Card, and CPL when the officer arrives at the window. I also tell the officer where the firearm is. In almost every single case the officer has said "just leave it where it is and don't reach for or touch it". It's my opinion that you gain some creds with the officer when you volunteer rather than letting them find it on their own.
By doing this in WA State it is an ingrained habit so I won't likely forget if traveling in another state with or without reciprocity (difference being pistol on my person or just in the vehicle stored according to that state's rules).
With more and more LEO's being shot by motorists it's no surprise that they get real touchy when they encounter a driver that they suddenly find is armed. I'd just as soon get it out of the way and not have some trooper/deputy/cop draw down on me when he sees the firearm.
Sat Feb 10, 2018 1:42 am
Sun Feb 11, 2018 1:40 am
hartcreek wrote:I always have handed the officer my drivers license, CWP and insurance information. I have had officers want to fumble around with every handgun in my vehicle and others that did not care. I have even had these bumblers snap my firing pin because they did not know what they were doing. The new permits also have your drivers license number on them so there is no excuse for an officer not knowing if you have a CWP.
Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:16 am
Wed Feb 14, 2018 3:26 am
License, insurance, and registration through a crack in the window.
Wed Feb 14, 2018 7:04 am
Powderman wrote:License, insurance, and registration through a crack in the window.
OK, I have to ask.
Why a crack in the window? Why not (unless it's raining) just roll the doggoned window down?
What is the purpose in all of this?
Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:11 pm
Guntrader wrote:Don't lie, but no reason to answer any questions either.
License, insurance, and registration through a crack in the window.
You want to play 20 questions or chat with someone, wait until until you find a barber, bartender, counselor, or priest.
Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:40 pm
Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:09 pm
Massivedesign wrote:Powderman wrote:License, insurance, and registration through a crack in the window.
OK, I have to ask.
Why a crack in the window? Why not (unless it's raining) just roll the doggoned window down?
What is the purpose in all of this?
I've always wondered the same. I have found that a nice conversation with Mr. or Mrs. Officer seems to go a looooooong way in me leaving without more paper than I came in with.
Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:16 pm
Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:28 pm
Wed Feb 14, 2018 1:32 pm
edogg wrote:Massivedesign wrote:Powderman wrote:License, insurance, and registration through a crack in the window.
OK, I have to ask.
Why a crack in the window? Why not (unless it's raining) just roll the doggoned window down?
What is the purpose in all of this?
I've always wondered the same. I have found that a nice conversation with Mr. or Mrs. Officer seems to go a looooooong way in me leaving without more paper than I came in with.
The idea is that you expose yourself less to an officer who might want to bust you for other things. For example, if you roll down your window they could claim they smelled alcohol when you haven’t been drinking or something then make you have a harder day.
Not that I agree with the rationale, but that’s what it is. I’ve always just talked with the cop (though I don’t admit guilt...I just give noncommittal answers to questions or respond with “ok”).
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Wed Feb 14, 2018 3:15 pm
The idea is that you expose yourself less to an officer who might want to bust you for other things. For example, if you roll down your window they could claim they smelled alcohol when you haven’t been drinking or something then make you have a harder day.