alcohol and concealed carry permits

[marko138]

Originally Posted by z06boy

I have a conceal carry permit and do carry quite often. However if I have been drinking at all and am pulled over or riding in a car that has been pulled over I take the handgun out before the officer comes up to the car and place it on the dash...put my hands in plain view and I don't make any sudden movements without telling the officer about the weapon and also the fact that I'm going to reach for whatever...like my ID...or the registration etc.

Thats probably good practice whether you are carrying or not. Police have a dangerous job. Doing this when you get pulled over will only help the situation.