anotherKevin
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I rarely travel extensively without the family with me. I have the guide to firearms laws in my vehicle and consult it each time I cross the state line to be in compliance, stowing or un-stowing accordingly.
My question is, if an officer stops us, and asks "mind if I take a look in your vehicle?" what is the most appropriate response, given that there are children and a wife in the car?
I get that I can assert my rights, and not consent, but if they then ask "are there any weapons?" the answer will be affirmative, secured guns, some knives (camping equipment, but often with blades longer than 3" though not on my person). Does the presence of weapons render my consent inneffective any way? The last thing I want to do is turn a stop into some ordeal for the family when I break no laws that I'm aware of (no drugs, open containers, incorrectly stored firearms, speeding).
My question is, if an officer stops us, and asks "mind if I take a look in your vehicle?" what is the most appropriate response, given that there are children and a wife in the car?
I get that I can assert my rights, and not consent, but if they then ask "are there any weapons?" the answer will be affirmative, secured guns, some knives (camping equipment, but often with blades longer than 3" though not on my person). Does the presence of weapons render my consent inneffective any way? The last thing I want to do is turn a stop into some ordeal for the family when I break no laws that I'm aware of (no drugs, open containers, incorrectly stored firearms, speeding).