heavyshooter
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Many of you already know the drama of my CCW application. After transferring to Colorado from Texas I was lazy about getting my CCW in my new home state. I made the foolish mistake of calling Arapahoe County in January to apply for my permit; I should have called much, much sooner!!! I called in the middle of the post-election rush. Arapahoe County would only take applications by appointment because so many people were applying for CCW’s. My appointment was 3 ½ months after I called!!! Then the background check took another 3 months. But today I got the long awaited call and immediately went to the Sheriff's office to retrieve my permit. Because I am a law abiding citizen I have not been carrying a firearm since September 2008. I will never allow that to happen again!!! It made me aware of just how true it is that criminals do not care about the law. I left my gun at home but I assure you that the criminal has his gun. I felt naked. That will not happen again.
While on the way home from the Sherriff’s office I was on the phone with a friend in Texas and he asked if Colorado requires the presentation of my permit during a traffic stop. He reminded me of an occasion when we were both in his car in Texas and we were pulled over. My friend presented his Driver’s License and proof of insurance but he did not present his CCW (Texas CHL). Apparently the Texas Driver's License is flagged for CHL holders because the officer was made aware that my friend had a CHL during the traffic stop. He came back to the car and asked for the CHL and he was mildly annoyed (but never inappropriate) that my friend did not present it with the Drivers License. He then asked if I had a CHL as well; I did. He then asked if we were armed; Ahhhh, YEAH!
He gave us a cordial scolding and said, “For future reference, when an officer asks for identification, always include your CHL with your license. It’s the law.” Now this brings up a couple questions.
1) Is that the law? I am asking for Texas and Colorado particularly, but I am curious about other states as well. I have taken the NRA qualification class and it did not come up in our class.
2) Do you guys/gals volunteer the fact that you are armed during a traffic stop? As I said before, I desire to abide by the law so if I am obligated to volunteer this information I will certainly comply; a police officer's job is hard enough. But I can’t help but wonder how many of you inform the officer voluntarily.
Just Picking your brains,
Heavy
While on the way home from the Sherriff’s office I was on the phone with a friend in Texas and he asked if Colorado requires the presentation of my permit during a traffic stop. He reminded me of an occasion when we were both in his car in Texas and we were pulled over. My friend presented his Driver’s License and proof of insurance but he did not present his CCW (Texas CHL). Apparently the Texas Driver's License is flagged for CHL holders because the officer was made aware that my friend had a CHL during the traffic stop. He came back to the car and asked for the CHL and he was mildly annoyed (but never inappropriate) that my friend did not present it with the Drivers License. He then asked if I had a CHL as well; I did. He then asked if we were armed; Ahhhh, YEAH!
He gave us a cordial scolding and said, “For future reference, when an officer asks for identification, always include your CHL with your license. It’s the law.” Now this brings up a couple questions.1) Is that the law? I am asking for Texas and Colorado particularly, but I am curious about other states as well. I have taken the NRA qualification class and it did not come up in our class.
2) Do you guys/gals volunteer the fact that you are armed during a traffic stop? As I said before, I desire to abide by the law so if I am obligated to volunteer this information I will certainly comply; a police officer's job is hard enough. But I can’t help but wonder how many of you inform the officer voluntarily.
Just Picking your brains,
Heavy
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It was the quintessential example of power tripping! I do not want the hassle of dealing with a jerk when he discovers that I am armed. Because of this I can appreciate why some do not want to inform the officer.