Thread from "That other forum.." Can you legally refuse to be disarmed?

[RKP]

I have the utmost respect for all LEO, my brother is a State PO. He tells me stories all the time. He says the best thing you can do here when pulled over and prior to the Officer approaching the vehicle is:
Drivers window down.
If dark out – interior lights on.
Both hands on the wheel, do not reach for your DL/Reg./Ins. paperwork until asked to.
Immediately inform the officer you have a CP and are armed (it’s the law here) and where the weapon is located. They already know the owner of the vehicle has a CP from running the plate. Generally speaking, once informed of this and by one adhering to the above, the situation becomes less tense.
All common sense/common courtesy stuff.

[sdmc530]

Originally Posted by RKP

Drivers window down.
If dark out – interior lights on.
Both hands on the wheel, do not reach for your DL/Reg./Ins. paperwork until asked to.
Immediately inform the officer you have a CP and are armed (it’s the law here) and where the weapon is located. They already know the owner of the vehicle has a CP from running the plate. Generally speaking, once informed of this and by one adhering to the above, the situation becomes less tense.
All common sense/common courtesy stuff.

Love this, should be taught at drivers ED. You would be surprised that most states don't' have an "inform" mandate and most states are not tied to license plates.

Love the last line, not enough courtesy going around.....and it goes both ways.

Nothing gets my heart beating faster than a vehicle at midnight with dark windows and you can't see whats going on inside the vehicle.....

[RKP]

Originally Posted by sdmc530

...... Nothing gets my heart beating faster than a vehicle at midnight with dark windows and you can't see whats going on inside the vehicle.....

Here, dark tinted windows (illegal here) will get you pulled over real quick, you best have proper paperwork from a Dr. stating that you have a need (eg: eye/skin problems) for it.