This reinforces my opinion that if your carrying a gun you don't mention it unless asked if you have one.
Some states require you to advise if your stopped.
Sounds like he was asked for ID, in the process of getting his fat wallet (per girlfriend) out he said he had a gun. She quickly advised that he had a permit for it.
Officer then went into defense mode and asked to see/raise hands. Guy wasn't quick enough.
Had he not mentioned the gun, this probably never would have happened, in fact I'm sure it wouldn't have.
If I'm ever asked if I have a gun, my hands immediately go on the steering wheel or up away from my body. The officer has every right to be concerned. I advise that I have no ill intentions and ask what they want me to do.
Usually they will ask where is the gun, usually they don't want to see it. No furtive movements, do what they ask and all will be fine.
Had a friend with a neighboring agency do a traffic stop. Asked to see registration which was in glove box with a pistol on top. Guy never mentioned gun just pulled it out to set on the seat. Before it got clear of the glove box he had a Sig stuffed in his ear and was told if the gun went anywhere but on the seat he would be minus his head.
Had he mentioned he would have to move a pistol to retrieve the registration there probably wouldn't have been an issue at all.
Had a civilian friend in the same situation but other end. He said it's in the glove box with my gun on top. Cop said that was fine just set the gun on the floor, no issue at all, he didn't care.
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Cue sound of Head slap.
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