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Originally Posted by God's Country
All the more reason not inform an LEO unless asked directly or if the state mandates it.
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Whether or not it's required to inform and officer about whether or not you're carrying, I do. If I'm stopped by the police, especially at night, the interior lights go on and my hands are up. For one thing, when the police run your plates, it will show if you're a holder of a license to carry firearms. It just makes things less stressful on the officer and less likely that I will get shot.
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Originally Posted by XD45
the cops shouldnt do what they do, but gun owners need to stop rolling over and playng dead. we have rights and needto express them if we just say ok here do whatever of course they will keep taking advantage
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As much as people are harping on the police here, with the laws constantly changing, it's our responsibility to know the laws and know our rights and to stand by them. If an officer is attempting to violate those rights, it's your responsibility to request his supervisor, and do so respectfully and without being rude or with an attitude.
I don't think that the majority of police officers are out there looking to screw people over, take power trips, or act above the law. They are human being and make mistakes just like you and I.
When it comes down to it, it's our responsibility to know our rights and to know the laws, not anyone else's.
Just like you choose to carry to protect yourself because you're not relying on the police, you need to rely on yourself for your education.