Inform officer of carrying?

**Griffy19** · October 24th, 2011, 07:56 PM

I'm 21 and just got my LTCF. I've read that in some states it is required that if pulled over by a police officer while carrying, the first thing you must do is inform that officer that you are carrying a concealed weapon. I'm pretty sure that in PA you don't have to, but I just thought I'd check with the wealth of knowledge on here. Thanks guys.

**bigandy1966** · October 24th, 2011, 07:58 PM

Pennsylvania is NOT a must notify state.

**mrjam2jab** · October 24th, 2011, 09:16 PM

AK, AR, LA, MI, NC, NE, OH, OK, SC, TX are the only states that require it.

**PowerPM** · October 24th, 2011, 09:30 PM

go to this link and do some reading....

http://www.handgunlaw.us/

**Griffy19** · October 24th, 2011, 10:01 PM

Thanks for the responses everyone, and thanks especially for that link. It all really helped.

**Storm88000** · October 24th, 2011, 11:27 PM

Some people hand the LEO their LTCF with their license just in case

**ViperGTS19801** · October 25th, 2011, 12:05 AM

Some people do, some people don't. I personally don't plan on notifying, should I ever actually be pulled over again. Guys in red Subaru wagons don't tend to be bothered much, even if they speed a lot, heh.

If you're asked to step out of the vehicle, it might be wise to mention it so they don't get freaked out...but I'm not too wise.