"Neutral" Ohio State Police Encounter

[EandGWZ]

As you know, Ohio is a must inform State but this was a unique situation, may have been different if I was pulled over. Was in a car accident in Gahanna Ohio. Approached the officer when he arrived at the scene and told him "not sure what the protocol is but I have a conceal carry and there are firearms in my vehicle." I didn't show him the ID but it was the Utah.

He said "alright" and that was the end of it.

So call it good, positive...I was in a traffic accident and the firearms were a non issue.

[internet troll]

As you know, Ohio is a must inform State but this was a unique situation, may have been different if I was pulled over. Was in a car accident in Gahanna Ohio. Approached the officer when he arrived at the scene and told him "not sure what the protocol is but I have a conceal carry and there are firearms in my vehicle." I didn't show him the ID but it was the Utah.

He said "alright" and that was the end of it.

So call it good, positive...I was in a traffic accident and the firearms were a non issue.

I would say it was straight up positive encounter ....... except for the whole reason he was there, hope everyone was okay.

[Manxdriver]

Both you and he acted within the applicable laws. A "win".

[Waldershrek]

So why does the title say neutral?

[libra8]

It doesn't get any better than that.

[MT1]

Sounds all positive to me.

[brownman]

So why does the title say neutral?

Because you shouldnt have to tell anybody, anything, and its horseshit to even have to bring it up.

[Deanimator]

As you know, Ohio is a must inform State but this was a unique situation, may have been different if I was pulled over. Was in a car accident in Gahanna Ohio. Approached the officer when he arrived at the scene and told him "not sure what the protocol is but I have a conceal carry and there are firearms in my vehicle." I didn't show him the ID but it was the Utah.

You have to VERBALLY inform him, but don't need to show him your credential unless he asks for it.

[HiredGoon]

Does OH require you to inform during any LEO encounter or just on a traffic violation/speeding stop?

[donm]

Does OH require you to inform during any LEO encounter or just on a traffic violation/speeding stop?

The Ohio statute begins "If the person is stopped for a law enforcement purpose . . ."