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Any one have a list of states that require notification you are carrying if stopped?
And with the able assistance of Officer Harless of the Canton PD, Ohio stands an excellent chance of dropping off the list in the near future.Presently,only 10 states have the "must notify officer" rule:
AK,LA,MI,NE,NC,OH,OK,SC,TX and AR.
Deanimator said:As I understand it, Texas still "requires" notification, but the penalty for failure to do so was removed.
That is correct, a result of some legislators not wanting to remove the notification law for fear of being seen as weak by LE groups, but not stopping the rest of the legislators from removing any associated penalties.
Bizarre.
Weak on what? Law-abiding citizens?
Actually, in this case, it makes perfect sense. We aren't dealing with X and Y, so I won't open the forum to any random scenario that can be thought up. What we're dealing with is a change to a law that gives people the freedom to tell an officer they don't have a gun, when they do.Weak on their blind support for anything the LE organizations want. If the LE groups ask for X and the legislators don't give X then these groups will say that legislators are weak on crime.
It's politics, which never makes sense
I read this and misunderstood it. Thanks for the correction, Bob. My mistake.As I understand it, Texas still "requires" notification, but the penalty for failure to do so was removed.
Bobson said:In other words, Texas' apparently ass-backwards politicians felt it was important that they go out of their way to make police work even more dangerous than it already is. The question is, why? Who benefits from this? The only person who has a reason to hide a weapon from a cop, that I can come up with, is a criminal.
Bobson said:Frankly, it's just the safest route to take, for everyone involved, including the driver who's legally carrying.
I think it's a great idea. There's a long list of gun control laws that I would be willing to live with over must notify if given the choice. It is in my opinion the worst of the worst. Being forced to admit to the police that you're doing something legal? People find this acceptable?There are states where you aren't legally required to tell an LEO you're carrying a gun? Even if blatantly asked, there's no penalty for lying?
Why? How could anyone possibly think that's a good idea?
Damn cop-killer-friendly states.
To a civilian, the law was an inconvenience and another example of unfair targeting.
To an LEO, the law was the ability to be proactive about my safety, and to punish people who try to endanger my life and the lives of my brothers.
You decide what's more important for yourself.
Have a good day guys.
not sure if the info is current, but its a start.
"Prudent", huh?Regardless of "must inform", IMHO, it's prudent to gently inform the LEO at the first possible opportunity because, given their position, it's only polite and respectful.
That is correct, a result of some legislators not wanting to remove the notification law for fear of being seen as weak by LE groups, but not stopping the rest of the legislators from removing any associated penalties.As I understand it, Texas still "requires" notification, but the penalty for failure to do so was removed.
Bizarre.
I watched that video. That is a rogue cop working for a rogue police force working for a rogue mayor. Are you saying you'd rather "surprise" a cop if/when he/she finds your carry firearm? He/she will think you're "trying" to surprise them for "whatever reason". Not the prudent option, IMHO. But you do as you think is "wise"... and so will I."Prudent", huh?
Watch this video and tell me how "prudent" it is:
Canton Cop Threatens to Murder CHL Holder after Preventing Him from Notifying
He TRIED to notify, and you can see what it got him.I watched that video. That is a rogue cop working for a rogue police force working for a rogue mayor. Are you saying you'd rather "surprise" a cop if/when he/she finds your carry firearm? He/she will think you're "trying" to surprise them for "whatever reason". Not the prudent option, IMHO. But you do as you think is "wise"... and so will I.