ZeSpectre
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From time to time we get the "what if I'm pulled over while CCW" threads so I thought I'd post tonight's adventure as a real-world example.
I -just- got my wheel alignment done today so as my wife and I head over to the grocery store I'm avoiding the -nasty- manhole covers on the road (there's a series of about 5 of them that have a 1/2" or greater drop making for a violent bump if you hit 'em). Cop gets behind me and after a few minutes on comes the lights and he pulled me over.
So on my end it's the whole "turn off the engine, turn on the interior lights, all hands in view and wait for instructions".
The officer comes up and then asks to see my license. I told him "Sir, it's in my left pocket, but I'll have to reach past my sidearm to get it". Officer didn't even bat an eye, he just shined his light on my sidearm and asked me to move slowly and go ahead and get my license, which I did. I also gave him my CCW permit for good measure though that isn't required in VA.
So then he looks at me and says "well I saw you weaving a bit and pulled you over to check, but I can tell you aren't drunk..."
Oh GOD! When I explained about -just- getting my wheel alignment done and not wanting to hit the "potholes" he had quite a chuckle, handed me back my license and wished me a good night.
Completely by the book and professional.
I -just- got my wheel alignment done today so as my wife and I head over to the grocery store I'm avoiding the -nasty- manhole covers on the road (there's a series of about 5 of them that have a 1/2" or greater drop making for a violent bump if you hit 'em). Cop gets behind me and after a few minutes on comes the lights and he pulled me over.
So on my end it's the whole "turn off the engine, turn on the interior lights, all hands in view and wait for instructions".
The officer comes up and then asks to see my license. I told him "Sir, it's in my left pocket, but I'll have to reach past my sidearm to get it". Officer didn't even bat an eye, he just shined his light on my sidearm and asked me to move slowly and go ahead and get my license, which I did. I also gave him my CCW permit for good measure though that isn't required in VA.
So then he looks at me and says "well I saw you weaving a bit and pulled you over to check, but I can tell you aren't drunk..."
Oh GOD! When I explained about -just- getting my wheel alignment done and not wanting to hit the "potholes" he had quite a chuckle, handed me back my license and wished me a good night.
Completely by the book and professional.
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