Can Cops lookup your CCW license?

[Snarlingiron]

In Texas, not only can he look it up, but you are legally required to produce your CHL along with your driver's license, if you are carrying. If you are not carrying, then you do not have to produce the CHL. With that said the general consensus is that if you are stopped, you are better off to produce the CHL whether or not you are carrying. I have been stopped once. I handed the officer both documents when he approached the window. He says, "You are a CHL holder?". I told him that I was. He then asked me if I had "it" with me. I said "Yes". Then he asks where "it" is. I tell him, "It is in a holster on my right side". He then says "Ok. if you don't reach for yours, I won't reach for mine". I say "OK". He then asks me what is "it", and I respond "Glock 19". His response, "Niiice, have a good evening and get your headlight fixed".

 

[Erebus]

In MA you are not required to inform them but have to produce your permit on demand. I have noticed that one of the first 2 questions asked by all LEOs I have encountered in MA is "Do you have any weapons on you/in the vehicle?" I always just include my permit with my DL when they ask for my DL/ID.

I don't know if it comes up automatically if they run DL or tags. But I have heard on my scanner the dispatchers informing officers that have been sent to a residence that there are guns there. I don't know if that's based on someone at that address having a permit or past experiences at that address. They just say it's flagged for guns, I forget what 10 code they use. I used to remember it when I listened regularly.

 

[Zoogster]

They not only can look it up, but in some states whenever they look you up on the computer it flashes as if you have a warrant and cannot be missed. In other states it is state law that you inform them or show your CCW license whenever an officer speaks with you, fills out an FI card or requests your license.

 

[MacEntyre]

CCW list is public info in NC

I just found out that all you have to do is make a request to Raleigh to obtain the names and addresses of of NC CCW holders.

I have not discovered to whom you direct the request, but I am working on it.

 

[Bruce333]

In NC, CCW licensure status is linked to your plates and driver's license

only linked to your DL. CCW uses the same number as your DL.

 

[Thin Black Line]

Only if you give him permission to do so.

That no longer requires explicit permission on your part.