Do you ever show your CCW when asked for photo ID?

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I work in a Hotel, and one of our standard check-in items is to check the room name vs a photo ID. We aren't picky, if it has a photo and your name on it we'll take it. (So your costco Amex works just fine.)

Yesterday a guest showed his Georgia state CCW, which prompted a long discussion about the bizarre laws and wait times on getting a CCW, as well as a discussion about open vs concealed, and why Alaska is just better than virtually any other state. :p

However, in a decade of working hospitality, this is the first time someone's shown a CCW as photo ID. (I suspect he showed it for "shock value" Sorry, not only am I gun friendly, but I make sure my hotel is as well. :)
 
I have. Its a legal ID.

I used it at the DFW airport once, when my DL was buried somewhere under the CCs. They guy said.. You arent carrying.... Right?

I guess they see that happen alot.
 
I used it at the DFW airport once, when my DL was buried somewhere under the CCs
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surprised they even noticed as a TX CHL is almost identical to our TX DL.
 
Do you ever show your CCW when asked for photo ID?
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No photos on the VA Permits ... but ... if there were I would still use my DL since I prefer to not advertise the fact to strangers that I may be carrying ... or if it is a Gun Free Killing Zone (which means I probably would not be there), that I may have left a handgun in my car.
 
No. I could, but why? The only person who has a legitimate need tin see my concealed carry license is a police officer during an official communication, and only when I am actually carrying.

Those who whip it out for "shock value" are just plain immature, IMHO.

Especially in a hotel, where several staff members have access to your room 24/7, why advertise that you may have a firearm? What is the purpose of showing your CCW license to every Tom, Dick, Harry and Sally you come across?

Concealed carrying goes hand in hand with keeping a low profile. When traveling overseas on official duty, I did not show my military ID or my military passport or travel orders. The hotel clerk does not need to know that much about me.

Using it because its the only form of photo ID you have access to... that's different.
 
Shock value? Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit is a legal, valid photo ID where photo ID is required by the state. Besides, THCP requires filing fingerprints and passing background check with TBI and FBI, is tied to the DL record (my THCP and DL numbers are the same), and the THCP must be pulled and sent to Nashville upon an arrest (returned if the case is resolved in your favor). Some considered it a more meaningful photo ID than a DL.

Yes, there is the chance you may run into an antigun bigot, so I tend to use my DL under most circumstances.
 
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Those who whip it out for "shock value" are just plain immature, IMHO.


Ditto.

I have my permit for carrying not for flashing to try to impress someone.

Other than a showing to a LEO the only advantage is for gun purchases as it avoids having to call for background check.
 
I live in Nebraska and the following rule applies:
Informing Law Enforcement of Carry:
At all times while carrying a concealed handgun, a permit holder shall carry the following documentation and display it to any peace officer or emergency service personnel upon request:
1. The concealed handgun permit; and
2. Nebraska driver’s license, Nebraska-issued state identification card, or military identification card.
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That being said, I keep my CHP and DL in the same slot in my wallet. There have been numerous occasions on which I mistakenly produced my CHP when asked for ID.

On the up side of this shall notify issue: The day shift LEO in the small town where my company is located is one of us. He pulled me over for rolling through a four way stop. When he saw my CHP, we ended up talking pistols for a few minutes. He gave me a verbal warning and I was on my way.
 
No, no need to. In Florida, if I'm carrying my firearm (I always am when I leave the house), I'm carrying both my carry license and my state ID (driver's license.) The state requires both be in possession when one is armed pursuant to the license.

The state does not require that an LEO be notified that one is carrying, or licensed to do so, unless one is asked by the LEO in the performance of his/her duties.
 
No. I could, but why? The only person who has a legitimate need tin see my concealed carry license is a police officer during an official communication, and only when I am actually carrying.
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Exactly! A few years ago I was stopped by the Coast Guard and the County Sheriff coming into the harbor here on my boat. A routine check but still harassment of those boating. They wanted a drivers license and of course the CG safety checked the boat too. Now, if you're looking for illegals coming in what does that have to do with a safety check? So, you see why I call it harassment.

What really ticked me off was the Sheriff who read me the riot act for not telling him I had a CCW and presenting my card with my DL. He proceeded to chew me out in front of 8 other people on the boat. I pointed out to him that I was not carrying and that I did not appreciate him telling everyone that I have a CCW.

I want as few people as I possible to know I carry. Not that I'm embarrassed but I think more for safety, particularly mine.

Truth be told, I don't even trust most LE's after that incident.
 
Once by accident. I keep my CHL behind my drivers license in my wallet. I must have slipped my license behind my CHL one day.

After that happened I was entering a building that required ID to be shown, I grab my ID that is on top and give it to building security. I didn't realize it was my CHL until it was handed back to me and I was putting it in my wallet.

Not a word was said either way and I was let in the building as usual.
 
I have, a couple times. One was to prove myself as a resident so my college would stop trying to charge me nonresident fees. The lady still said "I don't know if we can count this as a valid ID for that."
So I called over officer on campus, and he told her "I'd hope you do, he went through enough that we let him carry a gun around!"
 
No I prefer to keep my CCW status on a need to know basis. So if the person requesting photo ID isn't of the LE variety, then I don't show it to anybody.
 
No photo here in NC . strange that it isn't a photo ID .. makes sense to have a picture . but I still would not use it as an ID .. nobody s business but my own . Required to show it to LE if I am approached and asked for ID .
 
surprised they even noticed as a TX CHL is almost identical to our TX DL.
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I just got both both renewed within the last few months, they are now indeed almost identical at first glance.

But unless this has been one of the improvements of our CHL laws, I seem to remember in the initial classes we were told the CHL is *not* an ID and its not valid unless carried with a valid DL or DPS issued ID card.

I would be happy to learn our CHL now stands on its own when not driving. I know there was some talk of making the CHL an annotation on the DL like a motorcycle license, but syncing the expiration dates made it impractical so the idea never went anywhere.
 
Yes whenever I buy a gun from a FFL. I have also used it at the bank a few times when I get a new teller who requires 2 forms of ID, and since my CHL is with my DL it's easy to pull both together. One new teller looked at it and said "Great, thanks." Never had a negative issue but then this is a fairly gun-friendly state once you get out of Santa Fe.:neener:
 
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But unless this has been one of the improvements of our CHL laws, I seem to remember in the initial classes we were told the CHL is *not* an ID and its not valid unless carried with a valid DL or DPS issued ID card.
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Not doubting your recollection, this just jogged a memory ...

The Social Security card that I applied for & received at the SS Office in 1968(?) notes on the bottom:

FOR SOCIAL SECURITY AND TAX PURPOSES - NOT FOR IDENTIFICATION

... and, thereafter (until "recently"), it seemed that every single non-SS/Tax-related form that I ever filled out required that I include my SSN as part of my identification.

I always thought that that was interesting. :)

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