Finally - Stopped While Carrying

[Lex]

Been through several NC roadblocks with local PD and State Troopers...each time I show my CCW permit, they only ask where the gun is. Never have I been asked to show it, step out of the car, etc. They usually seem quite unimpressed.

Same thing when I was stopped for speeding....he just asked what it was (the gun) and where it was (wedged in a holster between the console and the passenger seat).

The whole event does get my heart pumping a little faster though....not sure why.


Lex in NC

 

[Valkman]

For those who would not tell the officer you have a CCW, consider this: I just talked to my neighbor who is a Metro bike cop. I asked him if he stopped me and ran my info if it would come up that I have a CCW, and he said yes. BUT, he said, he always asks first thing if there are any guns in the vehicle and now if you are carrying you have to tell him anyway or you're breaking the law. Pretty smart on his part.

He said "Never, EVER put your hand near your gun while stopped. You know why?" I said "I'll get shot?" and he said there are alot of cops (and not cop bashing - Vegas has had alot of bad ones) just waiting for something like that and they have every justification for shooting you.

The NHP guy yesterday never asked me if there were any guns in the truck, or any MORE guns. Honestly I forgot about the snubbie until it almost over anyway but would not have volunteered that one unless asked.

I was offended when I saw him running the gun. My neighbor said it's just another check to make sure the gun and permit come back to the same person, you. Maybe they've had counterfeits, I don't know.

 

[4D5]

Does Clark County have different rules ?

I live in Douglas County and things seem a bit different here, from what you describe, regarding gun serial numbers.

For permits in Douglas County, only the model and caliber are required for firearm to be on permit, no serial numbers. For instance I can carry any of my Kimbers in in 1911 45 ACP because my permit states Kimber 1911 .45 ACP. Same goes for revolvers etc. Also the permit only has room for 2 firearms on it. If you have more there's a note added at the top that says "multiple weapons".

If Clark County requires serial number then I could understand running the serial number to see if it was on your permit. If serial number was not required, then your firearm was just run to see if it was stolen (and carried by a CCW holder, I think not).

Again unless Clark County is different, there is no state registration of firearms, so the check would only show if the firearm was on a stolen list since it's not "registered".

Any others in NV with different prospective from other counties ?

 

[jlowell]

well....over the yrs i have found I can cover232 feet faster than most can draw
I've timed it wiht LEO's, So my blade dos me well. I carry a 45 though.

 

[Valkman]

4D5, as far as I know we all have the same rules as it's a state permit. There is no limit on how many guns that are on the permit but it did use to be 2. You are supposed to have to qualify with each one - I hope that's just here and I can carry other guns when I move out of this county. But here I can only carry what I've qualified with.

We have handgun registration in LV. All new handguns are registered, and anyone moving here must register theirs. So there is a record of it, plus when you register it you get a "blue card" with that guns info. I must carry that blue card along with the permit, although the trooper yesterday didn't ask for it.

Nice, huh? I moved from CA for the freedom and now feel there's too many sucky liberals and rules here. We signed a contract yesterday (why I was going to Pahrump) to have a 3k square foot custom house built on 1.12 acre lot. I know I've had it with Vegas - I think this place sucks.

 

[gazpacho]

Valkman, Clark County's handgun registration thing is an old law that didn't get stamped out when the CCW legislation was passed. Also, I agree with you about the liberal situation.

In general, the best time to tell a LEO that you have a firearm in your possession is BEFORE s/he becomes suspicious or nervous. Also, traffic violations might not be the reason you get pulled over. Sometimes it is because the vehicle and driver meet the (vague) description of a wanted suspect.

I make it a habit of telling the LEO that I have a permit first, then say I am also carrying a firearm. I consider it a courtesy. Also, you can gain useful information. There is a security checkpoint before you cross hoover dam. At the check point I informed the LEO that I was carrying. No problem for him, but he also informed me that Hoover dam is a national park where carry is illegal, even if I never leave my vehicle. I thanked the officer, got back in my car, pulled forward a few feet, then unloaded for the trip over the dam.

 

[Valkman]

That story about Hoover Dam is weird - I got stopped there once heading to Arizona. They said since I have a hard tonneau cover on my truck they must inspect it. OK, I drive over to the very bored cop, get out and open the cover. The wind blows my shirt back and he says "Are you carrying a firearm?" I say "Yes" and proceed to show him my permit. Now he's Mr. Nice Guy and looks in the bed of the truck - 2 huge suitcases that could be packed with C4 but they don't care as long as the truck was inspected! He never said anything about not carrying in there, but as long as the traffic is as bad as it has been I'll go around the other way.