Got pulled over by Arizona Highway Patrol

[Lennyjoe]

And the experience was great.

I was doing 53 in a 35 and was in a hurry to get to class. Got done playing golf with my son (Springerman 05) and was running late. Had the .45 Kimber with me in the glove box and got pulled over. Noticed the AHP heading north as I passed him heading south. As soon as I seen him he started pullin over and I knew I was had. Pulled off at the next road and waited on him. Once he pulled in behind me I had my hands on the wheel. Was in the process of eating a ham sandwich so I was finishing it when he walked up to the door. I gave him my drivers license and he asked me for my registration and proof of insurance. I told him that it was in my glove box with my concealed weapon. Didn't have it on me since I just got done playing golf. I told him that the weapon was in there with it and he said "I still need to see your license and registration". As I opened the glove box I told him that I was going to remove the weapon and put it on the passenger seat and he said "ok, I still need your registration and proof of registration". So I removed the weapon and gave him what he needed. I also gave him my CCW permit with my license.

Long story short, he let me off with a warning and said to slow down. Overall, his demeanor was pleasant and he didnt stress over the gun in my glove box since I showed him my CCW ahead of time.

BTW, BUCKEYES RULE!!!!

 

[AZRickD]

That's why I don't put my gun where I put all that official stuff. I have a $6 Walmart visor pocket.

Rick

 

[The Guy]

Yeah, I have mine (Prof of Insurance, the biggest scam since gun "controll") in my wallet and a second copy pinned above my visor. A Terry search cannot include locked containers, including glove box and trunk. So I keep my glove boxed locked, and away from officers and public prying eyes.

Sounds like the officer you got pulled over by was a credit to his dept. though, they way he handled the whole thing. Always nice to hear about a good job done, and one heck of a nice guy to boot, eh?

 

[Jason M.]

We got lots of those in Az. Every police officer I have known personally from Az has been firearm-friendly.

 

[Axman]

It isn't considered concealled when in the glove compartment. A.R.S. states that a firearm can be in a glove box or a map pocket or in plain view. Anywhere else out of sight and within reach of the driver is concealled.

 

[Lennyjoe]

I don't normally put it in there either, its usually on my hip. But, since I was on my way from playing golf that's where I put it.

It's nice to live in a gun friendly state for sure.

 

[jnojr]

It sounds almost as if he was a little irritated with you being careful about the gun... "Yeah, yeah, you have a gun, good for you, let's move this along" Just the way an encounter with LE ought to be!

 

[Lennyjoe]

Wonder if my license plate gave him a heads up on having a gun