What do you say IF you get pulled over?

[Echohim]

Going to be getting my LTCH and I'm concerned about the following scenario.

So, you have your LTCH in your wallet and your pistol in your purse...and you're going too fast so the officer pulls you over for speeding.

Do officers usually ask you if you are carrying a weapon?
If they ask, do you have to acknowledge it, or can you just show them your drivers license with the LTCH and not say anything else?

Thanks!

 

[IndyDave1776]

Going to be getting my LTCH and I'm concerned about the following scenario.

So, you have your LTCH in your wallet and your pistol in your purse...and you're going too fast so the officer pulls you over for speeding.

Do officers usually ask you if you are carrying a weapon?
If they ask, do you have to acknowledge it, or can you just show them your drivers license with the LTCH and not say anything else?

Thanks!

Not a lawyer, but the consensus here including from our lawyers and LEOs is "I do not consent to a search" in the event that any questions regarding your possessions are asked. The rationale is that you have not lied and have not consented, and have not accidentally said anything that can be construed as probable cause. In the event you are made to exit your vehicle, make sure you lock the door behind you (I would say that carrying an extra set of keys in your pocket to recover from this resulting in locking your primary keys in the car would be a good idea as well as cheap insurance against accidentally locking yourself out in general). In the event that he cannot demonstrate probable cause and cannot help himself (and perhaps even claim it as consent if you exit without locking) it will be difficult to force his way into a search. I wish I had the information available to me a long time ago. Oh well, experience is something you generally gain AFTER you need it!

 

[rnmcguire]

I woudn't offer any information unless specifically asked about it. According to some officers on INGO they can now tell if you have a LTCH when they run your drivers license. No big deal just be honest and you should have no problems.

 

[blamecharles]

http://https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/carry_issues_and_self_defense/81201-an_oc_guide_to_protecting_your_rights_what_to_do_when_leo_stops_you.html

Many threads on this site concerning this topic. Too many responses to list them all, I personally don't plan on telling the LEO anything other than what he asks within reason. Do not volunteer information. If he asks if i have a firearm I will reply nothing illegal, if he want to see it I will reply that I don't consent to searches, and ask if I am being detained, if the answer is no then am I free to go? If i am asked to exit the vehicle i will lock it behind me, and if the officer is set on disarming me they will have to take it out of the holster. I know my serial number and will inform them of it if they feel the need to violate me by taking it, which i doubt will suffice. You will need to do your own research and find what you are comfortable with.

 

[Classic Liberal]

Only notify if asked or if told to step out of vehicle.

 

[ATM]

I won't notify even if asked, even if they can see it right there on my hip.

That's obviously not why they pulled me over.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

I always get my registration and license out, sitting on the dash in front of my steering wheel ready to hand over, hands at 10 & 2 (visible). I haven't had to go any farther IRL. If he asks if you have LTCH and you do, he's not really entitled to go further. I understand that the operator's license returns LTCH status now; if he really wants to see it, I'll show him. If he wants it (the gun), he can take it himself, but if he has any sense he'll know it's best off right where it is in the holster.

 

[sloughfoot]

My answer is....don't drive too fast and get pulled over. Traffic laws are laws after all. Obey the traffic laws and don't you don't have to worry about your question.

 

[unlimitedrubicon]

Locking the door behind you sounds like a good idea, I had not heard of that before. Then they either have to have your consent or remove your keys from you to do a search.

 

[unlimitedrubicon]

My answer is....don't drive too fast and get pulled over. Traffic laws are laws after all. Obey the traffic laws and don't you don't have to worry about your question.

Very true but it does not always work. We have the occasional issue in our area where they will pull people over just to prove a point. :-/

 

[IndyDave1776]

Very true but it does not always work. We have the occasional issue in our area where they will pull people over just to prove a point. :-/

Yes, and they have been known to lie as well.

 

[sloughfoot]

If that is true, why are there no lawsuits? What point is being proved by this illegal behavior?

 

[IndyDave1776]

If that is true, why are there no lawsuits? What point is being proved by this illegal behavior?

Given the low burden of proof (which amounts to their word they observed a violation) lying and getting away with it is easy. Case in point, I had one memorable incident of a state trooper lying that I was speeding because he wanted to rummage through my log book. Not a thing I could do about it, at least not anything that would be legal.

 

[rustygunner]

If I'm close to home, which is most of the time, most local LEO's know me and It's not an issue. Out of town, I don't say anything unless asked (hasn't happened).

 

[Kutnupe14]

Locking the door behind you sounds like a good idea, I had not heard of that before. Then they either have to have your consent or remove your keys from you to do a search.

Has anyone ever actually done this?

 

[Tydeeh22]

Has anyone ever actually done this?

i try to not get asked to exit the vehicle. but the need has not arose.. no.

 

[stocknup]

Does anyone know if you can video tape an officer during a traffic stop here in Indiana. ?

 

[Bunnykid68]

Does anyone know if you can video tape an officer during a traffic stop here in Indiana. ?

Yes you can, but do not be obnoxious about it.

 

[88GT]

My answer is....don't drive too fast and get pulled over. Traffic laws are laws after all. Obey the traffic laws and don't you don't have to worry about your question.

No, the solution is to be the second fastest vehicle on the road. Let the 16y/o punk be your block and get the ticket.

Rose-Coloredville sounds nice. What are home prices doing there?

 

[littletommy]

My answer is....don't drive too fast and get pulled over. Traffic laws are laws after all. Obey the traffic laws and don't you don't have to worry about your question.

Around here all the cops ride unicorns and hand out brightly colored teddy bears.