Traffic stop -- gun

[scvideoguy Forum Member Find all posts View Profile Close scvideoguy]

Hello All,

I was wondering... if I have an unloaded, locked, registered rifle in my trunk, with the ammo locked in the glove box and I get stopped for speeding or something like that, should I tell the officer ( most likely CHP ).

My thinking goes both ways, but wasn't really sure. I am trying to be an LEO and didn't want to ask any of the guys I have been around in case it was a silly question...

Thanks in advance.

P.S. What if its a hand gun, does that change anything?

[LeanG yes, it really is me... Find all posts View Profile Close LeanG]

If it's in the trunk, why would you tell the officer?

Now if you have on polka dot drawers on, immediately notify the officer so we can get a good laugh....

[QPDStarr Forum Member Find all posts View Profile Close QPDStarr]

Hello All,

I was wondering... if I have an unloaded, locked, registered rifle in my trunk, with the ammo locked in the glove box and I get stopped for speeding or something like that, should I tell the officer ( most likely CHP ).

My thinking goes both ways, but wasn't really sure. I am trying to be an LEO and didn't want to ask any of the guys I have been around in case it was a silly question...

Thanks in advance.

P.S. What if its a hand gun, does that change anything?

The smart this is to tell us. I personal like to know if there are any guns, drugs, knifes, weapons, large amounts of cash, illegal alines, hand grenades anything like that, is what I ask on all my traffic stops.

[BikeCop501 Verified LEO Find all posts View Profile Close BikeCop501]

if its in the trunk all seperate like that. Me personally don;t care. If its in the cab, and reachable... then let me know where...

[Parrothead Forum Member Find all posts View Profile Close Parrothead]

Sure, whats it going to hurt, unless you have something to hide.

[scvideoguy Forum Member Find all posts View Profile Close scvideoguy]

well I would think that if you tell the officer that you have a gun, he has to verify that it is legal and registered etc. taking more time and more hassle, not to mention it seems like most cops get really crazy when a gun enters the equation no matter how safe or locked away it is...

[scvideoguy Forum Member Find all posts View Profile Close scvideoguy]

well I would think that if you tell the officer that you have a gun, he has to verify that it is legal and registered etc. taking more time and more hassle, not to mention it seems like most cops get really crazy when a gun enters the equation no matter how safe or locked away it is...