Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Should you have to tell a police officer you're carrying a gun? [View all]Kennah
(14,248 posts)... but lying to the police when asked a direct question isn't a very good idea.
Once I told and didn't get a ticket. Another time I told and did get a ticket. Not exhaustive data, but I don't believe it will prevent one from getting a ticket, which is an argument I have heard.
My standard of behavior is this:
- If one is in a state where you must tell, then you tell.
- If not, then unless the officer is about to find out--like if you're asked to step from the vehicle or told that you're to be patted down--don't tell. If asked a direct question, don't lie.
If you must tell, or do tell, use this language which came from Mas Ayoob.
"Officer, I have a license to carry, and I do have it on me. What do you want me to do?"
The officer knows it's not a license to carry pizzas to and fro, and the officer knows what "it" is.