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What does everyone think so far about the results with the majority (42%) of CHL getting a warning when they were silent about their carry status during a traffic stop. I was seeing others tell their story about their encounter and have found IMHO, that as long as you don't start yakking about having a weapon initially, then you tend to get sent on your way. I have seen some say that they tell the officer along the lines of "officer, just for your safety or to let you know.....yada, yada, yada." and they most of the times get a ticket. I was wondering if you think that the LEO probably sway his decision on the matter on a person's impression whenever the driver initiates the issue about carrying a weapon. You know some people speak in several different tones, and if the LEO hears it in what he deems a "negative" tone then I can see where they would write a ticket since you might be coming over as cocky or something. Just my opinion.

Dougmyers5 wrote: You need a box for people that have not been pulled over so we can vote and see the results of the poll also.

I don't think that would add any relevance to the poll. Because we are trying to see the trends when a CHL is pulled over. If you are not pulled over then it does not show a trend because there is no interaction between the driver and LEO.

So far, I have noticed 2 trends.
1. That most people when stopped are silent about their posession of a firearm.
2. Most people that are silent get off with a warning.

Just curious about the usual disposition when pulled over and how we react with the LEO. Just answer the question according to the way your contact happened.
It may help others see how to act when pulled over.

Also, If you have been pulled over several times, then use the most recent experience to vote, because we are looking at the most current trend for CHLers.