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If I were carrying under MPA on my person and I was asked to step out of my car by a police officer, I would comply and immediately tell the officer I was carrying and why.

On the ride to the jailhouse, I'd remind myself of the benefits of a CHL. Or, if I didn't take the ride, I'd hie me to the nearest, quickest CHL class I could find and get licensed.

Regarding carrying while driving, I respect the idea of disarming if that's what seems right.

Personally, I carry while driving all the time. Not "all the time" in the sense of doing it frequently. All the time. I don't drive without something IWB.

I haven't been stopped while carrying, but if I am, I anticipate a peaceful discussion. I'd lead with a grin, "Howdy, officer, I'm licensed and enjoying the privilege. What can I do for you?"

All my conversations with police about citizen carry in the last few years have been quite cordial. The only admonishment I've gotten is a reminder to be safe, given in a friendly manner.

I guess I feel I have a civil right to carry, endorsed by the State of Texas. A Constitutional Amendment and a lot of law stands on my side, I'm not doing anything wrong, and I have precisely zero reservations about carrying anywhere. Which is to say everywhere, save the Post Office and a bank that's posted. Local banks I deal with that aren't posted, I carry because I know to the full extent of my soul there's nothing wrong with doing so.

But I hope I cause no offense. Each should carry according to his wishes, with certain limitations.

I speak, of course, of Cooper's four rules. Some laws are not subject to court interpretation.

I think it's perfectly legit to carry under MPA as long as the gun is concealed. Under your shirt would be fine, with the possible exception of uncomfortable misunderstandings with law enforcement.

You're covered going to and from your car, as long as you're going directly to and from a place you can legally carry. Walking out of your house to your car with a peacemaker under your shirt is fine, just maybe a little edgy.

I've thought a little about disarming, and for me the solution is be safe and discreet. When I unholster, my gun is no longer strictly concealed, and it's not in a shoulder or belt holster as required for open carry.

My reasoning is if I unholster in a way nobody notices, it's effectively still concealed. I always disarm where required to, generally with an eye out for someplace more civilized to be.