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Scott in Houston wrote: The more I think about this, more upset I am getting.

Don't beat yourself up over it; this was certainly a learning experience as you had nothing to hide. As an armchair quarterback we can all say what you should have done but we certainly weren't in your situation. I think as a general rule it's good to always say "No" to any sort of search as it is your right and if you weren't doing anything wrong (other than speeding but 5 mph over can easily be dismissed due to speedometer discrepancies) the LEO had no probable cause. This was a fishing expedition.

Exercise your rights next time (hopefully there won't be a next time ) because the running of the gun to check if it was stolen is bull. I hope a LEO on here can educate me, but what quick check system is out there that can run gun serial numbers?

This does sound rather intrusive to me. I would have casually asked him how long he was a cop because it sounds like a rookie cop trying to show off his new found power. Most of my friends that have CHL's, that have been pulled over, have had very different experiences than you. They reported being let off with a warning and usually a conversation around shooting. Your experience seems odd to me.

Glad to hear that he didn't search your vehicle because I wouldn't have given consent for that.

Well, on the bright side you didn't get a ticket.