So if I forget my wallet at home but am carrying and get stopped on the way to work - I cannot produce my CHL as required by law. I am now in violation of the law.srothstein wrote: And that brings me to the other interesting point. When a peace officer is carrying and has a CHL, does he have to show the CHL to the other officer that stopped him? Yes, he does by law. The important point to remember is that the law on displaying the CHL does not say carrying under its authority. It simply says you will show it if you are armed. So, the peace officer who does not show his CHL is committing an offense. In the real world, it would probably never get noticed or reported, but it is an offense anyway. This is the same as if you are carrying on your own property and have a CHL. You are still required to show your CHL when asked for ID. You are not carrying under your CHL authority but you still have to show it.
If I was not a CHL holder and got stopped in the same situation, I would not have that issue.
(Both instances have the same problem with my driver's license being at home)
My CHL just became a liability while I am in my car! I am sure that was not the intent of the legislators, but that's the fact.
Am I misunderstanding you?