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Some tips I've been given by people I know that are LEO's: (And I'd love TXi's thoughts on this as well.)

* Lots of people around here like to grab all their stuff before the officer rolls up. This is usually not the thing to do. IF an officer sees you squirrling around for things, that can make them very nervous. I'd just sit there, hands on the wheel, window rolled down to a crack (if it's auto, if its manual, wait for him to watch you)

* Don't mention the word GUN or CHL verbally. Hand the officer your CHL, and let him or her initiate any questions. Some officer's BP will rise instinctively at the mention of the word.

* When he gets to your car, tell him everything you're doing. "I'm going for my wallet now." Then show your license and CHL. If you need to go for your insurance or other documents, tell him where you're going and what you're going for.

* Don't keep a weapon in the same storage place where you keep documents, to avoid having to break the above rule.

Now, to the OP, I'm not saying you did anything wrong, but these are tips I've bene given by friends in law enforcement. A nervous officer wants to go home; and traffic stops are dangerous for them. The more nervous tey are, the more likely they will give you a hard time.

I'm guessing you had an officer that was nervous before he even stopped you; and your actions might have heightened his nerves, leading to your search and being disarmed.