RoyGBiv wrote:The Annoyed Man wrote:sjfcontrol wrote:If you're not asked for ID, there is no requirement to display your license (DL or CHL). Best just to keep your mouth shut unless spoken to. IMHO
This.
Yes.. this..
jmra wrote:cb1000rider wrote:What if your passenger is carrying (you're aware) and the officer asks if there are any weapons in the car?
If I'm driving and am aware that there is a firearm in the car I will answer the officers question honestly.
And this too...
I'm not worried about "outing" my passenger, because I don't associate with people who carry without a license.. and
MPA wold cover him anyway.
The only problem might be if he's a "prohibited person", in which case he deserves to go to jail, for the violation, for being stupid and for lying to me about it.
For a passenger to carry under MPA, he'd have to own the vehicle (as presumably it would not be under his control).
(2) inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person's control.
(a-1) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft that is owned by the person or under the person's control at any time in which:
(1) the handgun is in plain view; or (2) the person is:
(A) engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor that is a violation of a law or ordinance regulating traffic or boating;
(B) prohibited by law from possessing a firearm; or
(C) a member of a criminal street gang, as defined by Section 71.01.