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Exactly, IKD! I now pat myself down as I leave: Wallet, weapon, knife, phone, glasses and keys. Good ritual to have!

Thank you for your insight. The LEO was totally cool and friendly, so I returned the courtesy in kind and complied. I thought that once I stepped out of the car carrying a concealed weapon the rules changed (?)

I was pulled over by Austin PD. last week. my hands on the wheel, I declare myself as a CHL holder and that I was armed. The young LEO asks me out of my car and then disarms me, and puts my P45 in my trunk. I give him proof of insurance and reach for my wallet.... Doh! I had left it at home. No liscence or CHL. He says "wait here" and goes to his cruiser. Comes back with a ticket and tells me that is a good idea to leave the gun in the trunk until I get home. I thought I was toast, about to be a victim of my own stupidity. I walked away with a moving violation when I was expecting asphalt to the face and a night in jail (and minus an expensive pistol and CHL). The lesson: I keep all carry items together, wallet, weapon, knife and phone.