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by clarionite
Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Do i have to show LEO my CHL during a traffic stop
Replies: 49
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Re: Do i have to show LEO my CHL during a traffic stop

PBratton wrote: Yeah, not matter what, you always have to remember the POP charge. (irritating the Police)
There are times that I'll stand on principle, even if it does tick the officer off. I'll be polite and professional and hope he/she does the same.
But in this case, I can't see any harm in presenting both.
by clarionite
Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:01 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Do i have to show LEO my CHL during a traffic stop
Replies: 49
Views: 4706

Re: Do i have to show LEO my CHL during a traffic stop

Keith B wrote:If carrying you must show your CHL when asked for ID. As stated, it is a good idea to show it no matter.
GC §411.205. REQUIREMENT TO DISPLAY LICENSE. (a) If a license holder is carrying a handgun on or about the license holder's person when a magistrate or a peace officer demands that the license holder display identification, the license holder shall display both the license holder's driver's license or identification certificate issued by the department and the license holder's handgun license.
Now, had you gotten in trouble with the officer for not showing your CHL, there is no longer a penalty if you fail to show it. However, it is still the law that you must produce it.

The way I explain it to my students is that the penalty of suspension was removed from the books, but the penalty of dealing with a ticked off officer on the stop will always remain. If the officer believes you intentionally withheld the license as opposed to forgetting, things might start going south from that point on.

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