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Having received my first carry permit when I was a resident of NC, it was (still is) required to notify any LEO when "approached or addressed". It was a bit strange to me in TX the first time I had a conversation with a local LEO standing in line to order lunch at a restaurant and felt no obligation to inform him that I was carrying. Even in NC that would not constitute "approached or addressed", but still a bit strange, in a 2nd Amendment Freedom sort of way.

However, if I am ever "approached or addressed" by LE, even if no ID is requested, but assuming the contact is "professional" in nature (LE related), I would likely notify verbally (still depends on specifics of the situation). Of course I would not notify if I wasn't carrying.

"Officer, just so there's no surprises, I want to let you know that I have a CHL and am currently carrying."
If the officer reacted in a way as to try and make me feel stupid about it, shame on him/her. I wouldn't lose a wink of sleep over it.

YMMV