Never leave home without it.....

[tim]

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.

[dicion]

You were not committing a UCW crime, You do not need a CHL to carry in the car.

Next time, ask the officer why you need to keep it in the trunk when TPC 46.02 Clearly states it is not a crime to carry one in a vehicle.

The only 'crime' you committed was failing to give the officer your CHL, which has absolutely no penalty.

[Purplehood]

You were not committing a UCW crime, You do not need a CHL to carry in the car.

Next time, ask the officer why you need to keep it in the trunk when TPC 46.02 Clearly states it is not a crime to carry one in a vehicle.

The only 'crime' you committed was failing to give the officer your CHL, which has absolutely no penalty.

He was operating a Motor Vehicle without his DL. I would panic too.

[tim]

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 (?)

[Teamless]

I thought that once I stepped out of the car carrying a concealed weapon the rules changed (?)

Technically yes, however as he ordered you out, you did not get out on your own accord, it also helps you in that instance.

[dicion]

You were not committing a UCW crime, You do not need a CHL to carry in the car.

Next time, ask the officer why you need to keep it in the trunk when TPC 46.02 Clearly states it is not a crime to carry one in a vehicle.

The only 'crime' you committed was failing to give the officer your CHL, which has absolutely no penalty.

He was operating a Motor Vehicle without his DL. I would panic too.

That's why you should memorize your DL# Like I have XD
Then when I forget it, I just tell them the number, and all is good.

Haven't had a problem with it yet.

[Purplehood]

You were not committing a UCW crime, You do not need a CHL to carry in the car.

Next time, ask the officer why you need to keep it in the trunk when TPC 46.02 Clearly states it is not a crime to carry one in a vehicle.

The only 'crime' you committed was failing to give the officer your CHL, which has absolutely no penalty.

He was operating a Motor Vehicle without his DL. I would panic too.

That's why you should memorize your DL# Like I have XD
Then when I forget it, I just tell them the number, and all is good.

Haven't had a problem with it yet.

I have never forgotten mine, so it would alarm me if I did. For more than one reason...

[OldCannon]

Reminds me of doing the old "Holy Cross" as you're going out the door: Spectacles, Something else, Wallet, and Watch (amended in respect of forum rules). Except now it's Spectacles, iPhone, Wallet, and Gun. Not quite the same mnemonic, but it's a goofy thing I do every time I go out the door.

[tim]

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

[AJ80]

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

I've started doing that as well. Keys, phone, voice recorder, wallet, knife, pistol, other pistol.

[chasfm11]

That's why you should memorize your DL# Like I have XD
Then when I forget it, I just tell them the number, and all is good.

Haven't had a problem with it yet.

No problem with having to memorize my DL#. Waiting 51 days for plastic and signing on to the DPS site "frequently" to check status has my DL# etched in my brain forever.

[hangfour]

Thanks for the post ... a good reminder for me to keep my 'essential' items on a check list somewhere near the door out of my home. Which reminds me to recommend the book "Checklist Manifesto: how to get things right" by Atul Gawande. Read it ... you won't be sorry.

[Rex B]

Reminds me of doing the old "Holy Cross" as you're going out the door: Spectacles, Something else, Wallet, and Watch (amended in respect of forum rules). Except now it's Spectacles, iPhone, Wallet, and Gun. Not quite the same mnemonic, but it's a goofy thing I do every time I go out the door.

David, that's my list exactly. thanks for the mnemonic.

[steveincowtown]

I am sure there is a wide scope of technological prowess on this forum, but for those of you that have a camera phone, the best photo you can ever keep with you is a picture of your license and CHL. I have only had the opportunity to present this way once while boating, but in addition to giving the officer a chuckle, he was able to surmise the information he needed quickly so that we could both get on our way. Is it a replacement for carrying ID….of course not. Is it a reasonable back up….I think so.

[terryg]

I am sure there is a wide scope of technological prowess on this forum, but for those of you that have a camera phone, the best photo you can ever keep with you is a picture of your license and CHL. I have only had the opportunity to present this way once while boating, but in addition to giving the officer a chuckle, he was able to surmise the information he needed quickly so that we could both get on our way. Is it a replacement for carrying ID….of course not. Is it a reasonable back up….I think so.

Genius!!!!