Absolutely not! Do not carry your license, registration, and proof of insurance on your visor. Keep your license on you, in your physical possession when driving and as a legal form of ID. If and when you get pulled over, gather your items and have them ready but do not give them to the officer until (1) they identify themselves, (2) they state the reason you were pulled over, and (3) they ask you for your info. The officer has already run your plate as he pulled you over and has a good idea who he/she is dealing with. All of your previous police interactions, possibly your criminal history if applicable, anything dispatch decides to tell the officer as they run your plate or whatever their department's in car computers access. Depending on what State in which you are being pulled over, the officer may or may not be legally allowed to ask you if you are carrying a weapon. If the officer asks you anything except for your information, simply state "I don't answer questions". Every single thing the officer is doing is to collect evidence against you in a potential charge or citation. Admit to nothing, apologize for nothing, but be polite and direct. I've also found it beneficial to the officer's safety (and mine) to provide my concealed permit along with my license, registration, and proof of insurance. That way, the officer knows you may be armed but you're not making a big deal of it. It's merely a notification to that officer.
But you might lose your license doing that, it happened to me. Now I just carry a small wristlet type purse and always have it beside me. Then I ask the officer if it is okay to retrieve my license and I allow them to watch me while I pull it out (slowly). Also your insurance could be on your phone so have that handy as well.
This was a fantastic, well-rounded, and highly relevant video. Over my long years (some of those living in a rough area) I have personally encountered both the 'bad cop' and 'good cop' in various situations and at the end of the day it comes down to *Mutual Respect.* In the 'bad cop' scenario, yes they are in the wrong, yes they are overstepping their authority, BUT if I choose to mirror that bad attitude one thing is absolutely guaranteed: it is going to get much worse for me, not them, and amplifying the encounter is self-destructive, at best. As mentioned in this video, if you cannot tamp down your own heat index (personal accountability) you should not be carrying a firearm; work on yourself with training and mitigating stress encounters and life then makes alot more sense. Beyond this, reading through many of the comments on this page, they either chose to completely ignore all the common sense advice, or they are prime examples of the very people that good cops hate dealing with which eventually turns them into a bad cop because regular combativeness and hostility can sour even the best of people.
I'm gonna point out how bad of a feeling you get when you see anyone in uniform walking up and unsnapping/unlocking their holster repeatedly. That kinda sets a hostile tone if you see that coming up on your sideview.
Not unusual at all.. I don't have a CC and never have but still have experienced the officer approaching my vehicle with his hand on his service weapon. so if I see this and get nervous the officer gets , more nervous??
90% of the time if an officer raises his/her weapon from the holster, they are checking the functionality of the holster in order to be confident that if they have to draw in the event that you are overly aggressive they know nothing will go wrong.n
I had this exact situation happened to me a couple weeks ago. Except for my firearm was in a concealed Kydex holster in my center counsel of my truck. Upon retrieving my registration, I let the officer know that there was a firearm. He asked me if I had my concealed weapons permit although I do, it is not the law in Florida to have a concealed weapons permit to conceal a weapon in your vehicle.He then proceeded to tell me to exit the vehicle so he could retrieve the firearm. Then he proceeded to argue with me saying Florida is a three-step law I kindly disagreed and waited for a supervisor to arrive. Upon his research, he realized he was wrong. He was polite about it and apologized.The situation could’ve gone very differently if I wanted to be arrogant and argue with him. But I remained respectful and I received a respectful response. Police may not always be in the right, but it is their job to have these concerns. We should just remain respectful and 95% of the time we will get out of it with a satisfactory result for both parties.
Love it. I had a situation where an officer actually called me to apologize for something that occurred. I have a great deal of compassion for them period so I didn't need that but it was a very respectable thing to do. Or he just wanted to talk to me because I'm unicorn woman. Look it up 😆
You really shouldn't open carry. You look like a douchebag, make yourself a target and make people uncomfortable. Time to grow out of the cowboy phase, buddy.
The attitude of the police depends on where you live. Down here in Tennessee, they are trained better for interactions with legally armed citizens. In all the years i have been carrying, i have been stopped a handful of times and every time but one the firearm wasnt an issue. I did have a young cop disarm me for a seatbelt ticket. The kicker about it was what he did with my firearm. He gave me the ticket, put the empty mag on the trunk, put the ammo in a plastic bag on the hood and placed the gun on the roof. He made me wait until he left before I could get my shit.
Police need to see this video too. Id hate to think what would have happened when that Phoenix PD harassed me for over an hour with the false accusation of drunk driving if i had been carrying at the time.
I got stopped at a license check in Madison GA one Sunday on the way home from my parent's house. I told the officer that I had a pistol in the back seat. He replies "What is it doing back there?" How cool is that to live in such a great community.
It still pisses me off when we they just have to take my firearm until the traffic stop is done like cop if I was going to do anything it would be the moment you walked up to the car. Cops need to settle down.
Actually if you watch those cop shows you will notice that the cops get fired at after they have had the guy pulled over for a few mins. Usually when after they come back from their car. It's because it takes a while before they finally work themselves up in to panic mode, and then shoot or flee.
DeSean if the license says ccw, that doesn’t mean anything. It could be stolen, or the person could just make a bad decision that day. Cops are just trying to keep everyone safe, Including themselves. Most aren’t “out to get you” and many are all for ccw, but will still exercise caution in any situation with a gun, even if everything is legal.
@@ZSmith-yy4lv a ccw has your name and face just like an I.D. so your scenario is highly unlikely. And to your other point, a law abiding citizen doesn't just shoot at a cop because they're having a bad day. Police have no reason to take your gun if you're carrying legally.
My CC trainer told us to do the following if pulled over; roll down your window about half way and put both hands on the steering wheel. When asked for your license, tell the officer that it is right here with my CC permit. Then tell him that you have a weapon in your possession. The reason for the window down part way is that it would very difficult for me to try to shoot the cop with the window in that position.
Most cops (rather you're calm or not) will pull you out of the car and take your gun from you, run the s/n and then keep it until they're done writing you tickets. Then they leave it in your trunk unloaded and you have to reload it after you leave. Just be as calm as possible and don't flip out so you don't get shot.
This is not hard, I’ve been pulled over a few times while carrying. 1st when the cops lights go on, use your blinker, stop Asap in a safe area, weather on the road shoulder or better in a parking lot if close. 2nd when stopped, put the vehicular in park and roll down the drivers window, turn the vehicle off put the keys where the office can see them, on the dash, or on the roof. 3rd put your hands on the steering wheel and make casual eye contact with the officer thru the side mirror while the officer walks up. 4th be polite, the office already knows you have a pistol license, he got that when he ran your vehicle license plate number, he knows you may be armed. 5th DON’T YELL I’VE GOT A GUN!!!. 6th When he ask for your license and registration and insurance, also hand him your carry permit. He / she will ask if your carrying, answer honestly, the officer is actually happy your A) licensed and B) happy your polite and honest, he /she knows your on their side. The officer will then tell you why they pulled you over then ask you to wait while they run their required checks and in my experience they come back and thank me for my cooperation, tell me why I was pulled over.. I have then had several next actions: I’ve been released with a have a nice day comment, been asked what I’m carrying ect. By doing the above I’ve not received a ticket since I’ve been carrying.
1) Cops don't necessarily know that you have a CC permit; it varies by state. In Georgia, that information does *NOT* come up when the car license plate is checked by the cop. 2) If you are acting normal the cop may not even ask, so the conversation doesn't even go there at all. (I've been pulled over perhaps a dozen times in my life, and I've never been asked if I was carrying or had a permit). Unless your state law requires you to (some do, some do not; mine doesn't), don't offer that information unless you are asked, then answer only the question that they ask, don't offer any additional information. If they want to know more, they'll ask. Trust me on that. Telling the cop up front that you have a gun and/or a permit *may* unnecessarily complicate your traffic stop; it will almost certainly elevate their adrenaline, and you don't want that. You don't know how they will react. Some cops might get nervous by you claiming to have a loaded firearm and want you to step out of the vehicle, possibly handcuff you, until they feel secure that you are not a deadly threat to them. The best thing to do is to stay calm, turn down the radio, roll down *both* windows (one night after being pulled over for a broken taillight, I rolled down my driver-side window, and the cop approached and tapped on my passenger window, scaring the hell out of me), turn on your inside dome light(s) if it's dark, then put both hands on top of your steering wheel and wait patiently, without moving around, for the cop to tell you what he wants you to do. Don't do anything unless he asks you to, and always be polite and reply "Yes sir" or "Yes ma'am". The idea to to make them as comfortable with you as possible, and you do that by making sure they can see easily into your car and know where your hands are at all times. Only tell them about your firearm and/or permit if required by state law. Otherwise, if the cop wants to know, they will ask you. Really. Simple as that.
We need this type of video and instruction to help everyone learn "everyone goes home"... retired Fire officer - Family full of retired Cops - very well done!
Thank you! We need more information like this out there to teach not only the proper way to handle a traffic stop when carrying but to handle traffic stops in general.
I am all for giving a cop, even a rude cop, the benefit and doing virtually anything he/she asks so that they feel safe. But in fact different jurisdictions have different laws on requirement to inform. also lots of people it is not practical to keep their driving licence, insurance card and registration in their visor. My brother in law lives in DC and has a DC carry licence. He did everything and was cuffed and sat on curb for 30 minutes during a routine stop
Great video guys! Especially liked the top of leaving license and registration on dashboard. Not getting pulled over isn’t up to you though unfortunately. I drive a soccer mom car and I’ve been pulled over because they were ‘looking for someone who matched my description’. De-escalation is an important skill to have.
Lol fuck that. Cops are just people that always have a loaded gun. They need to be respectful & not so quick to draw their gun. A lot of citizens hate encountering them.
@@lycandemon6167 Heck, 99.9% of citizens hate encountering Police just like they hate dentists, but the difference is how they "act" when encountering both. You don't get lippy with your dentist, but a lot of people set a negative tone when interacting with Police. While Police should always be professional it is incumbent on the citizen to do their part to deescalate any encounter with the Police, there are a lot of people out there that put themselves in hot water by their actions.
@@cyclicrate834 lots no like the po po cuz all they do is look to what they can get you on. Shoes untied- zipper open- detect the "presence" of marijuana- hell- I ain't been near bud in over 30 years- my fly my be down.
Cyclic Rate you are right on. Adding to that, the Person being pulled over sometimes has a warrant for their arrest. They also decided they are not going back to jail. What are the chances of a cop being in that same situation? None. If pulled over by the Cop, both parties should be professional and not mouthy. Period
Excellent video. The 2A is not supported by those that want to blatantly display, unnecessarily, where it is legal but not wise. They adversely influence those that would otherwise support the 2A even if they don’t carry.
Gotta love the state of Georgia! During the last 20 years of carrying here on the Peach State, I've been pulled over about 4 times, and even though I let them know I'm carrying, they really don't care as long as you keep it where it is. Good communication is key! BTW, they already know we're carrying, and they actually appreciate that. So the most honest you're with them, the easier it will go. Love and support the blue! They're here to help us, and yet, they know we're here to support them as well.
At 12:55, there’s some good advice. Without looking like you’re diving for something in an emergency, go ahead and have your license and registration ready. Don’t make the man stand there waiting for you to find your stuff. Have it ready to hand to him when he walks up.
These are good tips... I guess. As a committed and very religious carrier of concealed firearms, I don't think that it is any of the officer's business if I am carrying. Furthermore, as an active duty police officer, I assume that there is a gun in every vehicle I stop and I approach a vehicle accordingly. I never ask if they have a gun or where it is unless I have a reason to. The public has to understand that cops don't have the luxury of assuming anything in our line of work and cops need to respect peoples' privacy when concealing firearms. From my experience that can be accomplished by diligence on the part of the officer and understanding on the part of the citizen. Some officers may come off as edgy or too aggressive because their hand is on the holster or gun as they approach the car or because they ask the driver to put his hands on the steering wheel as they are approaching the window. Those are all completely reasonable things of an officer to ask. He is the one putting himself out there in a completely unknown situation and, just like us citizens, he wants to go home safely and he wants the interaction to go as smoothly as possible. Any good officer is going to approach the window cautiously, not because he is scared but because he is good, and when he gets to the window and is able to begin a conversation and gauge who and what he is dealing with then a good officer will change his demeanor and tactics accordingly.
I believe that way they can escalate the situation and they see it as they can hopefully get to arrest or shoot someone. They also think more arrests will look good for when they want those promotions and bonus checks.
Who the heel keeps their drivers license in the sun visor ? Who ?, 99% of the time you need if when you go shopping at the liquor store of if you need to use it for other things. Insurance card yes I can see that but nothing else.
Simple truck that I have always done for every stop. Immediately get the license, registration, and proof of insurance and have it in hand. No reaching over to open the glove compartment with the cop standing there, no reaching into a pocket to get the wallet out. I suppose if you are carrying them along with your driver's license you maybe pull out your concealed carry permit too, just in case, and hold it to the side. I'm not volunteering that I'm carrying out of the blue unless the cop asks me to step out of the car. THEN I will let them know I'm carrying. I would also answer if asked.
I mean you’re gonna have more than enough time to get your stuff out and put it in the visor while the cop is running your plates and when you leave just put it back where it belongs
I think this is a good video to show to all new CC weapon owners. I am sharing it with my son and nephews which will soon be carrying. That being said, I am a black male; I have been pulled over and handcuffed in my youth. I am not the law-breaking type but I had associates that were. This is a great video.
This video offered no enlightenment with the “bad cop”. Yes it is good to have good etiquette when getting pulled over great. But how do you deal with the irate “trained” officer who is being totally irrational.
Be cordial, gather as much evidence as you can and then go to court, later (when it's safe)? This is a reason dash cams are a great idea and really should be a [standard] feature included with a new vehicle at no extra cost heh
@@3nertia That's the entire point. There is nothing a normal human being can do to defend themselves from the badged and armed thugs. No matter how we are being treated by these ego driven douchebags, we are at the mercy of whatever these "people" happen to be feeling at any given moment. One thing we have learned from all of these inhuman lockdowns around the world is that when the people stand up together, the government (and their attack dogs) will back down like the cowards they are.
This is great video for those new to concealed carrying. If more people would just remain calm during a traffic stop, everyone involved would be safer. Great video and awesome relationship between the public and law enforcement.
The big Question is: If these Cops are so scared, then why are they Cops?? How many Cops have actually been shot after seeing a pistol on the dashboard..? It's the gun I cant see that I worry about... I wouldn't ever want to escalate a situation, or create a situation by over reacting or imposing too much force... If a Cop gets nervous then Citizens get extremely nervous, because the Cops are supposed to be Professionals with a cool head, not to get all freaked out if someone (innocent until proven guilty) has a firearm.. If you can't do the job,, Get out...
You think cops shouldn't be scared? I served in wartime with some of the toughest individuals I ever met and they were ALL scared. Controlling your fear and performing is a must but to claim that a cop shouldn't be a cop because they got scared or nervous shows that you have no idea what it's like to do your job in an environment fraught with potential danger. I'd like to see you make a stop, riding solo, on a dark highway on a vehicle with multiple passengers and no idea what you are facing. Tough guy.
@@1l193 Tough Guy?? I didn't claim to be.. I meant no disrespect to you or anyone who serves the cause. I think you misunderstood the point I was trying to make.. I have been in several sticky situations. My point was simply that it takes a cool head and to have a certain mind set to do these types of jobs, and there are people who can and people who jump to the worst case, which sometimes causes that very thing. Again, I meant no disrespect to you . I wish you all the best. God Bless
Sports car - tickets all the time. Work truck - couple tickets. Luxury car - zero tickets. Old unmarked squad - zero tickets. All the same driver driving all in the same manner.
This is great advice, especially that I'm a relatively new in Virginia resident and a law abiding citizen with a concealed carry permit, let me add well trained thank God, I will certainly stop by my local precinct and ask all relevant questions. Thank you.
So reguarding the ar15 scenario: although i agree that u shouldnt keep ur ar on the dashboard of ur car, i dont fully agree with the the phrase “just because u can dosent mean u should” when it comes to carry. In florida we actually have open carry (contrary to what most people think). U are allowed to open carry as long as ur going fishing, hunting, camping. One day these guys wanted to educate the community on open carry in south beach by having a gathering where people would go fishing on the pier and open carry. Well people got nervous called the cops and the cops went to the pier with guns drawn. So my point is if we dont excersise our rights people tend to, forget about them and with time our rights (although legal) may become percived as taboo. There was once a time in the US when people carried their guns openly and no one would give a rats ass because it was normal. Today people dont carry them openly (mainly cause its not permitted in moat states) but the states that allow (excluding texas) its still pretty taboo to do so and if anyone does, they will have the cops called on him/her and have to deal with law enforcement even if its legal. Because it becomes abnormal to do so in the eyes of ignorant people. polititians will use peoples “ignorance and feelings” to chip away at our rights and pass gun reform because ignorant people will support them.Then we lose our rights completly.
attiume yami , when people do unusual things, we look at them strangely. If you wear a parka on a hot beach, we’re concerned. If you sharpen your knives while you wait outside the church for it to open, we’re concerned. You will absolutely lose the right to open carry if you keep making ordinary voters worried. I was in a military surplus store the other day, waiting in line, and this jerk is in front of me, muzzle sweeping the whole store with a hunting rifle as he tells some stupid story. I’m not going to confront someone for pointing a gun at me. I know from experience that people who don’t care about muzzle direction, think the rest of us are being sissies. He’s likely to point it at me at click the trigger to prove it’s not loaded. Mine is, then I just shot a man with an empty gun, which I didn’t know until I was already committed. I carry every day, with a permit. I see one more idiot trying to disturb the peace showing off laws from when Indians might scalp you, and I would get behind an update to that law. You think you’re preserving rights by making a scene and terrifying people who are just going about thier day? You’re a poster child for gun control. Tired of your toddler having a gun to her temple in line at the grocery store? Sign this petition so that only sane people, who keep their weapons put away, get to have guns in public. Right now, it wouldn’t work because few people have run into these 2nd amendment but jobs in public. You keep riling them up, and you’ll get stricter laws.
Good enough .I personally know all this already ,& have always opted for & will continue to choose the option of being cool & not giving anyone a reason to pull me over in the first place.but a reminder on the proper way to act at a road check or whatever the case may be is nothing but a good thing. & I’d bet good money some people needed this video.never even try and think of other people’s perspectives or imagine them selves in others positions .police or any body else .this message you mention in practically every one of your videos in one way or another.so simple. treat people like you want to be treated..I keep originals in my wallet & a duplicate DL ,proof of insurance ,registration & a xerox copy of concealed handgun permit neatly stored in the pocket on the sun visors of each of my vehicles .started doing that long before getting a concealed carry permit.19-20 years old or so. Don’t reach around,rubber neck ect. hands at 10&2 .its not a difficult thing to do and in my few experiences those simple steps get me moving back down the road right quick & it’s recognized & obviously appreciated by officers.goes without saying. Recently accidentally went from a 55 mph zone to short section of 35 .right near home.. Was beat & hungry & my mind was wandering .know that stretch well.no excuses . got a “slow it down next time&have a good evening “was lighting the grill & having a cold one 5-6 minutes later. That was good. also a being completely honest if you’ve got alcohol on your breath it’s a good thing. Buzzed driving is probably going to be over the limit so don’t. . Make arrangements before hand. Judgment goes out the window after a few drinks.Police officers get lied to all day every day about all kinds of mess . Tell the truth .you might even put a smile on their face. once again, in my experience they really appreciate it.. wouldn’t you? Thanks for your time.
Being polite/respectful/courteous doesn’t mean waiving your 4th and 5th amendment rights and in 38ish states, your 2nd amendment rights don’t come with a compromise on the other two. Good video, but I think it’s safer to not say anything unless it’s the law.
I always roll the window down, turn on the overhead light and put my hands on the steering wheel. I always want the officer to feel safe and protected. I just got my LTC here in Texas and my front driver window doesn't work anymore so I roll down all of the other windows and tell the officer that my window is broken as he's approaching the vehicle. I have been pulled over twice since my window broke and both times the officers allowed me to open my door to speak with them and they were both very cordial and understanding. I haven't been pulled over since I got my LTC so I'm a bit nervous for that but I think respect goes a very long way and I'm not too worried.
One piece of advice I was given by a police officer was if pulled over at night, weapon or not in the vehicle turn on the dome lights as the officer approaches. Helps put them at ease when they can see into the vehicle easily.
I have a question: Why would an LEO disarm a licensed concealed carrier, knowing (beforehand) they not only ARE licensed... but HAVE TO pass background checks, proving they aren’t criminals. If they had done anything that would make them unable to be licensed, they wouldn’t be in the system. I get the LEO being cautious around anyone with a firearm, and I let the officer know before she/he says anything that I am carrying... then ask the officer how to proceed. But, I’m not registered a CCW permit holder, so they don’t know when they approach. If I WERE a lic holder, and thereby had passed all checks - showing I am a law abiding citizen, and pose no credible threat to anyone - why the need to remove me from my vehicle and/or put in handcuffs, and disarm me, to run my info? Just a question. Not arguing with any of this advice, at all.
As a retired law enforcement officer (federal) I will say that between the time you received your CCW license and the time the officer stopped you, you could have committed a crime. The officer does not know this, therefore, for his safety and yours, he would "detain" you. In this example, by handcuffing you, whereby he/she limits your ability to harm them since your hands are restrained. Same holds true when he/she runs your vehicle. If you borrowed the vehicle from a friend, and there is a warrant for your friend's arrest, that you don't know about, and until the officer verifies your identity, he/she must take the necessary and safe measures to identify you, and in so doing, restrains you to that end. Keep in mind, the officer does not know you personally, and so, he must take every plausible measure to ensure his/her safety, as well as yours, as they can. Lastly, if the officer stops you, it means he/she had a reason to stop you, and thus makes his/her determination of action based on a plethora of variables. Hope this helps.
Dylan Cartwright Using that logic, just because they have, doesn’t mean they will... We aren’t talking “what ifs”. If that’s the case, why not detain everyone pulled over?
Elvis Acosta I can DEFINITELY understand the apprehension, especially in today’s climate. I do NOT envy the stress of that job (my dad was an LEO/Constable for 20+ years). But there is an added apprehension for John Q Public, when detained/cuffed and unarmed. And just as there are bad people, I have known a few that let the badge get to their heads. Shouldn’t there be a protocol, maybe even federally implemented, so there aren’t any discrepancies in different jurisdictions? It seems to me (and many others) that it’s the differences in jurisdictions, that lead to further widening of the relationships between the two groups.
I think a baseline, mandated approach, (whether everyone is disarmed, or no one is... really doesn’t matter which) would help minimize anxiety and/or danger, for all involved. The whole point of the video and my comment, is to bring awareness AND dialogue, to minimize bad encounters... for both sides.
Elvis Acosta To your point about the possibilities of crimes being committed between the time of CCW issuance, and being pulled over... When someone HAS committed a crime (that would nullify a permit) is the permit revoked? If so, would that show up when the info is run through the computer? Or, are the two not directly/immediately linked?
It is easy to hand driver license, registration with gun permit under your driver license at same time. That way you have produced all documents to police and notified the police of you having a gun without having to say I HAVE A GUN! reducing your chances of having an awkward moment because once you tell the officer he is going to ask for your gun permit and he is going to be on full alert after you say I have a gun, and then you have to go through the motions and it is awkward. Hands on steering wheel, etc, etc. You also reduce stress for both parties.
One thing that can be added. Mickey's truck had tinted windows all around, put all of them down as the officer is walking up so they can see in the back seat also. At night, turn on your dome light, if you have passengers and there are weapons, have the back seat passengers place their hands either on their laps, or on the seat in front of them, ONLY have the driver talk and notify the officer of the weapons and carriers in the vehicle.
Lmao there's already enough videos of THAT scenario they don't need to include that in the propaganda. Good tips [what should be obvious] but they won't work for EVERYONE...as we unfortunately already know.
I've had 2 bad encounters with cops where i was pulled over but they both ended up working out fine..Why? Because i was Honest,chose my words,and was always kind...The old adage rings true if u are dealing with a good cop be nice, if u are dealing with a BAD cop be NICER...The two bad encounters i had was the first being i came upon a cop standing in/near the road having pulled someone over already...I slowed down swerved over to give extra room and proceeded on...He after finishing gets back into his cruiser RUNS me down about 7-10 miles down the road and proceeds to hit me with the lights,and it was after dark...I pull over immediately shut the car off,turn on the interior lights have my license and reg. ready before he gets to the vehicle and of course have all windows rolled down so he could fully see into the car...Now keep in mind i only make it 7-10 miles before he catches me, he comes up and goes someone called into 911 saying a car matching your description was driving erractic,and as i was behind u i say u crossed the yellow line a couple of times(BUT i wouldn't call that wreckless/erractic)... It was a total lie,no way within 7-10 miles someone called in on me in rural america at about 10 PM with it being very dark and then give an accurate description of my vehicle...He was a liar, which i never called him that i mostly kept my mouth shut and admitted to nothing, esp. seeing i hadn't done nothing wrong...He was just looking for tickets pulling random folks over to see what he could find...He decided since i done everything right, also very courteous to him, he tells me to have a good night and let's me go..If i had gotten smart, or just not done things exactly right to show i had nothing to hide i would've gotten a ticket based upon his lies...Then one time i was driving through my hometown at night,with a vehicle i had recently purchased that had tags from another county which i had bought out of town...Anyways the cop follows me to the edge of town hits me with the lights..Said i was swerving over the yellow line like 2 or 3 times,to which i never said you're lying,or admit to something i had not done...If i had said no i didn't i was saying he was lying,which would be highly inflammatory to call a cop a liar to their face, if i said oh i'm sorry then i admitted guilt to which i was not guilty of his accusation...So what i did was keep my mouth shut,look dead ahead and then casually at him momentairly to which he stares directly into my eyes waiting for any excuse to ticket me...Yet i answered not a word either way...He goes and runs license/reg. and finds out i'm a local..Now keep in mind he accused me of wreckless op to which he could take me straight to jail,he thought i was an out of towner when he saw i wasn't he tells me to have a good night and let's me go without a citation... So those was the only two bad corrupt cops i ran into while driving and even then since i gave them nothing to show my annoyance,nor did i get beligerent, or use inflammatory speech i was able to walk away from those two jerk cops without anything against my license... Remember 99% of the time if the cop lies the judge will take their word and u will be found guilty even IF u are innoncent...So be smart and think before u act, and u can save yourself some serious trouble...
The "Bad Cop" example reminded me so much of the overzealous Huntley Police Officers, especially when they were given grant money for patrolling IL 47. The real estate crash and the retirement community caused some really bad commission-based policing. Some of the Police Officers were super anti-gun. The community relations were pretty bad as the tension with the community rose and then settled down a bit. The CCL holders are generally on the same side as law enforcement. Two way respect goes a long way.
I want to open carry but after the Philando Castile incident and me being black I never wanted to try it until recently and came across this good video 👏🏿👏🏿
I agree with everything. Just be a good person. Good people go through the trouble to get permission to exercise a constitutional right. How many of those good people shoot at the police?
Here’s a tip for every police pullover, “VIDEO RECORD EVERYTHING”! Only answer questions pertaining to the alleged infraction. Don’t consent to search and seizure. Stay calm at all times. Most importantly, VIDEO RECORD EVERYTHING. Some corrupt cops can plant illegal items without you knowing. Most police officers are within their protocol but some are definitely corrupt.
And how do you do that without escalating the situation? It may very well be legal and within your rights to record, but you probably aren't gaining any favor with the officer on scene. And what happens if the officer tells you to stop recording? I agree with you in principle, but the human character involved will probably make that exchange more problematic.
This is all good and very informative, but look at what's really going on in this world. Being a black woman I see this situation going completely different. I'm hoping that those other officers are learning from this. This is just my thought🤔🎗🙏
They clearly minimized the inhumane actions of cops in this video and totally disregarded how prejudice these police are towards black people. This video is clearly for white people
If you turn off your TV and stop watching CNN, you will never see that being a Black person has anything to do with treating differently by a Police officer.
@@txtitan20 Turn off your TV and stop watching CNN and you will see that this is not true. Be respectful, don’t do crime, follow instructions and every Police officer will treat you the exact same way like everybody else. Use your head, don’t let CNN to tell you what to think.
@@miroslavm2553 You're a fuckin liar. Get out of that racist Fox News fantasy land and understand that the fact that black people can blink a certain and get killed by police. Police have killed 112 children since 2015 yet you're blaming the victim for being a victim. Shut the fuck up... Disrespectfully
In my state (Michigan) as a CPL Licensee, you are REQUIRED to disclose FIRST AND UP FRONT if you are carrying when stopped in an official capacity of any kind by a LEO AND you have your firearm with you.
I was watching your video and I wish I could be at ease but it's not that way for someone who looks different than you. 90% of the time the interaction is not going to turn out well and it's sad that I as a man of color have to worry that my life could be talked in a flash and I have been in those situations.
awesome educational video!!! very informative!!!! i know we have a open carry law where i live n am trying to learn all this BEFORE!!!! i start carrying!!!! as a 52 yr old firefighter i understand the responsibility of not only being skilled with your weapon but having the sense to know how to address a threat without endangering other innocent lives!!!!! and this is something only training n self discipline can accomplish!!!! thanks for the video!!!!
One thing my ccw class trainer told us was that he felt uncomfortable admitting to his ccw handgun, and if an officer asked about weapons he would just say “I have nothing illegal in the vehicle, sir.” (All legal conduct in CO -check your state’s laws) I told him I would feel very comfortable declaring it from the outset out of courtesy and safety, and he said that I have that luxury. But he said he doesn’t because he’s a minority (latino), and cops don’t treat him the same (he was speaking from ALL his experience with LEOs, ccw related or not) I knew I couldn’t relate with his experience, because I have had good encounters with cops and always felt at the core that I can trust them. Can you identify with his experience at all when dealing with cops, or has your experience been more like mine?
Thank you so much for making this video!!! I am looking at getting a concealed carry license, and I am already nervous around police when I get pulled over due to some unfortunate experiences when I was a kid (nothing against cops, it’s an association problem) This is going to help me soo much to keep my cool, even if I’m not carrying!
This is good advice no matter what. I get pulled over my dome lights on, license in hand, hands out the window. I dont carry right now, but the cop has no idea what I have.
Don;t put your hands out the window or the cop is automatically going to think you’re guilty (because you were arrested previously and you were ordered to put your hands out). Normal people don’t do this. Just dome lights, windows down, keys out of ignition and on dash, and hands at 11:00 and 1:00 on the wheel.
I have a concealed permit and I’ve never been asked if I had a firearm on me. I’ve never had a cop tell me he knew I have a concealed permit by running my plate. Do they know that in every state?
Hey Trauma Cop!- some months back wife and I were driving, I’m pulled over for making an illegal turn. Fine, the officer asks for my DL and registration. DL is in my top shirt pocket. As I’m removing it the officer sees my CCW next to it and asks if I have a firearm. I reply yes. He then asks how many guns do I have I reply 2. He asks that I step out of my vehicle and to turn over both weapons to him as they were both on my person. He states that he is only confiscating my guns during this traffic stop for his and my protection and that he will return both when he is finished writing the ticket I was totally respectful and complied. Both guns were returned along with a ticket (left on the hood of my truck) and off he went. I don’t see how this is legal. Thus happened in north central Fla. I’ve held my CCW since 1990 Just to reiterate, this only happened because the officer saw my CCW permit while Ivwas removing my DL from my shirt pocket
I’ve had these conversations with several LEOs in the western US while training. Beat cops to SWAT/Marshals. All have stated they have no issue interacting with CC. “Bad guys don’t tell you they’re carrying”.. that being said, two points of advice. A. Have your hands visible at all times and have respect, be truthful. B. If the officer asks for your firearm, never reach for it. “I would be happy to step out of the vehicle and allow you you remove it”. His/her partner walking up along the passenger side hasn’t heard the conversation and may think you’re going for a gun. Just my 2cents
I had a police officer get triggered when I said, "I have a cousin who is a cop." He replied, "'Cop?' That's drug talk!" and stuffed me in the back of his car. But...in 50 years of driving, that's the only time I've been disrespected by a police officer. And that includes my first interaction, when I was 15 and a half, driving with my cousin on a learner's permit, and clipped a parked car. That officer looked closely at us and said: "I don't know you boys. If you were troublemakers, I'd know you." Then he took us home and left us in the custody of my mother with a warning... after getting assurance from her that she'd pay for the damages. That was a white cop with black teenagers in the 60s in Oklahoma (and that was the cousin who became a cop).
Even being stopped with say a tailight out and after replacing it with a new bulb, bulbs can burn out so the police is trying to help and not be hurtful. Thanks for your help you do and be safe in these times and ahead.
I totally understand what you're saying , but with Law abiding citizens you don't have the public having attitudes it's the officer's giving us the attitude . And as for the criminals do what you have to do and go home every night . I'm seeing way to many officer's giving people trouble because of their EGO . And to make it worse they do it in front of other officer's and do nothing about it . Until Law enforcement takes care of these crooked officers you are going to have trouble . For example look at the first Amendment Audit videos and you will see just how bad it is . It's all about EGO'S most of these officers don't even know the law . And these officers don't change when they are dealing with a CITIZEN who has never broken the law .
It's not an ego problem. There are so many idiots police have to deal with every single day that they get used to dealing with aggressive and stupid people and take precautions accordingly. The actual amount of genuine bad cops is far outnumbered by good cops, just be polite and the officer will ease up.
@@mav.- That's absolute bs. The number of "good cops" is much lower than bad cops. Look at any cop who has ever arrested an American for possession of a firearm. That's a violation of the second amendment ant that is a bad cop. Look at any officer who has arrested someone for possession of a drug. That is not only a bad cop, it's a shitty human being. Who's to tell a person they are not allowed to possess a drug?
Glad I watched this, I'm waiting for my license and already knew some of this info, but had not considered keeping my info up in the visor so I wouldn't have to reach down/have my hands out of sight. Thanks!
You don't need to keep it up there. You'll be driving one day with the window down and forget it's there. Bam it's gone. Ask me how I know. If I get pulled over I roll my window down, shut the vehicle off and set the keys up on the dash. Then put both hands out the window until the officer walks up. I've had 3 different officers thank me for putting my hands out the window. Why have I had so many interactions you might ask.... I have a condition where when I'm driving my right foot wants to be planted to the floor, lol. I've gotten out of a good amount of tickets just because I try to do what I can to make the officer more at ease.
In the great state of Missouri we have Constitutional carry and have no obligation to inform law enforcement if we are carrying or not with or without a permit.
I get pulled over quite often due to the hour and nature of my job. That said, I always have my license, registration, insurance and my CCW on the visor. No big deal. I give the officer everything they need as quickly as possible. Normally the docs are already in my hand before they get to my window.
when you buy a firearm you are agreeing with the second amendment, "a well regulated malitia", exaclty the malitia and do you know what the malitia do, protect the people of the united states against enemies foreighn and or domstic, exactly PROTECT THE PEOPLE thats what people that carry firearms do, and the cops treat them like criminals for carrying a gun.
It's really simple. Treat everyone you meet just the same as you want to be treated. In 99% of situations, they will respond in kind. As to the license, that lives in my wallet with my CCW license, but registration and insurance are in the visor. I do try to have my wallet out by the time the officer reaches my window, making sure to hold the wallet up so that it can be seen through the back window. I haven't been pulled over in a while, but that procedure hasn't changed, although sometimes I'll have my wallet in the door or one of the cup holders.
Do the scenario where the cop pulls the Black man over with his family in the car. Then the cop asks him if he has any weapons on him & says yes & he also has a permit on him too. The cop then asks for the permit & the driver goes to reach for the permit with his identification & the cop shoots him 4 times in front of his family!
The key element in essentially any kind of stop is uncertainty. We forget that the police are always walking into an unknown situation. A factor that police occasionally forget is that the folks they are stopping may have utterly no idea why they are being stopped. Even if they are not transporting anything legal, they are confused about why they were stopped, and that by itself is likely to make them nervous and they will act "suspiciously." The public knows that police are armed, and the same reflexive fear that leads to people calling 911 because they realize some one is carrying, extends to a nervousness toward the police as well, but they can't call the police this time. So it behooves every one to be smart, calm, and pleasant.
If I get pulled over I will answer the first question with, " I have my concealed carry firearm and permit on my person." Then I will answer their question once they say that it is fine. I have had police/sheriffs act very strange and take all of my guns out of the car and run serial numbers, unload them and sit them back in my vehicle. They made a comment about how we don't want to end up on CNN. They were investigating me because I had pulled into a parking lot and I was resting my eyes after driving all night. They thought I was passed out on narcotics as it is becoming a normal occurrence in America. I know they were trying to do their job but I think some rights were violated.
Were you hurt in any way? Were you safe? Were they safe? There was no escalation or further inconvenience? Then who gives a shit if you FEEL your rights were challenged, nothing came of it and everyone carried on their merry way.
1) did you take a oath of office. 2)did you register said oath. 3)are you aware violation of oath of office is perjury, perjury is treason and a felony under state and federal law. Waring against the Constitution of the United States of America is perjury. 4)are you aware of title 18 U.S.C. 241 conspiracy against rights. 5)are you aware of title 18 U.S.C. 242 deprivation of rights under color of law. 6)are you aware that if you war against the Constitution of the United States of America and violate your oath of office you stand as a tresspasser of your office,your office stands empty,your jurisdiction and authority are null and void.
I never used the word "feel". I was describing a real situation in which law enforcement officers acted poorly because their feelings and assumptions affected their judgement and subsequent hostile behavior towards me, a legal ccw US citizen with rights. I had broken no laws nor had I given reasonable suspicion that I had committed a crime.
I’m glad that I am learning more and more about the laws and how to handle myself with cops, I just hope more of that bad cops get weeded out!! Makes everything 10X’s more difficult
Your talking about law enforcement handing concealed carry and open carry . Look up the video on UA-cam Olmos Park Open Carry Tazered and Arrested Full Video ........ And this involves the entire Police department .
What about handling your drivers license, concealed permit & proof of insurance at the same time and telling the officer where exactly the weapon is??!!! and if you get those 3 documents from the visor that would be great, the officer feels more confident. That’s how we (the responsable ones) do here in Florida and trust me works perfectly 👌🏻 👍🏻 Good video guys!
Great video I live my life as a black man practicing all of these safe habits. The only statement that should be reconsidered is the one when he says "don't get pulled over in the first place" I understand his basic point but a lot of black men are pulled over for no other reason than the officer saying we match the description of a burglary , robbery or someother type of crime suspect. I just really have a problem with that statement maybe follow it by saying just control the things that you can control like not speeding etc. Still great video and I truly believe if more cops and civilians followed these basic principles there would not be any need for the "Black Lives Matters" campaign. Unfortunately that's not where we are today...sad times...love all and treat others as you wish to be treated ....it's that simple..
I worry about kids too young to HAVE a LICENSE! seems THEY the ones doing most of the killings. of each other! WHY WOULD THEY kill each other? makes no sense to me? are the practicing what they momma told them or what? you hear of it every few weeks.
This is a very informative video that I feel like anyone new to carrying a firearm should watch, I agree with the steps to interact with the police and I am always a calm and respectful person during a traffic stop. I have to say though, some of the cops where I live should not have been allowed to become police officers, which is surprising because I live in a small City that is 10 minutes from the town I was raised in where everyone knows your name and all the police remind you of Andy Griffith. I do usually drive a "beater" car because I'm a mechanic on the side and I always keep an older dependable car around to use as a "work car" like 90s or early 2000s Accord or Camry but they're not exactly what I would call a rust bucket, maybe a few dings here and there paint peeling in places. I do feel like I get profiled because of my cars being inexpensive... And even when I am in one of my nice cars I will get pulled over for no reason, it is usually "tag lights" even though they work ( I've only been pulled over for tag lights actually being out one time) and they always hold me up for an hour. Every time I'm headed to work at 5 in the morning there is at least one traffic stop in progress... I wish all police were more like they used to be, instead of only having met a handful officers that are still the "good ones" even if I were to get a ticket I would be so relieved just to deal with a good officer.
First of all, you not pulling me over in no Nissan Rogue.
Right! 😂😂😂
@@OpenLogicEFI exactly 🤣🤣
Licence and registration going in the above visor conpartment today, thank you.
Don't drive with your windows open!
Same here, taking care of it now
Absolutely not! Do not carry your license, registration, and proof of insurance on your visor. Keep your license on you, in your physical possession when driving and as a legal form of ID. If and when you get pulled over, gather your items and have them ready but do not give them to the officer until (1) they identify themselves, (2) they state the reason you were pulled over, and (3) they ask you for your info. The officer has already run your plate as he pulled you over and has a good idea who he/she is dealing with. All of your previous police interactions, possibly your criminal history if applicable, anything dispatch decides to tell the officer as they run your plate or whatever their department's in car computers access. Depending on what State in which you are being pulled over, the officer may or may not be legally allowed to ask you if you are carrying a weapon. If the officer asks you anything except for your information, simply state "I don't answer questions". Every single thing the officer is doing is to collect evidence against you in a potential charge or citation. Admit to nothing, apologize for nothing, but be polite and direct.
I've also found it beneficial to the officer's safety (and mine) to provide my concealed permit along with my license, registration, and proof of insurance. That way, the officer knows you may be armed but you're not making a big deal of it. It's merely a notification to that officer.
@Kim Ladato
I absolutely agree with you there girl. I've always kept those things in my center console... but not anymore!
Be safe - 🦋
But you might lose your license doing that, it happened to me. Now I just carry a small wristlet type purse and always have it beside me. Then I ask the officer if it is okay to retrieve my license and I allow them to watch me while I pull it out (slowly). Also your insurance could be on your phone so have that handy as well.
This was a fantastic, well-rounded, and highly relevant video. Over my long years (some of those living in a rough area) I have personally encountered both the 'bad cop' and 'good cop' in various situations and at the end of the day it comes down to *Mutual Respect.* In the 'bad cop' scenario, yes they are in the wrong, yes they are overstepping their authority, BUT if I choose to mirror that bad attitude one thing is absolutely guaranteed: it is going to get much worse for me, not them, and amplifying the encounter is self-destructive, at best. As mentioned in this video, if you cannot tamp down your own heat index (personal accountability) you should not be carrying a firearm; work on yourself with training and mitigating stress encounters and life then makes alot more sense.
Beyond this, reading through many of the comments on this page, they either chose to completely ignore all the common sense advice, or they are prime examples of the very people that good cops hate dealing with which eventually turns them into a bad cop because regular combativeness and hostility can sour even the best of people.
There is no such thing as a good cop, they are all corrupt.
@@ladydragon7777 ~ Your brain is corrupted.
@@ladydragon7777 How old are you?
@@ladydragon7777 Yawn. And you're a mindless troll.
These videos are great for new gun owners and I love the little bits of comedy you guys work into the real life scenarios. Keep doing what you do.
I'm gonna point out how bad of a feeling you get when you see anyone in uniform walking up and unsnapping/unlocking their holster repeatedly.
That kinda sets a hostile tone if you see that coming up on your sideview.
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Yeah, that's unusual
Not unusual at all.. I don't have a CC and never have but still have experienced the officer approaching my vehicle with his hand on his service weapon. so if I see this and get nervous the officer gets , more nervous??
Nah. He might have to pull on you. He's coming up on you cold. You could have a weapon in your lap and fire as he gets to your 5 oclock.
90% of the time if an officer raises his/her weapon from the holster, they are checking the functionality of the holster in order to be confident that if they have to draw in the event that you are overly aggressive they know nothing will go wrong.n
I had this exact situation happened to me a couple weeks ago. Except for my firearm was in a concealed Kydex holster in my center counsel of my truck. Upon retrieving my registration, I let the officer know that there was a firearm. He asked me if I had my concealed weapons permit although I do, it is not the law in Florida to have a concealed weapons permit to conceal a weapon in your vehicle.He then proceeded to tell me to exit the vehicle so he could retrieve the firearm. Then he proceeded to argue with me saying Florida is a three-step law I kindly disagreed and waited for a supervisor to arrive. Upon his research, he realized he was wrong. He was polite about it and apologized.The situation could’ve gone very differently if I wanted to be arrogant and argue with him. But I remained respectful and I received a respectful response. Police may not always be in the right, but it is their job to have these concerns. We should just remain respectful and 95% of the time we will get out of it with a satisfactory result for both parties.
I love the "it's their job to have these concerns." I've never been able to pit that thought into words but that's exactly it.
Love it. I had a situation where an officer actually called me to apologize for something that occurred. I have a great deal of compassion for them period so I didn't need that but it was a very respectable thing to do.
Or he just wanted to talk to me because I'm unicorn woman. Look it up 😆
Informative AND entertaining! Common sense and human decency go a long way in almost every human interaction.
Honeslty thank you. I’m an 18 year old open carry enthusiast, I always open carry no matter what and this gives me a lot of info thank you
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I remember when I was 18 and thought it was cool to open carry
You really shouldn't open carry. You look like a douchebag, make yourself a target and make people uncomfortable.
Time to grow out of the cowboy phase, buddy.
The attitude of the police depends on where you live. Down here in Tennessee, they are trained better for interactions with legally armed citizens.
In all the years i have been carrying, i have been stopped a handful of times and every time but one the firearm wasnt an issue. I did have a young cop disarm me for a seatbelt ticket. The kicker about it was what he did with my firearm. He gave me the ticket, put the empty mag on the trunk, put the ammo in a plastic bag on the hood and placed the gun on the roof. He made me wait until he left before I could get my shit.
I like the CaliCop bit with the officer holding his gun to your forehead as you get out of the car. Hilarious.
"I DA PO-LICE! YOU... NOT DA PO-LICE!" 😂😂😂
Police need to see this video too. Id hate to think what would have happened when that Phoenix PD harassed me for over an hour with the false accusation of drunk driving if i had been carrying at the time.
I got stopped at a license check in Madison GA one Sunday on the way home from my parent's house. I told the officer that I had a pistol in the back seat. He replies "What is it doing back there?" How cool is that to live in such a great community.
Its GEORGIA, dont pat yourself on the back too hard, they let you get away with it because you havent managed to get out yet.
I’m so happy to see the “bad cop” one, I’ve encountered a few cops like that.
"Ma'am I'm gonna need you to stand next to this 2 tone color hair mother --" lmao genius.
"I POLICE! You NOT POLICE!" LMBO!!! Too funny. This is hilarious!
Lol. He is a good and funny guy
That was funniest moment I couldn't stop laughing 🤣 I love you guys!
Can I get a ccw in Illinois if I’m not living in the state. I’m only hoyo visit i have a ccw in other states
I loved this video.. I got my CCW yesterday and I have much to learn. This was very informative!!!!!
It still pisses me off when we they just have to take my firearm until the traffic stop is done like cop if I was going to do anything it would be the moment you walked up to the car. Cops need to settle down.
Actually if you watch those cop shows you will notice that the cops get fired at after they have had the guy pulled over for a few mins. Usually when after they come back from their car. It's because it takes a while before they finally work themselves up in to panic mode, and then shoot or flee.
@@sarys73 someone with a ccw shooting at a cop? I don't believe it
DeSean if the license says ccw, that doesn’t mean anything. It could be stolen, or the person could just make a bad decision that day. Cops are just trying to keep everyone safe, Including themselves. Most aren’t “out to get you” and many are all for ccw, but will still exercise caution in any situation with a gun, even if everything is legal.
@@ZSmith-yy4lv a ccw has your name and face just like an I.D. so your scenario is highly unlikely. And to your other point, a law abiding citizen doesn't just shoot at a cop because they're having a bad day. Police have no reason to take your gun if you're carrying legally.
DeSean true
It does not always go down like even if Your following instructon
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My CC trainer told us to do the following if pulled over; roll down your window about half way and put both hands on the steering wheel. When asked for your license, tell the officer that it is right here with my CC permit. Then tell him that you have a weapon in your possession. The reason for the window down part way is that it would very difficult for me to try to shoot the cop with the window in that position.
The AR 15 on the dashboard killed me🤣🤣💔
Most cops (rather you're calm or not) will pull you out of the car and take your gun from you, run the s/n and then keep it until they're done writing you tickets. Then they leave it in your trunk unloaded and you have to reload it after you leave. Just be as calm as possible and don't flip out so you don't get shot.
This is not hard, I’ve been pulled over a few times while carrying. 1st when the cops lights go on, use your blinker, stop Asap in a safe area, weather on the road shoulder or better in a parking lot if close. 2nd when stopped, put the vehicular in park and roll down the drivers window, turn the vehicle off put the keys where the office can see them, on the dash, or on the roof. 3rd put your hands on the steering wheel and make casual eye contact with the officer thru the side mirror while the officer walks up. 4th be polite, the office already knows you have a pistol license, he got that when he ran your vehicle license plate number, he knows you may be armed. 5th DON’T YELL I’VE GOT A GUN!!!. 6th When he ask for your license and registration and insurance, also hand him your carry permit. He / she will ask if your carrying, answer honestly, the officer is actually happy your A) licensed and B) happy your polite and honest, he /she knows your on their side. The officer will then tell you why they pulled you over then ask you to wait while they run their required checks and in my experience they come back and thank me for my cooperation, tell me why I was pulled over.. I have then had several next actions: I’ve been released with a have a nice day comment, been asked what I’m carrying ect.
By doing the above I’ve not received a ticket since I’ve been carrying.
Rocky Bass I like to open both the driver and passenger window, as well.
From what I understand, you are actually not required to produce the CCW license unless asked to.
Please correct if I'm wrong.
@@JamesBond-be4cw True your not required to BUT why hide it. Your handing over your license to drive so hand over your license to carry. Simple fact.
James Bond The cop already knows, and the little action will just make them calmer knowing that you are openly informing them of your gun.
1) Cops don't necessarily know that you have a CC permit; it varies by state. In Georgia, that information does *NOT* come up when the car license plate is checked by the cop.
2) If you are acting normal the cop may not even ask, so the conversation doesn't even go there at all. (I've been pulled over perhaps a dozen times in my life, and I've never been asked if I was carrying or had a permit). Unless your state law requires you to (some do, some do not; mine doesn't), don't offer that information unless you are asked, then answer only the question that they ask, don't offer any additional information. If they want to know more, they'll ask. Trust me on that.
Telling the cop up front that you have a gun and/or a permit *may* unnecessarily complicate your traffic stop; it will almost certainly elevate their adrenaline, and you don't want that. You don't know how they will react. Some cops might get nervous by you claiming to have a loaded firearm and want you to step out of the vehicle, possibly handcuff you, until they feel secure that you are not a deadly threat to them. The best thing to do is to stay calm, turn down the radio, roll down *both* windows (one night after being pulled over for a broken taillight, I rolled down my driver-side window, and the cop approached and tapped on my passenger window, scaring the hell out of me), turn on your inside dome light(s) if it's dark, then put both hands on top of your steering wheel and wait patiently, without moving around, for the cop to tell you what he wants you to do. Don't do anything unless he asks you to, and always be polite and reply "Yes sir" or "Yes ma'am".
The idea to to make them as comfortable with you as possible, and you do that by making sure they can see easily into your car and know where your hands are at all times. Only tell them about your firearm and/or permit if required by state law. Otherwise, if the cop wants to know, they will ask you. Really. Simple as that.
We need this type of video and instruction to help everyone learn "everyone goes home"... retired Fire officer - Family full of retired Cops - very well done!
I learned here that..
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Thx. 4 the 411.
I said the same thing!
Depends on the state.
Thank you! We need more information like this out there to teach not only the proper way to handle a traffic stop when carrying but to handle traffic stops in general.
I am all for giving a cop, even a rude cop, the benefit and doing virtually anything he/she asks so that they feel safe. But in fact different jurisdictions have different laws on requirement to inform. also lots of people it is not practical to keep their driving licence, insurance card and registration in their visor. My brother in law lives in DC and has a DC carry licence. He did everything and was cuffed and sat on curb for 30 minutes during a routine stop
What else happened? Did he make any sudden moves or was the cop just a jerk?
Great video guys! Especially liked the top of leaving license and registration on dashboard.
Not getting pulled over isn’t up to you though unfortunately. I drive a soccer mom car and I’ve been pulled over because they were ‘looking for someone who matched my description’. De-escalation is an important skill to have.
So im going to be fine with a armed cop but the cop cant be fine with an armed citizen. Thats what you guys are insinuating.
Lol fuck that. Cops are just people that always have a loaded gun. They need to be respectful & not so quick to draw their gun. A lot of citizens hate encountering them.
@@lycandemon6167 Heck, 99.9% of citizens hate encountering Police just like they hate dentists, but the difference is how they "act" when encountering both. You don't get lippy with your dentist, but a lot of people set a negative tone when interacting with Police. While Police should always be professional it is incumbent on the citizen to do their part to deescalate any encounter with the Police, there are a lot of people out there that put themselves in hot water by their actions.
It's incredibly easy to own a gun without any training as a citizen. Police go through extensive training and have regular practice.
@@cyclicrate834 lots no like the po po cuz all they do is look to what they can get you on. Shoes untied- zipper open- detect the "presence" of marijuana- hell- I ain't been near bud in over 30 years- my fly my be down.
Cyclic Rate you are right on. Adding to that, the Person being pulled over sometimes has a warrant for their arrest. They also decided they are not going back to jail. What are the chances of a cop being in that same situation? None. If pulled over by the Cop, both parties should be professional and not mouthy. Period
Excellent video. The 2A is not supported by those that want to blatantly display, unnecessarily, where it is legal but not wise. They adversely influence those that would otherwise support the 2A even if they don’t carry.
Gotta love the state of Georgia! During the last 20 years of carrying here on the Peach State, I've been pulled over about 4 times, and even though I let them know I'm carrying, they really don't care as long as you keep it where it is. Good communication is key! BTW, they already know we're carrying, and they actually appreciate that. So the most honest you're with them, the easier it will go. Love and support the blue! They're here to help us, and yet, they know we're here to support them as well.
At 12:55, there’s some good advice. Without looking like you’re diving for something in an emergency, go ahead and have your license and registration ready. Don’t make the man stand there waiting for you to find your stuff. Have it ready to hand to him when he walks up.
Being a newbie with a CCW Permit here in the state of VA I found this video extremely helpful. Thank you!
Alexander Weaver you don’t have to say anything in VA, keep it concealed and the gun won’t become an issue.
I agree with MrRdv. I carry concealed in VA and I would not tell a cop I was carrying unless he tells me to get out of the car.
I watched a video the other day and a GA cop said DON’T say anything because it unnecessarily adds stress to the situation.
In VA, there's a CCW indicator when they run your info.
@@iotaeta-pi2770 Which is exactly why I won't get one.
These are good tips... I guess. As a committed and very religious carrier of concealed firearms, I don't think that it is any of the officer's business if I am carrying. Furthermore, as an active duty police officer, I assume that there is a gun in every vehicle I stop and I approach a vehicle accordingly. I never ask if they have a gun or where it is unless I have a reason to. The public has to understand that cops don't have the luxury of assuming anything in our line of work and cops need to respect peoples' privacy when concealing firearms. From my experience that can be accomplished by diligence on the part of the officer and understanding on the part of the citizen. Some officers may come off as edgy or too aggressive because their hand is on the holster or gun as they approach the car or because they ask the driver to put his hands on the steering wheel as they are approaching the window. Those are all completely reasonable things of an officer to ask. He is the one putting himself out there in a completely unknown situation and, just like us citizens, he wants to go home safely and he wants the interaction to go as smoothly as possible. Any good officer is going to approach the window cautiously, not because he is scared but because he is good, and when he gets to the window and is able to begin a conversation and gauge who and what he is dealing with then a good officer will change his demeanor and tactics accordingly.
I remember the days I had a 30-30 on a back glass gun rack and I never had a problem with cops !!
Good point
Used to carry a shotgun around nobody said anything
Ethan Weeter I open carry with one in the chamber. What’s the point other wise?
Based on experience, sometimes your skin color plays a big roll when in this situations .
chero Texas Race baiter.
@@joegallehgos1301 I did said " based on experience".
chero Texas What was your experience?
"Sometimes" understatement
Facts!!!!!!!!
Lol. There are some cops out there that do be trying to push your button.😂
I believe that way they can escalate the situation and they see it as they can hopefully get to arrest or shoot someone. They also think more arrests will look good for when they want those promotions and bonus checks.
Good info for sure... I like that you guys made it pretty real and had some fun with it even tho it's a serious matter. Great work!!
Who the heel keeps their drivers license in the sun visor ? Who ?, 99% of the time you need if when you go shopping at the liquor store of if you need to use it for other things. Insurance card yes I can see that but nothing else.
Not even cops do this, why? Because they do not have to fear a government bully from shooting them for being too "afraid."
Cops can’t legally search a locked glove compartment... just a fun fact for those of us who aren’t 100% law abiding haha
@@Needawholepailofwater interesting
Simple truck that I have always done for every stop. Immediately get the license, registration, and proof of insurance and have it in hand. No reaching over to open the glove compartment with the cop standing there, no reaching into a pocket to get the wallet out.
I suppose if you are carrying them along with your driver's license you maybe pull out your concealed carry permit too, just in case, and hold it to the side. I'm not volunteering that I'm carrying out of the blue unless the cop asks me to step out of the car. THEN I will let them know I'm carrying. I would also answer if asked.
I mean you’re gonna have more than enough time to get your stuff out and put it in the visor while the cop is running your plates and when you leave just put it back where it belongs
May I suggest you have a defense attorney review this as most would say ti has major problems in what you should do when interacting with any police.
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Thank you for showing him out of uniform. I feel like some people need to see there normal people like everyone else
I think this is a good video to show to all new CC weapon owners. I am sharing it with my son and nephews which will soon be carrying. That being said, I am a black male; I have been pulled over and handcuffed in my youth. I am not the law-breaking type but I had associates that were. This is a great video.
This video offered no enlightenment with the “bad cop”. Yes it is good to have good etiquette when getting pulled over great. But how do you deal with the irate “trained” officer who is being totally irrational.
Be cordial, gather as much evidence as you can and then go to court, later (when it's safe)? This is a reason dash cams are a great idea and really should be a [standard] feature included with a new vehicle at no extra cost heh
@16:00 they explained further for about two min.
@@3nertia Right. Go to court. Use the law to hold the law accountable.
In this country, this is nearly guaranteed to fail for the law abiding citizen.
@@justinkirschenman2232 Better than being dead on the spot, no? It's always a lose-lose unless you're rich heh
@@3nertia That's the entire point.
There is nothing a normal human being can do to defend themselves from the badged and armed thugs.
No matter how we are being treated by these ego driven douchebags, we are at the mercy of whatever these "people" happen to be feeling at any given moment.
One thing we have learned from all of these inhuman lockdowns around the world is that when the people stand up together, the government (and their attack dogs) will back down like the cowards they are.
This is great video for those new to concealed carrying. If more people would just remain calm during a traffic stop, everyone involved would be safer. Great video and awesome relationship between the public and law enforcement.
The big Question is: If these Cops are so scared, then why are they Cops?? How many Cops have actually been shot after seeing a pistol on the dashboard..? It's the gun I cant see that I worry about... I wouldn't ever want to escalate a situation, or create a situation by over reacting or imposing too much force... If a Cop gets nervous then Citizens get extremely nervous, because the Cops are supposed to be Professionals with a cool head, not to get all freaked out if someone (innocent until proven guilty) has a firearm.. If you can't do the job,, Get out...
You think cops shouldn't be scared? I served in wartime with some of the toughest individuals I ever met and they were ALL scared. Controlling your fear and performing is a must but to claim that a cop shouldn't be a cop because they got scared or nervous shows that you have no idea what it's like to do your job in an environment fraught with potential danger. I'd like to see you make a stop, riding solo, on a dark highway on a vehicle with multiple passengers and no idea what you are facing. Tough guy.
@@1l193
Tough Guy?? I didn't claim to be..
I meant no disrespect to you or anyone who serves the cause. I think you misunderstood the point I was trying to make.. I have been in several sticky situations. My point was simply that it takes a cool head and to have a certain mind set to do these types of jobs, and there are people who can and people who jump to the worst case, which sometimes causes that very thing. Again, I meant no disrespect to you . I wish you all the best. God Bless
My thoughts exactly. Being a cop is not just a job... it's a calling as they say. Or should be. No nervous trigger happy murderers with a badge
Oh Lord ....
Best thing I have heard yet righteous people don't do unrighteous things all in all in God we trust.
Some people can only afford a “rusty gelopy with stickers all over it”.
I've drove em my whole life
Sports car - tickets all the time.
Work truck - couple tickets.
Luxury car - zero tickets.
Old unmarked squad - zero tickets.
All the same driver driving all in the same manner.
This is great advice, especially that I'm a relatively new in Virginia resident and a law abiding citizen with a concealed carry permit, let me add well trained thank God, I will certainly stop by my local precinct and ask all relevant questions. Thank you.
So reguarding the ar15 scenario: although i agree that u shouldnt keep ur ar on the dashboard of ur car, i dont fully agree with the the phrase “just because u can dosent mean u should” when it comes to carry. In florida we actually have open carry (contrary to what most people think). U are allowed to open carry as long as ur going fishing, hunting, camping. One day these guys wanted to educate the community on open carry in south beach by having a gathering where people would go fishing on the pier and open carry. Well people got nervous called the cops and the cops went to the pier with guns drawn.
So my point is if we dont excersise our rights people tend to, forget about them and with time our rights (although legal) may become percived as taboo. There was once a time in the US when people carried their guns openly and no one would give a rats ass because it was normal. Today people dont carry them openly (mainly cause its not permitted in moat states) but the states that allow (excluding texas) its still pretty taboo to do so and if anyone does, they will have the cops called on him/her and have to deal with law enforcement even if its legal. Because it becomes abnormal to do so in the eyes of ignorant people. polititians will use peoples “ignorance and feelings” to chip away at our rights and pass gun reform because ignorant people will support them.Then we lose our rights completly.
attiume yami , when people do unusual things, we look at them strangely. If you wear a parka on a hot beach, we’re concerned. If you sharpen your knives while you wait outside the church for it to open, we’re concerned.
You will absolutely lose the right to open carry if you keep making ordinary voters worried.
I was in a military surplus store the other day, waiting in line, and this jerk is in front of me, muzzle sweeping the whole store with a hunting rifle as he tells some stupid story.
I’m not going to confront someone for pointing a gun at me. I know from experience that people who don’t care about muzzle direction, think the rest of us are being sissies. He’s likely to point it at me at click the trigger to prove it’s not loaded. Mine is, then I just shot a man with an empty gun, which I didn’t know until I was already committed.
I carry every day, with a permit. I see one more idiot trying to disturb the peace showing off laws from when Indians might scalp you, and I would get behind an update to that law.
You think you’re preserving rights by making a scene and terrifying people who are just going about thier day? You’re a poster child for gun control.
Tired of your toddler having a gun to her temple in line at the grocery store? Sign this petition so that only sane people, who keep their weapons put away, get to have guns in public.
Right now, it wouldn’t work because few people have run into these 2nd amendment but jobs in public. You keep riling them up, and you’ll get stricter laws.
@@NostraDamnU88 you are an idiot
Good enough .I personally know all this already ,& have always opted for & will continue to choose the option of being cool & not giving anyone a reason to pull me over in the first place.but a reminder on the proper way to act at a road check or whatever the case may be is nothing but a good thing. & I’d bet good money some people needed this video.never even try and think of other people’s perspectives or imagine them selves in others positions .police or any body else .this message you mention in practically every one of your videos in one way or another.so simple. treat people like you want to be treated..I keep originals in my wallet & a duplicate DL ,proof of insurance ,registration & a xerox copy of concealed handgun permit neatly stored in the pocket on the sun visors of each of my vehicles .started doing that long before getting a concealed carry permit.19-20 years old or so. Don’t reach around,rubber neck ect. hands at 10&2 .its not a difficult thing to do and in my few experiences those simple steps get me moving back down the road right quick & it’s recognized & obviously appreciated by officers.goes without saying. Recently accidentally went from a 55 mph zone to short section of 35 .right near home.. Was beat & hungry & my mind was wandering .know that stretch well.no excuses . got a “slow it down next time&have a good evening “was lighting the grill & having a cold one 5-6 minutes later. That was good. also a being completely honest if you’ve got alcohol on your breath it’s a good thing. Buzzed driving is probably going to be over the limit so don’t. . Make arrangements before hand. Judgment goes out the window after a few drinks.Police officers get lied to all day every day about all kinds of mess . Tell the truth .you might even put a smile on their face. once again, in my experience they really appreciate it.. wouldn’t you? Thanks for your time.
Being polite/respectful/courteous doesn’t mean waiving your 4th and 5th amendment rights and in 38ish states, your 2nd amendment rights don’t come with a compromise on the other two. Good video, but I think it’s safer to not say anything unless it’s the law.
Well spoken. Any cop interaction always has to be tactical for civilians, good info for that ONLY, but Fuck the bootlicking.
Never say anything, just listen to what they tell you to do. Say good afternoon whatever, but do not offer any info or say anything.
I always roll the window down, turn on the overhead light and put my hands on the steering wheel. I always want the officer to feel safe and protected. I just got my LTC here in Texas and my front driver window doesn't work anymore so I roll down all of the other windows and tell the officer that my window is broken as he's approaching the vehicle. I have been pulled over twice since my window broke and both times the officers allowed me to open my door to speak with them and they were both very cordial and understanding. I haven't been pulled over since I got my LTC so I'm a bit nervous for that but I think respect goes a very long way and I'm not too worried.
Who keeps their D/L on their visor? What does he use to ID in other environments (i.e. cashing a check in a supermarket)?
One piece of advice I was given by a police officer was if pulled over at night, weapon or not in the vehicle turn on the dome lights as the officer approaches. Helps put them at ease when they can see into the vehicle easily.
I have a question: Why would an LEO disarm a licensed concealed carrier, knowing (beforehand) they not only ARE licensed... but HAVE TO pass background checks, proving they aren’t criminals. If they had done anything that would make them unable to be licensed, they wouldn’t be in the system.
I get the LEO being cautious around anyone with a firearm, and I let the officer know before she/he says anything that I am carrying... then ask the officer how to proceed. But, I’m not registered a CCW permit holder, so they don’t know when they approach. If I WERE a lic holder, and thereby had passed all checks - showing I am a law abiding citizen, and pose no credible threat to anyone - why the need to remove me from my vehicle and/or put in handcuffs, and disarm me, to run my info?
Just a question. Not arguing with any of this advice, at all.
As a retired law enforcement officer (federal) I will say that between the time you received your CCW license and the time the officer stopped you, you could have committed a crime. The officer does not know this, therefore, for his safety and yours, he would "detain" you. In this example, by handcuffing you, whereby he/she limits your ability to harm them since your hands are restrained. Same holds true when he/she runs your vehicle. If you borrowed the vehicle from a friend, and there is a warrant for your friend's arrest, that you don't know about, and until the officer verifies your identity, he/she must take the necessary and safe measures to identify you, and in so doing, restrains you to that end. Keep in mind, the officer does not know you personally, and so, he must take every plausible measure to ensure his/her safety, as well as yours, as they can. Lastly, if the officer stops you, it means he/she had a reason to stop you, and thus makes his/her determination of action based on a plethora of variables. Hope this helps.
Dylan Cartwright Using that logic, just because they have, doesn’t mean they will... We aren’t talking “what ifs”. If that’s the case, why not detain everyone pulled over?
Elvis Acosta I can DEFINITELY understand the apprehension, especially in today’s climate. I do NOT envy the stress of that job (my dad was an LEO/Constable for 20+ years). But there is an added apprehension for John Q Public, when detained/cuffed and unarmed. And just as there are bad people, I have known a few that let the badge get to their heads. Shouldn’t there be a protocol, maybe even federally implemented, so there aren’t any discrepancies in different jurisdictions? It seems to me (and many others) that it’s the differences in jurisdictions, that lead to further widening of the relationships between the two groups.
I think a baseline, mandated approach, (whether everyone is disarmed, or no one is... really doesn’t matter which) would help minimize anxiety and/or danger, for all involved. The whole point of the video and my comment, is to bring awareness AND dialogue, to minimize bad encounters... for both sides.
Elvis Acosta To your point about the possibilities of crimes being committed between the time of CCW issuance, and being pulled over... When someone HAS committed a crime (that would nullify a permit) is the permit revoked? If so, would that show up when the info is run through the computer? Or, are the two not directly/immediately linked?
It is easy to hand driver license, registration with gun permit under your driver license at same time. That way you have produced all documents to police and notified the police of you having a gun without having to say I HAVE A GUN! reducing your chances of having an awkward moment because once you tell the officer he is going to ask for your gun permit and he is going to be on full alert after you say I have a gun, and then you have to go through the motions and it is awkward. Hands on steering wheel, etc, etc. You also reduce stress for both parties.
"it's in the waist band holster on the 4 o' clock position over my right buttcheek" I don't know why that was funny
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One thing that can be added. Mickey's truck had tinted windows all around, put all of them down as the officer is walking up so they can see in the back seat also. At night, turn on your dome light, if you have passengers and there are weapons, have the back seat passengers place their hands either on their laps, or on the seat in front of them, ONLY have the driver talk and notify the officer of the weapons and carriers in the vehicle.
Y'all forgot one scenario being black getting pulled over!
Lmao there's already enough videos of THAT scenario they don't need to include that in the propaganda.
Good tips [what should be obvious] but they won't work for EVERYONE...as we unfortunately already know.
I've had 2 bad encounters with cops where i was pulled over but they both ended up working out fine..Why? Because i was Honest,chose my words,and was always kind...The old adage rings true if u are dealing with a good cop be nice, if u are dealing with a BAD cop be NICER...The two bad encounters i had was the first being i came upon a cop standing in/near the road having pulled someone over already...I slowed down swerved over to give extra room and proceeded on...He after finishing gets back into his cruiser RUNS me down about 7-10 miles down the road and proceeds to hit me with the lights,and it was after dark...I pull over immediately shut the car off,turn on the interior lights have my license and reg. ready before he gets to the vehicle and of course have all windows rolled down so he could fully see into the car...Now keep in mind i only make it 7-10 miles before he catches me, he comes up and goes someone called into 911 saying a car matching your description was driving erractic,and as i was behind u i say u crossed the yellow line a couple of times(BUT i wouldn't call that wreckless/erractic)... It was a total lie,no way within 7-10 miles someone called in on me in rural america at about 10 PM with it being very dark and then give an accurate description of my vehicle...He was a liar, which i never called him that i mostly kept my mouth shut and admitted to nothing, esp. seeing i hadn't done nothing wrong...He was just looking for tickets pulling random folks over to see what he could find...He decided since i done everything right, also very courteous to him, he tells me to have a good night and let's me go..If i had gotten smart, or just not done things exactly right to show i had nothing to hide i would've gotten a ticket based upon his lies...Then one time i was driving through my hometown at night,with a vehicle i had recently purchased that had tags from another county which i had bought out of town...Anyways the cop follows me to the edge of town hits me with the lights..Said i was swerving over the yellow line like 2 or 3 times,to which i never said you're lying,or admit to something i had not done...If i had said no i didn't i was saying he was lying,which would be highly inflammatory to call a cop a liar to their face, if i said oh i'm sorry then i admitted guilt to which i was not guilty of his accusation...So what i did was keep my mouth shut,look dead ahead and then casually at him momentairly to which he stares directly into my eyes waiting for any excuse to ticket me...Yet i answered not a word either way...He goes and runs license/reg. and finds out i'm a local..Now keep in mind he accused me of wreckless op to which he could take me straight to jail,he thought i was an out of towner when he saw i wasn't he tells me to have a good night and let's me go without a citation...
So those was the only two bad corrupt cops i ran into while driving and even then since i gave them nothing to show my annoyance,nor did i get beligerent, or use inflammatory speech i was able to walk away from those two jerk cops without anything against my license...
Remember 99% of the time if the cop lies the judge will take their word and u will be found guilty even IF u are innoncent...So be smart and think before u act, and u can save yourself some serious trouble...
The "Bad Cop" example reminded me so much of the overzealous Huntley Police Officers, especially when they were given grant money for patrolling IL 47. The real estate crash and the retirement community caused some really bad commission-based policing. Some of the Police Officers were super anti-gun. The community relations were pretty bad as the tension with the community rose and then settled down a bit. The CCL holders are generally on the same side as law enforcement. Two way respect goes a long way.
He should have taken the gun and unloaded it and threw it in the grass after running the serial numbers.
I want to open carry but after the Philando Castile incident and me being black I never wanted to try it until recently and came across this good video 👏🏿👏🏿
Exercise your RIGHTS !
I agree with everything. Just be a good person. Good people go through the trouble to get permission to exercise a constitutional right. How many of those good people shoot at the police?
Here’s a tip for every police pullover, “VIDEO RECORD EVERYTHING”! Only answer questions pertaining to the alleged infraction. Don’t consent to search and seizure. Stay calm at all times. Most importantly, VIDEO RECORD EVERYTHING. Some corrupt cops can plant illegal items without you knowing. Most police officers are within their protocol but some are definitely corrupt.
And how do you do that without escalating the situation?
It may very well be legal and within your rights to record, but you probably aren't gaining any favor with the officer on scene.
And what happens if the officer tells you to stop recording?
I agree with you in principle, but the human character involved will probably make that exchange more problematic.
This is all good and very informative, but look at what's really going on in this world. Being a black woman I see this situation going completely different. I'm hoping that those other officers are learning from this. This is just my thought🤔🎗🙏
They clearly minimized the inhumane actions of cops in this video and totally disregarded how prejudice these police are towards black people. This video is clearly for white people
Thanks, Sis.
If you turn off your TV and stop watching CNN, you will never see that being a Black person has anything to do with treating differently by a Police officer.
@@txtitan20 Turn off your TV and stop watching CNN and you will see that this is not true. Be respectful, don’t do crime, follow instructions and every Police officer will treat you the exact same way like everybody else. Use your head, don’t let CNN to tell you what to think.
@@miroslavm2553 You're a fuckin liar. Get out of that racist Fox News fantasy land and understand that the fact that black people can blink a certain and get killed by police. Police have killed 112 children since 2015 yet you're blaming the victim for being a victim. Shut the fuck up... Disrespectfully
In my state (Michigan) as a CPL Licensee, you are REQUIRED to disclose FIRST AND UP FRONT if you are carrying when stopped in an official capacity of any kind by a LEO AND you have your firearm with you.
I was watching your video and I wish I could be at ease but it's not that way for someone who looks different than you. 90% of the time the interaction is not going to turn out well and it's sad that I as a man of color have to worry that my life could be talked in a flash and I have been in those situations.
In Illinois you cannot carry a pistol in your vehicle in plain sight. Has to be concealed
Michigan is a duty to inform state. Good video.
awesome educational video!!! very informative!!!! i know we have a open carry law where i live n am trying to learn all this BEFORE!!!! i start carrying!!!! as a 52 yr old firefighter i understand the responsibility of not only being skilled with your weapon but having the sense to know how to address a threat without endangering other innocent lives!!!!! and this is something only training n self discipline can accomplish!!!! thanks for the video!!!!
Question..Does this work for blacks ? or what version of this should i rehearse?
Sigkim Sometimes race is an issue.
One thing my ccw class trainer told us was that he felt uncomfortable admitting to his ccw handgun, and if an officer asked about weapons he would just say “I have nothing illegal in the vehicle, sir.” (All legal conduct in CO -check your state’s laws)
I told him I would feel very comfortable declaring it from the outset out of courtesy and safety, and he said that I have that luxury. But he said he doesn’t because he’s a minority (latino), and cops don’t treat him the same (he was speaking from ALL his experience with LEOs, ccw related or not)
I knew I couldn’t relate with his experience, because I have had good encounters with cops and always felt at the core that I can trust them.
Can you identify with his experience at all when dealing with cops, or has your experience been more like mine?
Thank you so much for making this video!!!
I am looking at getting a concealed carry license, and I am already nervous around police when I get pulled over due to some unfortunate experiences when I was a kid (nothing against cops, it’s an association problem)
This is going to help me soo much to keep my cool, even if I’m not carrying!
I get nervous too.
Thank you for your service Dave.
Lol the bad cop one made me laugh so hard 😂 really appreciate him being a great sport and giving out good info
TMI...... 4 oclock, right butt cheek, just over the heart tattoo. ❤️
Lextech Lighting I carry appendix by my shaft officer.
Lmao
This is good advice no matter what. I get pulled over my dome lights on, license in hand, hands out the window. I dont carry right now, but the cop has no idea what I have.
Don;t put your hands out the window or the cop is automatically going to think you’re guilty (because you were arrested previously and you were ordered to put your hands out). Normal people don’t do this. Just dome lights, windows down, keys out of ignition and on dash, and hands at 11:00 and 1:00 on the wheel.
I disagree. I usually grab the windowsill with my license between my fingers. The times I've done it, the cop relaxes right away. To each their own.
I have a concealed permit and I’ve never been asked if I had a firearm on me. I’ve never had a cop tell me he knew I have a concealed permit by running my plate. Do they know that in every state?
TRAUMA COP correct. The legally owned guns generally are not the problem.
In some states they contect your CC permit to your car's Registration.
I do know KY does
Sheriff in the county I live in says they don’t currently have a way to tell if you have a cch during a traffic stop. True or not who knows.
Hey Trauma Cop!- some months back wife and I were driving, I’m pulled over for making an illegal turn. Fine, the officer asks for my DL and registration. DL is in my top shirt pocket. As I’m removing it the officer sees my CCW next to it and asks if I have a firearm. I reply yes. He then asks how many guns do I have I reply 2. He asks that I step out of my vehicle and to turn over both weapons to him as they were both on my person. He states that he is only confiscating my guns during this traffic stop for his and my protection and that he will return both when he is finished writing the ticket
I was totally respectful and complied. Both guns were returned along with a ticket (left on the hood of my truck) and off he went. I don’t see how this is legal. Thus happened in north central Fla. I’ve held my CCW since 1990
Just to reiterate, this only happened because the officer saw my CCW permit while Ivwas removing my DL from my shirt pocket
I’ve had these conversations with several LEOs in the western US while training. Beat cops to SWAT/Marshals. All have stated they have no issue interacting with CC. “Bad guys don’t tell you they’re carrying”.. that being said, two points of advice.
A. Have your hands visible at all times and have respect, be truthful.
B. If the officer asks for your firearm, never reach for it. “I would be happy to step out of the vehicle and allow you you remove it”. His/her partner walking up along the passenger side hasn’t heard the conversation and may think you’re going for a gun.
Just my 2cents
"Oh, 'front of your body.' With the legal speak now, huh?" LMAO
I had a police officer get triggered when I said, "I have a cousin who is a cop." He replied, "'Cop?' That's drug talk!" and stuffed me in the back of his car. But...in 50 years of driving, that's the only time I've been disrespected by a police officer. And that includes my first interaction, when I was 15 and a half, driving with my cousin on a learner's permit, and clipped a parked car. That officer looked closely at us and said: "I don't know you boys. If you were troublemakers, I'd know you." Then he took us home and left us in the custody of my mother with a warning... after getting assurance from her that she'd pay for the damages. That was a white cop with black teenagers in the 60s in Oklahoma (and that was the cousin who became a cop).
Even being stopped with say a tailight out and after replacing it with a new bulb, bulbs can burn out so the police is trying to help and not be hurtful. Thanks for your help you do and be safe in these times and ahead.
I totally understand what you're saying , but with Law abiding citizens you don't have the public having attitudes it's the officer's giving us the attitude . And as for the criminals do what you have to do and go home every night . I'm seeing way to many officer's giving people trouble because of their EGO .
And to make it worse they do it in front of other officer's and do nothing about it . Until Law enforcement takes care of these crooked officers you are going to have trouble . For example look at the first Amendment Audit videos and you will see just how bad it is . It's all about EGO'S most of these officers don't even know the law . And these officers don't change when they are dealing with a CITIZEN who has never broken the law .
Oh lord ...
It's not an ego problem. There are so many idiots police have to deal with every single day that they get used to dealing with aggressive and stupid people and take precautions accordingly. The actual amount of genuine bad cops is far outnumbered by good cops, just be polite and the officer will ease up.
@@mav.- That's absolute bs.
The number of "good cops" is much lower than bad cops.
Look at any cop who has ever arrested an American for possession of a firearm.
That's a violation of the second amendment ant that is a bad cop.
Look at any officer who has arrested someone for possession of a drug.
That is not only a bad cop, it's a shitty human being.
Who's to tell a person they are not allowed to possess a drug?
He straight up looks like Bellick from the show Prison Break lol.
Mickey, nice episode give and get respect of the fellow man/woman
Glad I watched this, I'm waiting for my license and already knew some of this info, but had not considered keeping my info up in the visor so I wouldn't have to reach down/have my hands out of sight. Thanks!
You don't need to keep it up there. You'll be driving one day with the window down and forget it's there. Bam it's gone. Ask me how I know. If I get pulled over I roll my window down, shut the vehicle off and set the keys up on the dash. Then put both hands out the window until the officer walks up. I've had 3 different officers thank me for putting my hands out the window. Why have I had so many interactions you might ask.... I have a condition where when I'm driving my right foot wants to be planted to the floor, lol. I've gotten out of a good amount of tickets just because I try to do what I can to make the officer more at ease.
@@adamt1172 thanks, I'll keep that in mind!
In the great state of Missouri we have Constitutional carry and have no obligation to inform law enforcement if we are carrying or not with or without a permit.
I get pulled over quite often due to the hour and nature of my job. That said, I always have my license, registration, insurance and my CCW on the visor. No big deal. I give the officer everything they need as quickly as possible. Normally the docs are already in my hand before they get to my window.
when you buy a firearm you are agreeing with the second amendment, "a well regulated malitia", exaclty the malitia and do you know what the malitia do, protect the people of the united states against enemies foreighn and or domstic, exactly PROTECT THE PEOPLE thats what people that carry firearms do, and the cops treat them like criminals for carrying a gun.
Because people steal guns is all the time.
We love and respect our law enforcement officers.
“Before we started shooting” 😂
It's really simple. Treat everyone you meet just the same as you want to be treated. In 99% of situations, they will respond in kind. As to the license, that lives in my wallet with my CCW license, but registration and insurance are in the visor. I do try to have my wallet out by the time the officer reaches my window, making sure to hold the wallet up so that it can be seen through the back window. I haven't been pulled over in a while, but that procedure hasn't changed, although sometimes I'll have my wallet in the door or one of the cup holders.
Do the scenario where the cop pulls the Black man over with his family in the car. Then the cop asks him if he has any weapons on him & says yes & he also has a permit on him too. The cop then asks for the permit & the driver goes to reach for the permit with his identification & the cop shoots him 4 times in front of his family!
The key element in essentially any kind of stop is uncertainty. We forget that the police are always walking into an unknown situation. A factor that police occasionally forget is that the folks they are stopping may have utterly no idea why they are being stopped. Even if they are not transporting anything legal, they are confused about why they were stopped, and that by itself is likely to make them nervous and they will act "suspiciously." The public knows that police are armed, and the same reflexive fear that leads to people calling 911 because they realize some one is carrying, extends to a nervousness toward the police as well, but they can't call the police this time. So it behooves every one to be smart, calm, and pleasant.
If I get pulled over I will answer the first question with, " I have my concealed carry firearm and permit on my person." Then I will answer their question once they say that it is fine. I have had police/sheriffs act very strange and take all of my guns out of the car and run serial numbers, unload them and sit them back in my vehicle. They made a comment about how we don't want to end up on CNN. They were investigating me because I had pulled into a parking lot and I was resting my eyes after driving all night. They thought I was passed out on narcotics as it is becoming a normal occurrence in America. I know they were trying to do their job but I think some rights were violated.
Were you hurt in any way? Were you safe? Were they safe? There was no escalation or further inconvenience? Then who gives a shit if you FEEL your rights were challenged, nothing came of it and everyone carried on their merry way.
1) did you take a oath of office.
2)did you register said oath.
3)are you aware violation of oath of office is perjury, perjury is treason and a felony under state and federal law. Waring against the Constitution of the United States of America is perjury.
4)are you aware of title 18 U.S.C. 241 conspiracy against rights.
5)are you aware of title 18 U.S.C. 242 deprivation of rights under color of law.
6)are you aware that if you war against the Constitution of the United States of America and violate your oath of office you stand as a tresspasser of your office,your office stands empty,your jurisdiction and authority are null and void.
@@oz_medias the cops safety and feelings are irrelevant they do not Trump a citizens rights (liberties).
I never used the word "feel". I was describing a real situation in which law enforcement officers acted poorly because their feelings and assumptions affected their judgement and subsequent hostile behavior towards me, a legal ccw US citizen with rights. I had broken no laws nor had I given reasonable suspicion that I had committed a crime.
I’m glad that I am learning more and more about the laws and how to handle myself with cops, I just hope more of that bad cops get weeded out!! Makes everything 10X’s more difficult
Your talking about law enforcement handing concealed carry and open carry . Look up the video on UA-cam
Olmos Park Open Carry
Tazered and Arrested Full Video ........
And this involves the entire Police department .
What about handling your drivers license, concealed permit & proof of insurance at the same time and telling the officer where exactly the weapon is??!!! and if you get those 3 documents from the visor that would be great, the officer feels more confident. That’s how we (the responsable ones) do here in Florida and trust me works perfectly 👌🏻 👍🏻
Good video guys!
Do you have a have to CCL to carry in Florida? I know you individuals may purchase firearms without a license.
Yes Sir we do have CCL here in Florida 👌🏻 👍🏻
So funny! Theres a theme here "don't be a bad person"
Great video I live my life as a black man practicing all of these safe habits. The only statement that should be reconsidered is the one when he says "don't get pulled over in the first place" I understand his basic point but a lot of black men are pulled over for no other reason than the officer saying we match the description of a burglary , robbery or someother type of crime suspect. I just really have a problem with that statement maybe follow it by saying just control the things that you can control like not speeding etc. Still great video and I truly believe if more cops and civilians followed these basic principles there would not be any need for the "Black Lives Matters" campaign. Unfortunately that's not where we are today...sad times...love all and treat others as you wish to be treated ....it's that simple..
I worry about kids too young to HAVE a LICENSE! seems THEY the ones doing most of the killings. of each other! WHY WOULD THEY kill each other? makes no sense to me? are the practicing what they momma told them or what? you hear of it every few weeks.
“Douchety”
Legendary lol
This is a very informative video that I feel like anyone new to carrying a firearm should watch, I agree with the steps to interact with the police and I am always a calm and respectful person during a traffic stop. I have to say though, some of the cops where I live should not have been allowed to become police officers, which is surprising because I live in a small City that is 10 minutes from the town I was raised in where everyone knows your name and all the police remind you of Andy Griffith. I do usually drive a "beater" car because I'm a mechanic on the side and I always keep an older dependable car around to use as a "work car" like 90s or early 2000s Accord or Camry but they're not exactly what I would call a rust bucket, maybe a few dings here and there paint peeling in places. I do feel like I get profiled because of my cars being inexpensive... And even when I am in one of my nice cars I will get pulled over for no reason, it is usually "tag lights" even though they work ( I've only been pulled over for tag lights actually being out one time) and they always hold me up for an hour. Every time I'm headed to work at 5 in the morning there is at least one traffic stop in progress... I wish all police were more like they used to be, instead of only having met a handful officers that are still the "good ones" even if I were to get a ticket I would be so relieved just to deal with a good officer.