June 27, 2009, 09:13 AM | #1 |
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Disclose to LEO
We are on vacation traveling through several Western states (national parks). We researched all of the states and printed out the statutes and we are clear on the requirements for concealed carry. Except it is not apparent if you are required to notify LEO that we are carrying a concealed weapon in the following states:
Montana Wyoming Colorado If you know the answer please chime in. A reference would be helpful. We are not required to notify in AZ and it is required in Utah. Yellowstone is awesome.
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Have it in your chest pocket and show it with your drivers license immediately. Its what I do and Ive never had a problem.
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show it with your drivers license immediately
Not for me thanks! Maybe I should show him my NRA card too, just to prove I am a cool dude. Only if I must. |
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Notification of LEO Wyoning, Montana, Colorado
Thanks Pete. That was one of the sites I used to do my initial research. Unfortunately neither the AG's/DPS websites say anything about notification for the states listed. I know it is not required in AZ and the AG website in utah covered the subject in FAQ. It is required in Utah. It is one of those things that I don't want to assume though it does not appear to be written into the law (which I have printed out)
I am hoping someone from Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado have some specific knowledge.
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As much as I do not like that in some states one "must" show or produce your permit, it is a good idea to do so, up front. I drive a lot to the Rockies and west coast due to my job. The few times that I have been pulled over, after the Officer introduces himself, I interrupt and say "Officer, I have a valid CCW permit and I am armed. How would you like to proceed?" I have never had a problem with this approach.
Its like a Colorado Trooper told me during a conversation about this very subject. He said, "if I see yours, you will see mine".
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The easiest all around solution is to just tell them, regardless of the law.
They don't care, really, they don't. They're not "Big Brother" invading your privacy, it's not a violation of any amendment to anything, it's called "common courtesy", maybe even "common sense". There is NO real downside, regardless of how many theoretical ones we can invent on the 'net, and there are PLENTY of real upsides, like putting the officer at ease, eliminating any chance of having it found, not ending up in jail, etc.
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