[Ricklin]

Again, I recommend just being up front about it.
1. Hands on the wheel
2. Dependent on the state the officer MAY already know that you have a CC permit.
3. Despite the immediate circumstances it could build a little rapport.

Just let the nice officer know. It's a reasonable thing to do.

We all have times that we must leave our weapon behind. Seems like when I am not driving, I am on an airplane. Due to an unfortunate experience a few years back I do not travel with guns via airplane, that's despite my permit being good at my destination.

My view on CC is it is a tremendous responsibility. Responsibility and politeness fit together like peas and carrots.