[GarandTd]

I was stopped once for advancing through an intersection with an inoperable traffic light. I informed the officer of a loaded handgun in the glovebox. I also keep the insurance and registration in the glovebox. He thanked me for informing him, asked if I had a permit(I do), and told me not to reach for the gun. It wasn't brought up again after that. As much as I hate being stopped or getting a ticket, I think some [not so] common courtesy and some transparency can go a long way. Their job is hard enough. Every traffic stop is a roll of the dice for an officer.