Fishhunter911
New member
Hello all,
I was down in Atlantic beach for vacation a few weeks ago. As I was returning to our hotel one late evening, I was pulled over by the Pine Knoll Shores PD for having no light on my rear plate. Being from out of state I looked up NC firearm laws and knew I had to inform the Officer right away that I was a CCW holder and that I was currently carrying. The Officer (rookie) approached my driver side window , informed me why she had stopped me and asked for my Drivers License only. I handed her both my DL and CCW Permit and informed her I was carrying. She got this surprised look on her face and said,'OK Sir I will be right back!" As she walked backwards towards her Tahoe, i heard her say, " He gave my his CCW permit and says he has a gun." About 3 seconds later her Sgt. walked up to the window and said, " I understand you gave my officer your CCW Permit and you told her you are carrying a firearm. I replied that is correct. He said, " I appreciate you telling us right away and this will only take a moment. Please keep your hands on the wheel. You are going to receive a verbal warning for the light and we will get you on your way." 2 or 3 minutes later the female officer returned to the window, Explained I need to repair the light and that I was free to go as she handed me my DL and Permit. She also thanked me for informing them right away and this was her first experience with a CCW holder.
This was my first encounter with LEO since I began carrying concealed and I must say it was nice not being treated as a second class citizen.
Just thought I would share.
:dirol:
I was down in Atlantic beach for vacation a few weeks ago. As I was returning to our hotel one late evening, I was pulled over by the Pine Knoll Shores PD for having no light on my rear plate. Being from out of state I looked up NC firearm laws and knew I had to inform the Officer right away that I was a CCW holder and that I was currently carrying. The Officer (rookie) approached my driver side window , informed me why she had stopped me and asked for my Drivers License only. I handed her both my DL and CCW Permit and informed her I was carrying. She got this surprised look on her face and said,'OK Sir I will be right back!" As she walked backwards towards her Tahoe, i heard her say, " He gave my his CCW permit and says he has a gun." About 3 seconds later her Sgt. walked up to the window and said, " I understand you gave my officer your CCW Permit and you told her you are carrying a firearm. I replied that is correct. He said, " I appreciate you telling us right away and this will only take a moment. Please keep your hands on the wheel. You are going to receive a verbal warning for the light and we will get you on your way." 2 or 3 minutes later the female officer returned to the window, Explained I need to repair the light and that I was free to go as she handed me my DL and Permit. She also thanked me for informing them right away and this was her first experience with a CCW holder.
This was my first encounter with LEO since I began carrying concealed and I must say it was nice not being treated as a second class citizen.
Just thought I would share.
:dirol:
