In over 30 years of licensed carry I have been pulled over three times, and on each occasion I handed over my CWP along with my driver's license. The worst thing that happened (and not bad) was a guy giving a smart aleck response about it not being a license to violate traffic laws. I calmly replied that I understood that, but that I was making him aware of it as a courtesy so that he did not feel threatened. Another LEO present, who I took to be perhaps a training officer, took him aside immediately, talked to him for a couple of minutes, then came back my car and told me that I handled the situation appropriately, and thanked me for doing so.
The other two thanked me without the introductory snark. No one ever took my pistol, only told me to move slowly and keep my hands visible.
These were in Florida, where informing is not a requirement. I still think it wise for safety.
The other two thanked me without the introductory snark. No one ever took my pistol, only told me to move slowly and keep my hands visible.
These were in Florida, where informing is not a requirement. I still think it wise for safety.