Good encounter with Tippecanoe County Deputy

[schapm]

Got pulled over last night for having a tail light out. Deputy asked me how I was doing, said he pulled my over for a broken light, and asked for license and registration. Handed it over along with my LTCH. He simply asked if my handgun was sitting out in the vehicle. I told him I had one on my belt and one in my back pocket. He said, and I quote, "ok, I'm going to run your license and if everything checks out we'll get you on your way." He came back a minute later, gave me a verbal warning to fix the light and away I drove.
I thought his actions were spot on. He made absolutely no issue at all of my being armed, unlike so many of the stories you hear. I was a little worried that he would make me get out of the car, etc. I was afraid that would upset my 2 year old who was with me. As it was, she thought the whole thing was hilariously entertaining.
Anyway, pretty boring story, but a big +1 to Tippecanoe County.

 

[RichardR]

Good to hear it, I wish every LTCH/LEO encounter was handled in a professional manner like that.

 

[purple72]

Sounds like it worked out the way it is supposed to.

 

[ATF Consumer]

+1 for no infringements

 

[nalees]

did you tell him you were carrying before handing him the LTCH? just curious

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Any reason you gave your LTCH to him? Just curious.

 

[raider600]

Any reason you gave your LTCH to him? Just curious.

Same... I wouldn't have even said anything unless I know it would be noticed if I was getting to my glove box or something.

 

[runandgun44]

I'm glad that you got an LEO that knows and respects your rights. However, many don't. By giving him your LTCH without being asked if you have a gun is just inviting a bad encounter in my opinion. I have never volunteered that info and I have never been asked yet.

 

[schapm]

Glock was in sight if he was looking. Just playing it safe.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Sometimes they see them, sometimes not. When I hit my deer I had two guns on my belt and the ISP trooper did not see them for several minutes and was taken back by them (probably just embarassed at his oversight, we were looking at the deer "hey, you have guns!"; he did not jack with them, just wanted to see my pink card).

However, ever since that IMPD cop pointed my pistol at me while he was trying to figure out how a 1911 worked like an ape from 2001, I would never volunteer any info to them. Let the cop bring it up.