I have been watching this thread and it had me wondering, even though I was a reserve deputy once. So I have been asking every CHP officer that I have come into contact with at my place of work. I have seen a few, including the Rancho guys because they like to book up here instead of Sac. So far, every single one has said they would prefer that as they approach the vehicle that the occupants remain still, with hands on steering wheel, dash board for passengers. Keys and wallet on dashboard, windows down, dome light on if dark. Remain still and wait untill the officer contacts you and gives you directions. Generaly the first direction will be to hand the officer your DL. As you hand the officer your DL with one hand, the other hand back on the steering wheel tell the officer " SIR, I also have a CCW license and I am carrying now, how would you like me to proceed'?
They want to be told verbally right up front. They told me that they would prefer not to be handed the CCW unless they ask for later. Two guys even said they might view that as a kind of foward gesture maybe suggesting the ccw holder is special and should not receive a citation.
So.. they want to be told right up front after you have displayed that you intend to comply by handing your dl to him. The way to advise the officer right up front is by announcing your ccw license first, than that you are "carrying". DO NOT announce you have a gun first, because it will be hard to explain that you have a CCW with your face on the hot pavement.
I am getting slightly different answers from Deputies and Police from different angencies other than CHP but the they are very similiar.
I personally still beleive the best way though is to hand your ccw with your DL to the officer but with the important key of announcing as you are handing them over, " SIR, I am also required to hand you my ccw license also"( even if you really are not required too). Than just remain still and quiet waiting for instructions, questions, or directions.
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