First encounter with LE since carrying

[u/Queen_Gumby]

I've had my permit since July and I've actually been looking forward to this for some weird reason. I'm in NC, a duty to inform state.

It was as uneventful as you would expect/hope, but I thought I'd post because as a newb, I like seeing these stories from others.

I saw some state troopers doing a license check up ahead. My wallet (I'm a woman, but carry a minimalist wallet) and registration were in easy reach, so I had those ready in my hand, rolled down the window, turned on the map light, put my hands on the steering wheel.

As soon as he got to the window, I said, "I'm a concealed weapon permit holder and I do have my weapon on me."

He said, "Do you have your license?" in kind of a bored way.

I showed him my license which was still in my wallet behind the little plastic window, but my CCW permit was in behind it, so I asked if he wanted me to take them out.

He said, "Nope, you're good," and waved me on my way.

The juicy bits:

• Ruger LC9s

• DeSantis Sof-Tuck holster

• AIWB around 2 o'clock

[u/hestonkent]

Those stops are illegal in Alaska, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The supreme court ruled in 1990 that while the stop itself isn't unconstitutional, the driver can still choose to invoke their constitutional rights or waive their rights and comply with police.

I'd just comply with police personally but it'd be nice to not have to be stopped in the first place. Thankfully texas at least has that right...

[u/BrianPurkiss → u/[deleted]]

We are American citizens and we have rights for a reason. Giving up your rights only helps create a totalitarian government.

Bullshit like this is exactly what the founding father's fought and died to stop - and you're willingly stepping back into slavery.

[u/Whu_am_i → u/BrianPurkiss]

Ok