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Getting pulled over with a loaded gun (LEO only please)
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<blockquote data-quote="silver03svt" data-source="post: 9904132" data-attributes="member: 107540"><p>There is no law that I am aware of in VA stating that a violator must be inform the LEO that they have a CCW or a weapon in the vehicle. But if I do happen to see any part of it and it is concealed it does make my senses more aware of the situation. Letting the LEO know ahead of time at the first opportunity actually tells me that maybe the person I have stopped is trying to be open and honest and law abiding.</p><p></p><p>As far as violating the Fourth Amendment by "seizing" the weapon really is being used out of context. My reasonable suspicion tured to probable cause when I stop and seize the driver, occupants, and vehicle for another violation of law. At that point a loaded weapon in the vehicle becomes a safety concern for me as the LEO. I haven't stopped the vehicle based solely on the suspicion of criminal activity. I stopped it because I have observed the driver or other occupant break the law. Also, there is a difference between asking a person if you can hold on to their weapon during the stop and taking it against their will. I have yet to have anybody with a CCW and being armed decline to let me hold on to it for the stop.</p><p></p><p>Weapon and gun laws differ from state to state, and VA has one of the toughest set of them in the books. However, OP, most states are starting to recognize and honor CCW's issued from other states. I'd do a little research though before going out of state packing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="silver03svt, post: 9904132, member: 107540"] There is no law that I am aware of in VA stating that a violator must be inform the LEO that they have a CCW or a weapon in the vehicle. But if I do happen to see any part of it and it is concealed it does make my senses more aware of the situation. Letting the LEO know ahead of time at the first opportunity actually tells me that maybe the person I have stopped is trying to be open and honest and law abiding. As far as violating the Fourth Amendment by "seizing" the weapon really is being used out of context. My reasonable suspicion tured to probable cause when I stop and seize the driver, occupants, and vehicle for another violation of law. At that point a loaded weapon in the vehicle becomes a safety concern for me as the LEO. I haven't stopped the vehicle based solely on the suspicion of criminal activity. I stopped it because I have observed the driver or other occupant break the law. Also, there is a difference between asking a person if you can hold on to their weapon during the stop and taking it against their will. I have yet to have anybody with a CCW and being armed decline to let me hold on to it for the stop. Weapon and gun laws differ from state to state, and VA has one of the toughest set of them in the books. However, OP, most states are starting to recognize and honor CCW's issued from other states. I'd do a little research though before going out of state packing. [/QUOTE]
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