you know the one I get asked the most ... If you have a VALID CCW for the state of MD, can you carry one in the pipe while driving.
what did ya say?
you know the one I get asked the most ... If you have a VALID CCW for the state of MD, can you carry one in the pipe while driving.
Yes.
MD also has no duty to inform law enforcement you’re carrying if pulled over. Your discretion.
to me this is a sticky wicket... I know plenty of LEO's that say inform that you have permit even if you don't have anything on you as you are indicating that you are a law abiding citizen with nothing to hide.
What say you? I'm with you having one in the pipe, but I still think it's upon the officer's judgement at the time, and also why I ride with my insurance and registration in my visor and DL in my phone case. no need to reach to my side other than getting out of my seat belt.
I’ll preface everything here with: I am not a lawyer.
No one knows whether or not you have one in the chamber and if you’re concealing properly, no one knows you have a gun at all.
If you do decide to inform, handing over the permit with your DL is the way to go. Follow the officers instructions. When they ask where it is, tell them. Don’t readh for anything unless told to. Move slowly and deliberately. Be cool.
I know others who have been held on the side of the road for hours and even arrested tho they were carrying legally and informed the officer out of courtesy. Had they not informed, it’s plausible it never would have went that far. If it’s not asked, why volunteer? You were pulled over for something having nothing to do with your carry gun.
There are less than 20,000 permit holders in MD. With all due respect to those in law enforcement, many do not understand the laws in regards to the permits and the restrictions that come with them.
If you’re in a state that requires it by law like Ohio, then of course do it.
I will not volunteer any information to an officer, however I will be truthful if he asks.
Have I missed something or is it illegal to carry with a round in the chamber while driving?