Red and blue lights pierce the darkness behind you. Great. You’re being pulled over by a local law enforcement officer. Your concealed carry pistol is holstered inside your waistband, and your AR-15 is in the rear compartment of your SUV. You’re driving with firearms on your person and in your possession. How do you legally handle this situation?
First of all: Obey all local, state, and federal laws. If your state or jurisdiction doesn’t allow concealed carry, don’t! Your chances of being found in possession of an illegal weapon are greater than your chances of saving your life in a shootout. This is a fact, based on known statistics. Also, realize that there are geographic and cultural differences related to firearms possession. A police encounter where you advise the officer that you possess a firearm in downtown Boston will likely be a completely different experience than in rural Wyoming.
If you have NFA (National Firearms Act) firearms, such as machine guns, short-barreled rifles, and suppressors, you should keep a laminated copy of the
