2d Circuit Holds Lawfully Possessed Gun Does Not Constitute Probable Cause

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"The rule for carry permit holders is that if they’re stopped by police, they’re to immediately inform the officer that they possess a gun and show their permit."

This varies by state. Whether required by law or not, though, carry permits often show up when the police run the license plate so handing over the carry permit along with driving license is good sense. It also shows the cop that you're not trying to hide anything.

> handing over the carry permit along with driving license is good sense

The whole point is that cops' powers need to be bound and restricted. Too much relies on "good sense" and politeness. It creates room for discrimination and bias.

And for states that do not require a permit? This law is clearly unconstitutional and should be abolished. It clearly states 'shall not be infringed' in the 2nd amendment. The founders had just fought a war of liberation, and were aimed at empowering the people to be safe against tyranny.

Telling police he had a legally licensed gun during a traffic stop was what got Philando Castille murdered by the police [1].

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Philando_Castile

Well, I guess, that's a risk one has to take.

You can also be murdered by the police for holding a candy bar, or not holding anything all, or just be home asleep in bed. So many reasons you can be murdered by police, just as the constitution intended.

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