Definite thumbs up! If I may add, a few things I've ALWAYS done when being pulled over in addition to doing everything stated in your video are: 1.) Put my four way (emergency) blinkers on. 2.) Shut off the vehicle. 3.) Remove the keys from the ignition. 4.) Display the keys out the window with arm fully extended. 5.) Place the keys on the roof of the vehicle. 6.) Return hands to the 10 and 2 o'clock positions until the officer instructs you to do differently. You'd be amazed how quickly these actions diffuse an already tense situation for the officer. This "Pro Tip" will help! I knock on wood saying this, but I drive professionally and have been pulled over COUNTLESS times, and more times than not, the officer actually THANKS me for these actions and MOST times doesn't even bother writing a ticket. Courtesy and common sense go a LONG way during traffic stops. The one and ONLY ticket I've gotten (knock on wood) was in 1984 for speeding. I've driven well over a million miles since then, have been pulled over numerous times as a CCW holder, and am usually thanked for my actions before the stop is concluded.
Wife is hot, husband is making a very good training video while keeping a sense of humor. I'm still smiling on "Lighten up people". Educational and fun to watch.
guys...excellent video. wished more people actually took the time to think about these scenarios and used common sense. As a 16 year police and swat team veteran a little south of you guys in Ohio, this type of good information is much appreciated. Most cops don't care about a citizens CCW provided they are responsible, but as you said so traffic stop is ever routine!!!! This is a very dangerous time for Law Enforcement Officer's, 122 killed in the line of duty in 2016 so far sadly, so we all should be on high alert. but regardless of race, sex, creed, etc as along as you are responsible with your CCW we will always respect your right to carry it legally. in fact I highly encourage it! Especially for women!!! Great job Kim in getting the message out there! Keep up the good work both of you! Stay safe & watch your 6! P.S. since your husband made the joke, I think wearing that top you probably would be getting a warning.... ;) lol
Great lesson, today, folks! I constantly rehearse this methodology since I "drive while black" every single day and have been stopped several times over the past 15 years (never issued a citation, though). I strive to preach this message to my loved ones as often as I get the chance because this re-enactment is really universal in its message even to non-CCDW/CHL holders. The basics of how to be kind to people have been forgotten by so many in our society and it is shameful that so many people out there don't know the basics of proper etiquette. Law enforcement officials should always be treated with respect regardless of what we think and that is the bottom line, IMHO. I don't take it personally and I don't get defensive when I am stopped because I don't know what that officer has been through that day and I don't know what information he/she has matching my description so I trust the good Lord that the System will work for me and it's going to be alright and it always has been for me! Your message bears repeating by all of us about this, whether we carry or not.
I always tell my kids. Manners matter, and they’re free. Use as many as you’d like. As a big guy (6’3”, 300 lbs), I’m immediately seen as a threat. I got out of my car at a stop, because I was embarrassed that I’d been stopped. Won’t do that again. Could’ve gone very badly.
Kim is smart, very gun savy, and also pretty! She knows what she's doing and knows how to do it right! Thanks Kim, and the Crew! All of you did a wonderful job on the making of this video! Kudos!
Every syllable uttered here is 100% correct. hands in sight. window down. cooperatively telling cop you are a permitted ccw vs saying the word "gun". "now what do you want me to do?" this video is absolutely flawless. this from a cop of 27 years in America's 6th largest city.
Slave Of Christ over 3 years out of the business. But if you're the 90+℅ of the great citizens of this country who never need contact by police why would you drop names? But do everyone a service and carry concealed if the law allows. As a cop I felt more secure with a lawful CCW in my presence than not.
I was pulled over recently for a brake light out by the Lake Co. Sheriff. I did as you showed in the video. He was very respectful and even said God bless you when I told him that I was carrying. Left with a warning. He couldn't have been more polite.
with that top on, most cops would forget why they stopped her in the first place !!!. but in all seriousness, good job and very informative... keep up the great work..
The state of Idaho recently (July 1st 2016) went to a non permit required state. The bill that passed also made it that you do not have to inform an officer that your carrying. As long as you are legally able to posses the ccw it's all good.
Well done Kim and your partner. I instructed my CCW clients a different way about traffic stops. When I certified CCW instructors, one statement I tell them never to say to their clients "Its better to be judged by 12 than carried by six" other than this statement you did great.
Great stuff Kim! I'll be using this with my students at Alpha Omega Shooting Solutions. Thanks for a girl's view; most of students are young women and they like to see things from your perspective.
Dave Bates thank you for sharing our videos with your students. Always love hearing we are helping other women in taking charge of their safety. I appreciate truly appreciate it.
__Hi Guys, May I also add that turning off your engine/keys on dash and having your interior lights on at night also add to an officer's comfort level. I would suggest always telling the officer what you are reaching for and where your hands are going to before you do it. Never make a move for anything inside your vehicle unless instructed to by the officer and do not make any sudden or abrupt movements 'ever'. Should you drop your licence, permit, registration or insurance card at any time, ask the officer if it is OK to retrieve them. Reaching for anything out of their sight could mean trouble for you. __The hands, the hands, the hands. This is what a cop wants to see at all times. Be polite, comply with instructions and all will go well. __Thanks and keep up the great work!
although we are not allowed to carry up here in Canada, it is similar for taking firearms to the range especially Restricted firearms. thanks for putting this together guys.
I like that more and more of these videos are coming out. Spreading awareness of what to do and what not to do when pulled over with a conceal carry permit can save somebody's life, and oddly enough many folks are unaware of some of those things. In these trying times, every little bit helps.
In Minnesota you tell them you have a firearm when they ask if you have one. If they don't ask I don't tell. It makes more sense to do it that way because you can usually develop a rapport before they find out. I have been asked twice now, both times after they have my license. One time they wanted to see my permit, the other time they didn't. I have been pulled over without them even asking.
Indeed women are treated very differently from men by law enforcement. But many of us do not look like her, Many of us are men. so the advice isn't all bad.
Great Info!!! My FFL (county sheriff) told us in class to also turn your wrist up in the steering wheel to insure you don't have anything up your sleeve. His words... but the last time I was stopped I had no troubles. Keep the Vids coming!!!!
It seems to me that a lot of folks have no idea why a person should act this way at a traffic stop. A good portion of the comments are either along the lines of "nice rack" or some reason for assuming the cop is there only to harass you. But thank God a few folks understand what this is all about: RESPECT. The overwhelming lesson here is this: even if you do all kinds of things differently from this very well done video, if you just remain calm and THINK, you'll be fine. If you cannot understand why a police officer would be concerned about concealed weapons, you have no business carrying one. Responsibility matters, folks, and so does respect. I was once pulled over by a police officer who had a reputation for being "heavy-handed" to say the least. I was concerned since I did not have a CCW permit, but in MO you didn't need one to carry in your vehicle. When this officer asked if there were any drugs or weapons in the car (I was delivering pizzas at the time and there had been a rash of drugs being "delivered" through pizza places) I told him no on the drugs and yes on the weapons. I told him the pistol was in my console to my right with rounds in the magazine but not in the chamber. That let him know I at least had a passing familiarity with my weapon and that I respected his circumstance. He replied with "thanks for your honesty. If you leave yours alone, I'll leave mine alone." It was a non-issue from then on. I got my (well-deserved) speeding ticket and went on my way. As long as you are respectful, they will be too. They have to assume the worst about you to be safe. Show them that doesn't apply to you and that you care about safety, and they'll respect you for it. DAMNED GOOD VIDEO! You have a new subscriber. Thanks for the video!
I wish the lame stream media would air a shorter version of this every time they report an officer involved shooting. SIT STILL, HANDS AT 10 AND 2, AND DO NOT MAKE A MOVE UNTIL THE OFFICER TELLS YOU TO". Excellent information. In nearly all of the officer involved shooting the person stopped is trying to run away or reaching for things in the car. Well done.
no requirement to say anything in georgia. disclosing ccw is really only a big deal to civilians anyways. people i've pulled over tell me that they're carrying and i just simply tell them, "if you don't pull yours out, i won't pull mine out"... and the traffic stop moves on.
I wish Ohio was like Georgia, I can understand why they want you to say it, but in all actuality they can see it on their computer screen. I think of they want to know if you have it they should ask, because they're in the situation of a traffic stop a lot more often than the person being pulled over. That would make it easier on the person being pulled over and make things smoother I think if they asked the question.
Jason Gelles we can't see who's got it on our screens in georgia. all I see is your address, whether or not you've got insurance, valid registration, drivers license expiration or if you've got warrants. pretty sure all other states can't see your ccw either.
An officer in Ohio 100% knows IF (you are driving a vehicle that is register to you) and you have an Ohio CHL, in Ohio it is on the screen. Which is why we teach all students to let people know who will be driving their car even if they don't have a CHL many an officer will until know who is in the car.
Hi you guys! GREAT vid AND commentary! As I've said before....I run with a lot of LEOs and they have mentioned to me many times what THEY like to see. Trust me, they've already run your license plates and know you have a CCW. The next question they have is are you interested in causing them any harm. You better believe a bad guy isn't going to tell them jack. The universal sign for carrying is to place your hands on the steering wheel or dash with your palms up. They can clearly see you don't have anything in them at that point. They will usually ask if you ARE carrying and you can tell them what you want when asked. I usually mention I am packing if they ask..and it IS loaded. A gun without ammo is no more than a club. Just remain respectful and don't make any sudden moves to grab at anything and you'll usually not get any grief. Tell the officer your registration is in the glove box and let him know what you're reaching for. If your gun IS in there...let him/her know and let them know you're complying with their requests. Polite and compliant is the best path or you're going to get them going and that can go anywhere. I KNOW the law that you have to tell an officer you have ANYTHING...gun or peanut butter is TOTALLY unconstitutional. You have a 5th amendment right not to speak at all. So THAT should be addressed. By the way....the NRA has asked our instructors not to use the term "weapon" in our classes any more. frikin lawyers......HATE THEM with a passion! That being said, I was born in Steubenville Ohio....BFD...hehe Now live in Wyoming...far more friendly gun state. We ISSUE you a gun when you cross the state border! hehe kiddinOn another note....your husband may have married above his pay grade! hehe You're pretty cute there darling......some would say the same about me.....my wife's a hottie too.....and I'm just another dummass pilot! Merry Christmas you guys!!!
Thanks for the video. Good advice. The method that has worked for me is simply keeping my "CCW" together with my driver's license. I simply present them both to the officer when asked for the license, s/he immediately sees the CCW and things proceed super smoothly from there. I don't get pulled over every day but, it's happened several times over the years. Never any problem.
Keep it "paper clipped" to your drivers license since you will need to present that anyway. Keep the license, and hence the "CCW" in a handy compartment of your wallet or something like that. Find one and you find both. :>)
they forgot to add that before reaching for your info you need to first notify the officer where in the car your information is located and then ask permission to reach for it, if you just start reaching for things after informing the officer that you have a gun on you that's going to raise the stress level of the officer in a big way and very quickly, even if you don't have a gun on you you should still tell the officer where in the car your info is and then ask permission to reach for it BEFORE you start reaching for the info
When I am stopped by the Police and I am carrying. I get my drivers license and CCW permit out. Then, I keep my hands at 10 and 2 on the steering wheel. I hand the to the Officer my license and CCW when he asks for my license. Normally, the Officer will ask me where my weapon is. I tell him/her. Then I follow the Officers explicit instructions until the Officer believes that any personal danger to him is minimized.
Very good informative video. One thing I might add... night traffic stops. When When I stop cars at night I very much appreciate when they turn on their dome light, along with everything else you mention. Aside from that, good informative video.
As a CCW Instructor, I advise that you tell them anyway. If nothing else, it shows you have nothing to hide. It also might save you a ticket! Out of 3 stops in WI, I've been asked once. See my comment above... :-)
I've been stopped 7 times in the last 12 years of carrying. I've been asked twice and once after finding out I had a gun, I was stripped of my weapon, placed in cuffs, and my car was tossed. My general rule of thumb is to assume every cop is a dick and don't say anything you don't have to. More often than not, my interactions with cops has been fairly positive, but there is no need to divulge any unnecessary information to see if this is the one that's going to make you have a bad day. You have the right to remain silent, and I personally recommend exercising it as often as possible. The trick is to not be a dick yourself while exercising that right because that's just going to exacerbate the situation.
Look it's very simple. If your state requires you disclose you are carrying then DO SO, if not then its on you. At the end of the day what's wrong with full disclosure??
Great advice! It seems like common sense, but a great set of tips to know. Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast. Nice easy conversation, simple questions and clear-cut wording. Love it
Good topic to cover...useful 411. Might not have been pulled over if license plate was not obscured. :) Very realistic LEO POV repeatedly looking down front of law abiding citizens' shirt. Breathalyzer(?) video next ???? :)
This is a very informative video especially as I'm about to begin basic training for my CCW and also intent to do more advanced training as well. I've seen many of these videos, but this is the breast one I've seen! ;-)
+michael Gans - So I just checked and there are approximately 1.1 million LE officers in the US. You are grouping them all together and call them all worthless Sh1tbags because you had a bad experience in your locality? That' nice. What exactly was it that ianwilson4286 personally did to you? Was he one of the officers that mishandled your situation? What career field are you in?
Michael Gans You may have some intelligent input to debate here...but unless you support your argument, it's meaningless. If you feel a certain way, state it and then back up with specifics. If done, it will show others why you feel that way (even if others don't agree, it will give them an understanding of why you feel what you do). The process of doing this is civil debate. You went off on ianwilson like he personally took you birthday away or something. Do you know him? Do you know anything about him? I don't know much about him but I know enough about life to not assume anything...it'll burn you over and over. It just seems like you're filled wtih anger and just come to the comments section to sprew out the hatred. Just go relax, have a drink or something, and take the edge off. Life is too short to live in a constant state of...whatever you're in now.
Michael Gans I never said I knew everything about you...in fact that was my point is that you provided little or no information about you to support why you feel the way you do. The only I know about you is that you made a very strong judgement about someone you don't' know anything about. Do you know how many domestic disputes he's helped settle? Do you know how many drunk drivers he's helped get off the road? Do you know how many times he's saved someone's life on the side of the road after an accident? Do you know if he is an upstanding member of his community who gives to charities? Do you know anything about him other than his name and that he works in LE? No. My observation that you seem filled with anger came directly from the following blurbs I will quote from you... -you're a piece of shit -moron cops -low IQ's -stupid people -don't do shit -you worthless shit bags -you dirty cops Anyone with an IQ above 1 could read your words, hear the tone, and make that observation...it's not a stretch. You claim to have seen a great level of corruption which seems to have formed your view of LE but you don't say anything to support that. You may have very well been a victim of what you say...but we don't know because you have not supported anything you've said. You just come out blasting away. Why do you feel the need to do that? If you want to share a message of some sort, that isn't the method to use. As soon as you spout off with diarrhea of the mouth and personally attack a commenter simply because he stated he was in LE, you lose any credibility you once had. If you met Ian Wilson at a party and asked, "Hey, what do you do for a living?" and he said LE...would you have erupted into a spiteful tirade saying what you typed here on the wonderful anonymous interwebs? I sure hope not.
My wife is a retired Police Commissioner, so upon a new Local Sheriff being elected she stopped in to chat. We live in far Western NC, he Recommended if you have a weapon in the Vehicle whether being CCW Licensed or not, to place the Weapon on the Dashboard Holstered and Hands on the Wheel. Nice Video!
That may work in NC. But in other states, your weapon must be locked in a case, unloaded. NYS doesn't recognize the Firearm Owner's Protection Act and therefore, you can be exposed to felony prosecution even though you had no intention of violating any law or committing a felony with a gun.
Dan Burch Thanks for the Comment but you mentioned one of the biggest Nanny States in the Union. In NC you can openly carry anywhere except Government Buildings or places Posted. Organize and get your rights back!
Same here in AZ. No CCW required to carry concealed or open. A CCW permint is required if we travel to a reciprocal state. But criminals carry concealed in all states regardless of any laws. That's why we need to carry.
Obviously the woman got my attention, but the "I'm kidding lighten up people..." got the sub. Can't wait to see what other helpful videos you guys have!
like always, great video and advice. I've only been pulled over once with my cc, and did exactly what you advised. Even so, it was still a nerveous situation. The officer was cool so that helped..
I'd like to see how you handle it when asked to step out of the car and surrender the firearm to the officer. I imagine this is a point at which you could easily make a mistake that gets you killed!
Rob Stewart you always want to listen to what the officer wants you to do. Don't move your hands without being told to do so because they don't know if you are going for your wallet or a weapon. thanks for watching.
zhenya2055 That's great if you never leave Vermont. Reciprocity does not cover you in other states since you don't have a license structure to reciprocate with...
I agree with you . You show respect and no aggressive displays, then most law enforcement officers will treat you the same way. They may quarry you more then once, but usually they will not usually in-cumber you . As long as you understand that a concealed in one state, is not an right to carry in someone else,s state. The best way to keep yourself out of out of the frying pan, is to keep your firearms separate from your body , and in an different compartment then you are in. an make sure no other person you are traveling with has access to your firearm.
Fishin' with Rusty K A concealed carry permit, depending on the state, means you're a lot less likely to have a criminal background. So, yes, the cop's level of suspicion--which is their most important safety tool--is a bit more relaxed.
You may want to ask Twinsburg Ohio Police officer Joshua Miktarian about that but you can't as he was shot and killed by a male nurse who had his CCW permit. The suspect was stopped for loud music. You should look his story up. It happened back in 2008. And as far as the boobs go it would take a lot more than that to take my attention away from her hands and what else is going on in the vehicle. I did the job for 10 years in Virginia. My father did it for 30 and retired as the chief.
i get stopped and i get a ticket...the old lady gets stopped she gets a warning...i dont have 38 dd s hanging out and short shorts going on she does ..plus im not 5"9 and 120lbs either...she got stopped by a female officer and got her first ticket. i lmfao.....😆
I'm a nearly 40 year veteran police officer who is retired from full time service but still giving my time away as a reserve police officer. I suggest staying away from acronyms. Rather, I find it much easier to comprehend actual words, ie "Concealed Carry License", when speaking with citizens during traffic stops and other contacts. Since different states use different vernacular, and reciprocal agreements between states allow citizens to cross state lines, acronyms become particularly confusing to officers on the streets. I, for instance, retired from a large police department in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Tx. Metroplex, and now I work in a medium sized department in north-eastern Oklahoma. Texas and Oklahoma use two similar, but different, terms to describe this license. Using the actual words makes it easy for cops to understand exactly what it is you're attempting to tell us. These are nice little videos, and they're informative for the public. Thank you for thinking of your clients AND those of us in law enforcement work. Is Kim your wife? She's doing a nice job. PAY THE GIRL! LOL!
If it hasn't been mentioned before. at night it is a good idea to turn the inside light on. Walking up on a dark vehicle is a cause for increased stress on an officer. Being able to see all the occupants will be better for the officer. When pulled over at night, turning on the inside light, and as shown here keeping my hands in plain sight, being polite and cooperative with the officer's requests always played in my favor. I have a valid Ohio CHL but haven't found a suitable holster to carry my handgun yet. Thank you for the informative video.
In some states it will show when the plate is run that the owner of the vehicle has a CCW. Having a CCW means you do not have any felonies. Now this is just general info I was told by a officer doing traffic duty at my construction site, but it does go a ways to calm an officer's nerves, so to say.
Good presentation of well needed information. Plus , Thank-you for the addition of Eye Candy, with the strategic moving of the seat belt......Not needed, but much appreciated..
I live in indiana. I was pulled over years ago . Didn't say a word . Handed the officer my license and gun permit . Together. His response. Do you have your firearm on you now. Yes right here on my. Side . . Thanks for imforming me. Didn't freak out. . Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work.
These are good suggestions. Lately, I have been encouraging license holders to ask for permission before reaching for compartments, bags, purses or wallets for documentation so the officer does not think he or she is reaching for a weapon.
Just hand police officer your license, registration, and CC permit. Don't announce you have a gun, just show permit, if your state requires you to disclose.
Or do none of that if they don't have reasonable suspicion to detain you in the first place. You should start by saying nothing; not answering any questions without your lawyer present and if demanded of you, to remind them of your constitutional rights to remain silent, not act as a witness against yourself and to not be required to submit to any searches of your person (including being ID'd), or property. If they have reasonable suspicion that you committed a crime, you are only required to identify yourself, under the constitution and Supreme Court judgments. You are not required to provide vehicle registration information, or prove that your state has monetized and approved your 2nd amendment rights with a CCL.
You don't get Mirandized unless 1) you are arrested and in custody and being questioned, or 2) the officer believes that any responses to the questions asked may lead to self-incrimination. If you are lawfully stopped for any traffic violation, you have to show your driver's license (which is required to drive), therefore, you are showing your ID. Probably extends to car registration and insurance. If you're walking down the street, then the question of proving your ID is different. States vary on this and also the CCW permit requirements.
Dan Burch What does being notified of your rights have to do with anything? That's an obligation of a cop to notify you when being arrested, but those rights are yours, always.
... and you should know what your rights are. Miranda Rights do not have to be read after every arrest especially if the officer has sufficient evidence to guarantee a conviction. Unless the officer is going to question the subject, he or she does not have to inform the suspect of these rights. If a self incriminating statement is voluntarily made, it may be admissible in court. Self incriminating statements made before an arrest may also be used as evidence during the trial.
John Rand : 99% of CHL States which will be all 50 states as soon as Trump takes office REQUIRE disclosure if you have a CHL and the weapon is on your person.
Excellent video, I am taking my CCW class here in NC on Saturday and this was one of the questions I had planned on asking. Guessing your portrayal is more detailed than the "classroom answer" I would have received, not to mention I am sure the instructor won't be nearly as good looking (no disrespect intended). Keep up the great videos, you guys are my favorite TH-cam channel.
Darin Dishman negative. As an officer, when someone hands me just a permit, I'm thinking,"ok, this guy has a gun but I don't know where it is and I don't know what he intends to do." just tell us where the weapon is and keep your hands on the wheel. As stated, I'm police and between that and the military, I have almsot a decade of experience. I still do as they do in this video. it's just being polite and safe.
I realize the law varies from state to state. In my state, one is not required to notify the officer and frankly it isn't any of their business if one is legally carrying or not. Even so if at any point I was asked to exit the vehicle I would notify the officer that I have a valid permit and I am carrying before I did. and I would honor whatever state I happened to me be in law regarding this situation. in reality if someone is handing over a permit, you should know ok, this person has a valid permit so I assume they are carrying. if you feel it is necessary to know where the weapon is located, then ask. if the person appears to be agitated, have them exit the vehicle an disarm them. Nothing wrong with putting yourself in a safe situation but there is no need to be anal over a lawful carry either.
I do have a comment and a question. First awesome video and great advice. Second, if your pulled over doesn’t the police usually “run” your information first before approaching your vehicle and when they do, will it show that you have a CCW on file? When in doubt remember to disclose everything regarding your CCW license. Thank you for the great video. I live in Las Vegas, where the police are pretty nice most of the time. They don’t play around or take any crap from the criminals.
Thank you for such a positive PSA and instructional video. With so much negative comments and criticisms of professional officers trying to do their job... which is ultimately to our protection (even though they don't always come across as polite) it is nice to see an instructional video on proper manners and etiquette.
Don't wind the window down. At best, crack it if you must. Check your state laws. In constitutional states, ID is only required when reasonable suspicion of a crime has been articulated to you. Unconstitutional states may only require you present ID, or verbally identify yourself and not actually be required to hand anything over, thereby allowing you to present your ID against the window, without ever handing it over. Remember, if you hand over your ID, the cop can claim to not be detaining you, but you can't leave because he has your ID. Cops claim they can smell alcohol when the window is down, if they want to perform a vehicle search, regardless of whether they can smell anything. It also gives them the ability to reach into your car to unlock it, grab your keys or throw something into your car and claim they spotted something suspicious and perform a search. Cops are your friends in most circumstances, such as policing public events and attending domestic disputes, but when they detain you, they are most certainly not your friend, even when communicating in a friendly way. Their job in that encounter is to try and determine some reason to arrest you, or at least find reason to elevate the reason they detained you from something like a minor traffic violation, to a more serious offense like drugs possession. Cops use traffic stops as a means to determine all forms of crime, instead of using detective work. It's why 'routine' traffic stops can end up in a gun fight and why police put so many resources in to traffic harassment. Cops want to get the most out of any traffic stop and a result is getting you to answer their questions until you've said something that incriminates you.
"traffic harrassment" spot on. I am not anti police what so ever however i am against their corruption and harrassment which is rampant all over. This video was great , but it also only one scenario. Which happens to be pretty white girl with rack displayed and calm smooth white cop who knows her and is making the video on a sunny day in his neighborhood. I've never been rude or disrespectful to an officer and nor have I done any major over the top driving to warrant fear of a cop , and I am also your average normal non threatening white guy. Yet i have experience at least a third of the officers i've had to deal with in my 40 years as being harrassing , insulting, ignorant and antagonizing. Y is that? Thats what needs to change as well. Also , when registering for CCW or whatever (i do not carry or own a gun) Don't you think a simple course illustrating rules and regs for pull overs accompanied with a hard test , would make things a little better? A lot of people dying lately ya know?
Sadly most police these days don't know the law and while following the law to the letter will get you off with a judge in the meantime the police officer will either draw his weapon on you or smash your window and drag you out. Even worse after the fact the police officer will probably not even lose their job let alone face criminal charges. I am not anti-police but they should be required to know the law as well as follow it just because your a cop does not make you above the law.
I hope Mr Kalis doesnt have a ccw. He is the kind of person that makes thing bad for the rest of us.He would also be the first person that would bitch if the cop saw his gun and took action. I truly believe that not everyone is mature enough to have a ccw
Having a son that is a Sargent in the local sheriffs department doesnt mean that you are mature or have common sense. It only means that your son turned out good. Have a nice day and try not to get hurt or hurt anyone else. Thats the best that I can hope for you.
I have a 2005 Ford Fivehundred. all my pertinent information (registration, insurance paperwork, etc.) are in the dash storage, which is right o top of the dashboard. I usually open that and remove the paperwork and leave the compartment open. Being as the officer who is pulling me over probably knows my face (we probably did some work together), Things go well for me.
In Oklahoma, it is now simply called a license to carry a handgun, as we now have open carry. I've been pulled over four times in about the last two years. I roll down the window and keep my hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer to ask for my driver's license. I then hand over my driver's license and handgun license together without saying anything at all about having a weapon. The officer knows, when he or she sees my license to carry, that I am in possession of a handgun. Sometimes, the officer will ask where it is. Sometimes they don't ask. If they ask, I tell them. I don't show them. I say, It's in a holster on my right hip. This approach has worked out very well for me so far. Police officers are far smarter than we have given them credit for. They know, when they see we have a license to carry, that we are not criminals. They know the license indicates we have passed an extensive background check. Being courteous and cooperative will make your day, and the officer's day, far more pleasant. If you jump out of your vehicle and start swinging your arms around, shouting a mouthing, reaching inside your vehicle and, well, it's been nice knowing you.
Wow..I read most of the comments before I have something to say. This is a video to help instruct everyone what to do and not do. Unbelievable!!! I don't know how you put up with this Kim. These men are immature. Let them figure everything out for themselves.
Thanks for this post; Great Advice. I dated a lady who later became a homicide detective. I had other friends who went from local police to NCIS & FBI, and I grew up with cousins who joined a major metropolitan police department. They all had stories about traffic stops. No such thing as routine. *Besides, when you get pulled over, you have no idea what sort of horrific situation the officer may have just come from... Domestic murder scene, multi-vehicle accident w fatalities, suicide, hostage crisis...* Don't provide additional stress, and they'll usually appreciate that.
Very nice to see a woman doing videos. Great for other women to see and maybe be less timid about carrying and I don't mean that as a sexist remark. Nice job on this young lady.
bang2loud1981 truth the vast majority of officers are dedicated hard working men and women, or we only hear about the very few exceptions, thanks for contributing and watching!
Definite thumbs up!
If I may add, a few things I've ALWAYS done when being pulled over in addition to doing everything stated in your video are:
1.) Put my four way (emergency) blinkers on.
2.) Shut off the vehicle.
3.) Remove the keys from the ignition.
4.) Display the keys out the window with arm fully extended.
5.) Place the keys on the roof of the vehicle.
6.) Return hands to the 10 and 2 o'clock positions until the officer instructs you to do differently.
You'd be amazed how quickly these actions diffuse an already tense situation for the officer.
This "Pro Tip" will help! I knock on wood saying this, but I drive professionally and have been pulled over COUNTLESS times, and more times than not, the officer actually THANKS me for these actions and MOST times doesn't even bother writing a ticket. Courtesy and common sense go a LONG way during traffic stops.
The one and ONLY ticket I've gotten (knock on wood) was in 1984 for speeding.
I've driven well over a million miles since then, have been pulled over numerous times as a CCW holder, and am usually thanked for my actions before the stop is concluded.
sn00ch thanks for watching and sharing some more tips
Wife is hot, husband is making a very good training video while keeping a sense of humor. I'm still smiling on "Lighten up people". Educational and fun to watch.
FreedomForce100 thanks for watching and having a sense of humor!
Everyone is concerned about the firearm, they completely missed the two nuclear warheads in plain sight.
I thought I was the only one concerned about those two.....😱😱😱😱 OMG
😂
Ive done intense study on them..................what?
Where my eyes went first should ask if she had a permit for those
Yowza.
When I went thru my CCW class in Kentucky, my instructor said the exact same things you said in this video. Makes a lot of sense.. Thanks!
Brian Taylor thanks for watching and commenting
guys...excellent video. wished more people actually took the time to think about these scenarios and used common sense. As a 16 year police and swat team veteran a little south of you guys in Ohio, this type of good information is much appreciated. Most cops don't care about a citizens CCW provided they are responsible, but as you said so traffic stop is ever routine!!!! This is a very dangerous time for Law Enforcement Officer's, 122 killed in the line of duty in 2016 so far sadly, so we all should be on high alert. but regardless of race, sex, creed, etc as along as you are responsible with your CCW we will always respect your right to carry it legally. in fact I highly encourage it! Especially for women!!! Great job Kim in getting the message out there! Keep up the good work both of you! Stay safe & watch your 6!
P.S. since your husband made the joke, I think wearing that top you probably would be getting a warning.... ;) lol
burd1c45 thanks for taking your time to comment and watch! we appreciate your support and for your years of service in law enforcement!
Great lesson, today, folks! I constantly rehearse this methodology since I "drive while black" every single day and have been stopped several times over the past 15 years (never issued a citation, though). I strive to preach this message to my loved ones as often as I get the chance because this re-enactment is really universal in its message even to non-CCDW/CHL holders. The basics of how to be kind to people have been forgotten by so many in our society and it is shameful that so many people out there don't know the basics of proper etiquette. Law enforcement officials should always be treated with respect regardless of what we think and that is the bottom line, IMHO. I don't take it personally and I don't get defensive when I am stopped because I don't know what that officer has been through that day and I don't know what information he/she has matching my description so I trust the good Lord that the System will work for me and it's going to be alright and it always has been for me! Your message bears repeating by all of us about this, whether we carry or not.
LA6507a thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching, we appreciate you helping us spread the message!
I always tell my kids.
Manners matter, and they’re free. Use as many as you’d like.
As a big guy (6’3”, 300 lbs), I’m immediately seen as a threat. I got out of my car at a stop, because I was embarrassed that I’d been stopped. Won’t do that again. Could’ve gone very badly.
Cop: just pulled you over for an air bag check mam...yep fully inflated. Have a nice day😂
Kim is smart, very gun savy, and also pretty! She knows what she's doing and knows how to do it right! Thanks Kim, and the Crew! All of you did a wonderful job on the making of this video! Kudos!
thank you, David!
Every syllable uttered here is 100% correct.
hands in sight. window down.
cooperatively telling cop you are a permitted ccw vs saying the word "gun".
"now what do you want me to do?"
this video is absolutely flawless.
this from a cop of 27 years in America's 6th largest city.
Burt Hulbert thanks for your support and talking the time to comment Burt!
Geauga Firearms Academy the video is perfect. Absolutely perfect. You cannot improve it.
Burt Hulbert is
Burt Hulb
Slave Of Christ over 3 years out of the business. But if you're the 90+℅ of the great citizens of this country who never need contact by police why would you drop names? But do everyone a service and carry concealed if the law allows. As a cop I felt more secure with a lawful CCW in my presence than not.
I was pulled over recently for a brake light out by the Lake Co. Sheriff. I did as you showed in the video. He was very respectful and even said God bless you when I told him that I was carrying. Left with a warning. He couldn't have been more polite.
ken hulett we always send people to Lake County for CCW, they are great. thanks for watching and sharing your experience
with that top on, most cops would forget why they stopped her in the first place !!!. but in all seriousness, good job and very informative... keep up the great work..
baileyvillewyldeman thanks for watching
Those were two beautiful weapons she had concealed. Great video !
This type of instruction should be part of all driving classes when kids get their lic. if it isn't already.
Archer 07 thanks for watching and commenting
The state of Idaho recently (July 1st 2016) went to a non permit required state. The bill that passed also made it that you do not have to inform an officer that your carrying. As long as you are legally able to posses the ccw it's all good.
Ziggy Zag interesting thanks for sharing
having a nice chest helps too 😉
F150 MAN lol! thanks for watching
She's hot😋
So true!
Hell yes! Very nice
Giggity....
Well done Kim and your partner. I instructed my CCW clients a different way about traffic stops. When I certified CCW instructors, one statement I tell them never to say to their clients "Its better to be judged by 12 than carried by six" other than this statement you did great.
Mario thanks for watching
Clicked for the busty view, got an education in addition! That's what I call a win win! :D
samuski36 thanks for watching
samuski36 hey me too
lcastillotx Shameful isn't it Lol!
Kim GFA You have a good channel!
If that was there at a stop, I'd let her go instantly
Great stuff Kim! I'll be using this with my students at Alpha Omega Shooting Solutions. Thanks for a girl's view; most of students are young women and they like to see things from your perspective.
Dave Bates thank you for sharing our videos with your students. Always love hearing we are helping other women in taking charge of their safety. I appreciate truly appreciate it.
__Hi Guys, May I also add that turning off your engine/keys on dash and having your interior lights on at night also add to an officer's comfort level. I would suggest always telling the officer what you are reaching for and where your hands are going to before you do it. Never make a move for anything inside your vehicle unless instructed to by the officer and do not make any sudden or abrupt movements 'ever'. Should you drop your licence, permit, registration or insurance card at any time, ask the officer if it is OK to retrieve them. Reaching for anything out of their sight could mean trouble for you.
__The hands, the hands, the hands. This is what a cop wants to see at all times. Be polite, comply with instructions and all will go well.
__Thanks and keep up the great work!
Ed Derbubba thank you for watching and commenting
although we are not allowed to carry up here in Canada, it is similar for taking firearms to the range especially Restricted firearms. thanks for putting this together guys.
ajdevine69 thanks for watching
Redheads = extreme BEAUTY! Excellent video. 👍👍👍👍
Dan Rowley thank you!😊
I have several red-haired nieces. One is a deputy sheriff.
This is the most pointless comments I have ever seen.
I like that more and more of these videos are coming out. Spreading awareness of what to do and what not to do when pulled over with a conceal carry permit can save somebody's life, and oddly enough many folks are unaware of some of those things. In these trying times, every little bit helps.
Neil deGrasse Tyson thanks for watching and commenting
Very informative, thank you. And thank you for having Kim in this video 😊
Dean Ainsworth thanks for watching Dean
In Minnesota you tell them you have a firearm when they ask if you have one. If they don't ask I don't tell. It makes more sense to do it that way because you can usually develop a rapport before they find out. I have been asked twice now, both times after they have my license. One time they wanted to see my permit, the other time they didn't. I have been pulled over without them even asking.
Note to all commentators... if you look like her, everything said in this video is irrelevant.
OOTurok lol! thanks for watching
Indeed women are treated very differently from men by law enforcement. But many of us do not look like her, Many of us are men. so the advice isn't all bad.
ATSucks1
Oh definitely, us men neeeeeeed to follow the advice in this video. 🙄
OOTurok thanks for watching.
How so? Honesty and courtesy often changes a 30 minute citation stop to "Thanks for your courtesy and please be careful in the future." event.
Great Info!!! My FFL (county sheriff) told us in class to also turn your wrist up in the steering wheel to insure you don't have anything up your sleeve. His words... but the last time I was stopped I had no troubles. Keep the Vids coming!!!!
dhammar73 thanks for watching and commenting
If its night time turn on ya Dome light as well.
thanks for watching and commenting
It seems to me that a lot of folks have no idea why a person should act this way at a traffic stop. A good portion of the comments are either along the lines of "nice rack" or some reason for assuming the cop is there only to harass you. But thank God a few folks understand what this is all about: RESPECT. The overwhelming lesson here is this: even if you do all kinds of things differently from this very well done video, if you just remain calm and THINK, you'll be fine. If you cannot understand why a police officer would be concerned about concealed weapons, you have no business carrying one. Responsibility matters, folks, and so does respect.
I was once pulled over by a police officer who had a reputation for being "heavy-handed" to say the least. I was concerned since I did not have a CCW permit, but in MO you didn't need one to carry in your vehicle. When this officer asked if there were any drugs or weapons in the car (I was delivering pizzas at the time and there had been a rash of drugs being "delivered" through pizza places) I told him no on the drugs and yes on the weapons. I told him the pistol was in my console to my right with rounds in the magazine but not in the chamber. That let him know I at least had a passing familiarity with my weapon and that I respected his circumstance. He replied with "thanks for your honesty. If you leave yours alone, I'll leave mine alone." It was a non-issue from then on. I got my (well-deserved) speeding ticket and went on my way.
As long as you are respectful, they will be too. They have to assume the worst about you to be safe. Show them that doesn't apply to you and that you care about safety, and they'll respect you for it.
DAMNED GOOD VIDEO! You have a new subscriber. Thanks for the video!
"You got a license for those cannons?"
Congratulations on your One Million views. Your hard work has shown and is appreciated by all.
Thank you so much
I wish the lame stream media would air a shorter version of this every time they report an officer involved shooting. SIT STILL, HANDS AT 10 AND 2, AND DO NOT MAKE A MOVE UNTIL THE OFFICER TELLS YOU TO". Excellent information. In nearly all of the officer involved shooting the person stopped is trying to run away or reaching for things in the car.
Well done.
Chain saw cabinet Shop thanks for watching and the excellent comment!
In Ohio myself. My wife and I are taking the CCW course this weekend. Great video. Helps much.
no requirement to say anything in georgia. disclosing ccw is really only a big deal to civilians anyways. people i've pulled over tell me that they're carrying and i just simply tell them, "if you don't pull yours out, i won't pull mine out"... and the traffic stop moves on.
Matthew Hoffman thanks for watching and sharing your experience.
I wish Ohio was like Georgia, I can understand why they want you to say it, but in all actuality they can see it on their computer screen. I think of they want to know if you have it they should ask, because they're in the situation of a traffic stop a lot more often than the person being pulled over. That would make it easier on the person being pulled over and make things smoother I think if they asked the question.
Jason Gelles we can't see who's got it on our screens in georgia. all I see is your address, whether or not you've got insurance, valid registration, drivers license expiration or if you've got warrants. pretty sure all other states can't see your ccw either.
My brother is a Ohio state trooper and I'm pretty sure it comes up on their screen.
An officer in Ohio 100% knows IF (you are driving a vehicle that is register to you) and you have an Ohio CHL, in Ohio it is on the screen. Which is why we teach all students to let people know who will be driving their car even if they don't have a CHL many an officer will until know who is in the car.
Hi you guys! GREAT vid AND commentary! As I've said before....I run with a lot of LEOs and they have mentioned to me many times what THEY like to see. Trust me, they've already run your license plates and know you have a CCW. The next question they have is are you interested in causing them any harm. You better believe a bad guy isn't going to tell them jack. The universal sign for carrying is to place your hands on the steering wheel or dash with your palms up. They can clearly see you don't have anything in them at that point. They will usually ask if you ARE carrying and you can tell them what you want when asked. I usually mention I am packing if they ask..and it IS loaded. A gun without ammo is no more than a club. Just remain respectful and don't make any sudden moves to grab at anything and you'll usually not get any grief. Tell the officer your registration is in the glove box and let him know what you're reaching for. If your gun IS in there...let him/her know and let them know you're complying with their requests. Polite and compliant is the best path or you're going to get them going and that can go anywhere. I KNOW the law that you have to tell an officer you have ANYTHING...gun or peanut butter is TOTALLY unconstitutional. You have a 5th amendment right not to speak at all. So THAT should be addressed. By the way....the NRA has asked our instructors not to use the term "weapon" in our classes any more. frikin lawyers......HATE THEM with a passion! That being said, I was born in Steubenville Ohio....BFD...hehe Now live in Wyoming...far more friendly gun state. We ISSUE you a gun when you cross the state border! hehe kiddinOn another note....your husband may have married above his pay grade! hehe You're pretty cute there darling......some would say the same about me.....my wife's a hottie too.....and I'm just another dummass pilot! Merry Christmas you guys!!!
AWitty PIlot thanks for watching and commenting. Merry Christmas to you too!
I think if Kim wears that shirt the officer won't be paying attention to anything else. ;)
Deputy3204 lol! thanks for watching
Lol she's good looking woman though but the comments funny
Thanks for the video. Good advice. The method that has worked for me is simply keeping my "CCW" together with my driver's license. I simply present them both to the officer when asked for the license, s/he immediately sees the CCW and things proceed super smoothly from there. I don't get pulled over every day but, it's happened several times over the years. Never any problem.
LiChoiFungfan if it is readily available without digging in a purse, pocket, or compartment, that is great. As always, thanks for watching:-)
Keep it "paper clipped" to your drivers license since you will need to present that anyway. Keep the license, and hence the "CCW" in a handy compartment of your wallet or something like that. Find one and you find both. :>)
they forgot to add that before reaching for your info you need to first notify the officer where in the car your information is located and then ask permission to reach for it, if you just start reaching for things after informing the officer that you have a gun on you that's going to raise the stress level of the officer in a big way and very quickly, even if you don't have a gun on you you should still tell the officer where in the car your info is and then ask permission to reach for it BEFORE you start reaching for the info
Thank Kim! You and Eric are great, good solid info mixed with a little fun!
When I am stopped by the Police and I am carrying. I get my drivers license and CCW permit out. Then, I keep my hands at 10 and 2 on the steering wheel. I hand the to the Officer my license and CCW when he asks for my license. Normally, the Officer will ask me where my weapon is. I tell him/her. Then I follow the Officers explicit instructions until the Officer believes that any personal danger to him is minimized.
Trapper John thanks for watching and commenting
Very good informative video. One thing I might add... night traffic stops. When When I stop cars at night I very much appreciate when they turn on their dome light, along with everything else you mention. Aside from that, good informative video.
thanks for watching, Jeff!
In Wisconsin you only have to tell the officer you have a weapon if asked. I find if you're polite, respectful, and cooperative, you rarely get asked.
that always helps the situation. thanks for watching and commenting
As a CCW Instructor, I advise that you tell them anyway. If nothing else, it shows you have nothing to hide. It also might save you a ticket! Out of 3 stops in WI, I've been asked once. See my comment above... :-)
HighPower762 that's right :-)
I've been stopped 7 times in the last 12 years of carrying. I've been asked twice and once after finding out I had a gun, I was stripped of my weapon, placed in cuffs, and my car was tossed. My general rule of thumb is to assume every cop is a dick and don't say anything you don't have to. More often than not, my interactions with cops has been fairly positive, but there is no need to divulge any unnecessary information to see if this is the one that's going to make you have a bad day. You have the right to remain silent, and I personally recommend exercising it as often as possible. The trick is to not be a dick yourself while exercising that right because that's just going to exacerbate the situation.
Look it's very simple. If your state requires you disclose you are carrying then DO SO, if not then its on you. At the end of the day what's wrong with full disclosure??
Great advice! It seems like common sense, but a great set of tips to know.
Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.
Nice easy conversation, simple questions and clear-cut wording. Love it
A great set alright…
Good topic to cover...useful 411.
Might not have been pulled over if license plate was not obscured. :)
Very realistic LEO POV repeatedly looking down front of law abiding citizens' shirt.
Breathalyzer(?) video next ???? :)
grant w lol thanks for watching
This is a very informative video especially as I'm about to begin basic training for my CCW and also intent to do more advanced training as well. I've seen many of these videos, but this is the breast one I've seen! ;-)
As an Officer I think this is a great video.
ianwilson4286 thanks for your service and commenting
+michael Gans - So I just checked and there are approximately 1.1 million LE officers in the US. You are grouping them all together and call them all worthless Sh1tbags because you had a bad experience in your locality? That' nice. What exactly was it that ianwilson4286 personally did to you? Was he one of the officers that mishandled your situation? What career field are you in?
Dewy Russ thanks for watching and the commenting!
Michael Gans
You may have some intelligent input to debate here...but unless you support your argument, it's meaningless.
If you feel a certain way, state it and then back up with specifics. If done, it will show others why you feel that way (even if others don't agree, it will give them an understanding of why you feel what you do). The process of doing this is civil debate.
You went off on ianwilson like he personally took you birthday away or something. Do you know him? Do you know anything about him? I don't know much about him but I know enough about life to not assume anything...it'll burn you over and over. It just seems like you're filled wtih anger and just come to the comments section to sprew out the hatred. Just go relax, have a drink or something, and take the edge off. Life is too short to live in a constant state of...whatever you're in now.
Michael Gans
I never said I knew everything about you...in fact that was my point is that you provided little or no information about you to support why you feel the way you do. The only I know about you is that you made a very strong judgement about someone you don't' know anything about. Do you know how many domestic disputes he's helped settle? Do you know how many drunk drivers he's helped get off the road? Do you know how many times he's saved someone's life on the side of the road after an accident? Do you know if he is an upstanding member of his community who gives to charities? Do you know anything about him other than his name and that he works in LE? No.
My observation that you seem filled with anger came directly from the following blurbs I will quote from you...
-you're a piece of shit
-moron cops
-low IQ's
-stupid people
-don't do shit
-you worthless shit bags
-you dirty cops
Anyone with an IQ above 1 could read your words, hear the tone, and make that observation...it's not a stretch. You claim to have seen a great level of corruption which seems to have formed your view of LE but you don't say anything to support that. You may have very well been a victim of what you say...but we don't know because you have not supported anything you've said. You just come out blasting away. Why do you feel the need to do that? If you want to share a message of some sort, that isn't the method to use. As soon as you spout off with diarrhea of the mouth and personally attack a commenter simply because he stated he was in LE, you lose any credibility you once had. If you met Ian Wilson at a party and asked, "Hey, what do you do for a living?" and he said LE...would you have erupted into a spiteful tirade saying what you typed here on the wonderful anonymous interwebs? I sure hope not.
thanks Kim that's extremely helpful in this day and age where there is tension between police officers and civilians.
thanks for watching, Harold.
My wife is a retired Police Commissioner, so upon a new Local Sheriff being elected she stopped in to chat. We live in far Western NC, he Recommended if you have a weapon in the Vehicle whether being CCW Licensed or not, to place the Weapon on the Dashboard Holstered and Hands on the Wheel. Nice Video!
That may work in NC. But in other states, your weapon must be locked in a case, unloaded. NYS doesn't recognize the Firearm Owner's Protection Act and therefore, you can be exposed to felony prosecution even though you had no intention of violating any law or committing a felony with a gun.
Dan Burch Thanks for the Comment but you mentioned one of the biggest Nanny States in the Union. In NC you can openly carry anywhere except Government Buildings or places Posted. Organize and get your rights back!
Same here in AZ. No CCW required to carry concealed or open. A CCW permint is required if we travel to a reciprocal state. But criminals carry concealed in all states regardless of any laws. That's why we need to carry.
Amen Brother
LastKnownBeer You need your safe space I see. Got your safety pin on?
Obviously the woman got my attention, but the "I'm kidding lighten up people..." got the sub. Can't wait to see what other helpful videos you guys have!
First thing Kim did was made sure she had some upper boobage showing to throw the cop off guard.
Tom Foolery Upper boobage? You know it's ok to come out now right? We won't judge you...
+ Tom F:-- Whoa woa Thomas!! Snack trays like those could only tempt the cop to bite into one and get lockjaw. Pflghahahaha
like always, great video and advice. I've only been pulled over once with my cc, and did exactly what you advised. Even so, it was still a nerveous situation. The officer was cool so that helped..
MC 402 thanks for watching and sharing your experience
Lol got a good laugh out of the end.
WickedSensation we try to make things fun too. thanks for watching and commenting
Good to see that Ms. Kim was breathin’ easy during that stop.
...sorry wasn't paying attention. . kim was distracting me...your a lucky lucky dude
Knightyknight I agree thanks for watching
did she say something? lol jk
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA - what a jackass!
something like this should be a national TV commercial played once an hour on the major networks for the next few years. No joke.
Terrell thank you. Merry Christmas
I'd like to see how you handle it when asked to step out of the car and surrender the firearm to the officer. I imagine this is a point at which you could easily make a mistake that gets you killed!
Rob Stewart you always want to listen to what the officer wants you to do. Don't move your hands without being told to do so because they don't know if you are going for your wallet or a weapon. thanks for watching.
move slowly. Practice good muzzle control if you have to surrender the weapon. Be smart and nice, remember they don't know who you are.
Paul well said. thank you
Paul I heard a cop explain that the halo over your head is invisible and they can't see it so just remember that! :-)
If you sense that the officer doest feel comfortable , just tell him where the weapon is and ask him if he wants to take it.
always enjoy the vids, just took my class and will be heading to my sheriff's office soon. My wife and I have learned a ton from you both. Thank you
Steamy Jungleman glad to hear we have helped stay tuned much more to come!
There are no permits required to own or carry a firearm of any kind in my State. You can carry concealed also.
***** Vermont.
zhenya2055 That's great if you never leave Vermont. Reciprocity does not cover you in other states since you don't have a license structure to reciprocate with...
Damian Grouse Never going to leave Vermont. No reason to leave.
Glock 43 Vacation?
Damian Grouse No born and raised Vermonter.
I can't wait until I'm not sick any more and I can finally achieve this goal as you did.
Check out Kim's latest video on how to CCW in a car. th-cam.com/video/Z1UOniKFCKw/w-d-xo.html
I agree with you . You show respect and no aggressive displays, then most law enforcement officers will treat you the same way. They may quarry you more then once, but usually they will not usually in-cumber you . As long as you understand that a concealed in one state, is not an right to carry in someone else,s state. The best way to keep yourself out of out of the frying pan, is to keep your firearms separate from your body , and in an different compartment then you are in. an make sure no other person you are traveling with has access to your firearm.
Only other thing I would add to this video is at night turn on dome lights and roll down rear windows as well. Overall great video and keep it up.
Christopher thank you
Christopher Bouton. Why roll down the rear window? You plan on giving a tour?
Excellent video with great info in a relaxed manner (easy to remember) and your top is awesome!
Bobby Riffle thank you!
It seems like the police are way cooler once they find out that you have a license and are carrying. Just an observation.
Fishin' with Rusty K I think you are right. thanks for watching
Fishin' with Rusty K
A concealed carry permit, depending on the state, means you're a lot less likely to have a criminal background. So, yes, the cop's level of suspicion--which is their most important safety tool--is a bit more relaxed.
You may want to ask Twinsburg Ohio Police officer Joshua Miktarian about that but you can't as he was shot and killed by a male nurse who had his CCW permit. The suspect was stopped for loud music. You should look his story up. It happened back in 2008.
And as far as the boobs go it would take a lot more than that to take my attention away from her hands and what else is going on in the vehicle. I did the job for 10 years in Virginia. My father did it for 30 and retired as the chief.
i get stopped and i get a ticket...the old lady gets stopped she gets a warning...i dont have 38 dd s hanging out and short shorts going on she does ..plus im not 5"9 and 120lbs either...she got stopped by a female officer and got her first ticket. i lmfao.....😆
That wasn't CCW, that was TNB. Shit happens, but CCW permit holders are, as a group, far more law abiding than the average citizen.
I'm a nearly 40 year veteran police officer who is retired from full time service but still giving my time away as a reserve police officer. I suggest staying away from acronyms. Rather, I find it much easier to comprehend actual words, ie "Concealed Carry License", when speaking with citizens during traffic stops and other contacts. Since different states use different vernacular, and reciprocal agreements between states allow citizens to cross state lines, acronyms become particularly confusing to officers on the streets. I, for instance, retired from a large police department in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Tx. Metroplex, and now I work in a medium sized department in north-eastern Oklahoma. Texas and Oklahoma use two similar, but different, terms to describe this license. Using the actual words makes it easy for cops to understand exactly what it is you're attempting to tell us. These are nice little videos, and they're informative for the public. Thank you for thinking of your clients AND those of us in law enforcement work. Is Kim your wife? She's doing a nice job. PAY THE GIRL! LOL!
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Good advice.
Uriel1816 thanks for watching
"Great advice!" is what you meant to say right??
Maineiac Miller thank you 😊
Kim GFA
You bet.
If it hasn't been mentioned before. at night it is a good idea to turn the inside light on. Walking up on a dark vehicle is a cause for increased stress on an officer. Being able to see all the occupants will be better for the officer. When pulled over at night, turning on the inside light, and as shown here keeping my hands in plain sight, being polite and cooperative with the officer's requests always played in my favor. I have a valid Ohio CHL but haven't found a suitable holster to carry my handgun yet. Thank you for the informative video.
remove the seatbelt...blocking my view. 😆
Agreed wholly. Must subscribe
In some states it will show when the plate is run that the owner of the vehicle has a CCW. Having a CCW means you do not have any felonies. Now this is just general info I was told by a officer doing traffic duty at my construction site, but it does go a ways to calm an officer's nerves, so to say.
First, use turn signal to indicate your intentions to pull over, second, turn on emergency flashers... (remember your driver's training course?).
Good presentation of well needed information. Plus , Thank-you for the addition of Eye Candy, with the strategic moving of the seat belt......Not needed, but much appreciated..
oldmanr101 thanks for watching
Kim you are a distraction in a good way
Thanks, Kelly!
Kelly Burdete
In your case, Kim, GFA stands for Great Fantastic Air-bags
Kelly Burdette
In Florida it is known as a "Concealed Weapon or Firearm License" or CWL for short....
FLBoy Survival cool, thanks for watching.
"The first thing I noticed was that she rolled her window down..." DUDE! That was the first thing you noticed?
I live in indiana. I was pulled over years ago . Didn't say a word . Handed the officer my license and gun permit . Together. His response. Do you have your firearm on you now. Yes right here on my. Side . . Thanks for imforming me. Didn't freak out. . Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work.
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Constitutional Carry FTW! Permits... For a Right... Poor People! ;)
Ellipsis of Triple Tap I
More permits = less crazy bastards shooting kids.
Who is protecting the person in the vehicle from the trigger happy cops? Have these thugs tried taisering before shooting?
These are good suggestions. Lately, I have been encouraging license holders to ask for permission before reaching for compartments, bags, purses or wallets for documentation so the officer does not think he or she is reaching for a weapon.
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Just hand police officer your license, registration, and CC permit. Don't announce you have a gun, just show permit, if your state requires you to disclose.
Or do none of that if they don't have reasonable suspicion to detain you in the first place.
You should start by saying nothing; not answering any questions without your lawyer present and if demanded of you, to remind them of your constitutional rights to remain silent, not act as a witness against yourself and to not be required to submit to any searches of your person (including being ID'd), or property.
If they have reasonable suspicion that you committed a crime, you are only required to identify yourself, under the constitution and Supreme Court judgments. You are not required to provide vehicle registration information, or prove that your state has monetized and approved your 2nd amendment rights with a CCL.
You don't get Mirandized unless 1) you are arrested and in custody and being questioned, or 2) the officer believes that any responses to the questions asked may lead to self-incrimination. If you are lawfully stopped for any traffic violation, you have to show your driver's license (which is required to drive), therefore, you are showing your ID. Probably extends to car registration and insurance. If you're walking down the street, then the question of proving your ID is different. States vary on this and also the CCW permit requirements.
Dan Burch What does being notified of your rights have to do with anything? That's an obligation of a cop to notify you when being arrested, but those rights are yours, always.
... and you should know what your rights are. Miranda Rights do not have to be read after every arrest especially if the officer has sufficient evidence to guarantee a conviction. Unless the officer is going to question the subject, he or she does not have to inform the suspect of these rights. If a self incriminating statement is voluntarily made, it may be admissible in court. Self incriminating statements made before an arrest may also be used as evidence during the trial.
John Rand : 99% of CHL States which will be all 50 states as soon as Trump takes office REQUIRE disclosure if you have a CHL and the weapon is on your person.
Excellent video, I am taking my CCW class here in NC on Saturday and this was one of the questions I had planned on asking. Guessing your portrayal is more detailed than the "classroom answer" I would have received, not to mention I am sure the instructor won't be nearly as good looking (no disrespect intended). Keep up the great videos, you guys are my favorite TH-cam channel.
Chris C thank you! congrats on getting your CCW too.
Kim is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen in my entire life.
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Love her red hair. A stunning lady for certain
never thought to use that lingo before, but it sure does sound more professional and should help ease the situation with the officer! Great video!
NCMudman thanks for watching and commenting
just hand the permit over along with your driver's liscense. let the officer take it from there. no need to even mention it.
Darin Dishman negative. As an officer, when someone hands me just a permit, I'm thinking,"ok, this guy has a gun but I don't know where it is and I don't know what he intends to do."
just tell us where the weapon is and keep your hands on the wheel. As stated, I'm police and between that and the military, I have almsot a decade of experience. I still do as they do in this video. it's just being polite and safe.
I realize the law varies from state to state. In my state, one is not required to notify the officer and frankly it isn't any of their business if one is legally carrying or not. Even so if at any point I was asked to exit the vehicle I would notify the officer that I have a valid permit and I am carrying before I did. and I would honor whatever state I happened to me be in law regarding this situation. in reality if someone is handing over a permit, you should know ok, this person has a valid permit so I assume they are carrying. if you feel it is necessary to know where the weapon is located, then ask. if the person appears to be agitated, have them exit the vehicle an disarm them. Nothing wrong with putting yourself in a safe situation but there is no need to be anal over a lawful carry either.
It's not being anal, it's being safe. Heh
I do have a comment and a question. First awesome video and great advice. Second, if your pulled over doesn’t the police usually “run” your information first before approaching your vehicle and when they do, will it show that you have a CCW on file? When in doubt remember to disclose everything regarding your CCW license. Thank you for the great video. I live in Las Vegas, where the police are pretty nice most of the time. They don’t play around or take any crap from the criminals.
Short of murder you could pretty much get away with anything with a rack like that. In my country anyways.
Thank you for such a positive PSA and instructional video. With so much negative comments and criticisms of professional officers trying to do their job... which is ultimately to our protection (even though they don't always come across as polite) it is nice to see an instructional video on proper manners and etiquette.
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Don't wind the window down. At best, crack it if you must.
Check your state laws. In constitutional states, ID is only required when reasonable suspicion of a crime has been articulated to you. Unconstitutional states may only require you present ID, or verbally identify yourself and not actually be required to hand anything over, thereby allowing you to present your ID against the window, without ever handing it over. Remember, if you hand over your ID, the cop can claim to not be detaining you, but you can't leave because he has your ID.
Cops claim they can smell alcohol when the window is down, if they want to perform a vehicle search, regardless of whether they can smell anything. It also gives them the ability to reach into your car to unlock it, grab your keys or throw something into your car and claim they spotted something suspicious and perform a search.
Cops are your friends in most circumstances, such as policing public events and attending domestic disputes, but when they detain you, they are most certainly not your friend, even when communicating in a friendly way. Their job in that encounter is to try and determine some reason to arrest you, or at least find reason to elevate the reason they detained you from something like a minor traffic violation, to a more serious offense like drugs possession.
Cops use traffic stops as a means to determine all forms of crime, instead of using detective work. It's why 'routine' traffic stops can end up in a gun fight and why police put so many resources in to traffic harassment. Cops want to get the most out of any traffic stop and a result is getting you to answer their questions until you've said something that incriminates you.
"traffic harrassment" spot on. I am not anti police what so ever however i am against their corruption and harrassment which is rampant all over. This video was great , but it also only one scenario. Which happens to be pretty white girl with rack displayed and calm smooth white cop who knows her and is making the video on a sunny day in his neighborhood. I've never been rude or disrespectful to an officer and nor have I done any major over the top driving to warrant fear of a cop , and I am also your average normal non threatening white guy. Yet i have experience at least a third of the officers i've had to deal with in my 40 years as being harrassing , insulting, ignorant and antagonizing. Y is that? Thats what needs to change as well. Also , when registering for CCW or whatever (i do not carry or own a gun) Don't you think a simple course illustrating rules and regs for pull overs accompanied with a hard test , would make things a little better? A lot of people dying lately ya know?
Sadly most police these days don't know the law and while following the law to the letter will get you off with a judge in the meantime the police officer will either draw his weapon on you or smash your window and drag you out.
Even worse after the fact the police officer will probably not even lose their job let alone face criminal charges.
I am not anti-police but they should be required to know the law as well as follow it just because your a cop does not make you above the law.
Never thought about using this type of verbiage, and it feels better as well thanks
We all have a right to have an answer as to why we are being pulled over, in the absence of this I would not comply.
Mike Kalis why would that even be an issue of course an officer is going tell you why he/she stopped you.
I hope Mr Kalis doesnt have a ccw. He is the kind of person that makes thing bad for the rest of us.He would also be the first person that would bitch if the cop saw his gun and took action. I truly believe that not everyone is mature enough to have a ccw
Thank you for reinforcing my point.
Ken Whalen you made no point idiot.
Having a son that is a Sargent in the local sheriffs department doesnt mean that you are mature or have common sense. It only means that your son turned out good. Have a nice day and try not to get hurt or hurt anyone else. Thats the best that I can hope for you.
I have a 2005 Ford Fivehundred. all my pertinent information (registration, insurance paperwork, etc.) are in the dash storage, which is right o top of the dashboard. I usually open that and remove the paperwork and leave the compartment open. Being as the officer who is pulling me over probably knows my face (we probably did some work together), Things go well for me.
Shouldn't you keep the hands off the wheel since that would lower the stress?
This video should be a required viewing for every one residing in Chicago, Detroit, ect,.
Eric Strickland we agree thanks for watching!
In Oklahoma, it is now simply called a license to carry a handgun, as we now have open carry. I've been pulled over four times in about the last two years. I roll down the window and keep my hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer to ask for my driver's license. I then hand over my driver's license and handgun license together without saying anything at all about having a weapon. The officer knows, when he or she sees my license to carry, that I am in possession of a handgun. Sometimes, the officer will ask where it is. Sometimes they don't ask. If they ask, I tell them. I don't show them. I say, It's in a holster on my right hip. This approach has worked out very well for me so far. Police officers are far smarter than we have given them credit for. They know, when they see we have a license to carry, that we are not criminals. They know the license indicates we have passed an extensive background check. Being courteous and cooperative will make your day, and the officer's day, far more pleasant. If you jump out of your vehicle and start swinging your arms around, shouting a mouthing, reaching inside your vehicle and, well, it's been nice knowing you.
Wow..I read most of the comments before I have something to say. This is a video to help instruct everyone what to do and not do. Unbelievable!!! I don't know how you put up with this Kim. These men are immature. Let them figure everything out for themselves.
Joyce Johnson very true thanks for watching
Thanks for this post; Great Advice. I dated a lady who later became a homicide detective. I had other friends who went from local police to NCIS & FBI, and I grew up with cousins who joined a major metropolitan police department. They all had stories about traffic stops. No such thing as routine. *Besides, when you get pulled over, you have no idea what sort of horrific situation the officer may have just come from... Domestic murder scene, multi-vehicle accident w fatalities, suicide, hostage crisis...* Don't provide additional stress, and they'll usually appreciate that.
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I always find compliance with officers never resulted in me dying...lol, great video I'm subing....
Reggie Glatt thanks for watching a great common sense point! We appreciate you subing!
Very nice to see a woman doing videos. Great for other women to see and maybe be less timid about carrying and I don't mean that as a sexist remark. Nice job on this young lady.
Doran Jaffas thanks for watching and your compliment.
Question: She stated that the CCW is at the 4 o'clock position. How would she undo her seatbelt?
Nice vid been pulled over 3 times in Austintown Ohio and all 3 times were positive and officers were professional and courteus
bang2loud1981 truth the vast majority of officers are dedicated hard working men and women, or we only hear about the very few exceptions, thanks for contributing and watching!
My CCW instructor, who is also a police officer told us that if we were to get pulled over, roll every window down as far as you can.
I was waiting for one of these vids... great info...I have yet to be stopped while carrying but good info to know.
idongotemcoach thanks for watching