Stopped? Do I Have to Tell Police I Have a Gun?

If you're sweating bullets wondering, "do i have to tell police i have a gun" while watching those blue lights flickering in your rearview mirror, you aren't alone. It's one of those questions that sounds like it should have a simple "yes" or "no" answer, but because we live in a country with fifty different sets of rules, it's a bit more complicated than that. Whether you're a seasoned CCW holder or you just bought your first pistol for home defense and happen to have it in the car, knowing how to handle an encounter with law enforcement is pretty much essential. ...

March 5, 2026 · 8 min · Unda Jeniffer