amlevin
Regular Member
I have never presented my CPL during a traffic stop, and I have never been asked for one, even when my pistol has been holstered in plain sight, (of course, I don't get stopped very often either).
Chances are he already knew if you had a CPL or not. When you renew your vehicle registration you have to provide the D/L# of all registered owners. Your CPL is cross referenced to your D/L in the State system. If he had a Mobile Data Terminal and keyed in your License Number before approaching your car, all that info could be right there for him to see.
After the recent shooting of the State Trooper near Bremerton/Port Orchard I would expect to see more caution on their part.