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Questions:

Must I notify a police officer I am armed? During a foot encounter? During a traffic stop?

Must I identify myself to police if asked?

Must I show ID if requested by police?

Where can I look up PA case law regarding 4th Amendment immunities from unreasonablesearches and seizures?

Where am I prohibited fromcarrying by State Law?
 
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I am not a lawyer...answers embeded below

Citizen wrote:
Questions:

Must I notify a police officer I am armed? During a foot encounter? During a traffic stop?
>>>Nope not a requirement - but use your best judgement. If liklely to be found out (like I have to reach to the glove box to get my registration and the butt of my 1911 will be exposed as I reach across the console fo the car- I inform

Must I identify myself to police if asked?
>>>Yes

Must I show ID if requested by police?
>>>Not positive - but I belive that you do not have to show ID if you are on foot - just provide information that identifies you. If operating a motor vehicle - they yes you must provide ID.

Where can I look up PA case law regarding 4th Amendment immunities from unreasonablesearches and seizures?
>>>Not sure

Where am I prohibited fromcarrying by State Law?
>>>Courthouses and federal government property
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