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Do you have to tell the officer you are carrying a concealed pistol? Can anyone link to the law? Or know the website I can find the law at, Not just post yes or no. :lol:
 
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Just google ARS title 13.

But the short answer is NO. Arizona is not a "must-declare" state. Now if they ask and you *lie*, that's different.
 
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mFonz77 wrote:
Just google ARS title 13.

But the short answer is NO. Arizona is not a "must-declare" state. Now if they ask and you *lie*, that's different.
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No need to lie. When asked if you have any weapons reply with "I have nothing illegal in my vehicle or on my person".

If it was a question that you had to give a definitive answer to then there would be a duty to inform law.

Same with the "where are you going/coming from" question. Simply point in a direction and reply with "that way".
 
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Beau wrote:
mFonz77 wrote:
Just google ARS title 13.

But the short answer is NO. Arizona is not a "must-declare" state. Now if they ask and you *lie*, that's different.
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No need to lie. When asked if you have any weapons reply with "I have nothing illegal in my vehicle or on my person".

If it was a question that you had to give a definitive answer to then there would be a duty to inform law.

Same with the "where are you going/coming from" question. Simply point in a direction and reply with "that way".
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True. Just depends on the question. If they ask "Are you wearing a concealed weapon on your person" and you give that response they are most likely going to ask again until you say yes, and then they'll ask where, and then they'll probably ask you to remove if for their own safety until they're done with you. Probably, but not definitely.

I've been pulled over before (Tucson) and after running my license (no doubt seeing the endorsement), the officer didn't even mention it.
 
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mFonz77 wrote:
Beau wrote:
mFonz77 wrote:
Just google ARS title 13.

But the short answer is NO. Arizona is not a "must-declare" state. Now if they ask and you *lie*, that's different.
Click to expand...

No need to lie. When asked if you have any weapons reply with "I have nothing illegal in my vehicle or on my person".

If it was a question that you had to give a definitive answer to then there would be a duty to inform law.

Same with the "where are you going/coming from" question. Simply point in a direction and reply with "that way".
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True. Just depends on the question. If they ask "Are you wearing a concealed weapon on your person" and you give that response they are most likely going to ask again until you say yes, and then they'll ask where, and then they'll probably ask you to remove if for their own safety until they're done with you. Probably, but not definitely.

I've been pulled over before (Tucson) and after running my license (no doubt seeing the endorsement), the officer didn't even mention it.
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I agree that if they asked you that specific question and you kept giving that answer it would go back and forth until someone gave up. I say gave up but what I mean is it would continue until the officer removed you from your vehicle and performed an illegal search.
 
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jeremy05 wrote:
So theres no law that states you have to disclose you are carrying?
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Not in Arizona, no. Now, as noted above, this is just upon initial officer contact, for example if you get pulled over you don't have to hand him your CCW along with your drivers' license.

This is *not the same* as if he goes to arrest you, and asks, "Do you have anything sharp, pointy, or potentially hazardous on your person" and you say "no". Not only is it a lie, it becomes a risk to the officer.
 
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