Northerner
Regular Member
Well, it was only a matter of time. I normally OC where ever and whenever possible. Going out last night with my wife and two friends, I CC'd. Although they are well educated on OC (I speak about it frequently), it's a matter of respect while still practicing my 2A rights. Anyway, we were traveling on 440 OB heading for the Crab Tree Exit, heavy in conversation. I got in the far right lane (exit lane) one exit too early, realizing this, with plenty of room; I turn signaled, punched it and got back on 440 for the next Exit. Bad directions from back seat drivers. Unfortunately I had crossed over the solid white line. In hind sight, I should have taking the EXIT and rentered on the on ramp. You guessed it, an unmarked low profile SP 3 cars back pulled me. I immediately let everyone know that was carrying. I remained calm and took out my license and CHP. When he approached he stated I had performed an unsafe lane change. I gave him both IDs and kept my hands on the steering wheel. He asked if I was carrying and of course I said "Yes sir." He asked "Where is it located?" I said "Inside my waistband". "Okay, next time let the LEO know you are carrying when you give the LEO your CHP." Of course I said, "Yes sir." However, I remember my CC class instructor saying it's best to show LEO the CHP and let them ask. Saying, "I am armed" before he can register in his mind my CHP, seems presumptive and may cause undue alarm. He went back to his car and we laughed and all collectively said "phew.". 5 minutes passed and he approached the passenger side handing my IDs back and let me go with a warning. Traffic was heavy and I assume he did this last move so he could watch me and stay out of traffic. Interesting, he did not ask if anyone else was CCing or armed. All-and-all a positive experience. Still no LEO contact while OCing, but back to OCing today when I run errands later. Thanks for lettng me indulge with my experience.