Interaction with LEO

[bat47]

I can't seem to get a definitive answer to this question. Is there an obligation to disclose that you are carrying or is it a courtesy? I've received conflicting information from a current LEO and a former. and then again from someone that teaches the CCW class.

[Bill of Rights]

I just took a quick look through the statutes I could find and was unable to locate anything specifying for Florida that you must disclose. IANAL and TINLA disclaimers apply. Please contact an attorney licensed to practice in Florida for a definitive answer, and note that every state has it's own laws (or lack thereof) on the subject. (Indiana, for example, mandates that the License to Carry must be shown on request of a LEO. If they don't ask me, I am probably not disclosing it.)

Blessings,
B

[liquibyte]

From: 790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm.-- (http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?mode=View%20Statutes&SubMenu=1&App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=officer+and+weapon&URL=CH0790/Sec06.HTM)

(1) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is authorized to issue licenses to carry concealed weapons or concealed firearms to persons qualified as provided in this section. Each such license must bear a color photograph of the licensee. For the purposes of this section, concealed weapons or concealed firearms are defined as a handgun, electronic weapon or device, tear gas gun, knife, or billie, but the term does not include a machine gun as defined in s. 790.001(9). Such licenses shall be valid throughout the state for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance. Any person in compliance with the terms of such license may carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm notwithstanding the provisions of s. 790.01. The licensee must carry the license, together with valid identification, at all times in which the licensee is in actual possession of a concealed weapon or firearm and must display both the license and proper identification upon demand by a law enforcement officer. Violations of the provisions of this subsection shall constitute a noncriminal violation with a penalty of $25, payable to the clerk of the court.

Emphasis mine for clarification.

[Sandhiller]

In NE you are required by law to immediately notify an LEO (during an official contact) that you have a CCW and that you are armed.

I've written to the author of FIREARMS LAWS and asked him to consider including this info in the next edition.

[Bill of Rights]

From: 790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm.-- (http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?mode=View%20Statutes&SubMenu=1&App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=officer+and+weapon&URL=CH0790/Sec06.HTM)

The licensee must carry the license, together with valid identification, at all times in which the licensee is in actual possession of a concealed weapon or firearm and must display both the license and proper identification upon demand by a law enforcement officer.
Emphasis mine for clarification.

I stand corrected. Thanks, Liquibyte. :)

Blessings,
B

[bat47]

From: 790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or firearm.-- (http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?mode=View%20Statutes&SubMenu=1&App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=officer+and+weapon&URL=CH0790/Sec06.HTM)

(1) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is authorized to issue licenses to carry concealed weapons or concealed firearms to persons qualified as provided in this section. Each such license must bear a color photograph of the licensee. For the purposes of this section, concealed weapons or concealed firearms are defined as a handgun, electronic weapon or device, tear gas gun, knife, or billie, but the term does not include a machine gun as defined in s. 790.001(9). Such licenses shall be valid throughout the state for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance. Any person in compliance with the terms of such license may carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm notwithstanding the provisions of s. 790.01. The licensee must carry the license, together with valid identification, at all times in which the licensee is in actual possession of a concealed weapon or firearm and must display both the license and proper identification upon demand by a law enforcement officer. Violations of the provisions of this subsection shall constitute a noncriminal violation with a penalty of $25, payable to the clerk of the court.

Emphasis mine for clarification.

Many thanks for this, I knew it was in there somewhere and thanks to all who responded