Massad Ayoob - What to do if you get pulled over while carrying - Critical Mas Episode 11

Traffic stops can be tricky. Especially if you are legally carrying a handgun. With experience from the other side of the stop, Massad Ayoob offers has many helpful tips to avoid any kind of misunderstanding. Because when you are armed, a misunderstanding could get you killed. Plus he has a few ideas that might help you avoid a ticket.

Critical Mas(s) with Massad Ayoob is a show that provides expert analysis over a wide range of contemporaneous topics related to civilian and law enforcement self defense, the use of force, and second amendment issues, provided by a renowned and established author with a career spanning decades in training law enforcement officers and the public at large, who is frequently called upon to provide expert witness testimony.

ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB:
Massad Ayoob has been handgun editor of GUNS magazine and law enforcement columnist for AMERICAN HANDGUNNER since the 1970s, and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force.

The winner of the Outstanding American Handgunner of the Year Award in 1998, Mas has won several state and regional handgun shooting championships. Ayoob was the first person to earn the title of Five Gun Master in the International Defensive Pistol Association. He is the current President of the Second Amendment Foundation. He served 19 years as chair of the Firearms Committee of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, and several years as a member of the Advisory Board of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. In addition to teaching for those groups, he has also taught
for the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and the International Homicide Investigators seminars.

Mas has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. He has
appeared on CLE-TV delivering continuing legal education for attorneys, through the American Law Institute and American Bar Association, and has been retained to train attorneys to handle deadly force cases through the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. Ayoob served for two
years as co-vice chair of the Forensic Evidence Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also appeared in each episode of Personal Defense TV (Sportsman’s Channel).

0:00 - Potential for a Misunderstanding
1:02 - Required to Notify the Police?
2:30 - Conceal Carry Permit
3:25 - Handing over the Gun
5:13 - Verbal Notification
6:42 - Night-time Tips
7:57 - Attitude Test
9:30 - Left Handed
10:05 - Unbuckling the Seatbelt
10:51 - The Glovebox
11:25 - Avoid Misunderstandings
12:15 - What do you think?

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[donf]

My 23 year old son was stopped in a known speed trap town back in the early 2000's on the way out to visit me in the country. Just like Massad said... pick-up in park, engine off, dome light on, both hands on the steering wheel (with his license and CCW and registration and insurance card in the left). He explained he was carrying and that it was in the four o-clock position, and asked what the officer (mid 50's) wanted him to do. The officer replied, "Don't reach for yours... and I won't reach for mine". As the officer was looking things over, he asked what my son was carrying. He answered he had my old Colt 1911, because I had bought a new gun. The officer asked what I had bought, and my son said another Colt 1911... of course. The officer handed everything back to my son, and told him to watch his speed better (they NEVER give warnings in that town for speeding). And, as he was ready to walk away, told my son to stay safe... and stay armed!!!

[davideastland]

Several years ago my wife was stopped by county sheriff. She has a permit but was not carrying. She got a lecture about her not having her gun with her.

[waynenoll]

I was stopped one night and did exactly what you said; inside light on, hands on the wheel, paperwork in my hand. I informed the officer that my pistol was in the center console. He asked me to hand it to him and I smiled and told him that I would really rather that he come around and get it because we were both nervous. He asked me to step out, which I did, he patted me down and asked me to stand behind my car, at which time he retrieved my weapon. He looked it over then placed it back in the console, informed me that I had been driving a little too fast. He ran my information, , handed my license and paperwork back to me, and told me to slow it down and have a nice evening.

[joep]

This man's advice, as it relates to firearms, is pure gold.

[EMJE]

Those who are licensed to carry are NOT the problem in this Nation.

[arthurraff]

I was a State Trooper for 35 years. This is excellent advice and exactly what you should do. 😊

[michaelhartson]

I’m in law enforcement. The minute someone is honest and informs me that they are carrying I immediately feel relief and know they mean no harm.

[uefsdlr]

I conducted numerous traffic stops during my career as a law enforcement officer. The advice you gave was good advice. I plan on spreading this video to all my friends and relatives. Thanks a bunch.

[moosesnWoop]

You guys in America really have something to be proud of with the 2nd.

That opening lines gave me chills. Gotta visit sometime, especially the open plains. Greetings from South Africa

[donaewestonpiperjr.]

This gentleman does the most comprehensive and professional instructional videos I’ve seen on the Internet anywhere at any time.

[CrisTc]

This video should be a part of every carry class. for those places that have constitutional carry this should be part of drivers ed.

[conga]

As a new gun owner, I'm really glad that I stumbled onto Mr Ayoob's videos. I've learned a lot about so many aspects of both shooting and gun rights. I'd like to offer my own take on getting stopped by LE. As an African American, I agree with everything in this video, but I take one point regarding presenting the license/registration and Proof of Insurance a step further because a lot of folks in my demographic seem to be getting shot over "mistaken intent". When I travel, I put my registration, license, CCW permit, and Insurance card in my visor pouch. This way, I don't ever have to reach anywhere near my body or ANY closed compartments. I'm able to keep one hand on the steering wheel, and this gives the Officer a clear view of my other hand and the visor. I've been doing this long before I became a gun owner and, as Mr. Ayoob says, it's kept the tension levels low for both of us during those unexpected traffic stops. Thanks for the great videos, Massad!

[jeffbeasom]

I've had at least 2 stops while carrying that I can recall. I informed the officers and gave them my permit along with my DL. There was never an issue and my pistol was never taken. I think in most cases they're relieved that they're dealing with someone with a squeaky clean record.

[adam]

When I was 21 in Washington state, I was pulled over for speeding by a state trooper. My girlfriend, and I were both licensed to carry, had her 4 year old daughter in the back, and were returning from an afternoon of shooting. I was young and dumb I will not deny that. Thank god I have got some more firearms training and education in the last 15 years. I had an unloaded AR15 and Remington 870 in the back seat on the floor wrapped in a towel. An M&P .40 cal on my hip, a .380 on my ankle, a glock 27 in the glove compartment on top of the registration, and my girlfriend had a pistol in her purse. I was sweating bullets. The trooper approached and said hello and asked if I knew why he pulled me over. I responded yes I became distracted briefly and didn’t realize how fast I was going I am sorry about that. At that point I also said I feel that it’s important that I let you know we both have concealed licenses and there are firearms in the vehicle. He said that’s just fine thank you for letting me know just please give me the registration. I replied that unfortunately it is in the glove box under a Glock what would you like me to do? He paused and said, would you mind telling me how many guns you have and were they are? I politely responded in detail about all of the guns, where they are, and which ones are loaded. He said thank you very much please just slowly open the glove box, remove the glock pointed in a safe direction, and set it on the dash. Then get the registration for me. I complied and he said, ok great I will go back to my car now, you don’t touch yours and I won’t touch mine and everyone will go home happy. He wrote me a speeding ticket, but I think given the circumstances it was the best possible outcome. Nobody and no guns left the vehicle. The trooper handled things very calmly and professionally, I do credit a lot of how well this traffic stop went to my compliant, calm, forthcoming communication despite some poor choices in firearm storage and transport. I think this video hit the nail on the head. Suck up your pride and ego and treat them with respect and do what they say while moving predictably.

[yqwgjsg]

I was taught in 1975 while in the military, that if stopped, roll down the window and place both hands on the top of the steering wheel. Keep them there until commanded to perform some action with them. I prefer that if asked for my weapon, that I keep my hands away from it and let the officer take it. In no way do I want a misunderstanding or to make him nervous. I do whatever he says, legal or not. You can argue in a courtroom but not in a morgue.

[HavocStoneGaming]

Pulled over twice in 10+ years. Both times I handed my CCW to the officer along with my license..both times turned into a great conversation about firearm choices, training and responsibility. Both times I was thanked and asked to slow down a bit.

[lifeontheX]

Some years ago while stationed in Nevada, I was blazing southbound on I-15 back to Nellis AFB. Got stopped by Nevada State Police. A very cordial and professional trooper. Informed him that I was carrying a pistol, he asked where. Without moving my hands (still on the wheel) told him where it was on my person. He then asked me to hand it to him. I politely refused, offering to get out of the car and let him take it as I have absolutely no wish to touch it. I got out, he took the pistol, we talked and he told me to slow it down. Then he wanted to know where I got my pistol as he has been looking for one just like it. Chatted for another few minutes, wished him a safe shift and went on my way. Treat them good/with respect and you will get the same in return.

[rogerthedodger]

Very interesting, informative and fascinating. I have no idea why I watched this, but I'm glad I did, living in England where owning a water pistol is about the most dangerous weapon 99.99% of the population might own legally. Even that might be debatable as illegal just incase it wasn't water in it. Enjoy and covet your freedoms - we lost ours - don't let them take them away.

[tjmasson]

Former law enforcement this man’s advice is totally legit. Great channel

[cuz]

Its so nice to see someone on Youtube advising people to cooperate and to be nice and respectful to law enforcement officers. What an informative and credible presentation.