Episode 182. What Over 1,600 Armed Traffic Stops Reveal About Law Enforcement Interactions (with Jacob Paulsen)

Show Notes

Episode 182. What Over 1,600 Armed Traffic Stops Reveal About Law Enforcement Interactions (with Jacob Paulsen)

In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley interviews Jacob Paulsen, president of ConcealedCarry.com, about a survey analyzing over 1,600 armed traffic stops and the insights gained from these interactions with law enforcement. The conversation covers the frequency of disarming practices by officers, the duty to inform laws across different states, and best practices for concealed carriers during traffic stops. Jacob shares surprising findings from the survey, including the low percentage of disarmament and the misconceptions surrounding the duty to inform. The discussion emphasizes the importance of communication, preparation, and understanding the mindset of law enforcement during traffic stops.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Concealed Carry and Law Enforcement Interactions

03:12 Survey Insights: Understanding Traffic Stops

06:04 Key Findings: Disarming Practices and Officer Behavior

08:51 The Duty to Inform: State Requirements and Misconceptions

12:11 Perceptions of Law Enforcement and Traffic Citations

15:06 Best Practices for Concealed Carriers During Traffic Stops

17:55 Traveling with a Concealed Weapon: State Variations

20:50 Recording Interactions: Legal Considerations and Safety

24:08 Conclusion and Resources for Concealed Carriers

Resources

Original article

"What Over 1,600 Armed Traffic Stops Reveal About Law Enforcement Interactions"

https://www.concealedcarry.com/statistics/what-over-1600-armed-traffic-stops-reveal-about-law-enforcement-interactions/

Livestream from NRAAM in Atlanta

https://www.youtube.com/live/mauR9-9yyCg?si=TeI3W5wr7OJqHCEN

ConcealedCarry.com

https://www.concealedcarry.com/

Mountain Man Medical

https://www.mountainmanmedical.com/

Social for ConcealedCarry.com and Mountain Man Medical

https://www.facebook.com/concealedcarryinc/

https://x.com/usafirearm

https://www.instagram.com/concealedcarryinc/

https://www.youtube.com/@concealedcarry

https://www.facebook.com/mountainmanmedical

https://www.instagram.com/mountainmanmedical/

https://www.youtube.com/c/MountainManMedical

https://x.com/mountainmanmed

Takeaways

• 90% of the time, officers do not disarm concealed carriers.

• 18% of disarmament instances involve officers asking for the gun.

• Many concealed carriers are unaware of their state's laws regarding duty to inform.

• Younger individuals tend to have more traffic stops.

• Preparation and communication are key during traffic stops.

• It's better to inform the officer verbally rather than handing over documents.

• The concealed carry app can provide valuable legal resources.

• Understanding local law enforcement policies is crucial for concealed carriers.

• Scripting responses can help manage stress during traffic stops.

• Asking for a supervisor can be a useful strategy if uncomfortable. 

Keywords

Concealed Carry, Law Enforcement,