Gun in your glovebox when you get pulled over? Here's exactly what to say to a police officer during a traffic stop when you're carrying a legal firearm. Former prosecutor Ethan Holloway breaks down the duty-to-inform trap and the one sentence that keeps lawful gun owners protected in every state. If you carry a firearm in your vehicle, this is the traffic stop guide you need. In this video we cover your gun rights during a police stop, whether your state has a duty to inform, how to handle a consent-to-search request, and the exact words to say so a completely legal firearm never becomes a criminal problem. This is know-your-rights information written for responsible gun owners, retirees, and veterans who carry legally and want to stay safe, stay respectful, and stay out of trouble. Know your own state's law — duty-to-inform rules vary widely. What you'll learn: What "duty to inform" means and why it changes state to state The exact words to disclose a firearm calmly and safely Why you should never reach for the glovebox — announce every movement How to refuse a car search politely and legally The one sentence that protects you in every state Three mistakes that get lawful gun owners in trouble This video is legal education and general information, not legal advice. Laws vary by state and change over time. Always consult a licensed attorney in your state about your specific situation. Subscribe for more plain-English know-your-rights videos, and tell me in the comments: does YOUR state require you to inform the officer about your firearm, or not? Sources & further reading: U.S. Constitution, Fourth Amendment (search & consent) — https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/fourth_amendment U.S. Constitution, Fifth Amendment (right to remain silent) — https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/fifth_amendment Salinas v. Texas (you must verbally invoke silence) — https://www.law.cornell.edu/search/site/Salinas+v+Texas Pennsylvania v. Mimms (officers may order you out of the vehicle) — https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/434/106/ ATF firearms information (federal firearms rules) — https://www.atf.gov/firearms Flex Your Rights (refusing searches, know-your-rights basics) — https://www.flexyourrights.org/ #ConcealedCarry #TrafficStop #KnowYourRights #DutyToInform #GunOwnerRights #FifthAmendment #FourthAmendment #CCW #SecondAmendment #TheAmendmentDesk

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