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Had my first LEO encounter last night. Pulled over on Hwy 29 just west of downtown, officer was conveniently parked and checking speeds on folks exiting downtown area at about 11pm. Anyways, I pull over, car off, interior lights on, hands visible, to wait for the officer to approach. I was OC'ing my Ruger SR9c in a Fobus paddle at the time, and decided to inform the officer, officer Dao I think was his name, since I would have to reach around the gun to get to my wallet. He immediately thanked me for informing him and asked for my license, I told him it was in my wallet behind the gun and he said that's fine go ahead and get it. He went back to his car with only my drivers license and returned a few minutes later with my driving award (45 in a 25, doh!). I thanked him for his professional and curteous handling of my right to carry and having a weapon on me and was on my way. I will be sending a letter to thank the officer as well. He very much appreciated my thanking him too. A vey good, basically non-encounter. Now let's hope for no more traffic awards as we're headed to FL for the holiday, lol. 