First point of credibility lost.... Opinions cannot be incorrect. They can be wrong because they aren't in agreeance with me but that does not make them incorrect.
This is an incorrect statement. According to the OSCN -
http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=69791 - Section C - "
C. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail or refuse to identify the fact that the person is in actual possession of a concealed or unconcealed handgun pursuant to the authority of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act when the person comes into contact with any law enforcement officer of this state or its political subdivisions or a federal law enforcement officer during the course of any arrest, detainment, or routine traffic stop. Said identification to the law enforcement officer shall be made at the first opportunity. No person shall be required to identify himself or herself as a handgun licensee when no handgun is in the possession of the person or in any vehicle in which the person is driving or is a passenger. Any violation of the provisions of this subsection shall, upon conviction, be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding One Hundred Dollars ($100.00)."
That means "during the course of any arrest, detainment, or routine traffic stop." That does not mean that you have to notify the officer if he is pulling over to help you change a tire. That is not a routine traffic stop, detainment, or an arrest. It is a courtesy check. This doesn't mean that you
shouldn't notify, it just means you aren't
required to notify.
There is nothing in the law that states we are required to provide a state I.D. just because you want us to provide you with a state I.D. In general, we are required to provide a state I.D. only if we are doing something that requires us to have a state I.D. The law requires us to have a concealed carry permit and a driver's license or state photo I.D. while carrying a firearm.
http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=69791 - Section B - "
B. The person shall be required to have possession of his or her valid handgun license and a valid Oklahoma driver license or an Oklahoma State photo identification at all times when in possession of an authorized pistol. The person shall display the handgun license on demand of a law enforcement officer; provided, however, that in the absence of reasonable and articulable suspicion of other criminal activity, an individual carrying an unconcealed or concealed handgun shall not be disarmed or physically restrained unless the individual fails to display a valid handgun license in response to that demand. Any violation of the provisions of this subsection may be punishable as a criminal offense as authorized by Section 1272 of this title or pursuant to any other applicable provision of law. Any second or subsequent violation of the provisions of this subsection shall be grounds for the Bureau to suspend the handgun license for a period of six (6) months, in addition to any other penalty imposed.
Upon the arrest of any person for a violation of the provisions of this subsection, the person may show proof to the court that a valid handgun license and the other required identification has been issued to such person and the person may state any reason why the handgun license or the other required identification was not carried by the person as required by the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act. The court shall dismiss an alleged violation of Section 1272 of this title upon payment of court costs, if proof of a valid handgun license and other required identification is shown to the court within ten (10) days of the arrest of the person. The court shall report a dismissal of a charge to the Bureau for consideration of administrative proceedings against the licensee."
Unless the LEO suspects some sort of criminal activity they are not allowed to disarm, detain, or arrest the individual. Just because someone has 10 warrants out for their arrest does not mean you specifically have suspicion of criminal activity. However, recognizing the individual from a mug shot or warrant paperwork may provide that suspicion.
The most important part of giving advice is to understand the law and be able to provide proof of what you are saying and explaining. Giving bad advice, such as the advice you have just provided us, is in general a bad idea. Also, if you know you are going to get "flamed" for saying something, you should do a little research on what you are posting beforehand so that you don't have a reason to be "flamed" in the first place.
I don't mean this as sarcastic in the least, thank you for being a part of the open and concealed carry community and thank you for your service. I appreciate what you do, as I have come from a long history of law enforcement myself.