Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

In Virginia, Is there a duty to inform a police officer that you have a Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) during a traffic stop? Or any other official intervention by a police officer? Even if I'm not carrying at the time?

I got stopped for speeding recently and the officer did not ask. I was not carrying at the time. Did he know about my CHP when he ran the plates? Why didn't he ask?

I got away with a warning, BTW.

Luisyamaha

There is no duty to inform in VA and it's not required to inform unless asked. And if they run your plates I'm pretty sure they will know you have a CHP.

No duty to inform, but if you are asked, it's best to give an honest, straightforward answer.