Posted this on TPI, but perhaps will get more of a response here as this board tends to be a bit more active.
Have seen a bunch of posts on FB/etc lately (often from questionable sources IMO) about the preferred protocol for CCWers when they are pulled over for a routine traffic stops, mostly all arguing you should straight out tell the officer you are armed.
I have had several cops (one who was instructing a tactics class) tell me that, if he is pulling someone over for a minor violation, he doesn't WANT to know I have a weapon (assuming it's well concealed) because it changes the whole dynamic of the interaction and he will be on edge worrying things will go south. The guy who felt strongest about this was actually a black officer who admitted he was regularly pulled over himself and had some scary situations stemming from being instructed to do things with his weapon by an officer (who did not initially realize he was a cop) that he thought might get him shot if he complied.
Since I know there are many here who have to deal with this, I'm curious how many are in his camp vs wanting to be told someone is carrying during routine stops. I have a poll attached, but would be interested to know how you answered and any extra context on why you feel that way.
(Side note: I'm in Washington where there is no duty to inform, unless asked. I realize this differs state to state.)