🔒You do not have to answer the door or talk to a police officer who demands to see your guns.
⚖️Different rules apply to National Firearms Act weapons and non-National Firearms Act weapons.
🚗During a traffic stop, you have the right to remain silent and not consent to any searches.
💼ATF agents may show up at your door to confirm your ownership of firearms, but you do not have to comply.
🚓Police officers may try to use tricks such as knock and talk to gain access to your home.
Do I have to answer the door or talk to a police officer who demands to see my guns?
—No, you have the right to remain silent and not engage in any conversation with the officer.
What should I do if an ATF agent shows up at my door asking to see my guns?
—You do not have to comply with their request. They must have a valid search warrant or other legal grounds to search your property.
Can a police officer search my car to see my gun during a traffic stop?
—No, you have the right to refuse consent to any searches. They must have a valid search warrant, arrest warrant, or exigent circumstances to search your vehicle.
What are National Firearms Act weapons?
—National Firearms Act weapons include short barrel firearms, suppressors, machine guns, and other destructive devices. Different rules apply to these weapons compared to conventional firearms.
What are some tricks that police officers may use to gain access to my home?
—One common trick is knock and talk, where officers show up at your door asking to see your guns. You have the right to refuse their request and not let them in.
00:00This video discusses what to do in two different situations: when an ATF agent shows up at your door and when you get pulled over for a traffic stop.
05:39You have the right to remain silent and not answer the door or engage in conversation with a police officer who demands to see your guns.
06:51Different rules apply to National Firearms Act weapons and non-National Firearms Act weapons.
08:17During a traffic stop, you have the right to remain silent and not consent to any searches.
09:09ATF agents may show up at your door to confirm your ownership of firearms, but you do not have to comply.
09:59Police officers may use tricks such as knock and talk to gain access to your home.
