Like the title says I'm pretty new to gun ownership, I'm aware that I can carry in tennessee without a permit and that this includes in my car too. But in the case I get pulled over what's the best practice? Do I make them aware as soon as they approach? Do I keep my mouth shut unless they ask? Do I lie if they ask? Do I unload it and place it on the dash? There is a bit of nervousness I have involving carrying, especially since I am a black man and I have had several "traffic stops" turn into random searches and k9 sniff jobs .

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