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Take it slow: What to do when pulled over with a concealed weapon in Michigan

Michigan Public | By Stateside Staff

Published July 11, 2016 at 5:11 PM EDT

Ector has been legally carrying a concealed fire arm for the last 12 years. He says, when pulled over, it's crucial to make sure your hands are clearly visible to the officer.

The lawyer for a suburban Minnesota police officer who killed a black driver during a traffic stop last week says the officer was reacting toPhilandoCastile's gun, not his race. The attorney did not elaborate on how Castile presented the weapon or what led up to the fatal traffic stop and shooting. The video Castile'sfiancetook of the aftermath of his shooting hasConcealed Pistol License (CPL) holders asking themselves: What are the do's and don'ts if you are stopped by police?

Rick Ector is the owner and operator of Rick's Firearm Academy and offers CPL classes, women's classes and instructor classes in Metro Detroit. Ector joins Stateside to give advice on what to do if you're a CPL holder and you get pulled over in Michigan.

Listen to the full interview above.

GUESTRick Ector is owner and operator of Rick's Firearm Academy.