Cops and concealed carry?

[jl1966]

I have a ccw permit here in Va., and have noticed different reactions when advising cops of the presence of a firearm in my vehicle or on my person during a traffic stop. Responses have ranged from "ok, thanks for telling me", to " give it to me" with it being returned to me at the end of the stop, unloaded, with a speeding ticket. I wondered if my being armed had an influence on the outcome of the stop. I really feel that some officers become hostile when informed of the fact. Now, let me say that I can understand the situation changing once the cop is given the information that he is dealing with an armed person, but I wonder how many might have dealt more leniently if I had not been armed. I also understand that they should in many cases already know I may be armed if they ran my plate when they stopped me. Any of the present or former lawmen here care to shed light.