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Glock Lover · 07-13-2008

I don't advertise. Unless you count my "YOU DRAW FIRST" t-shirt"
Come on, you know you'd wear it too.

NEOCON · 07-13-2008

I do I have a a SCAR shirt and got a couple of the CCI shirts they were giving away last year. My wife is always sending off for rebates and freebys. I have a Sig sticker on my truck but don't carry a sig usually. I really don't think much about it. If me wearing my Appleseed shirt into a convience store keeps someone from trying to hold up the store while I am in there then so be it. I usually just wear a t-shirt over my IWB holster and XD. If they make me then that is ok. It is funny how few a people actually even notice when I was carrying open last weekend.

obijohn · 07-13-2008

though branded clothing may advertise our affinity for things gun, oversized shirts, gunbelts, fanny packs even vests don't really seem to scream "gun" to the greatest percentage of non-gun folks. just my observation.

Ri22o · 07-13-2008

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Originally Posted by obijohn

though branded clothing may advertise our affinity for things gun, oversized shirts, gunbelts, fanny packs even vests don't really seem to scream "gun" to the greatest percentage of non-gun folks. just my observation.

I know. However, "those in the know" will know what to look for, and you might get made when you don't want to.

wolfman · 07-13-2008

Got this T shirt I wear once in a while just for grins and giggles, if that counts

Ri22o · 07-13-2008

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Originally Posted by wolfman

Got this T shirt I wear once in a while just for grins and giggles, if that counts

sparkyfender · 07-15-2008

I have a GLOCK cap and a Kahr ball cap that I sometimes wear. I also have a Pink Floyd, Indian Motorcycles, Jim Beam, etc. Nobody seems to pay any attention to any of them.

I have an NRA plate on my truck. Wouldn't have it any other way.

I don't consider advertising a problem, if that is what you want to call it. The monikers Smith & Wesson & GLOCK & Colt are pretty well known to the public in general. Names like Springfield Armory, Kimber, FNH........... not so much.

I suppose if you look long and hard enough at my shirt, you could detect a bulge which may, or may not be, a gun.

I try to notice who may be carrying when out and about. Either hardly anybody carries in my general area, or they hide it very well.

I've had one "maybe" in several years.

Even in a gun friendly State like IN, I think we pistol toters are a pretty SMALL minority.

Anyone else have that impression?

pmpmstrb · 07-15-2008

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Originally Posted by sparkyfender

I suppose if you look long and hard enough at my shirt, you could detect a bulge which may, or may not be, a gun.

What else could that bulge be? Oh, wait, you said shirt.

Tinman · 07-15-2008

I would have to say a big NO on this one. I've worn 511's over the years with the shirt untucked, they look like any other cargo pants, but have even gone so far as to remove the visible tags from all of them. The same goes for my packs, and bags when flying. Now a days, it's just not worth it. The 511's are in the closet and the regular khakis or cargos come out when needed. I do like Woolrich's Elite series discrete pant though.

The only place any gun related gear or clothes is ever worn these days is at the range on training days. Now the slightly oversized polos or button down shirts, yea guilty. I see so many non gun guys wearing those, I hardly think that's advertising.

Possibly it's just from the places I travel, but it pays to live the "Gray man" lifestyle (I've got a great article on that, I just can't remember who wrote it). Many moons ago when travelling through Europe on my way out to parts much sandier, I spent several hours in an airport with more "friends" than I ever care to have following me around. That was all the experiance I required to get my head screwed on straight.

Keep in mind guys, the bad guys know this stuff too. Walking around in your favorite tactical teddy wear may just get you cracked in the grape and your piece taken before you ever knew the fight was on. Sorry if I offend you here, but the same goes for open carry.

As far as the vehicle stickers and plates go, I have enough trouble keeping turds from breaking into my truck. I don't really need them thinking they'll score a gun to increase the frequency of that little joy. Ah but that's probably for another thread. Incidentally, that's also why I feel the "trunk gun" is one of the most dangerous concepts I've heard in a while.

Tinman....

sparkyfender · 07-15-2008

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Originally Posted by pmpmstrb

What else could that bulge be? Oh, wait, you said shirt.

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Glock Lover COMBAT TUPPERWARE RULES Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Area Posts: 444	I don't advertise. Unless you count my "YOU DRAW FIRST" t-shirt" Come on, you know you'd wear it too. __________________ "Get yourself a Glock and get rid of that nickel plated sissy pistol." -US Marshals- "Sic vis pacem, para bellum" -Punisher-

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NEOCON Rifleman Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Warrick county Posts: 247	I do I have a a SCAR shirt and got a couple of the CCI shirts they were giving away last year. My wife is always sending off for rebates and freebys. I have a Sig sticker on my truck but don't carry a sig usually. I really don't think much about it. If me wearing my Appleseed shirt into a convience store keeps someone from trying to hold up the store while I am in there then so be it. I usually just wear a t-shirt over my IWB holster and XD. If they make me then that is ok. It is funny how few a people actually even notice when I was carrying open last weekend.

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sparkyfender Plinker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southcentral IN Posts: 212	I have a GLOCK cap and a Kahr ball cap that I sometimes wear. I also have a Pink Floyd, Indian Motorcycles, Jim Beam, etc. Nobody seems to pay any attention to any of them. I have an NRA plate on my truck. Wouldn't have it any other way. I don't consider advertising a problem, if that is what you want to call it. The monikers Smith & Wesson & GLOCK & Colt are pretty well known to the public in general. Names like Springfield Armory, Kimber, FNH........... not so much. I suppose if you look long and hard enough at my shirt, you could detect a bulge which may, or may not be, a gun. I try to notice who may be carrying when out and about. Either hardly anybody carries in my general area, or they hide it very well. I've had one "maybe" in several years. Even in a gun friendly State like IN, I think we pistol toters are a pretty SMALL minority. Anyone else have that impression?

07-15-2008	#29 (permalink)
Tinman Coming to you live from parts unknown Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Central Indiana (Most of the time) Posts: 164	I would have to say a big NO on this one. I've worn 511's over the years with the shirt untucked, they look like any other cargo pants, but have even gone so far as to remove the visible tags from all of them. The same goes for my packs, and bags when flying. Now a days, it's just not worth it. The 511's are in the closet and the regular khakis or cargos come out when needed. I do like Woolrich's Elite series discrete pant though. The only place any gun related gear or clothes is ever worn these days is at the range on training days. Now the slightly oversized polos or button down shirts, yea guilty. I see so many non gun guys wearing those, I hardly think that's advertising. Possibly it's just from the places I travel, but it pays to live the "Gray man" lifestyle (I've got a great article on that, I just can't remember who wrote it). Many moons ago when travelling through Europe on my way out to parts much sandier, I spent several hours in an airport with more "friends" than I ever care to have following me around. That was all the experiance I required to get my head screwed on straight. Keep in mind guys, the bad guys know this stuff too. Walking around in your favorite tactical teddy wear may just get you cracked in the grape and your piece taken before you ever knew the fight was on. Sorry if I offend you here, but the same goes for open carry. As far as the vehicle stickers and plates go, I have enough trouble keeping turds from breaking into my truck. I don't really need them thinking they'll score a gun to increase the frequency of that little joy. Ah but that's probably for another thread. Incidentally, that's also why I feel the "trunk gun" is one of the most dangerous concepts I've heard in a while. Tinman....