SirRealism
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- Nov 17, 2008
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I was at an auction yesterday when a man asked me what I was carrying. I CC but in my world it means covered, not concealed so I frequently print badly. After I told him he opened his coat to reveal the sidearm in his holster and then covered it and produced his. . . . . . . you guessed it!!!
Up until I saw that badge I was all but after I saw the badge I was
People generally when carrying a weapon knife, or handgun of some sorts have a need to check as they enter or leave a building or car. Im guilty of it too especially when i first started carrying my knife on base your hand brushes where you carry it somewhat indiscriminately. People who are new will do this alot subconsciously and it can be used to your advantage to spot potential threats.
There's deep concealment where the gun is truly hidden and then there is the more common casual concealment. If you look close, you can usually spot the gun but to 99% of the population, it's invisible. Even a good tuckable IWB holster can easily be seen if you know what those funny clips on the belt are for. Once you spot a clip on the belt, the whole carry rig becomes obvious since it usually comes with a slight difference in the profile from one side to the other. But, most people have no idea it's there and would not question the presence of odd belt clips spaced 6 to 7 inches apart.
Saw a guy at the Greenwood Dick's sporting goods around 1315, wearing an H&K shirt, then noticed the print int the 4-5 o'clock area. Pointed it out to my wife, who is trying to decide how to CC on her small frame.
Yeah, I try to be observant, but nothing screams "concealed" carry more the firearm-branded clothing. Not judging, glad their wearing it (firearm branded clothes AND gun), but I agree it seems counter-intuitive.I've spotted a lot of CCers by the gun related clothing they wear. It seems counter-productive to wear that clothing when trying to be discreet.
I've spotted a lot of CCers by the gun related clothing they wear. It seems counter-productive to wear that clothing when trying to be discreet.
IMO it depends on when and where. Use your best judgement and try not to make it awkward.If you do spot someone CCing, do you mention it to them? Do you have a friendly convo about it and inquire about what they are carrying? Just curious
You don't need to carry a gun to recognize the Glock logo on someone's shirt, hat, or vehicle, but I agree that the average person probably wouldn't recognize it.Only to someone who carries themselves. Average Joe would probably never put two-n-two together.