'How to spot a concealed handgun' or 'How to not make it obvious that you CCW'

[sidheshooter]

something in their pocket that has some weight to it that they touch a lot.

Let's all play...




...P238 Pool!

 

[ChaoSS]

It doesn't matter. People who aren't used to carrying a gun will tip you off, quality holster or not. The weight feels strange at first and then as they become accustomed to it and then don't notice the weight, they continually touch it to make sure it's still there. Most people do this unconsciously and will deny doing it until you show them video

Does this really matter? I check myself all the time, my keys, my wallet, my pocket knife, my cell phone, the pen that may be in my pocket, the digital camera, whatever else I may be carrying, I'm always checking myself. It's habit, and you can't tell whether I'm checking a gun or a phone.

I'm guessing most people do this, actually, rendering alot of these cues meaningless.

 

[WhippingBoy]

The answer is obvious

This is exactly the reason I choose to wear the simple Helmet Cannon:

It's fashionable, discreet, and delivers one hell of a punch. There's no limping, no bulges, and no one can tell you have one. Just simply face the threat 'head-on' (that part's important) and bid them a fond farewell. The only drawback is the recoil. Every genius idea has a couple kinks that need working out, but don't let that spoil the surprise of your hapless victim.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Where do you carry your spare ammo?

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

in the brim

 

[Rmfcasey]

Where can I get one? LOL
Rmfcasey

 

[Mike OTDP]

Actually, this makes a good case for the true pocket pistol...which is small enough for real deep concealment.

That, and misdirected open carry - having a carrier on your belt that is the right size and shape for a phone, but has a pocket pistol in it instead.

 

[MrTuffPaws]

the only issue I have when I carry is that I usually carry my wallet in my front right pants pocket. When I carry, I swap the wallet for a snub in a pocket holster. I've caught myself many times when buying something reaching for my gun thinking it was my wallet. Not the best thing in the world to be inadvertently holding up a store when trying to buy something.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

When I carry, I swap the wallet for a snub in a pocket holster. I've caught myself many times when buying something reaching for my gun thinking it was my wallet.

Another reason why you should always carry -- that way you don't have to swap routines.

 

[Ironman01]

lmfao Best laugh of the day.

 

[Tropical Buzz]

I often do the "fondle check" when I am carrying a wallet holding a large amount of cash. One thing I do catch myself doing when carrying OWB is occasionally checking to make sure my shirt hasn't ridden up over the holster.

Here's a bit more detail on the ultimate concealed carry gun hat:

Note that the top portion does double duty as a frying pan for those of you who question it's practicality.

The trigger is pneumatically operated via a blow-tube. Lets hope the dude wearing it doesn't develop a nagging cough...

 

[sm]

Not what you carry, nor how you carry it; instead how one carries themselves. - Mentors.



Applicable to any "tool" in the tool box, and more important, ...how one goes about life and ADLs (activities of daily living)-period!

Brain is the weapon, the world my toolbox. - yours truly



Regards...

s

 

[tiders]

SM, haven't seen you in a while. Had me worried.

 

[NMGonzo]

I find that the deep concealment holsters (deep in the waistband. 2 o'clock) on small weapons, are the most unintrusive and the least needed for check.