Kankujoe
Member
From another thread about the obviousness of carrying using fanny packs. One poster implied that those who use these and other "more" obvious modes of carry were idiots.
I have experimented with many different modes of concealed carry. No one method is suitable in all situations or all venues.
I suspect that many of you (like me) have several holsters, belts, jackets, bags, vests, (and guns) etc. All in an attempt to make CCW a normal part of your day in all situations. There just ain't one best way to do it. Each has its advantages, compromises, whether it be mode of concealment or type (size) of firearm. In many situations wearing a safari (fishing, travel, photo, etc)vest or jacket can make you stand out just as obviously as wearing a fanny pack.
Questions?
1) What difference does it make that those of us who carry recognize the methods that others use to carry?
2) Are we concealing from other CCWs? Or from the general public? Or the police? Or the bad guys?
3) Some states open carry... are they at a disadvantage because the public sees the firearm?
In all seriousness... what is more important?
Carrying comfortably with the gun more accessable?
Or having it so concealed that it is uncomfortable or having to redefine your whole mode of dress around your firearm?
Isn't the whole purpose of concealment really so that we CCWs don't freak out the general public, especially those predisposed to being antigun?
So what if some bad guy notices? I think that would be a deterrent? Muggers and rapists usually don't pick victims that they consider a threat. And they typically wouldn't attempt their evils in the presence of someone with a gun (be it John Q. Public or a uniformed policeman).
I have experimented with many different modes of concealed carry. No one method is suitable in all situations or all venues.
I suspect that many of you (like me) have several holsters, belts, jackets, bags, vests, (and guns) etc. All in an attempt to make CCW a normal part of your day in all situations. There just ain't one best way to do it. Each has its advantages, compromises, whether it be mode of concealment or type (size) of firearm. In many situations wearing a safari (fishing, travel, photo, etc)vest or jacket can make you stand out just as obviously as wearing a fanny pack.
Questions?
1) What difference does it make that those of us who carry recognize the methods that others use to carry?
2) Are we concealing from other CCWs? Or from the general public? Or the police? Or the bad guys?
3) Some states open carry... are they at a disadvantage because the public sees the firearm?
In all seriousness... what is more important?
Carrying comfortably with the gun more accessable?
Or having it so concealed that it is uncomfortable or having to redefine your whole mode of dress around your firearm?
Isn't the whole purpose of concealment really so that we CCWs don't freak out the general public, especially those predisposed to being antigun?
So what if some bad guy notices? I think that would be a deterrent? Muggers and rapists usually don't pick victims that they consider a threat. And they typically wouldn't attempt their evils in the presence of someone with a gun (be it John Q. Public or a uniformed policeman).