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Hey Folks,
I'd like to share a story about a man who probably thought he was concealed carrying...but could be spotted a mile away.
Today I was walking into the local liquor store and passed a man with both arms full, carrying a handle of Jack Daniels and two bottles of pop.
However it wasn't the alcohol that caught my eye.
He was wearing 511 type tan pants, a snug fitting polo shirt, and a multicam pattern baseball cap.
My first thought was "this guy is definitely carrying"
I passed about four feet away on his strong side and glanced over to his hip...sure enough there was an obvious "print" of a pistol underneath his polo shirt at his 4'oclock position.
When I came out of the store less than five minutes later he was sitting in his car, head down texting, as I passed.
I hopped in my truck and as I pulled out I noticed a sticker on the back of his windshield.
It was of an AR pattern rifle and said "Give Peace a Chance...and if that Doesn't Work I'll Cover You."
Everything about this gentleman, from his choice of clothing to the sticker on his car telegraphed "I have a gun"
I'll be no judge of fashion, or how someone wants to express their 2nd Amendment Rights, but I will take this opportunity as a reminder that "concealed is concealed".
His pistol may have been underneath his polo shirt. But it might as well have been out in broad daylight.
So if that gentleman is on this forum I'd like to say I appreciate you exercising the 2nd Amendment Rights we are so blessed to enjoy. It is your choice how you want to live your life. It is also important to be aware of the image or messages we convey...to both good guys and bad...and that the surprise gains the advantage...so please remember that "concealed means concealed"
It is the individuals choice if they want others to know they are carrying. My personal belief is that I never want anyone to know if and when I am carrying.
Safe Shooting.
I'd like to share a story about a man who probably thought he was concealed carrying...but could be spotted a mile away.
Today I was walking into the local liquor store and passed a man with both arms full, carrying a handle of Jack Daniels and two bottles of pop.
However it wasn't the alcohol that caught my eye.
He was wearing 511 type tan pants, a snug fitting polo shirt, and a multicam pattern baseball cap.
My first thought was "this guy is definitely carrying"
I passed about four feet away on his strong side and glanced over to his hip...sure enough there was an obvious "print" of a pistol underneath his polo shirt at his 4'oclock position.
When I came out of the store less than five minutes later he was sitting in his car, head down texting, as I passed.
I hopped in my truck and as I pulled out I noticed a sticker on the back of his windshield.
It was of an AR pattern rifle and said "Give Peace a Chance...and if that Doesn't Work I'll Cover You."
Everything about this gentleman, from his choice of clothing to the sticker on his car telegraphed "I have a gun"
I'll be no judge of fashion, or how someone wants to express their 2nd Amendment Rights, but I will take this opportunity as a reminder that "concealed is concealed".
His pistol may have been underneath his polo shirt. But it might as well have been out in broad daylight.
So if that gentleman is on this forum I'd like to say I appreciate you exercising the 2nd Amendment Rights we are so blessed to enjoy. It is your choice how you want to live your life. It is also important to be aware of the image or messages we convey...to both good guys and bad...and that the surprise gains the advantage...so please remember that "concealed means concealed"
It is the individuals choice if they want others to know they are carrying. My personal belief is that I never want anyone to know if and when I am carrying.
Safe Shooting.