Concealed Carry Regrets?

[jerrybob]

As far as I know the only penalty is to ask you to leave.
As the LEO instructor here stated "the objective is concealed" don't ask, don't tell.

I agree......I teach as well. Just keep it concealed.

 

[jerrybob]

Depends on the state, and I suppose, any local laws that are in place. One could simply be asked to leave or get arrested. HOW, they would know is problematic but if one pulled up a shirt just enough to show a weapon or if the weapon "printed" through, an alert employee might notice and call the POlice.

Later,
Dan

Simple answer......buy longer shirts! Kidding aside.......concealed means concealed.......I have jackets that nobody would ever know I had a firearm......the only way someone would know is if I told them or showed them.

 

[coobie]

Curious to hear if anyone might want to share any regrets they have or had regarding carrying a concealed weapon.

NONE,wish our state had done it sooner.

 

[dmccarty]

Simple answer......buy longer shirts! Kidding aside.......concealed means concealed.......I have jackets that nobody would ever know I had a firearm......the only way someone would know is if I told them or showed them.

Next time you have on a long shirt and/or jacket, stand in front of the mirror:

• Reach up like you were taking something off the top shelf in a store... What do you see in the mirror?
• Pretend you dropped something on the floor. Bend over and pick it up. What do you see in the mirror?
• Pretend you dropped something on the floor. Squat and lean over to pick it up. What do you see in the mirror?
• Pretend you are having to bend over and pick up something on the bottom of the shopping cart. What do you see in the mirror?

What did it look like if someone was behind you?

Even if the shirt or jacket still covers the weapon, said weapon can print through if one is looking and knows what to look for. Concealed means concealed, but concealed does not mean something concealed, is always undetectable.

Later,
Dan

 

[RoyJackson]

Good points about printing!!
I don't depend on the shirt to cover the gun. When I'm carrying OWB (Glock 19 would be the pistol), I wear a photographer's vest (Cabela carries what they call a Safari vest...very nice, plenty of pockets too! http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Mens-Safari-Vest/722816.uts).

Now, some folks might say wearing a vest screams "I'm wearing a gun!!!!", I'm never noticed anyone staring at me in horror.

 

[ovrszd]

Nothing personally, but I've known a couple who found that when the stuff hit the fan, they were unable to react so they quit carrying. My son often had people ether walk out of his classes on the first day during classroom portion or as late as range day.

My wife and I have had this conversation several times. She says she doesn't think she can pull the trigger. I say then don't carry. All you are gonna do is "muddy" the waters in a critical situation.

Not condemning. Just saying. Answer that question within yourself before carrying please.

 

[mjonesnh]

What is the penalty if caught with a firearm in one of these businesses? Unless you're going through a detector......how would they know if your firearm is concealed??

In Tn. the signs carry the full force of the law which is a misdemeanor if you are caught carrying with a proper sign posted, not sure if you are subject to lose your HCP.If there is no sign you can still be asked to leave. If you do not leave you can be charged with criminal trespass.

 

[jlgurr]

My wife and I have had this conversation several times. She says she doesn't think she can pull the trigger. I say then don't carry. All you are gonna do is "muddy" the waters in a critical situation. Not condemning. Just saying. Answer that question within yourself before carrying please.

That's a very good conversation. I commend her (and you) for being honest. Besides, no sense carrying if you aren't able to use it.

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[Deere Dude]

In Tn. the signs carry the full force of the law which is a misdemeanor if you are caught carrying with a proper sign posted, not sure if you are subject to lose your HCP.If there is no sign you can still be asked to leave. If you do not leave you can be charged with criminal trespass.

Knowing it is against the law in certain places and still carrying in those places makes one a criminal. No better than any other crime. Can't just choose the laws that suit my temperament at the time.

 

[ovrszd]

Can't just choose the laws that suit my temperament at the time.

Sure you can!!! See people do it all the time!!!