Dead giveaways that someone is carrying... pictoral

[TGO David]

This is something we all might want to think about when we "gear up" for carry.

[KahrMan]

Thats pretty interesting. I have caught myself doing some of those movements. Never really thought that they would be a tell.

[Guest HunterH]

Good info. This is the type of stuff I really think about as I try to blend in as best I can. Given that there are some people out there who might carry where technially prohibited (always a bad idea:)) this info helps to allow them to maintain their security without risking problems due to others knowing they are armed.

[memphismason]

Nothing is showing up for me

[Guest ColdEspresso]

What is obvious to those who carry is rarely obvious to a bad guy.

[Guest db99wj]

Nothing is showing up for me

Too bad because she is

[Fallguy]

I thought this thread was to teach the Anti-'s how to spot us?

:cool:

[Guest nraforlife]

5.11 Tactical undershirt or similar. Slow draw but none of the problems listed

[Guest Boomhower]

Yeah, some pretty good points here, but I think the more you fiddle with it, the more obvious it is. Since I've been carrying, I find myself looking around to see if I can spot anyone else carrying. I've never spotted a reason to suspected anyone of it (ie: walk, stance, sway, etc.).....Except for my gun nut buddies of course.

However, this list does make me think of a few of my suttle moves.

[Guest Halfpint]

All good info, never really thought about it but I'm pretty sure we're all guilty of at least some of them.

Personally, I turn my upper body when approached even if not carrying, though that's usually only because I'm passing someone in a narrow hallway or having to slip between two people who are too rude to let me through in a crowd. So that one doesn't really mean I have a gun (all the time . . . )

[Punisher84]

Good pictorial. I still think the easiest way to spot besides a really bad print is messing with the gun. The more you fiddle with it the more attention it gets. Dark colors and patterns are still the best way to avoid printing.

[Smith]

I try to spot some and some are easier than other's. The "vest" is about the worst concealment I can think of for tell signs.

I been in some less than desirable areas and have spotted some tells not mentioned above. Rabbi I'm sure, can tell us about these unmentioned signs.

[Guest Hyaloid]

They forgot one...

Gun ensconced firmly in OWB holster in plain view.

muhwhahahahaha

[Mike.357]

Hy has it figured out, Just Voldemort-carry and you don't have to worry about printing or tells.

[Guest shadow12]

Most cops pay attention to these things and can spot others that are carrying. Easier in the summer than winter, unless you are carrying a small BUG in your pocket.

[Guest Boomhower]

Most cops pay attention to these things and can spot others that are carrying. Easier in the summer than winter, unless you are carrying a small BUG in your pocket.

You copper guys....always have to spoil it for everyone else.

[Guest db99wj]

Good pictorial. I still think the easiest way to spot besides a really bad print is messing with the gun. The more you fiddle with it the more attention it gets. Dark colors and patterns are still the best way to avoid printing.

Hy has it figured out, Just Voldemort-carry and you don't have to worry about printing or tells.

Using it as an adverb...right? Bravo, bravo!

[Guest dotsun]

Most cops pay attention to these things and can spot others that are carrying. Easier in the summer than winter, unless you are carrying a small BUG in your pocket.

Ha, I got past one at a local hospital. He was at the help desk and I had to ask him where so and so was and he happily pointed me in the right direction. He never knew I was carrying.

[Guest Boomhower]

Ha, I got past one at a local hospital. He was at the help desk and I had to ask him where so and so was and he happily pointed me in the right direction. He never knew I was carrying.

Or so you assume

[Guest m&pc9]

I carry mine in a bag so no one will know what Ive got

Here is a pic

[memphismason]

Now I can see it.....Stupid work computers, wouldn't allow me to view from that site...but now that I am home.....Great pictures.

And yes I do some of that stuff too.

[I_Like_Pie]

Meh...No mention of fanny packs

[bteague2]

The running through the rain one made me laugh, we used to joke about that when I worked at a liquor store.

[strickj]

Maybe we could get Mars to post a pic of how we can tell if hes carrying his thunderwear!

[mdlave]

I always have trouble concealing my bulge.