How do you avoid printing while CCing?

[DB is Here]

Came across a guy last night that it was obvious with his tight fitted shirt that he was carrying.

I've often wondered if you've elected to CC (Concealed Carry) then why not go the extra step and make sure that what you're wearing aligns with your intent.

We've all heard it..."Why OC (Open Carry) and advertise to the bad guy that I'm the first one to eliminate", then go about CC'ing in a manner that advertises that you have a gun and now you've made it harder to access with your ill fitted shirt...

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[SPIN]

Some folks lack common sense and the ability to distinguish the difference between today's actions and tomorrow's results. I suspect a newbie to the CCW ranks.

 

[MadDuner]

Wardrobe choices....
It's easy for me.
I go out of my way to wear loose fitting clothing just for the comfort. The fact that it keeps me from printing is a bonus.

 

[ZoidMeister]

I just turn off the power strip that my PC and printer are connected to. With that off, no matter which gun I am cc'ing, no wasted ink . . . nothing prints . . .

(What? He's talking about what? Oh, THAT kind of "printing . . . ?)

So, I really don't mind that kind of printing when I CC. I have found a rig that really works to my advantage. I seem to elicit a lot of positive responses, it has resulted in a definite increase in popularity, especially with a demographic that normally eschews firearms - namely the fairer sex (yes Virginia, I am a binary gender subscriber).

I also find it works equally well with both liberal and conservative observers, but one needs to give extra scrutiny to the liberal admirers to be assured the book matches the cover.

My preferred CC actually works to my advantage to "print" . . . .

Here is my setup . . . .













Z

 

[CAMPMEAT]

I just turn off the power strip that my PC and printer are connected to. With that off, no matter which gun I am cc'ing, no wasted ink . . . nothing prints . . .

(What? He's talking about what? Oh, THAT kind of "printing . . . ?)

So, I really don't mind that kind of printing when I CC. I have found a rig that really works to my advantage. I seem to elicit a lot of positive responses, it has resulted in a definite increase in popularity, especially with a demographic that normally eschews firearms - namely the fairer sex (yes Virginia, I am a binary gender subscriber).

I also find it works equally well with both liberal and conservative observers, but one needs to give extra scrutiny to the liberal admirers to be assured the book matches the cover.

My preferred CC actually works to my advantage to "print" . . . .

Here is my setup . . . .









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You carry a derringer I see................

Z

 

[ZoidMeister]

My AIWB pea shooter . . . . .

 

[11Charlie]

Some guys just don't need to worry about that stuff because there gun is to small!!!!

 

[MadDuner]

Some guys just don't need to worry about that stuff because there gun is to small!!!!

Now that's just hurtful talk!

 

[Hook686]

What is being printed is a speculation for sure.

 

[11Charlie]

Now that's just hurtful talk!

Not really cuz the left doesn't have either

 

[runeight]

How to avoid printing?

Hmm, let me think on this........

......Just wear it on the outside. Problem solved.

 

[Ridgeback]

Most people don't even pay attention.
It seams that the only people that notice are the ones that go out of their way to look for it.
I don't know why it bothers people so much if someone "prints" while carrying a gun.
When I carry a gun I just put it in a holster on my belt and let my shirt hang over it.
Nobody has ever said a thing about it.

 

[SteveM]

I have observed the opposite - people carrying openly very small, easily concealable, pistols or revolvers in fancy holsters on ornate belts.

Maybe they are just making a statement? No CCW permit? Or they're new owners ....................??

 

[Andy54Hawken]

The worry of "printing" may be valid , depending on where you are , where you go , or where you live.
It may even , based on my experiences...may come into play depending on just what gun you are carrying.

Where I live , work and hunt ....
Is not the most gun friendly of places...and I have encountered , more than a few outspoken anti-gun people while carrying a firearm , both concealed and open carrying....So "printing" is a real concern to me.

With that said ...there is much truth to the oft repeated "Who cares , no one really pays attention to their surroundings " or
"Don't worry , folks hardly look up from their phones "...or any other variation of this....

To keep from "printing" ...I usually just wear a looser fitting shirt , untucked and use my body posture to keep from having anyone notice.
Andy

 

[11Charlie]

I find that if you give them the stink eye they leave you alone!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

That or just fix bayonets...LOL
Andy

 

[billdeserthill]

I use a pocket holster and stuff a wad of cash in front of the gun in my pocket