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Posted: 2/18/2020 4:41:24 PM EDT

Took the family to MOD Pizza (excellent food BTW) last night and got some funny looks from a couple across from us.

When I went to the bathroom, I quickly realized that my sweatshirt had ridden up and exposed my 1911. (Galco KingTuk at 4:00). Oops, it probably happened while getting in the car or while shifting around.

If the employees noticed they didn’t show it while taking our order.

Posted: 2/18/2020 5:16:35 PM EDT

[#1]

No, here in Bama you would get strange looks for not showing or printing or open carrying lol. ( I exaggerate

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Posted: 2/18/2020 5:38:29 PM EDT

[#2]

I do, mainly when I exit my car.

Posted: 2/18/2020 5:51:03 PM EDT

[#3]

I carry an LCP in a pocket holster, and I always check it after getting out of my car. I have actually had it fall out of my pocket, back into the drivers seat upon exiting (always in slacks...they are slicker), a couple of times, so I try and put a hand on it as I stand up.

Posted: 2/18/2020 5:54:43 PM EDT

[#4]

Gun knife wallet phone

Posted: 2/18/2020 6:08:03 PM EDT

[#5]

AIWB...so I never have a problem.

Posted: 2/18/2020 6:08:48 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/18/2020 6:42:31 PM EDT

[#7]

I carry AIWB, and pull my shirt over the seatbelt when buckling up. So upon exit before I reach up to lock my doors I pull my shirt down and put my keys in pocket. The open truck door provides some concealment if need be if it’s jacket up from getting out.

Posted: 2/18/2020 6:50:16 PM EDT

[#8]

my IWB cover up is a nylon fishing shirt, and it opens up pretty easily in a breeze, so I either button a single button or carry my arm a little closer than normal....

Posted: 2/18/2020 7:11:15 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/18/2020 8:17:22 PM EDT

[#10]

Yes

Posted: 2/19/2020 12:19:48 AM EDT

[#11]

I usually pull on my shirt as soon as I exit because I don't like when my shirt rides up regardless of CC. I also concealed means concealed to a local warehouse club often

Posted: 2/19/2020 12:42:13 AM EDT

[#12]

Spectacles, testicles, wallet, watch. Of course substitute other items as appropriate in the context of carrying a handgun.

Posted: 2/19/2020 5:53:33 PM EDT

[#13]

Yes. I dont touch anything unless it's required but am cognizant of how the pistol is (or is not) concealed.

It's a function of not wanting to draw unnecessary attention and a basic modicum of respect for those who aren't comfortable around firearms in public. To each their own on the latter part, it's purely personal preference.

Posted: 2/19/2020 6:02:10 PM EDT

[#14]

If I have to bend over or reach to pick something up, it is very likely my gun will pop out, even with the longest shirt.

Cars aren't much of an issue.

Posted: 2/20/2020 9:13:06 AM EDT

[#15]

Gun,
Knife,
Wallet,
Keys,
Spare mag,
Flashlight (if at night).

I always check myself when I get out of my truck, basically just make sure my shirt or jacket covers the gun. I don’t worry much about printing.

Posted: 2/20/2020 9:10:14 PM EDT

[#16]

Yes. I check.

Posted: 2/21/2020 11:29:14 AM EDT

[#17]

Yep every time and usually a quick nonchalant check if I bend over or reach up high for something.

Posted: 2/21/2020 2:58:04 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/21/2020 3:07:27 PM EDT

[#19]

Of course. Check and adjust accordingly if needed with the door open facing inward. No print is best print while CC. But if I am open carrying I could give a fuck less..... the Eastern side of the state is not populated by pussies.

Posted: 2/22/2020 1:47:54 AM EDT

[#20]

I have not really found a need with my setup. My shirt just always slides over. 1911s have more edges and corners for clothing to catch on maybe.

Posted: 2/22/2020 12:31:15 PM EDT

[#21]

Every time I stand up, I do a check.

Watch
Phone
Keys
Spare mag
Sunglasses, case
Pen, light, chapstick, vape
Knife
Lighter
Pistol

Posted: 2/22/2020 2:03:57 PM EDT

[#22]

Yes... no one's looking at you. If a cop is looking right at you he *might notice but likely he's focusing on other things. Straighten your shit out so you're still concealed either right before or as you get out of your car. Next time you stop at the grocery store watch folks for a few minutes. Most people aren't carrying and most people straighten their wardrobe when they get out of a car. Its actually unusual not to straighten out your shirt when exiting a vehicle. You want to be gray man? Straighten yer shit out lol.

Posted: 2/22/2020 8:49:49 PM EDT

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lol so what if a cop notices? If my carry is lawful, he can't stop me even if he sees the gun.

Posted: 2/22/2020 10:36:22 PM EDT

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lol so what if a cop notices? If my carry is lawful, he can't stop me even if he sees the gun.

I meant that cops would be the most likely people to notice, not that it would matter. Just something they might pick up on but likely no one is going to notice you adjusting...

Posted: 2/23/2020 4:53:39 PM EDT

[#25]

Don't check at all. Typically I carry AIWB, but if I carry strongside OWB, I don't care if it's printing, or if I'm straight up open carrying.

No one has ever said anything to me, even when open carrying.

Posted: 2/26/2020 12:19:15 PM EDT

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I have not really found a need with my setup. My shirt just always slides over. 1911s have more edges and corners for clothing to catch on maybe.

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This is an interesting point. I’ve carried other guns for over 20 years and this never happened before. I switched to a 1911 this month and it occurred in the first 10 days.

Coincidence? Perhaps, but I’ll certainly be more conscious about it now.

Posted: 2/27/2020 10:04:14 AM EDT

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This. I carry AIWB in a t shirt & jeans/shorts normally. I just make sure my shirt is pulled down before I get out of the car. When you carry AIWB you don't normally need to worry about the pistol showing. If you do I recommend trying the Columbia fishing shirts. They fit pretty nicely over an undershirt in the summer & don't look super out of place.

Posted: 2/27/2020 10:32:12 AM EDT

[#28]

When I exit the car I always straighten my clothes just a bit. I’ve got a pair of jeans that don’t quite fit properly as well so if I mess up and wear them I may even have to hitch up my pants. Never noticed anyone give a rip about what I’m doing. Except once. Was driving on a low speed rural road and saw a guy lying in the road. Felt weird so I drove around him before I stopped. When I got out to check him I gave a hitch to settle my pants and straightened my shirt. Took maybe 1 second extra. When I looked for the guy he was gone but there was another guy standing there who asked if I was a deputy???

He wasn’t close to me but it just rang all sorts of interesting bells in my head. I got in my car and drove on. I’ll always believe it was a setup and that they expected me to stop in a better place for an ambush/carjacking.

Posted: 2/27/2020 10:55:35 AM EDT

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I saw a local judge in a store in San Diego with his sock gun hanging out. I mentioned it to him.

Posted: 2/27/2020 1:18:45 PM EDT

[#30]

Yes. I won't carry in prohibited places, and I carry everywhere else (unless I'm drinking) so I've developed the habit of checking my pocket to make I have my gun when I want it, and don't have it when I can't.

My gun is light enough that I've caught myself parking and walking towards an elementary school with it still in my pocket. Very bad scene if an SRO noticed it while I was on-premise.

Posted: 2/27/2020 1:20:43 PM EDT

[#31]

Another bad faux pas was getting home after giving blood and realizing I didn't have my gun. Turns out it had fallen out of my pocket and lodged between the blood draw couch and the interior wall of the bus.

Posted: 2/27/2020 1:31:33 PM EDT

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Gun, knife, OC, wallet, Keys, phone.

Posted: 2/27/2020 1:58:56 PM EDT

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I am a tall guy with a long torso. I have a hard time finding shirts long enough. I get out of a car and check my shirt every time unless I am wearing a cover garment.

Posted: 2/29/2020 12:05:10 AM EDT

[#34]

Fuck no, that's called a "tell". Concealed means concealed, but it also assumes you're actually CONCEALING, not ADVERTISING, it.

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