Printing

[anthracite]

Hi guys,

I was working today, and while waiting for my client to show up I was chit-chatting with a gentleman who was also waiting for someone.

He was polite, but caught me off guard when he nonchalantly asked me what I was carrying. I carry every day I leave the house, and I always practice my draw with what I am wearing before I leave as well as check to ensure I am not printing. While the gears were spinning in my head, he said he did not mean to call me out per se as it was not blatant, but since he carries himself he paid extra attention to me because I was wearing a Sig Sauer shirt.

So my question to you all who carry: Have you ever been told you were printing? On the flip side, have you ever told someone they were printing? Or maybe you noticed someone printing, but did not say anything, reasoning?

For the record, I appreciated the gesture. I was not able to thank him before both of the people we were waiting for arrived.

[NateTheNewbie]

I wonder if he'd have noticed if you weren't wearing the sig sauer shirt and then gone for the extra attention?

Most people are not focusing their eyes on men's waistlines. Anything other than a tight fitting t-shirt conceals pretty well for me. I've only made one guy before and he was wearing a police-related jacket so go figure.

[Dan_Eastvale]

I currently carry a Smith Snubby OWB with an oversized non tucked shirt.
A moderate bulge.
But I’m sure nobody pays attention to me that close
Especially at my age

Someone checking you out?

[JohnnyMtn]

First, I do not carry. I wish I could but I live in LA county.

Second, I see guys carrying/printing quite frequently. I would say that I notice someone printing once every week or two. Now, I live in SCV and there are a lot of LEOs that live here so maybe that is who I notice and LEOs don?t worry much whether they are printing or not. Just a theory. But unless you are carrying some ultra compact or some 2? snub nose I really don?t see how people carry without printing.

[Bullets&Whitewalls]

I have never had anything said to me. But since I’ve carried I have noticed it on a couple people. I didn’t say anything because I felt the only reason I could see it is because now that I’m more cautious about what people may see with me I look for it with other people. It’s doubtful that I would ever say anything to anyone that I suspected was carrying simply because I don’t want to be the one bringing attention to them or myself. Also there are a few medical devices that could cause printing too and it may cause an in wanted response by mentioning it.

[9Cal_OC]

I haven’t been told but I’ve carried here and there.

I think he may have looked cause if your shirt. Usually when I noticed gun patches or logos, I tend to look if they are carrying or if they make an effort to conceal better.

[Munny$hot]

I've seen my share of gang bangers printing and always call it in. I have also seen plenty of off duty guys print, but notice a badge next to their rig. If you want to stay out of the lime light use all the pro 2A gear when at the range or taking a class. I know plenty of skinny guys carrying full size pistols in skinny jeans and a T shirt that you can't tell they're carrying unless you're carefully looking for the very small details. Placing your belt buckle at the 9/10:00 and along with a wing that pushes the mag inwards helps a lot when carrying AIWB

[ACfixer]

One guy in Victorville asked me once, but it was a guy I knew... Honestly I just don't think most people pay that much attention.

[JDoe]

I?ve seen one of my cop friends reveal the grip of his gun when he leaned over to hand someone something across the table. I?ve noticed people printing through their t-shirts, etc.


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[vinny_land]

Never been asked about it. My answer if ever that time comes through...
"It's a colostomy bag"

[Mute]

No. Even people who know I'm carrying can't tell.

[GlockN'Roll]

I had this conversation again recently at the local range.

The employees said that, they see people print all of the time, and not just those wearing gun shirts.

Everyone I know who carries, says the same thing, "nobody notices as the average person isn't paying attention" and/or "I've never had anyone notice (call me out)".

I 've seen plenty of people print, and not just at the range.

I won't ever call someone out as what, if any, benefit is it to me?

We just returned from a trip to Texas, and we saw more than a few guys printing...

[Lady Ruger]

First, I do not carry. I wish I could but I live in LA county.

LA County issues CCW's.

[twinfin]

I think those steeped in gun culture notice gun culture stuff. People that know nothing of firearms are the least likely to think "gun." There may be regional effects as well. Here in my gun friendly state and rural locale, lots of people carry open or concealed so even if noticed, it would be rather unremarkable and of little interest. On the other hand, my wife and I make a game of trying to spot concealed carriers while out and about.

Though I make a reasonable effort at discretion, where I am, people just don't care since being armed in public is a fairly regular thing. In a decade of of concealed carry, I've never been asked about my weapon.

[Ned Ryerson]

Why do people seem to worry so much about printing? As long as your gun is covered, it’s legally concealed. Who cares if your gun is printing?

Do these same people go up to women and tell them that their nipples are printing and they better be careful or they could be arrested for public indecency?