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DasBoot · November 25, 2006, 09:35 AM

I often read how some people are "trained" to spot those that are carrying a concealed weapon.
Perhaps some of you "professionals" could give us some pointers on doing this.
I imagine the most obvious/visible is the bulge around the waistband(front/side/back) or under the jacket(waist/back/under the arm).
And the occassional readjustment of the gun/holster would tip me off also.
Discreetly, yet noticeably, avoiding contact with that part of the body by others?
Like if someone comes over to greet/kiss you hello, guiding their hand upward as they attempt to place their hand on your carry-side waist.
Or a slight pivot, or backing away, in the same scenario.
I suppose these are all valid to some extent.
What else?

November 25, 2006, 09:35 AM	#1
DasBoot Junior member Join Date: October 18, 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 700	Spotting a CCW? I often read how some people are "trained" to spot those that are carrying a concealed weapon. Perhaps some of you "professionals" could give us some pointers on doing this. I imagine the most obvious/visible is the bulge around the waistband(front/side/back) or under the jacket(waist/back/under the arm). And the occassional readjustment of the gun/holster would tip me off also. Discreetly, yet noticeably, avoiding contact with that part of the body by others? Like if someone comes over to greet/kiss you hello, guiding their hand upward as they attempt to place their hand on your carry-side waist. Or a slight pivot, or backing away, in the same scenario. I suppose these are all valid to some extent. What else?