obvious gun bulge/ violation?

[64zebra]

Opinions or interpretations of this definition by state LE or AG vary from state to state.
In Texas, the DPS says this:
"Concealed means the weapon cannot be visible and that its presence cannot be discernible through ordinary observation"

I take that to be if you see a bulge and it looks like a firearm, then its not concealed

Its best to dig into your state laws and research for interpretation from state officials.

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[Hopyard]

Which states prohibit printing, and can you provide references to the laws?

Thanks

I don't recollect with specificity which states prohibit printing. You need to check the handgunlaws site. This has been discussed here many times.

I seem to recall that Florida has an anti-printing rule, but could be mistaken.

Texas does not prohibit printing, but prohibits intentional display, and there is often a fine line between the two. In my book, since we are NOT an open carry state, concealed means concealed and it means concealed 100% of the time, 100% of the way.

A bulge which is not discernible as a gun is NOT printing, and should be legal about anywhere. As I wrote earlier, it could be a cat in there.

[jwr747]

thats why Mae West always ask.you can't tell by looking,you could have a pork chop stuffed in your belt. jwr

[Supertac45]

Depends on the state. Okay in Michigan.

[Geronimo45]

Alright. There's a bulge under somebody's shirt/coat. What is it?
Colostomy bag? Some sort of medical apparatus? Cell phone? Pager? Leatherman? Fanny pack full of Viagra?
People are used to seeing bulges. Unless it's clearly a gun, it's not likely to be an issue.

[bae]

In the State of Washington, open-carry is legal, so it's not an issue.

[rmarcustrucker]

if my smartcarry bulges I'm not worried about it

[Eagleks]

I really had to laugh when I read this.......

because numerous times.... people have pointed to my cell phone on my belt, under my shirt on the left side.... as a gun. Some to "out" someone carrying a concealed gun, and other times .... as a (smile)"I know what that is".

It shows that people are looking, some for different reasons than others, but that even "gun people" mis-identify it and don't know. I have felt at times like wearing a t-shirt... "it's my cell phone stupid".

No one has picked out if there was a bulge on my right side.... that it was a gun.

[jfl]

A bulge is a bulge and only reveals that it is a bulge. A visible gun is a visible gun. A concealed weapon is a concealed weapon. Concealed is "hidden from plain sight".

+1 !!! I don't care; a bulge could be anything and nobody will notice.
Don't overthink simple stuff .

[CEW58]

Which states prohibit printing, and can you provide references to the laws?

Thanks

“Oklahoma Self-Defense Act”.
TITLE 21 § 1290.2. Definitions
DEFINITIONS
As used in Sections 1 through 26 of this act:
1. Concealed handgun means a loaded or unloaded pistol carried hidden from the detection and view of another person

[Double Naught Spy]

Which states prohibit printing, and can you provide references to the laws?

Thanks

If one's bulge can be discerned as a gun through normal observation, then that would be a gun considered not concealed by Texas law.

[celticredneck]

In Virginia, it shouldn't matter. Open carry is allowed anyhow, even without a permit.

[tankdriver]

In TN it is a carry permit, open or concealed. so not a isue. BUT that is why pocket carry has spoiled me so. Drop it your pocket, and your ready to go. No worries. Always there, always concealed......

[FastDraw]

A couple of you said it "depends" on the state.... Do you know which states prohibit "printing". My wife and I travel through lots of states.... and I've never of a printing law.

Also, I would think these states would prohibit fanny packs..... Fanny packs IMHO are a form of printing.

Thanks

[Eagleks]

Nah... fanny packs aren't going to make the test.... because no one can tell whether there is or isn't a gun in the pack. I know CIA & DEA guys with fanny packs, now we know what's in there.... but, the common person doesn't.

Besides, lots of bike riders, etc. also wear fanny packs.... I do, to keep things like wallet, cell phone, etc. in while riding. My gun is in my vest pocket or on my hip, or both.