FL Strawberry Festival - Carried with NO issues

[dherloc]

Went to the Strawberry Festival down here the other day. Its like a state fair in size and scope.

I saw the standard no offensive shirts, alcohol and of course firearms. Since the signage doesn't carry weight in FL, I proceeded to the front gate, past the deputy sheriff who was watching for bad guys. Even said a few words to him when he spoke to my 3 year old.

There were a LOT of LEOs at the festival. Even had one standing behind me while we were watching the BMX bikers put on thier show. That was the one place I thought I might be spotted and so I did not sit on the bleachers, but stood next to them. Turned around a minute or so later to find a deputy directly behind me. He was watching the show, and not me, so I just did the same. Never seen guys do tricks on bikes like that. Pretty amazing.

I suppose the point of the story is that IF the deputies noticed I was carrying, they didn't do or say anything...even though there were signs outside of each gate saying no firearms allowed.

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[hammer6]

the whole point of concealed carry is to not be seen. so why is that even a question?

[FloridaPhil]

the whole point of concealed carry is to not be seen. so why is that even a question?

Because, despite best efforts, trained eyes will make you, at least some of the time.

[Bprepared]

+1 good post

Did you at least have some strawberry's?

[AllAmerican]

True, trained folks can make you. But, I think we worry too much about it.

Im not worried about a little printing here and there. In the case of a spot where there was a sign such as there was in this case, Id be a little more cautious about printing since the LEO's were there.

Generally, I cover it with a T-Shirt and act normal. No one really cares is what Ive found.

[dherloc]

+1 good post

Did you at least have some strawberry's?

Can't go to the festival without eating strawberry shortcake.

Yummm...

[community]

+1 good post.

[Rustynuts]

Was it crowded? I may head there tomorrow!

[hammer6]

Because, despite best efforts, trained eyes will make you, at least some of the time.

then you should probably find a better way to carry

[Electraclyde]

Went there several years ago. Carried as I usually do. No problems. Just could not leave until I had strawberry shortcake!

[rcsnpr]

I guess some of us are perfect and will never be detected. For the others including Me, A shirt will catch or bunch, the wind will blow, My demeanor may change. I may reach down to see if it has become exposed. I will also keep one side away from people more then other. I try my best to avoid these tell tale signs. And I think I am doing well. But to someone trained to spot them? Maybe, maybe not. It is a nice test to go mingle with them And not stand out. By the way, isn’t Florida Great! I didn’t make the fair, I went fishing and had a blast. Oh, and Welcome to the Forum.

[lance22]

I sure miss that Strawberry Festival ... I used to drive up there from Wauchula down in Hardee County.

[retsupt99]

Did they have strawberry beer?

[tbare]

I saw the standard no offensive shirts, alcohol and of course firearms. Since the signage doesn't carry weight in FL,

Where can I find information to substantiate that statement?

Thanks!
t_bare