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It's going to happen a bit...just know it and plan ahead. I wear bulky shirts, and basically, know my surroundings. If my gun is against my kidney, I stoop to get something from the market shelf rather than bending over...:yup:
Actually, no one is going to know anyways. The important thing is that you are aware...:hand10:
I dont really worry about it. I try to bend at the knees instead of the waist. (its better for you anyway. :smile:) I also try to sit in booths if im out to eat. If i cant i just make sure my shirt is pulled down. No one really notices anyway.
You are more aware of your printing then anyone else will be.
My solution was to go to a gun with a short grip. Glock 26. Short grips print less than longer grips. I used this solution because I can't use a holster with a lot of cant due to restricted movement of my wrist. Broken a few years ago. Lots of little plates and screws hold it together.
I also never bend over. I always squat. That took a while to get used to. But now it's an ingrained habit.
Finally I normally wear a loose outer shirt, untucked. That pretty much hides any minor printing. My Blackberry prints much more than my Glock.
You've gotten some good advice here. I'll add my $.02.
I also mainly carry in a Supertuck for my PPS .40. Even with the cant, and squatting when I remember, I can find situations where I'll print. It's usually when I just need to make a slight bend, not enough to really justify in my mind a squat (if that makes any sense?). I've noticed that wardrobe can handle most of that. Darker color shirts conceal better than light. The other consideration is fabric of a cover garment. If going with a polo-type or a t-shirt, the soft, clingy fabrics that drape off you tend to be a little form-fitting and susceptible to printing.
Bottom line, I've found myself ignoring certain shirts I used to wear frequently, and considering different things if I'm out looking at clothes. YMMV.
Thumper is right squat. Change the location you carry to closer to 3 o'clock may also help.
I print when I bend over, sure. But that's an entirely different problem. :embarassed:
Like some others, I've found that IWB with a solid forward cant combines with kneeling (instead of bending) to hide most of it.
thanks for all the info guys!
Another method of concealment is to divert the person's attention to another area... women have lots of options, men, well, all we can use is the "plumber's crack"! :rofl:
Okay, seriously, a darker colored t-shirt is better than a lighter colored one, black being the best at hiding the printing. Multi-print Hawaiian shirts do a good job too. :wink:
To be honest with you.... I really don't worry too much about it. Sheople don't know and don't really care.Quote:
Originally Posted by stuckInNy