Printing - How much is OK?

johnsonabq · February 25th, 2009, 05:02 PM

Am I going to have to get used to the fact that there will be times when my gun prints? It seems that no matter what I use for a holster, there are times (e.g. bending over to tie a shoe) when I print.

Martial Archer · February 25th, 2009, 05:11 PM

I believe that you will have to get accustomed to the fact that you will sometimes print. I also believe that there are many things that you can do to greatly reduce the frequency. Using your example of shoe tying, I'd kneel or raise my foot to a slightly elevated position (seat of a chair for example) to help reduce bend and therefore the "print".

tinkerinWstuff · February 25th, 2009, 05:16 PM

People don't notice. Once, my fiance and I had a conversation with a girl open carrying and my fiance never saw the revolver on the girls hip.

Dakota97 · February 25th, 2009, 05:19 PM

I also think that most people don't notice the printing. There are so many people walking around these days with cell phones on their belts that cause a bulge that people are used to it and don't really pay attention.

When I notice someone carrying, it's usually because they are pulling on their cover garment to make sure their weapon can't be seen or pulling up their pants because of the weight of their firearm.

JAT40 · February 25th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Looking for a weapon print is not even on the sheep's radar, don't worry about it unless you're wearing spand-x.

tinkerinWstuff · February 25th, 2009, 05:41 PM

I'm waiting to get asked, "what's that?" and tell them it's the hard case for my colostomy bag and then just keep on going. No doubt it would stop most people from asking further questions. My luck, the person would be familiar with the proceedure and raise the BS flag.

mcp1810 · February 25th, 2009, 05:44 PM

Legally OK or real world OK?
It happens. Most folks wont notice.
Here in Texas they define concealed (OC is prohibited here) as the weapon not being identifiable by casual observation. So I can have a bump under my shirt and that is OK. Having a bump that looks like a pistol could be a problem.

And Tinkerin, I carry my colostomy bag in a black leather fanny pack!

AllAmerican · February 25th, 2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinkerinWstuff

I'm waiting to get asked, "what's that?" and tell them it's the hard case for my colostomy bag and then just keep on going. No doubt it would stop most people from asking further questions. My luck, the person would be familiar with the proceedure and raise the BS flag.

I think the correct answer would be:

"It's an adrenalin pump"

LOL

Seriously, people dont notice.

retsupt99 · February 25th, 2009, 09:03 PM

There is no reason 'to print'...plan ahead.

It shouldn't be a big deal, but if you're not careful, you may run into the only cop in the state who dislikes CCW'ers.

Stay armed...conceal carefully...stay safe!

hogdaddy · February 25th, 2009, 09:30 PM

I can see the pump printing

but the handguns

February 25th, 2009, 05:02 PM	#1
johnsonabq Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 488	Printing - How much is OK? Am I going to have to get used to the fact that there will be times when my gun prints? It seems that no matter what I use for a holster, there are times (e.g. bending over to tie a shoe) when I print. __________________ Jeff NRA Member Kimber Ultra Carry II, Glock G23 & G36, Kahr PM9, Winchester 1300 Defender 12gauge pump (my favorite but hard to hide)

February 25th, 2009, 05:11 PM	#2
Martial Archer Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 244	I believe that you will have to get accustomed to the fact that you will sometimes print. I also believe that there are many things that you can do to greatly reduce the frequency. Using your example of shoe tying, I'd kneel or raise my foot to a slightly elevated position (seat of a chair for example) to help reduce bend and therefore the "print". __________________ NRA Life Member GOA Member Grassroots SC Member Glock 19, Glock 36

February 25th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#3
tinkerinWstuff Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado Front Range Posts: 1,206	People don't notice. Once, my fiance and I had a conversation with a girl open carrying and my fiance never saw the revolver on the girls hip. __________________ "Run for your life from the man who tells you that money is evil. That sentence is the leper's bell of an approaching looter. So long as men live together on earth and need means to deal with one another-their only substitute, if they abandon money, is the muzzle of a gun." Who is John Galt?

February 25th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#4
Dakota97 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 292	I also think that most people don't notice the printing. There are so many people walking around these days with cell phones on their belts that cause a bulge that people are used to it and don't really pay attention. When I notice someone carrying, it's usually because they are pulling on their cover garment to make sure their weapon can't be seen or pulling up their pants because of the weight of their firearm. __________________ NRA life member.

February 25th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#5
JAT40 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ma Posts: 2,214	Looking for a weapon print is not even on the sheep's radar, don't worry about it unless you're wearing spand-x. __________________ While people are saying "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, ... and they will not escape. 1Th 5:3

February 25th, 2009, 05:41 PM	#6
tinkerinWstuff Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado Front Range Posts: 1,206	I'm waiting to get asked, "what's that?" and tell them it's the hard case for my colostomy bag and then just keep on going. No doubt it would stop most people from asking further questions. My luck, the person would be familiar with the proceedure and raise the BS flag. __________________ "Run for your life from the man who tells you that money is evil. That sentence is the leper's bell of an approaching looter. So long as men live together on earth and need means to deal with one another-their only substitute, if they abandon money, is the muzzle of a gun." Who is John Galt?

February 25th, 2009, 05:44 PM	#7
mcp1810 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,101	Legally OK or real world OK? It happens. Most folks wont notice. Here in Texas they define concealed (OC is prohibited here) as the weapon not being identifiable by casual observation. So I can have a bump under my shirt and that is OK. Having a bump that looks like a pistol could be a problem. And Tinkerin, I carry my colostomy bag in a black leather fanny pack! __________________ Waiting on the research and verification.......

February 25th, 2009, 09:03 PM	#9
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,799	There is no reason 'to print'...plan ahead. It shouldn't be a big deal, but if you're not careful, you may run into the only cop in the state who dislikes CCW'ers. Stay armed...conceal carefully...stay safe! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

February 25th, 2009, 09:30 PM	#10
hogdaddy Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N/E Florida Posts: 1,230	I can see the pump printing but the handguns

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