What is concealed?

[glockbull]

A friend of mine the other day asked me if anyone had ever noticed me carrying and had they said something to me about it. Also would i approach someone who's firearm was noticably printing.I never gave it much thought but i don't think i would say anything to someine about ther gun printing through their shirt, you might freak them out, who knows. Also would that still be considered concealed.yes its not in plain view but if your wore a wife-beater with a full frame 44 mag under it everone would know what it is. so what do you guys actually consider concealed and would you say something to someone who was printing heavily. opinions.

[mauser]

If you don't have a Pa. LTCF and you're wearing anything that covers your firearm, do you think you'd be able to defend yourself in court by saying that you weren't concealing it because the print was evident?

[PAhunter]

...... would you say something to someone who was printing heavily. opinions.

If I was an acquaintance of theirs I might bring it to their attention, otherwise I would simply be on my way.
I would definitely learn from that persons mistake though.

Jack

[glockbull]

i understand your ponit but im looking for opinons here not more scenarieos.

[glockbull]

If you don't have a Pa. LTCF and you're wearing anything that covers your firearm, do you think you'd be able to defend yourself in court by saying that you weren't concealing it because the print was evident?

see last post. sorry pahunter

[27hand]

Glockbull,

what is and isn't considered concealed is difficult to answer.

If you open carry and walk toward someone with your arm hanging on the same side as your gun, isn't the gun concealed from their view?

I generally wear a cover garment or if it's just a shirt, I try to wear a dark shirt which doesn't show as much. I do have a LTCF so printing or showing when reaching up or down isn't an issue for me.

Would i tell someone, No I wouldn't.

If they carry , they should know how much if at all they are exposing the firearm. I check myself before i go to areas that I want deeper concealment,just so that doesn't happen or I ankle carry for what I consider maximum concealment(for me at least).

hope this is the kind of response you are looking for.

27hand

[mauser]

i understand your ponit but im looking for opinons here not more scenarieos.

Gotcha. Sorry for taking a wrong turn. I was focusing on this part of your post:

Also would that still be considered concealed

I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't say anything. Reason being; most people who would be offended or upset by someone carrying probably wouldn't notice or recognize what is obvious to those of us who are aware. And even if they noticed and thought they knew what it was, would they be sure enough of their fear to actually raise any sort of question about it? If they're that sheepish, they're probably so unsure of themselves that they're afraid to speak up unless they perceive an immediate threat, and hidden by any clothing will probably ease most perception of threat.

[glockbull]

its exactly what im looking for. oppinions and thoughts on the questions i posted. thanks.

[glockbull]

i personnaly do the same as you. i always check before walking out the door. if im not satisfied i'll change my shirt or add another.inthe winter its easy. the summeer can be tricky depending on how you carry and what you carry.

[gnbrotz]

Originally Posted by glockbull
...... would you say something to someone who was printing heavily.

Absolutely not. I have no responsibility to respond to any inquiry from a private citizen about what I may or may not be carrying. The flip side of this is that I have no authority to be asking such questions either.