302w 83 Posted February 16, 2014 My dad started carrying just yesterday. OWB with a hoodie currently since he can get away with it in the current weather. We were at Walmart and I believe a small kid maybe 5-6 saw his Sig when he got his wallet. Pretty sure I heard him say something to his dad that the man had a gun or something like that. Either way, we paid and went home. No issue. That being said, how do you handle kids if you scare them with a gun? I really don't know what the proper thing would have been to do. Obviously, if they have uber liberal parents you should just walk away. If I'm carrying I'm not going to lecture kids or whatever, but it would be nice if I could quickly say something to diffuse the situation. Teenagers are a lost cause, and adults are hit or miss. You may be able to have a calm discussion about it. Kids get scared easily and it would be nice to let a kid know people who own guns are normal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brocglock23 4 Posted February 16, 2014 Not trying to be a dick because one day it might happen to me but obviously he can't get away with it. Could have easily been a parent, teenager or whoever bending down to get gum. Regardless I don't think most kids will get scared. I'd imagine it'd scare an adult first. I find OWB more comfortable but not comforting when trying to conceal. I just always feel one wrong move you're flashing the world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John3754 0 Posted February 16, 2014 I'd say the solution to this situation is avoiding it all together. If the goal is concealed carry then the firearm should be concealed, not concealed until you reach for your wallet, or sit in a chair, or bend over to pick something up, or whatever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302w 83 Posted February 16, 2014 In nj?No, USA. Pennsylvania, specifically. Edit: he isn't trying to conceal specifically. Even if he was, stuff happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barms 98 Posted February 16, 2014 I'd say the solution to this situation is avoiding it all together. If the goal is concealed carry then the firearm should be concealed, not concealed until you reach for your wallet, or sit in a chair, or bend over to pick something up, or whatever. I've been staring at this reply for like 5 mins. It's probably so true, then yet i think that would eliminate about 80% of the shirts I wear. I don't really wear "long" shirts. So then I guess I'd be relegated to appendix carry because I really couldn't think of clothing that wouldn't guarantee it peaking out when I sat down. Good reply. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjd832 146 Posted February 16, 2014 I've been staring at this reply for like 5 mins. It's probably so true, then yet i think that would eliminate about 80% of the shirts I wear. I don't really wear "long" shirts. So then I guess I'd be relegated to appendix carry because I really couldn't think of clothing that wouldn't guarantee it peaking out when I sat down. Good reply. Finding the right carry system for each individual is the key....as well as a bit of dressing around the carry......in that wearing "jersey shore" cap sleeve tight T-shirts/stretch wife beaters etc are not going to ever conceal a weapon well... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1brentenfan 9 Posted February 16, 2014 Who gives a shit about these worthless little shitbag kids. I carry everywhere, including church, & I do not care if some little retard kid or the parents see that I have a gun on my belt, or on a shoulder holster. It is none of their business, esp if they are a bunch of libtards. if they do see the gun & ask, I will just tell them that I am a plain clothes police officer with the federal gov't, DHS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted February 16, 2014 I've been staring at this reply for like 5 mins. It's probably so true, then yet i think that would eliminate about 80% of the shirts I wear. I don't really wear "long" shirts. So then I guess I'd be relegated to appendix carry because I really couldn't think of clothing that wouldn't guarantee it peaking out when I sat down. Good reply. Looks like you'd need to buy new clothes. For me specifically, I wear baggy clothes to begin with, but a dark dickies button down work shirt conceals well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John3754 0 Posted February 16, 2014 No, USA. Pennsylvania, specifically. Edit: he isn't trying to conceal specifically. Even if he was, stuff happens. If he's going to open carry thats his choice but he should expect to constantly have attention drawn to him. Note that he's been carrying for one day and he's already had a kid say "look a man with a gun!". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iCARRY 0 Posted February 16, 2014 PA is not TX. People are not open carrying everywhere there. I would just tell anyone(kid, teenager, or adult) it's a tool for your job. Whether you are lying or telling the truth doesn't matter. It will diffuse the situation and if it doesn't, walk away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted February 16, 2014 Who gives a shit about these worthless little shitbag kids. I carry everywhere, including church, & I do not care if some little retard kid or the parents see that I have a gun on my belt, or on a shoulder holster. It is none of their business, esp if they are a bunch of libtards. if they do see the gun & ask, I will just tell them that I am a plain clothes police officer with the federal gov't, DHS! Aren't you a special snowflake. Did you recently just come out from under a bridge? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYMetsFan86 9 Posted February 16, 2014 Who gives a shit about these worthless little shitbag kids. I carry everywhere, including church, & I do not care if some little retard kid or the parents see that I have a gun on my belt, or on a shoulder holster. It is none of their business, esp if they are a bunch of libtards. if they do see the gun & ask, I will just tell them that I am a plain clothes police officer with the federal gov't, DHS! certainly we should take not from you given your outstanding consideration for people and your ability to be politically correct Edit: and im sure impersonating a govt official is also a grand idea...ridiculous Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mag1 0 Posted February 16, 2014 Who gives a shit about these worthless little shitbag kids. I carry everywhere, including church, & I do not care if some little retard kid or the parents see that I have a gun on my belt, or on a shoulder holster. It is none of their business, esp if they are a bunch of libtards. if they do see the gun & ask, I will just tell them that I am a plain clothes police officer with the federal gov't, DHS! And your allowed to carry, ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illy 1 Posted February 16, 2014 "he isn't trying to conceal specifically." Honestly, he should pick one and stick to it. The accidental transition from concealed to showing probably freaks people out more than open carry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirk2022 43 Posted February 16, 2014 Who gives a shit about these worthless little shitbag kids. I carry everywhere, including church, & I do not care if some little retard kid or the parents see that I have a gun on my belt, or on a shoulder holster. It is none of their business, esp if they are a bunch of libtards. if they do see the gun & ask, I will just tell them that I am a plain clothes police officer with the federal gov't, DHS! WOW! Great attitude! Perfect example of A POSTER BOY for the antis. Just sayin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom-NJ2AS 31 Posted February 16, 2014 What happens if a cop sees your weapon if you ebbs to get something. What is the penalty if it's supposed to be concealed? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Stu 1,930 Posted February 16, 2014 What happens if a cop sees your weapon if you ebbs to get something. What is the penalty if it's supposed to be concealed? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk For PA, so long as you're not in a prohibited place, nothing. PA issues a Licence To Carry a Firearm and does not stipulated concealed. Open carry is legal everywhere but you need a LTCF in Philly. Sent from my SCH-I800 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BD104X 1 Posted February 16, 2014 For PA, so long as you're not in a prohibited place, nothing. PA issues a Licence To Carry a Firearm and does not stipulated concealed. Open carry is legal everywhere but you need a LTCF in Philly. Sent from my SCH-I800 using Tapatalk 2 I guess this answer depends where you are - when I took the FL concealed carry course, the instructor said that it is your duty to keep it concealed in FL, and if this isn't done you can be charged with brandishing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom-NJ2AS 31 Posted February 16, 2014 Ok guys. Thanks for the answers. Just never thought about the what if someone saw it scenario yet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted February 16, 2014 Well, in my SneakPete Holster, it's concealed out in the open and no one is ever seeing the gun unless it's due to dire need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjd832 146 Posted February 16, 2014 "he isn't trying to conceal specifically." Honestly, he should pick one and stick to it. The accidental transition from concealed to showing probably freaks people out more than open carry. I tend to agree with this ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olderguy 0 Posted February 16, 2014 I am more worried about concealing in the warmer weather. Right now I wear vests all the time and it works well. Guess I will need to get some of those 50's shirts this spring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A-Tech 8 Posted February 16, 2014 PA is not TX. People are not open carrying everywhere there. I would just tell anyone(kid, teenager, or adult) it's a tool for your job. Whether you are lying or telling the truth doesn't matter. It will diffuse the situation and if it doesn't, walk away.Open carry is illegal in TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjd832 146 Posted February 16, 2014 I am more worried about concealing in the warmer weather. Right now I wear vests all the time and it works well. Guess I will need to get some of those 50's shirts this spring. I have no problem concealing in normal fitting tshirts/polos....ranging from subcompact to small full size Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted February 16, 2014 Who gives a shit about these worthless little shitbag kids. I carry everywhere, including church, & I do not care if some little retard kid or the parents see that I have a gun on my belt, or on a shoulder holster. It is none of their business, esp if they are a bunch of libtards. if they do see the gun & ask, I will just tell them that I am a plain clothes police officer with the federal gov't, DHS! With a whopping 4 posts I'd suspect a troll. You carry at Church; meaning you attend Church. Perhaps you should spend more time and energy learning patience, understanding and a little bit of "love thy neighbor". You have the wrong attitude as a firearms owner. You have the wrong attitude as a believer in God. You say you would/have impersonated a federal officer? I would ask the parents if they minded if I answered the kids question. If they gave me permission, I'd get on a knee and told the kid I carry when I'm allowed to protect myself and my family and that there a lot of bad people in the world. If the parents would object I would have still say it carry to protect myself from bad people and leave it at that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iCARRY 0 Posted February 16, 2014 Open carry is illegal in TX Lol my bad, AZ then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barms 98 Posted February 16, 2014 I have no problem concealing in normal fitting tshirts/polos....ranging from subcompact to small full size IWB? On the hip? Can't be rear of the hip because perhaps back of a tshirt or polo shirt might just show a smidge of your back when you sit down. Unless your Ts are really long. Yes I know, dress to carry, just never ever considered the wardrobe befor because I knew in NJ I would never be allowed but it's still good to think about it. Sitting down I would guess is the make or break decision about clothes or comfort. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnawing 5 Posted February 17, 2014 I'll probably go with the Sneaky Pete option. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjd832 146 Posted February 17, 2014 IWB? On the hip? Can't be rear of the hip because perhaps back of a tshirt or polo shirt might just show a smidge of your back when you sit down. Unless your Ts are really long. Yes I know, dress to carry, just never ever considered the wardrobe befor because I knew in NJ I would never be allowed but it's still good to think about it. Sitting down I would guess is the make or break decision about clothes or comfort. When I ccw it's a crossbreed iWb with the clips about middle of the options..with additional cant...in 4-430 ish position...my shirts are normal size .. Not extra long or anything...when I sit my shirts don't show my back...or the pistol......although if I were to bend over at the waist to pick up something off the floor it would undoubtedly print ..if I'm in a situation which requires discretion I stoop ...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites