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kikr · 06-28-2006, 04:42 PM

No Laughing. I was talking to my fiancée about concealed carry, (I’m trying to convince her to take the course), she started talking about clothing and I thought she was trying to change the subject. As it turns out she ended up teaching me some stuff, go figure. She was talking about how clothing alters apperance like vertical stripes make a person appear taller, horizontal stripes make a person appear heavier, pleated pants hide stomach bulges etc. My question is, Does anyone know of any reference material covering this material.? I think it would be great to apply to concealed carry. All my internet searches have led to vests, jackets and fanny packs, and haven’t found anything of value at the local library. Any help would be appreciated.

wolfgang2000 · 06-28-2006, 11:51 PM

Your girl friend is dead on. What you wear and how you wear it is 75% of the battle.

When I was teaching the Observation & Perception class to the my Dept.s academy, I would wear a pair of navy blue (read that dark) pleated slacks and a plaid sport shirt. In that getup I had 9 or 10 firearms and at least that many edge weapons. I've only had 1 weapon spoted, and that was by a female. The firearms were, gp100 3", GP100 4", 2 Glock 19, Glock 26, S&W940, Jenning 22, Kel-tec 32, Hi-Standard derringer, NAA 22.

Dark clothing conceals better than light. Stripes and plaids break up bulges better than solid colors. Use your body size and shape to your advantage. Also remember that 98% of the people are not looking for bulges.

There are 2 ways to carry concealed.

1 My weapon is concealed, but everybody in the know, knows that I'm carrying.
2 My weapon is concealed, and only I know it.

If you are serious about carrying concealed, something has to change. Either you need looser clothing or smaller weapon. You can't wear tight jeans and a form fitting polo shirt and expect to conceal a full size pistol, without some sort of over garment.

Dress to fit the situation. Blend in. Don't wear sport coat and slacks to a farm fest, or overalls to the symphony.

Bruce FLinch · 06-30-2006, 11:13 PM

Good info, Wolfgang.
So kikr... got you & your lady signed up for CCW class? Then she go shopping for more outfits & accessories... A holster in every color, please!

SouthernMoss · 07-01-2006, 10:46 AM

Wolfgang, your story of carrying several weapons reminded me of the following video:

Weapon Concealment

Marlin · 07-01-2006, 11:43 AM

Amazing what one can conceal.....

wolfgang2000 · 07-01-2006, 09:54 PM

Cool video. The shotgun was a good touch.

06-28-2006, 04:42 PM	#1
kikr Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 14	Funny question. No Laughing. I was talking to my fiancée about concealed carry, (I’m trying to convince her to take the course), she started talking about clothing and I thought she was trying to change the subject. As it turns out she ended up teaching me some stuff, go figure. She was talking about how clothing alters apperance like vertical stripes make a person appear taller, horizontal stripes make a person appear heavier, pleated pants hide stomach bulges etc. My question is, Does anyone know of any reference material covering this material.? I think it would be great to apply to concealed carry. All my internet searches have led to vests, jackets and fanny packs, and haven’t found anything of value at the local library. Any help would be appreciated. __________________ We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. George Orwell -->

06-28-2006, 11:51 PM	#2
wolfgang2000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mountain Grove MO. Posts: 542	Re: Funny question. Your girl friend is dead on. What you wear and how you wear it is 75% of the battle. When I was teaching the Observation & Perception class to the my Dept.s academy, I would wear a pair of navy blue (read that dark) pleated slacks and a plaid sport shirt. In that getup I had 9 or 10 firearms and at least that many edge weapons. I've only had 1 weapon spoted, and that was by a female. The firearms were, gp100 3", GP100 4", 2 Glock 19, Glock 26, S&W940, Jenning 22, Kel-tec 32, Hi-Standard derringer, NAA 22. Dark clothing conceals better than light. Stripes and plaids break up bulges better than solid colors. Use your body size and shape to your advantage. Also remember that 98% of the people are not looking for bulges. There are 2 ways to carry concealed. 1 My weapon is concealed, but everybody in the know, knows that I'm carrying. 2 My weapon is concealed, and only I know it. If you are serious about carrying concealed, something has to change. Either you need looser clothing or smaller weapon. You can't wear tight jeans and a form fitting polo shirt and expect to conceal a full size pistol, without some sort of over garment. Dress to fit the situation. Blend in. Don't wear sport coat and slacks to a farm fest, or overalls to the symphony. __________________ Guns are like Jello, there is always room for more!

06-30-2006, 11:13 PM	#3
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: Funny question. Good info, Wolfgang. So kikr... got you & your lady signed up for CCW class? Then she go shopping for more outfits & accessories... A holster in every color, please! __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.

07-01-2006, 10:46 AM	#4
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Funny question. Wolfgang, your story of carrying several weapons reminded me of the following video: Weapon Concealment __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

07-01-2006, 11:43 AM	#5
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Funny question. Amazing what one can conceal..... __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

07-01-2006, 09:54 PM	#6
wolfgang2000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mountain Grove MO. Posts: 542	Re: Funny question. Cool video. The shotgun was a good touch. __________________ Guns are like Jello, there is always room for more!