Why Do Concealed Carriers Carry Concealed?

guns.com ^ | 28 January, 2012 | John Elliott

[drbuzzard]

exactly

[VeniVidiVici]

I got one only because it was signed by Charles Bronson. ;-)

(no, this is not me)

[jmax]

CONCEALED v OPEN CARRY: Don’t want the bad guy to come up behind me and grab my in-plain-sight gun. Also, would like him to worry / wonder if I had something hidden under my vest or jacket.

[papertyger]

Because as a substitute for my penis, my gun’s bullets are so much smaller than my actual penis that I am shamed and embarrassed at the thought of displaying said weapon publicly.

Work THAT one out “View” bitches!

[AnTiw1]

If I were legal, I think I’d actually prefer open carry. But I’m not, so I don’t. I’m a 6’ 300# 50yo black belt and around 2000 a meth head tried to rob me. I became the felon as I had the audacity to resist. But I carry my hands in the open ;^)

[MrB]

[Osage Orange]

ROFLOL!!!

[ataDude]

Why Do Concealed Carriers Carry Concealed? Hmmmm... because a cop is too heavy? :-)

[muir_redwoods]

I carry for the same reason I earned a black belt and work out; I see no reason to be less capable than necessary. I live way out in the country in CT and when I walk the dogs or hike in the forest, I have a .357 revolver. When I’m in town there is a KelTek 3AT in my front pocket. Guns don’t stop bullets really well but in a fight they allow me to participate meaningfully.

[Disambiguator]

I liken it to the responsibility one accrues when driving a semi: tuck drivers must avoid confrontations and potential road rage incidents at all cost because of the great power they control, while the mean-faced, clipped-hair dyke in the Chevy Geo green Subaru Forester can cut off whomever it likes.

Fixed. :^)

[ctdonath2]

The article is about “carry”, not “concealed”. Author is oblivious to open carry, and uses “concealed” without thought.

[PLMerite]

“Why Do Concealed Carriers Carry Concealed?”

So we can see the look of surprise on the thug’s face when he realizes he’s picked the *wrong* person.

[Real Cynic No More]

I think the primary reason to carry concealed is that just the thought that there is a gun being carried by someone other than a policeman scares the bejeezus out of the people out there who are already scared of guns. At least that’s what was described to me when I took the class to get my first carry permit - in a state that does not allow open carry of a handgun.

[Real Cynic No More]

And there's another very strong reason as well. The violent criminal elements out there are so large in number that we'd have to have a police officer escort every one of us around wherever we go, and reside in our houses, to provide the same level of safety that a personal firearm does. And I for one do not want to suffer that intrusiveness nor have to pay someone else for something I'm capable of doing myself. This idea of the government protecting us against all criminal individuals and providing for all of our needs from cradle to grave is not sustainable economically or in any other way. There's a reason that the Constitution has the language: "... provide for the common defense,....", and not the individual defense.

And who's to protect us against the criminal policeman? Such as those who violated laws to permit illegal gun trafficking, a la Fast and Furious, the criminal illegalities of which reach to the highest levels of our current outlaw administration?

[Real Cynic No More]

The article is about “carry”, not “concealed”. Author is oblivious to open carry, and uses “concealed” without thought.

Actually, it's about both, and encourages educating people so they aren't so afraid if they happen to see someone with a gun.

[Little Ray]

Something about getting “thrown clear” through the windshield of a car makes me want to wear my seatbelt...

[arrdon]

I’m sure it was merely an oversight that ex-Mayor Daley overlooked the necessity that his mob buddies always go well-heeled.

[Myrddin]

Concealed carry avoids setting off the "nervous nellies" who are "concerned" about being in the presence of an armed person. It also prevents the bad guys from identifying armed opposition, thus marking them for elimination first. Better to leave them guessing or deciding to not make an uninformed attempt at all.

[marktwain]

QUESTION! If I have a CCW permit, and I put a large flap holster on my belt, place the handgun in it, close the flap so the handgun absolutely cannot be seen, can I wear it in public when all they see is the holster?

A good question. I have done it both with and without the gun on different occasions for different purposes.

It would depend on the exact wording of the law in your location, the police in question, the prosecutor, the judge, and maybe the appelate judge as well!

[goat granny]

Agree, its no ones business if you carry and can be a great surprise to some mugger that thinks your an easy mark..

Conceal is for protection, open carry is for politics,but makes you a first target for a mob also. But if the state you live in says you can carry open, its your choice.

My dad, (retired cop) never open carried after retiring. Always shoulder holster. Worn open for years as a cop, didn't need to prove anything, conceal carry for defense..