why all the fuss over "printing"?

Other than the self appointed PRINT PATROL tards on the interweb, people just don't notice 99.9% of the time.
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Thanks for making coffee come out of my nose.

You're right, though. It's amazing what most people don't notice. I'm not strutting around in a Glock Perfection hat and a "Protected by S&W" shirt, so nobody really notices me. It's unlikely they're checking out my svelte figure enough to notice a bulge at the waist.

Even if they do, what's to say it's not a telephone, tape measure, pager, or any of the cornucopia of other junk people lug around on their belts these days?
 
I can remember when you could carry a loaded pistol in your car in Kalifornia, as long as it was out in the open, laying on the seat, and kids would ride their bikes to school with their .22 rifles slung over their back, and leave them in the principle's office, so they could go out hunting after school. That was in the good old days, in early 1960's, when I still thought that it was the promised land, and the only smog was in LA, before the loonies took over. The cops never gave them a second look. (imagine that!)

EarlFH
 
"printing" is not "concealed" in Texas thus not legal in Texas and, among other possible charges, can result in a revocation of the CCL. Texas CCL classes explain this to the students. NOTE: this is not an opinion of the Texas statutes, it is just a statement of how concealed carry is defined in Texas.
 
I've often wondered what the big deal was with it as well. I mean I don't go out of my way to make sure I'm "printing" but if I happen to briefly I don't really care too much. It is also legal to "open carry" in my state so maybe that helps.
 
I think being concealed is best for being in public.
I was on one forum where most of the talk was about boasting about shooting bad guys & not caring what others think of them carrying.
If certain gun owners who have to boast about their firearms & what they can do to a human ,we responsable gun owners will see the anti gunners coming out stronger saying that all gun owners are a bit nuts & looking for trouble.
I am of the mindset not to go looking for trouble ,but to be ready & prepared if trouble comes looking for me. :cool:
While some crimminals will hesitate to approach someone with a handgun , there are some that will readily become aggresive when they see someone open carry.
In rual areas , I can see open carrying ,because the handgun is a tool to a farmer or rancher againist predators & getting rid of varmints.
Here in Houston , I don't know if open carry would be a good idea.
Just my 2 cents ,carry on. :)
 
I've often wondered what the big deal was with it as well. I mean I don't go out of my way to make sure I'm "printing" but if I happen to briefly I don't really care too much. It is also legal to "open carry" in my state so maybe that helps.
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Ditto. Before I leave the house I look to see if anything is noticeable, but I don't waste an inordinate amount of time on it. Just not that big a deal to me.
 
the main problem comes from having that fbi forward tilt, which most IWB holsters have. it causes the mag well of my gun to "bulge out" from under my shirt. if i could find a holster that didn't have that tilt i'd be set. i'm pretty sure my 1911 is long enough to stay put without it.
 
It's easy to say that you don't worry about it, if you don't live in a state that throws you in cuffs, and confiscates your gun because you scared an old lady.

EarlFH
 
What is the legal definition of printing?
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good question, i have no idea. i assumed it meant when the outline of your gun is visible under your clothing, course you know what happens when we assume!
 
See that's my question. I ANAL but I don't see how it could be proven that a slight bulge is printing. Probably if you just pull your tshirt over it and it's plain to see that it's a gun, then yeah. But normally i'm wearing either a loose polo or a buttoned shirt that covers the gun. Never had any problems.
 
I can remember when you could carry a loaded pistol in your car in Kalifornia, as long as it was out in the open, laying on the seat, and kids would ride their bikes to school with their .22 rifles slung over their back, and leave them in the principle's office, so they could go out hunting after school. That was in the good old days, in early 1960's, when I still thought that it was the promised land, and the only smog was in LA, before the loonies took over. The cops never gave them a second look. (imagine that!)
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That was me growing up in the bay area of CA in 60's and 70's.I lived a few blocks from the "country" and my brothers and I had .22's, shotguns on our bicycles,never bothered by anyone.

A most informing thread.

I am a new CCWP owner,I've had mine for about 6 mos. I have only carried once for a fire investigation in my old state(CA). My permit is not good there but I'll make the decision whether or not it is prudent for me to carry.Very helpful ideas here.I'm in the no print/show/concealed is concealed crowd.
 
"Why all the fuss over 'printing'?"

Well, let me handle this with the sensitivity it deserves ...

Ah, ... could it be because all those overweight guys in tight clothes carrying concealed ...

... draw attention??? :rolleyes:

C'mon, people, Spartan-up a little.

Drop the pizza and do some sit-ups and cardio work once in a while if you want to play Sonny Crockett packin' that big-bore boomer. :D

No printing here ...
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"Why all the fuss over 'printing'?"

"PEOPLE" don't notice and thats GOOD. Everyone missed the biggest
factor of printing. That factor is the cops getting a report of a man with a gun. So many cops theses days seem to be hoping for a problem so they can throw their weight around. I have personally almost been shot by cops twice. BOTH TIMES THEY WERE THE ONES SCREWING UP. If I had not been on my toes either I or in one case the cop would have been dead.
There would have been NO WINNERS in either case except for the money my wife would have received in the lawsuits.
 
Well, let me handle this with the sensitivity it deserves ...

Ah, ... could it be because all those overweight guys in tight clothes carrying concealed ...

... draw attention???

C'mon, people, Spartan-up a little.

Drop the pizza and do some sit-ups and cardio work once in a while if you want to play Sonny Crockett packin' that big-bore boomer.
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Right on!
 
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