CCP: What happens if...

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nickcarr

Discussion Starter · Sep 18, 2001

Okay, so I'm not a LEO. Presuming that you 'think' you have concealed your pistol on your person, what happens if someone (another citizen) spots your carry 1911, especially if you're in a *very* public place.

I'd carry more often, however, I *am* afraid of having joe shmoe or jane shmoe cry out that "HEY - he has a gun!" phrase.

Now in some places this could induce panic or a riot - in which, correct me if I'm wrong, then this could bring a hefty $$$ fine on my part.

(Okay, so I've been to McDonald's where several feds hang out. They are in suits wearing their SIG's on a pancake holster - very proudly I might add. No one says a thing. So, is this possibly an over-reaction on my part?)

Just for the record, whenever I carry my 1911, I make sure it's damn secure and very well hidden.

Is this just a fear that we all have accept when we carry?

Thanks
-Nick

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Powderman

· #16 · Sep 24, 2001

I have stopped people whom I have observed carrying a sidearm. In each case, the person either let the gun show when their jacket or other garment slid open or up, or when the firearm "printed". In each case, I approached the person from their blind side, identified myself, and asked them for their permit to carry. Each time, the folks produced their permits, and after running the name (with it coming back clear), they received a stern warning to keep their weapons fully concealed.

Yes, you CAN lose your CWP for flashing your firearm, even if by accident.

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