Do You Actively Watch for Others Carrying?

[Mark 1911]

Last summer my wife and I took an NRA sponsored training course in MN to get our MN permits. We do a lot of fishing up there, and they don't recognize our IN permits, or my FL permit, or my AZ permit.

They mentioned in the course to watch for others carrying. Of course its easy to spot OC if you are watching for it, but it takes a little more attention to detail to spot a CC.

Since then I try to remember to watch and so far I have spotted several fellow Americans practicing their 2A rights in a CC mode.

Last weekend my wife and I were sitting in the lounge of a local hotel having a glass of wine. We were seated at a table and a couple of gents were standing at the bar. One of them was wearing a Hawaiin shirt not tucked in. I noticed what I first thought was cell phone under his shirt, but then noticed it was too far back on the hip, and was definitely the print of the handle of a pistol. I found it very encouraging and reinforcing to see another person out in public who recognizes the importance of practicing our Constitutional freedoms.

I would have said something to him to show my approval but he was immersed in a conersation and I did not want to interrupt.

Just curious how many folks out there make a point to watch. It's very interesting what you notice when you look.

 

[trigger_happy57]

its all about attention to detail i like to see if i can spot someone carrying when out and about its almost like a game to me the wife kinda gets annoyed sometimes i am ok at spotting people carrying but i know there a lot of people that i probablly miss.

 

[whoismunky]

I always watch for it; it's just been my natural operation since I started carrying. I guess it's just for my own amusement since I wouldn't ever go bring up their CC to a stranger, although I'm sure it's a good bonus to my situational awareness

 

[Stainer]

I am constantly scanning for not only those carrying, but looking at exits/entrances, as well as anything/anyone else that might be a threat. Usually if someone is acting suspicious enough for you to easily spot them, they are probably up to no good.

You all kept your head on a swivel, and that's what you gotta do when you find yourself in a vicious cock fight.
-Ron Burgandy

 

[blamecharles]

Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet. Yes i look for other guns near me in case a) i need them to cover me b) need to watch them c) ?????? just because.

 

[45calibre]

i do sometimes and have only spotted one person ccing. he had a supertuck in his small of back.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Yeah, I'm sort of a people watcher anyway. So as part of my attempt to stay aware of my surroundings, I make cursory checks.

 

[Kw1P]

I always look but im not verry good at finding any. Is it just me or is there not that many people carrying.

 

[mcolford]

I look for others making use of the second amendment. More of a game for me as well...

 

[JetGirl]

Yep. And what blamecharles said.

 

[jworm1420]

ya im also one of the situational awarness guys. im not military or LE, just something inside me has always been a situational awareness type of person.

 

[Rocket57]

I have only seen one guy concealed carrying since I started looking about a year and a half ago. But then I don't get out much.

 

[Kedric]

Like Jetgirl, Stainer and BC said. Always aware, always scanning, and always checking for potential allies or problems. Being aware of who has or may have a gun is part of situational awareness, IMHO.

 

[Tanfodude]

I do but so far, I haven't seen any. Maybe I only check on certain individuals.

 

[Arickosmo]

yep

 

[j4jenk]

I always look.....it's part of the assessment process.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Yeah I look for people carrying. I'm a natural people watcher wherever I go. Though I only developed situational awareness after I made the decision to carry.

 

[Bahrutile]

I'm always on the look out, just to see it for my self. I go out of my way to carry where people can't tell, though I always think people see it, though most people wouldn't notice unless it's pointed out to them.

 

[wagyu52]

I read somewhere that the only people looking to see if you are conceal carrying are the ones that are CC themselves. Kinda makes sense if you think about it

 

[squidvt]

Empty Hands I get to go home to my son.
I also scan people, exits, cover and concealment places. Where I can safely stash my son for WSTF.

I also look closer at *HOW* people walk and move. You can tell if someone has some martial training. Good Shin Nyo (mindfullness), and having a 3 year old who has "OH shiney I want!" and is very fast when he wants to be.