CC question

Saulnier · #1

I know that we should all carry our CC firearm in a manor that makes it unknown to others at all times. (No printing, clattering, ETC)

My question is this: by law is it still considered concealed if you can see the outline of it under a shirt? (Printing)

I always try to conceal as best as possible but sometimes it does print a littel. Am I still legal?

Saulnier

txinvestigator · #2

Use common sense. Is it obvious it is a gun? If so, you are in violation.

The law does not require that the actual gun be seen; it is a violation for you to intentionally fail to conceal the gun. The law also defines concealed as "a handgun, the presence of which is not openly discernible to the ordinary observation of a reasonable person."

jbirds1210 · #3

The unofficial concealed carry uniform

Crazy patterns on my shirt seem to break up the "printing" and make it a non-issue.

Jason

seamusTX · #4

Yeah, but watch out for the FASHION police.

- Jim

Humanphibian · #5

Keep in mind there are not alot of reasonable people left in the world these days.....

JK... with the proliferation of phones, PDA's, digital camera cases, and the like that people hang on their belt, most (read "reasonable") people are oblivious to a slight bulge under a t-shirt. I have been carrying a 1911 or a Sig in an IWB under a t-shirt for 10+ years and have never been openly "made". I'm sure that another gunny has probably taken note and assumed that I was carrying, but I have never been approached about it.

Look around....the world is full of "sheep". Just watch 'em for a while....most people go about their business without giving a second thought to what is going on around them.

fm2 · #6

jbirds1210 wrote:

The unofficial concealed carry uniform

Crazy patterns on my shirt seem to break up the "printing" and make it a non-issue.

Jason

I know one trainer that is famous for wearing those shirts.

LedJedi · #7

I wore shirts like that before i got my CHL..

i guess i'm just a prodigy. :)

NguyenVanDon · #8

TXI, what is the law again on accident flashing? IE, a strong wind comes and blow your tshirt up that shows your CCW.

LedJedi · #9

NguyenVanDon wrote:TXI, what is the law again on accident flashing? IE, a strong wind comes and blow your tshirt up that shows your CCW.

txinvestigator wrote: Use common sense. Is it obvious it is a gun? If so, you are in violation.

The law does not require that the actual gun be seen; it is a violation for you to intentionally fail to conceal the gun. The law also defines concealed as "a handgun, the presence of which is not openly discernible to the ordinary observation of a reasonable person."

you can't help the wind any more than you can help the jolly green giant coming over and shaking you upside down until all the change has fallen from your pockets. so long as you had the intent to conceal the weapon you're covered.

Now if you sweep your hands back to reveal your previously concealed weapon as a click cowboy intimidation factor you just changed your intent.

I've had issues with the wind before as well. I just keep my arm down when it's windy and there are no problems. Depends on how you carry.

stevie_d_64 · #10

jbirds1210 wrote:

The unofficial concealed carry uniform

Crazy patterns on my shirt seem to break up the "printing" and make it a non-issue.

Jason

Whoa! thats loud!

Remember my shirt I wore last Saturday night???

BrassMonkey · #11

I gotta get me one of those

stevie_d_64 wrote:
jbirds1210 wrote:

The unofficial concealed carry uniform

Crazy patterns on my shirt seem to break up the "printing" and make it a non-issue.

Jason
Whoa! thats loud!

Remember my shirt I wore last Saturday night???

#12

stevie_d_64 wrote: Remember my shirt I wore last Saturday night???

I loved that shirt! You think they come Marty-sized?

Oh, and does it glow in the dark?

LedJedi · #13

llwatson wrote:
stevie_d_64 wrote: Remember my shirt I wore last Saturday night???
I loved that shirt! You think they come Marty-sized?

Oh, and does it glow in the dark?

they usually have a good lineup of stuff like that in up to 6x at Casual Male. That's where i buy mine.

The Marshal · #14

HA!

JBird, I have several of those shirts. And yeah, the pattern is almost invisible for El Pistola.

So the new rule: Suspect anyone over 25 with a Hawaiian shirt to be a CHL ?

Saulnier · #15

Thanks for the clearity on the law.
I always try to wear a button down shirt when I carry.
It is more of a Dickys' type shirt though. Usualy a dark color because I carry at night when I am out powerwashing in parking lots by myself.
I usually only button the top one or two buttons so that the shirt does not fly as much but the firearm can still be reached and quick.
Only been CC since may and still have a lot to learn.

Currently carying a Smith 910 chambered in 9mm but will be getting an XD soon as the smith is on loan.

Looking at the 40 cal in the service or tactical model. Thinking of getting the Tac and chopping the grip.

Thanks

Saulnier