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WildBill wrote:

Jaguar wrote:

Abraham wrote:Of course, I've been spotted - I had the measles.

Spot; to detect or recognize; locate or identify by seeing: to spot a hiding gun.

Sorry to hear of your illness, I had the chicken pox.

I have heard they are rare, but there are spotted Jaguars.

Abraham wrote:Of course, I've been spotted - I had the measles.

Spot; to detect or recognize; locate or identify by seeing: to spot a hiding gun.

Sorry to hear of your illness, I had the chicken pox.

I'm 6'3" and ran into an old and very dear friend whom I hadn't seen in a long time. She is 5' and maybe something with heals and she immediately gave me a hug. I had to quickly "go low" on my right before she bear hugged my pistol. This was right after I got my CHL so was still paranoid about carrying, but afterwards I realized she wouldn't have cared anyway, and neither would I if she did figure it out. One of those people who enrich your life by just being in it.

I've only been to one funeral since I got my CHL and I didn't carry due to the hugging I knew would ensue.

Since I don't hug strangers or casual acquaintances it isn't a problem. I'm not big on hugging anyway so a hearty handshake even with close friends and relatives is often exchanged.

Maybe a "bro hug" if I have to, but those are upper back so no big deal. Those that know me well enough to get a full on hug know my views on about everything.

mojo84 wrote:The question would be better if it asked if a "stranger" or someone not well known has commented about the clips or if someone is carrying.

The way the question is asked I have to answer yes. However, it was a close friend that had a chl that saw my clips and said something.

Noted, and edited.

Here is a poll that I believe will help people new to CHL.

A lot of people have said they were self-conscious about carrying when they first got their CHL, but after a few weeks or months this unease disappeared as they realized people just don't seem to notice. I include myself, I've been carrying for about 18 months now and don't even think about it anymore, but I had to get over the mental hurdle of carrying and believing everyone was looking at me before it became comfortable.

I don't believe anyone ever spotted me, maybe someone has but they never brought it to my attention. People just don't pay close attention to what's on your belt.

So, anyone ever been outed in public? Spouses and children don't count, they have access the general public doesn't.

[Edited to make it a stranger.]