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First off - Thank you Charles for your continued work on behalf of all Americans in protecting the integrity of our constitution and our rights.

In light of the difficulties in getting Open Carry passed I have wondered about the option of what I have come to call "Conspicuous Carry" Conspicuous -yet legal.

I have been carrying for a short while now and I have to say the worst part about it all is, well, carrying a gun. It really is ridiculous in a warm climate. I am for open carry simply for the reason that it would be SO MUCH EASIER to just stick the thing on my belt and go about my business.

This brings me to a question to which I am not sure of the laws or the interpretation of them, but in my laymen mind it seems very plausible. Why cant I just get a nice paddle holster and put something around the gun to encase it without showing its outline. A big Cordura square with a Velcro flap. You can see these occasionally on the market for small autos, and there is the idea of the "fanny pack" but the bottom line is the easiest place for most to carry is strong side on the hip. So I would like to just forget about the big sloppy un-tucked shirt or the extra hot and non stylish semi tactical vest, or whatever. I just want to stick the paddle on my hip and go.

Now I know that this would look weird or conspicuous but I wonder if I really care any more. Most people with half a brain would be able to "know" that it was a gun but you would not be able to "see" that it was a gun and you would not be breaking the concealed laws. If someone is stupid enough to ask me what it is I could just tell them it is a big day planner and I feel -safe- when it is right there on my hip.

As a last bit I do have one of the older "desantis" (I think) paddle holsters/Packs that fits this description with the exception that it is really small. I am looking to carry a Glock 19 sized auto which would be a lot more conspicuous.

Any input on how this might fly under the Texas statutes would be greatly appreciated.
Brad

Again - Thank you Charles for your contribution to the cause.