Most are...regardless of their intent.Middle Age Russ wrote: . I definitely got the feeling that the pat down was more for show.
When I have to go somewhere I can't carry, I just leave the pistol secured in the truck, and my holster in place (I use an MTAC, and frankly, my pants don't stay in place without the extra appendage!
). I oftendon't even drop my spare magazines unless I'm going to the airport for example.I can't tell you the number of times I've been patted down right over that empty hardsided holster and not even raised an eyebrow...a proper pat-down, it would at least lead to a "What's that?" but it never does.
As for your original post...act as though it's no more unusual than your billfold being accidentally exposed, and it won't likely be a problem.