25 Things That Only People Who Carry Concealed Would Understand

1. When you first start carrying concealed, it feels like the entire world knows

Source: http://www.securityconcerns.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/paranoid2.jpg

2. You give the most awkward hugs ever

Source: http://semi-rad.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/awkward-bro-hug-2.jpg

3. This makes you scream

This is a screenshot from a Hickok45 video. It was instructional, we assure you that he knows exactly what he’s doing

4. Every time you sit or stand up…

5. You avoid running certain errands

6. Your summer attire is sometimes…excessive.

(ok, this is a little exaggerated, but you know what we’re talking about)

7. You smile your biggest smile when you stumble upon this before going into a business

8. You laugh your most sarcastic laugh when you stumble upon this before turning around and not going into that business

Source: mydoorsign.com

9. You plan trips around places that don’t allow you to concealed carry (this is a Reciprocity Map with Florida Non-Resident as the example)

 
Source: http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html

10. Having to do your business in a public bathroom is more time consuming and more annoying than ever before

 
Source: http://www.recoilweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Raven-Vanguard-II-resting-during-that-moment-of-vulnerability.jpg

11. You have a drawer in your home strictly for holsters

12. You squat while shopping

 
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