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Bart wrote:Like someone already said, it's a violation to intentionally fail to conceal. Not knowingly, not recklessly and not negligently. The standard is intent. I'm not saying every cop knows the law but I never had a problem.

Most people are sheep. They're not paying attention and won't notice printing or inadvertent flashing. Even if they do they won't panic unless you do something to stampede them. If your behavior says everything is normal they don't panic. Maybe they assume you're a detective or off duty or PI or whatever. I have also talked to police while carrying and I'm sure some of them must have guessed or even known I was armed but they probably also could tell from my behavior that I wasn't a threat to them or innocents.

I got a flat tire the other day and went into the shop to get the flat fixed. I wear a Hi-Power OWB, with an unbuttoned shirt for cover. I'm usually very good about making sure my weapon is covered up when I get out of my van. Well, my seatbelt or seat must have caught my shirt as I was getting out. I adjusted my belt as soon as I was out as usual, just as the tire fellow was walking up to me. His eyes got a little big as he looked at my waist area. I look down, and sure enough my shirt had tucked itself behind the grip, and my gun was there for the world (just the one guy, really) to see. I fix my shirt and continue my business. The rest is uneventful - found that the problem was a gash on the edge of the tread, so had to buy a new tire.

Echoing what others have said on this forum - I believe the main thing here is that if you do happen to accidentally expose your weapon, cover up and continue as normal. When your actions indicate that what just happened isn't a big deal, people are less likely to freak out. Having confidence about yourself will convey that your possession of a concealed firearm is normal.