Concealed in car, lefty

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Concealed in car, lefty

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So, was reading another post of a lefty and thought of this question I've had for a while. I'm a lefty and when driving a car (not motorcycle), I keep the handgun in a holster in the map pocket of the door; as a lefty, that's the right, er... correct side and it works well for me. It just happens that in my truck, the map pocket forms a nice tight fit on the holster and keeps it vertical and secure. In that position, the weapon is fairly well concealed, and even if I have to leave it in the truck, cannot be seen from the passenger side because it's hidden by the seat, nor from the driver side since it's tight against the door. I guess theoretically, if you climbed up on the hood and looked through the steering wheel, you might could see it. Of course, when I open the door, if you're looking for it, you can see the handle protruding from the map pocket.

So question: does this meet the requirements for being concealed?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Concealed in car, lefty

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Throw a small hand towel over it.
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Re: Concealed in car, lefty

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That is good for a lefty. I have done it too. One of the combat practices I do is left hand handling in a vehicle. That is the best hand for fighting a car jacker in the passenger seat. Weak hand drills need to be done in a vehicle or chair as much as the target at 15yds.
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Re: Concealed in car, lefty

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I'm a southpaw and thats how I do it....It is concealed until you open the door. Unless its laying inside the pocket and not butt up for easy grab like I do it. When I stop I just put it in the middle compartment between the seats. When i get underweigh again Its grip up in the pocket... :cool:
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