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The first is not a personal opinion, per se, but an observation. If the firearm can be observed through the clothing, like a lingerie modelâs body, you are âprintingâ. The second, based on most responses, is one that many are not overly concerned about it, as if you are CC, you are not âprintingâ. If you are âprintingâ, you are not CC, but pretending. As to consequences, we have all read stories about people being âswattedâ - that might be a primary concern depending upon where one lives. The second is with exposure comes other risks, such as an attempt to steal said firearm. We all live within our own level of perceived risk. Some OC (some due to need, others preference), and some CC (for similar reasons).
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@Dave17 thanks for the reply! Really appreciate your input.
But I think I must be getting to old. It would take to much time to explain my view on the topic of printing. I figure itâs just not worth the spit anymore. Its been really great sharing stuff on this web page, but I think I will just stick to reading all of your guys great posts. Thanks
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You just made me snort my coffee. 
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We saw that guy at Costco last week, but his âconcealmentâ was at 5 oâclock.
He was in what I consider the â5 oâclockâ demographic of 60-80 y.o. (as am I).
Sure wished I had a camera, but it was all I could do to talk myself out of a snatch attempt.
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When I did appendix carry, depending on the pants & holster I used, I could sometimes slip my phone in my pocket and it would disrupt the shape of the pistol beneath my belt. Iâm not sure what the equivalent of that is for other carry positions.
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Mae West might have had a retort, but I donât⊠
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I was trying not to say âthe gun in my pants.â
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Currently losing weight in order to not print. Fat prints worse than skinny. Unless you have rolls to hide it in. Nothing worse than trying to hide it under your shirt and your gut more or less advertises it for you.
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I lucky genetically to be leanâŠbut how does one get to it fast if it is hidden in rolls? Seems like a potentially life ending option.
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The presence of an object beneath your clothing is visible to the naked eye
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It is not truly concealed at that point, gun grabs happen (see the reasons people give for not open carrying) only how itâs probably visible and without multiple levels of active retention as a proper OWB would have
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POLE.CRAFT M&P 9mm Holster, M&P 2.0 Holster IWB Kydex Holster Custom Fit: Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm M2.0 4"/4.25" Pistol with Thumb Safety - Inside Waistband Concealed Carry - Cover Mag-Button - Widened Entrance - No Wear, No Jitter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DTXXTFY/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_ANFNTFBHY0Q1W6PR6NAK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This what I bought for my first IWB holster, and I love it! I carry at the 4 oâclock position, and with the right shirts, I havenât printed yet.
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I am totally kidding about fat rolls. Though there have been people who smuggled guns into prison with body fat as cover.
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What does everyone here think about small of the back carrying? Iâve heard mixed responses towards it.
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Do a search. this is fully covered like what is the best car oil in vehicle forums. 
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I have done a search before. I was just curious what everyone on here thinks. Personally, I havenât tried it, mainly because 1) Iâd have to get a holster designed for the opposite hand, 2) it would increase my draw time, and 3) it seems like it would be uncomfortable on car rides, and I already have back issues.
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May be ok for a small backup gun, but I donât see any real reason to go there. I do know that our Sheriffâs Honor Guard sometimes carry small of back under their Class A jackets when on duty, as they donât overtly display firearms when performing at funerals etc.
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If youâre comfortable with it, it works. If you canât get comfortable, donât bother.
I have a setup that feels pretty good in small of back. I donât think it prints, but being at the bottom of my back, I guess I wouldnât know. Itâs comfortable enough that I can ride in the car that way, but honestly if Iâm going to be in the car for any length of time, Iâm taking it off my body no matter where that holster is at. It would be very sad if I needed a firearm and I had to wrestle with my seat belt to get to it.
Iâm trying to recall the reasons some folks are against it. I recall that some swear itâs like stepping on a sidewalk crack, and youâll immediately break your back.
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I hear ya @Ouade5, just like anything firearms related. Itâs all about your personal preference and comfort level. I was carrying strong-side at 4 oâclock at first, but I wasnât really comfortable with it, so I switched to appendix and Iâm happier with it there. One of the employees at the range I go to down here carries in the small of his back, which was why I was curious about it in the first place.
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