Being stealth is of the utmost important after the fall. Why? Because you don't want someone who's dangerous knowing what you have on you. Plus, being a “grey man” is also important so that you blend in — not stand out. Read on for everything you need to know about concealed weapons!

If possible avoid gun free zones

For most of us, our concealed carry is like a Visa card and we don’t leave home without it. If you’re lucky enough to live in an area with a low crime rate and well-established communities, you might not need to carry it with you. In fact, weather or not to carry your concealed weapon depends on where you are going.
However, criminals do not respect the gun free zones and they won’t stay away from places where guns are prohibited. As far as concealed carry goes, if you believe a place is not safe, you should avoid it all together if possible. When that’s not possible and trouble arises, my honest opinion is the criminal should not be the only one who is armed.

Defuse the situation if you can

People tend to use the tools they have to get out of a tense conflict. This may become a problem when concealed carry is involved and people forget that their weapon is not always a problem-solver. According to the law, it’s your obligation not to aggravate the conflict and you must try to defuse the situation. You don’t have to use your gun to calm down a person and you need a certain ability to control the urge to do so.

Concealed carry requires a certain mindset and you shouldn’t forget that you’re responsible for your own actions. Stay away from rage incidents and do everything possible to avoid such situations. Pulling your gun on an unarmed citizen because he cut lanes without signaling or because he’s trying to pick a fight, is just a way to escalate the situation.

Pick the right gear for your handgun

For concealed carry to work, there are three things that need to be a perfect fit: the operator, the handgun and the holster. The holster you chose should completely conceal your handgun. Even more, you should be able to smoothly and effectively draw your gun from that holster. You will need to do a little research because some holsters may not be ideal for every body type. The holster may also be too worn to be safe and effective.

When you get the right holster for your concealed carry, the next thing you want to do is practice. You should do various drawing and holstering drills from difference stances. There is nothing worse than having a holster that limits your reaction time or puts you in difficulty when drawing your weapon.

Select the handgun that’s right for you

This is still one of the most discussed topics and it can be quite complicated for beginners. As you should know by now, weapons are made in numerous cartridge calibers. There are dozens of models for each cartridge and you need to settle on the appropriate handgun for you. Concealed carry means you will have to make some compromises. You will sometimes need to sacrifice capacity, accuracy or stopping power.

You can’t carry a full-size weapon because you’ll never be able to fully conceal it. Get a weapon, which you’re comfortable with. The one you can operate under high stress and constant pressure. While reviews may help you make the right choice, you better try it firsthand. Practice marksmanship and manipulation with your concealed carry, until you are certain it’s the right handgun for you.

There are excellent ideas on how to conceal your weapons before and after a collapse. Having a weapon on you is important both for hunting purposes and protection, but you don't always want everyone knowing you're carrying one. Apply these tips and you should be able to be stealth with zero issues. You can find out more about concealing weapons on Prepper's Will.