Hidden In Plain Sight:
A Practical Guide To Concealed Handgun Carry

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The new updated and expanded Second Edition of Hidden in Plain Sight is now available!

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Looking for ways to conceal your handgun, but trying to avoid spending hundreds or thousands of dollars in the process? Trying to find a holster for an uncommon gun? Curious as to how well some of those "exotic" carry devices work? Your search may be over.

Introducing Hidden In Plain Sight: A Practical Guide to Concealed Handgun Carry. This 167-page book (with 107 pictures), now in its second edition, explains just how easy it can be to comfortably, discreetly, and safely carry a legally concealed handgun.

Inside:

• What to look for when choosing a gun for concealed carry: revolvers vs. autos, single action vs. double action vs. double action only, sights, grips, hammers, etc.

• How to dress for comfortable and effective concealed carry, even in hot and humid conditions (the authors are from the "Deep South")

• Traditional carry modes: belt, shoulder, ankle, and pocket holsters

• Accessory holsters: purses, portfolios, belt cases, fanny packs, and day planners

• Unconventional holsters: belly bands, hollow electronics, below-the-waistband holsters

• Unbiased opinions about concealed carry equipment, including several negative reviews (the authors are not affiliated with any holster company, ammo company, magazine, gun maker, etc.)

• Customized clothing and accessories

• Carry options for women

• Relative accessibility data for various concealed carry modes, based on actual experiments with shooters of differing ability

• Finally, the Appendix lists over 110 holster suppliers, what they sell, and the prices they charge for different holster types. By helping you rule out companies that don't sell what you are looking for, the appendix can save you more than the cost of the book in catalog fees alone!(Click here to view the on-line holster-maker database.)

What the press said about the first edition:

• Dick Metcalf, in Shooting Times Dec. 1996: ". . . some of the best, no-nonsense advice I've seen on how to intelligently exercise the privileges granted by a carry concealed weapon (CCW) permit. . . . it's definitely worth a look."

• Roger Lanny, in Women & Guns Nov. 1996: "I'd place this book high up on the buy list of all but the most seasoned of handgun enthusiasts. And for those, if they're looking for a gift for their less seasoned friends and acquaintances..."

• John Fox, in American Handgunner Nov/Dec 1996: "For those interested in more information about concealed carry holsters, the author recommends Hidden In Plain Sight by Trey Bloodworth . . . ."

• Sandy Lindsey, in a article for the Women's Firearm Network: "If you wish to explore the subject of concealed carry further, we recommend that you pick up a copy of Hidden in Plain Sight: A Practical Guide to Concealed Carry by Trey Bloodworth and Mike Raley. . . This book covers just about every concealment system available today with plenty of accompanying photos, and includes the pros and cons of each, along with a bit of holster history."

• Stanton Wormley, Jr., in American Rifleman March 1996: "Holster selection is a complex decision involving factors such as age, sex, gun type, body type . . . and has been the subject of a number of books. Unfortunately, the majority of these are older works which . . . fail to reflect current firearms technology or holster designs. A new book, Hidden In Plain Sight, by Trey Bloodworth and Mike Raley . . . promises to fill that gap. It covers the pros and cons of most conventional holster types . . . ."

• Dave Spaulding, in Harris Publication's Concealed Carry "Annual": "For those of you who are interested in learning more about concealed carry, there's a new book titled HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT by Trey Bloodworth and Mike Raley . . . "

Hidden In Plain Sight is also now in use by handgun trainers in seven states. Whether you are new to CCW, or have been carrying for years, this book is a valuable resource.

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Ordering Hidden In Plain Sight

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Hidden In Plain Sight is available from Paladin Press (look under "Firearms H-P").

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Other Firearms-related pages:

• B&R's On-Line Database of holster makers
• Mike's National Tactical Invitational VI Trip Report
• Jeff Chan's Internet Firearms Information Resources List
• The rec.guns FAQ (check this out if you are unfamiliar with it)
• Shooters' Online Services
• Training Links:
  • Global Security Training (California)
  • Utah Concealed Carry Permit Instruction
• Jeffrey Snyder's A Nation of Cowards (THE BEST pro-gun essay we've read)