"Bag Trick"

Greg Ellifritz at Active Response Training shares a neat trick--something you should consider whether or not you ever use it yourself. It is to carry a weapon (a knife or a handgun) in your hand, concealed in a plastic shopping bag, making it look like you are simply carrying the bag in your hand. Obviously, this is for the limited situation where you suspect you may need the weapon, but also need to keep it concealed. Mr. Ellifritz relates that he first learned this technique from talking to a criminal, so it should be something that you watch for. Anyway, he has tips and advice concerning the technique, including photographs, at his article. Read the whole thing.