Defense The Bag Trick – Keeping a weapon concealed in public Recoil Staff May 27, 2014 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More “People are used to seeing someone walk around with plastic grocery bags in their hands. The same ubiquitous bag can be found in every corner of the world. Carrying it draws no attention because it’s a common part of the scenery. No one looks twice.” Greg Ellfritz recently republished an article about concealment over on Active Response Training. It's worth the read if you need to have a weapon ready-to-hand in a threatening environment. Note that this is for places like “dodgy third world countries”, not walking down the boardwalk at the beach. Perhaps more importantly Ellfritz discusses what to look for when it comes to the “bag carry”. This is definitely something to add to your SA (Situational Awareness) preparation. Read the whole article here. Explore RECOILweb:Best 12 Gauge Ammo: Top Loads for Defense, Deer, Ducks, and More [2023]Prism Scope Versatility: The Battlefield and BeyondMarlin 45-70 Review: Custom Shop Model 1895 Modern Lever HunterNewly Released: Christensen Arms Steel-Barreled Lightweight Rifle NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.