Winning: NY Times publishes article on CC "fashion"

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Covert/concealed carry fashion options...covered by the New York Times! It's even a minimally snarky article. And it quotes John Lott as a "researcher of gun culture!" And no counter-quote from Sarah Brady or Mayor Nanny Boomers! OK, they keep quoting "gun experts" without identifying who they are, but for once it's not used to bash the 2A.

We need an icon showing a pig with wings.

New Fashion Wrinkle: Stylishly Hiding the Gun

Woolrich, a 182-year-old clothing company, describes its new chino pants as an elegant and sturdy fashion statement, with a clean profile and fabric that provides comfort and flexibility.

And they are great for hiding a handgun.

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The latest styles, by contrast, are called “concealed carry” or “covert fashion.”

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Other companies are rushing to meet the demand for concealed-carry clothing. Under Armour, best known for its sports and action gear, will be adding a jacket and a plaid shirt with Velcro pockets for easy gun access.

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The clothing lines address a perceived need in the concealed-carry subculture. Gun owners say they want to practice “maximum uncertainty,” meaning that if a gun is sufficiently concealed, a potential criminal will be unsure whether to attack. Gun experts say the research is inconclusive about whether such tactics reduce crime. Regardless, the clothing makers are jumping on the line of thinking.

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The company [Woolrich] has since added new patterns for shirts, pants and the Elite Discreet Carry Twill jacket, in dark shale gray and dark wheat tan. In addition to its gun-friendly pockets, the jacket has a channel cut through the back that the company says can be used to store plastic handcuffs.

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