Carry Zones

• Check the appendix and strong-side hip
• Scan small of the back
• Watch jacket and coat pockets
• Consider shoulder and ankle rigs

Visual Signs

• Spot printing through the fabric
• Note asymmetric drape on one side
• Watch the beltline sag from weight
• Flag a hard, angular bulge

Guarding

• Note repeated touching of one spot
• Watch frequent shirt or jacket tugging
• Catch hand drifting to the waistband
• Track constant concealment checks

Movement

• Watch one arm swing less while walking
• Note stiff sitting, bending, standing
• Catch blading the body away
• Watch clothing fixes entering vehicles

Context Check

• Flag heavy outerwear in warm weather
• Note wardrobe wrong for the setting
• Watch repeated clothing resets
• Stack several weak cues together

False Positives

• Rule out phones and radios
• Consider tools and wallets
• Account for medical gear
• Confirm a cluster before deciding

Safety Response

• Do not confront the subject
• Create distance immediately
• Move to cover or an exit
• Report what you observed