Incorrect. Just because an officer sees the outline of a firearm under a shirt does not mean it is not concealed per statute. In fact, there is currently a circuit split between the 3rd and 4th DCAs in Florida as to whether or not a "bulge" recognizable as a firearm constitutes probable cause for a search. It is as yet unresolved, nonetheless a bulge or outline does not make a firearm unconcealed.
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Incorrect. Just because an officer sees the outline of a firearm under a shirt does not mean it is not concealed per statute. In fact, there is currently a circuit split between the 3rd and 4th DCAs in Florida as to whether or not a "bulge" recognizable as a firearm constitutes probable cause for a search. It is as yet unresolved, nonetheless a bulge or outline does not make a firearm unconcealed.
77zach
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Could have sworn there was a thread about a year ago where Stogie said a clear outline would not be considered concealed, per a court case that I can't remember the name of.
ixtow
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Don't believe so, but I'll ask him.