This is an oldie but a goodie, first published by SSD in March, 2010. It’s just as poignant today as when we first mentioned it and has remained worth sharing since the data was initially prepared in 1992.
While this graphic actually dates from 1992, it does contain quite a few details that are of use both offensively as well as defensively. Originally, published in the New York Times the data came from NYPD Detective Robert Gallagher based on criteria he used to size up suspects. Megan Jaegerman, the artist who translated this information into a readily usable format has been lauded for this and other work. She succinctly synthesizes a great deal of information into a story that can be interpreted with the eye.
“If you see something, say something.” All this graphic does is make the sheep more scared of law abiding CCW permit holders…
Actually all of these apply to modern cell phones carried on the belt.
Holsters must have sucked ass back in 1992.
It was written for New York. Law abiding folks there dont generally run around toting guns. Besides, if you know what you are doing, no one will ever know you have a CCW.
Cell phones on the belt? Are you using one of those old phones that had a handle to carry around?
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I was gonna say “This was NOT written for those of us living in the SOUTH!” Shoot! CC? We OC!
In NYC, typically this could be used for identifying other undercover officers as well as others carrying concealed, criminal or not. Unfortunately, some police cannot distinguish who is who among them because of the “us vs. them” mindset. See http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/29/nyregion/29cop.html.
Thank you. I think it’s useful. Spot them before they spot me. “Giveaways” to avoid myself.