No stickers, low profile, no vibe type of guy here, living in an oppressive State. I try to be observant and aware - my observations here indicate that most people, most of the time are none of those things.

I got nothing. I'm in Bay Area, California. I say nothing about my political views or social issues views.

I will confess I might be passive aggressive with regards to being PC at work.

From time to time at work, I would mutter loudly enough to be heard, "Too many dam ferners in here." My white co-worker friend would tell me, "Rey, you're the only one around here who could say that and get away with it."

One time, the same co-worker friend and another female co-worker friend was in the hallway talking about our IT support in India. My female co-worker was relating an incident where the IT guy would call her at 11 pm while she was taking a shower. It was about the third time, she kept relating how she was in the shower when she got the phone call that I put up my open hand in mid air to stop her, closed my eyes, tilted my head up a little, then after a few moments, with a satisfied smile told her she may continue.

The two got what I was doing (imagining her in the shower and she is easy on the eyes) and we all started laughing.

Yeah, I guess you could say I like to live dangerously in that respect.

Lowest of low profiles for me!

I do it to the point where it doesn't affect my daily. I also don't do gun stickers on my truck or wear gun shirts very often. I still wear black Danners and cargo pants every day. Some people think that's a giveaway. I don't.

Low profile here. Any stickers, etc., around here just translate to "rob me" to the local lowlifes. They watch for 2nd Amendment related stuff as a flag for guns to steal.

I'm the proverbial 'gray man'. Nothing anywhere to draw attention.

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Originally posted by WaterburyBob:
I'm the proverbial 'gray man'. Nothing anywhere to draw attention.

^^^ this. No decals on vehicles. No pro 2A hats, shirts, jackets. I keep my mouth shut, my eyes open and my head on a swivel.

I'm very low key, I purchase shirts that larger than needed so I don't print plus no decals or other items on the truck. It simply is not worth the attention it might create.

My car has a magnet that says "I Love My Grandpuppy". That probably helps in terms of misdirection.

Everyone has their own approach and whatever it is - is fine with me.
I don't think you have to stick your head in the sand to enjoy the second amendment benefits either.
However, use common sense and MOST importantly have an awareness of your surrounding.

Personally, I have a Lifetime NRA sticker and Blue Lives Matter on my truck.
I will wear gun T shirts or hats.
I don't go "full camo" with no reason although I contemplated painting my truck in camo.
I am not afraid and do wear my Trump hat on occasion.
I don't open carry.
Proud of what I believe, doesn't make you a wannbe.

PLUS I live in Texas!

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Originally posted by smschulz:
PLUS I live in Texas!

I think that where one lives is really important in this area. On the weekends, my wife and I do our shopping/hanging out etc... in the county south of us (Washington County PA). We see many vehicles with Pro 2A stickers, and see many individuals with gun logo or related type hats, shirts, etc...

The few (nowadays very few really) times that we drive into Pittsburgh, we don't see much if any of it.

In a few years we are planning on moving, my top priority for the final stretch of my life is to live in an area surrounded by like-minded individuals. Time will tell, we have a handful of years to finalize the details.

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Originally posted by Chris42:
While I am sometimes tempted, I do not have any tags indicating political or 2A preferences.

Where I think the low profile served me well was on a delivery in Philadelphia. Had to park in a delivery zone. Got a parking ticket. If you don’t recall, Philadelphia has some laws about concealed carry, like you can’t.

^^Phila tried to block CC, it was overturned a long time ago. You can NOT do open carry in Phila, though it is legal in PA.

Never had decals or stickers on any of my cars. Not even decal from dealer I bought it from.

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Originally posted by V-Tail:
Henry -- I like those decals. Where did you get them?

I will second this.

I have this sticker. The only people who get it are the gun folk.

American flag, Georgia voter and "Local grown food, thousands of miles fresher" stickers on the back window of my truck, nothing about guns.

Yup...low profile here. Only thing on both cars are Boston Bruins license plate frames and my Venza sports "Go See Ken", which is an advertisement for the guy from whom I bought my road bicycle.

I prefer to await the zombie apocalypse in stealth mode so they'll never know what hit 'em.

My favorite hat has the 5.11 logo on it...but 99% of the people out there have no idea what it is.

Never wanted to send the message that my vehicle might be more rewarding to break into than another.

I'm mostly low profile.

I grew up with a Dad in autobody who hated what bumper stickers did to vehicles' paint so I put zero bumper stickers of any type on my vehicles.

Nothing about me says rob me - no obvious signs of wealth or guns.

My vehicle is paid for and immaculate condition, but is neither a high-end brand nor has tens of thousands of aftermarket accessories on it.

I don't wear a fancy watch such as a Rolex. On the rare occasions I do wear a watch, it's a Citizen ecodrive but very few people would notice it's 100% titanium instead of stainless steel.

I don't wear designer clothing or tacticool clothing. Mainly Docker brand or their competitors for business, and mainly Duluth Trading for casual.

I don't leave anything visible in my vehicle that someone would smash a window to steal.

Only time I'm not low profile:

I'll wear shirts or hats with firearm logos to the range

Every month or two, I'll wear a bright red "Trump 2020 - Keep America Great" t-shirt on Saturdays. I live in an upscale, conservative part of Houston so never an ounce of problems.

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