@@starquake8034 Most people displaying the symbol don't even understand the Punisher as a character, and they all act like they're the Punisher until it's actually time to do some Punisher shit. It's peak cringe.
Any kind of icon that poverty-tier AR makers would stamp on a lower is a big nope- punisher skulls, crusader crap, ‘molon labe’, snakes, flags… keep them off your person and the back window of your 2012 super duty.
How to dress like a “gray man?” Let’s start from the top down: - American flag patch hat - Wiley X/Oakley wraparound sunglasses - Beard - Grunt Style/Nine Line t-shirt 2 sizes too big (to avoid printing) - G-Shock - Various tattoos - 550 cord bracelet - KIA bracelet - We the People/Crossbreed holster - 5.11/Under Armour cargo pants - Merrell hiking boots Am I missing anything?
In LA, definitely! Did we forget that it's all about blending in? The gray man in a blue state is going to look very different than the gray man in a red state.
I know that song!! I'm a Beatles fan... He's a real rainbow man Sitting in his rainbow land Making all his rainbow plans for nobody Rainbow man, please, listen You don't know what you're missing Rainbow man, the world is at your command! He's as blind as he can be Just sees what he wants to see Rainbow man, can you see me at all?
@@dominicvasquez6469 every man in the general vicinity of that convo just maniacally fucking laughing because entire generations have just been avenged.
How to dress like a Gray Man: Step 1: don't wear anything made by 5.11 Step 2: don't wear anything made by 5.11 Step 3: don't wear anything made by 5.11
@@SWells679 I understand they make sense from a certain standpoint, and if you're wearing it as part of a duty uniform, heck yeah go for it.... but you'll NEVER blend into a crowd wearing that. I recommend maybe something like the Viktos blue jeans instead; less identifiable as "tactical."
@@tmmccormick86 Yeah, the whole gray man thing is a never ending search to look discrete, be functional...and not spend too much. Thx for the recommendation, I'll check them out.
@@SWells679 best thing, IMO, is to try to find normie clothing that is modifiable to suit needs. If you know someone handy with a sewing machine, then things like discreet mag pouches in an oversized pair of Walmart jeans is very doable.
Just to be clear, we're taking concealed carry tips from a person who works for an agency that frowns on the public not only carrying concealed but also owning handguns.
@@CWPSO by working for an agency, he followed, if not endorsed, their policies and procedures. Go read comments on Police One, you can usually guess the ones that work in anti-gun places. They will use the "Only ones" argument(I still love that video)
Their defender flex jeans are the only thing I could recommend that don't immediately display "I'm carrying a gun" since their logos are basically impossible to see and the two extra pockets it comes with are just pockets
Triple Aught and some TD pants aren't flashy either. The Carlos Rays from TD have articulated knees but the stitching is almost impossible to see from far away.
I absolutely love my defender flex jeans. They’re pretty durable as well as comfortable and practical for carrying/range use. LA Police Gear makes another inconspicuous pair of denim aimed around ccw. They’re a similar design and good in their own way, but I prefer my defender flex’s.
I use edge chinos, has good mag pouch pockets and a “media’ pocket which is good for a fleshlight (i mean flashlight) and they dont scream tacticool. I actually use the black at work for low pro professional look that maintains functionality.
i read the title and thumbnail about 10 times, and only after i started watching the video did i realize it’s not about how to dress like a gay man :( edit: nvm, there was a plot twist
How do you dress like a gray man? Don't wear tactical branded clothing or bags, if you want to blend in with the masses then wear what the masses wear. Pretty simple, love TFBTV as always.
When I lived in Alaska I wore a vest which made CC really easy. Vests are so common in Alaska that you don’t even get a second glance. I moved to Oklahoma three months ago and have yet to see a vest. A lot of it is context. However, it has been my experience that the vast majority of people are such poor observers that your attire may not matter as much as most of us in the shooting community think it does. I’m not saying you shouldn’t give it any thought but don’t overthink it either.
Being a grey man isn’t about hiding from your average Joe, it’s about blending in with the average Joe to hide from people who are specifically looking for people who look like they’re carrying a gun.
Haha I know. You don’t need to be a gray man, you’re not a Fed. We need to stop watching tv for like a year, all of us. Not even UA-cam, we need to really get back to reality
@@JoeArn1 Reality is that most people don't think that hard about how they dress. People wear what their environment supports, and whatever is comfortable for them. For example I live in a rural area but I have a wide variety of crap that I wear from button up kinda beach vibe tshirts in the summer, to jeans with a long sleeve henley and a jacket of some sort in the colder months. Also there are some gun people that think everyone knows how to spot a gun printing (I still like to avoid printing don't get me wrong), and that wearing a hat with a gun company will get them "spotted"...but I'm going to level with you, I wear a Trex Arms hat most of the time and people have no idea what it means. I asked a guy at my college and he just thought I liked dinosaurs.
First thing I noticed is this guy's concealed tactical belt with extra magazines and a super obvious concealed carry pistol and holster. So if he was planning on being covert he definitely failed immediately lol.
"How to dress like a grey man?" By shopping at our clothing sponsor, of course. You say in the description that the term grey man is cringe. It's not as cringe as being decked out in 5.11 gear I assure you.
Good info as I’m trying to transition into effective concealed carry wear instead of carrying in my purse like an old lady. On a side note - James, Lara Croft called and said she needed her shorts back.
how to be gray man: go to walmart and buy clothes dont wear your cringe ass tactical brands or a military style black backpack, avoid the american flag or logos that arent just clothing brand logos. pretty simple saved you 20 minutes of a sponsored video and saved you money from buying expensive ass pointless 5.11 clothes (pro-tip, you wont get in a 2 hour long firefight when walking to starbucks, you dont need "rough" 120 dollar pants from 5.11)
If you really need to get stretchy jeans then just get the stretchy jeans at Walmart or Target. Don't need to reinvent the wheel when trying to look like a normal person.
5.11 has a ton of low-profile clothings not just cargo pants, second thing is 5.11 doesn’t cost 120 dollars. Do your research before making false comments.
Metal band tees, slim fit Levi's from Target and Emerica skate shoes. People assume I'm left leaning. That's how you blend in. I save the 5.11pants for hiking or 2 gun matches where I wanna have a mag or 2 in the pockets.
Better suggestions. Almost all pants at CostCo stretch and are normal jeans. Get almost any shoes just lace them right. Carry appendix if you're below 25% body fat and 2-4 o'clock if you're over. For tops buy normal clothes. Any hoodies, tee shirts, whatever. For belts find one fills out the belt loops so you don't get extra drag and maybe fuck up your draw- it doesn't need to be tactical to fit this criteria. Shop at Walmart, CostCo, or Ross like many Americans and you'll instantly blend in. Almost like if you look like a normal person you are.
Dudes be like: no on suspects me in my no quarter hat, 32 pocket skin tight cargos, and a smedium gun related T shirt as I pull up in my truck with a 1000 gun stickers.
They did what many have done before with product. When they get real popular they cut cost on qaulity. They can make a bigger profit while riding that wave till eventually everyone see their qaulity has went down and stop buying .
The Gray Man, the concept that you dress to conceal carry in a manner that makes you blend in with the everyday crowd while making yourself stand out completely from anyone in the everyday crowd.
Can a sales associate sell over priced gear while being paid less than the average fast food employee? 5.11 rucks are "okay" but their attire has become a meme at best
The brand is starting to make you stand out as it gets more exposure too. You see a dude in 5.11 pants and a jacket and you know he's a gun guy, maybe even carrying. Just dress like a normal person if you want to look like a normal person - no need to complicate it.
5.11 is literally Taiwanese junk made in a style that looks tactical. I know, because I used to sell overpriced gear while paid less money than fast food. Already high prices($75 jeans now $85?) across the entire store I worked were being raised just as I left earlier in 2022. Every t shirt that came in had the screen printing off center because they are produced over seas for next to nothing. EVERY SINGLE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE drinks the kool-aid hard and truly belive it is the best gear money can buy, yet we consistently got returns from customers who actually used it hard for failures on seams, eyelets, etc. Never got returns from majority of customers because they were security guards or hikers. Makes people think it's sturdy shit, when it's really just mid-low quality being sold to wanna be tatical guys who never touch dirt because they cant afford to ruin $100 pants. Worst of all, they HAVE NO VETERAN OR MILITARY DISCOUNT. How can you cater to patriots, yet claim the "discount is built into the price for everyone". Not sure if that applies to all stores, but this is the training I received, and felt disgusted everytime I had to lie in the face of our service members. No company sells every product under msrp instead of applying military discount...
@@brad5347 The 72 hr pack is what I used overseas. To me, it was better than what we were issued. I actually sold mine to a Ugandan TCN and bought another one when I got back. Some of the other gear, I can see your point though. And a mil discount isn't an obligation on the company's part. I never get mad if one isn't available. Old straight leg Grunt here.
I wear the wranglers outdoor flex pants. They're so comfortable and have 2 cargo pockets and your traditional pockets so they're not super "tactical" looking
In California, you should wear clothing just baggy enough to conceal a hammer. If you want to be REALLY inconspicuous (in California), dress like Captain Jack in those Pirates movies.
3:09. Dear God. Unless there's actively a civil war going on, what are you thinking? Unless you wear rugged pants you're not going to be comfortable carrying a cop's toolbelt? How about you don't carry around a cop's toolbelt. Carry a gun, a folding knife, a phone, a mini bic, your ID and a debit card. Congrats. You've now covered 99.9% of all situations you might find yourself in. Statistically you don't need a reload (99.9% chance you won't need it even if you use your firearm), but you do you.
You're more likely to need a first aid kit to help yourself or someone during an emergency but that isn't as cool as that gunfight everyone thinks is around the corner when they go grab a burger.
very true. but remember, semi automatic pistols are more or less dependent on magazine function. always nice to have a back up mag if it fails. and extra ammo never hurts eithet
Jeremy-There are hidden gambling facilities hidden all over! lets go inside... James- Wow it smells like a casino in here (5.11 Employee behind counter) *profusely sweating*
@@JoeArn1 comfy shoes can make a huge difference between a 16 hour day of hard work being a day shit gets done or a day that ends up hurting you. When I spent a year doing wastewater and drinking water utility work, every single guy I worked with (and they were the hardest working guys I've ever met) stressed that work boots HAD to be comfortable, and after spending a couple of weeks getting 16+ hours of overtime, sometimes in one day, I agree.
I have never blocked my eyes while watching UA-cam, but when he came out with them short shorts I damn near cried and immediately thought of Officer Dangle
The best under the radar pack I’ve ever owned is an Eddie Bauer pack. It has a zip out feature to expand the capacity. Ridiculously comfortable. Built like a tank. Padded in all the right areas. I just used it as my carry on for a trip to Vegas. Three days worth of things fit in the pack in its small non expanded configuration. It’s been with me on three continents and I’ve had it for over 10 years.
LAPD cop: exempt from most California gun laws that his police union supports. as a result can buy off roster handguns then sell them for 3x MSRP when he is done with em
Probably the most widely accepted view. Depends on how you look at it. I think some of the most effective camouflages are very eccentric. Nobody expects the person with blue hair wearing crystals and niche perfume to be packing a 10mm under their sweater.
"Why is the 6'2" dude trying to hunch over in the corner?" draws a lot more attention than some dude just minding his own business who happens to be big.
Loving the video there’s some great information. At the end of the day though, I’ll always go with the standard butt ass naked loadout when conceal carrying.
So I think it is possible. I actually wore 511 everything one time, and I was able to blend him. It wore their Norris sneaker, their jeans, and a black zip up hoodie. I actually blended in to the point where I would stare at people and they would not look at me. It wasn’t a fear thing either. We were in Costco.
I’m retired with 28 years as an officer. I’ve owned most of the items in that store. Their belts are decent but KORE belts are the best I’ve ever seen. Also many of their packs are crap these days. Go to Vertx or Maxpedition.
Not gonna lie those 5.11 jeans are incredibly comfy. Love the fact they come in 35 waist. Seriously only jeans I own now. Well besides my full Canadian combat tuxedo.
The jean are just stupid comfy and once broke in a bit with scuffs they do Not looks like 5.11 clothes. Their jeans are probably the few things that aren't a give away.
@@Shep01 Honestly that side mag pocket fits my phone perfectly And the way I eat, do/don't exercise. I fluctuate between a 34-36. So being able to get a 35 and just adjust my belt is awesome.
Dude, don't wear 5.11. Simples (also, as a simple observation of o line content, big American flags, barbed wire tattoos etc make you stand out). I'm in Belfast, the original one. Few years back with one of the US Presidential visits I walked past what was obviously part of the advance ground team, no idea if Secret Service or not, acting like tourists, pointing at stuff, with their cameras but entirely in clad in their tactical hiking gear. Probably thought they were entirely blending in. Also, Americans abroad, so many of you may as well have big signs pointing at you even without having to speak.
No shit dude. When we're in another country we're foreigners. European tourists stick out like a sore thumb in the U.S. before they even speak. You all just think you blend right in. We just don't judge the shit out of you like the rest of the world does to us when we visit other countries because we understand that they're, ya know, in a foreign country
I'm retired Army and I couldn't stand it, especially since we had longstanding admonishments AGAINST talking with your hands. But yeah, it's an instant tell for cops and younger soldiers. At a minimum it telegraphs that the speaker is always ready for a fight because their hands are almost always in a semi-guard position. Great for a fight, not so much for trying to blend. But then, bangers do the same thing, so I guess consider your environment.
The irony in James being told that gear is heavy. 🙄 Even though I was a cop, it doesn't escape me that a cop in perhaps the least tolerable, citizen owned firearm state there is, giving advice from a citizen owning firearms perspective is just laughable. And blending in here in coastal FL mandates flip flops/crocs and basketball/board shorts, none of which meet this "experts" standards for mission dependant but blending in. This is, sadly, just a predatory sales pitch for 5.11 clothing (I have no problem with the brand, by the way) put on by a company rep and a "paid spokesman."
Dont wear shirts with flags on the sleeves if you want to go under the radar that is the NUMBER one thing that tips me off that someone is a gun person and or that they are carrying
And....so what? If you are "tipped off" what happens next? Nothing. If you are a crack head, do you rob the guy with the 3% flag t-shirt or the dude with a Jansport backpack and some Yezzy shoes on?
@@papimaximus95 so then why did you watch the video about dressing as to not tip people off at all if you are gonna say" so what" to someone being tipped off
@@indianOutlaw87.5 "so then why did you watch the video about dressing as to not tip people off" Context is king. This video is made by an UC officer who's job and life depend on not tipping people off. You don't have the same mission and hence the same problem. So again, I ask how does that affect YOU?
When I saw the thumbnail I thought it would be a joke video with the answer being an obvious "no." In reality, it was a 20 minute commercial trying its darndest to answer "yes" but the answer is still "no."
A lawyer and a cop walk into 511…let’s see what happens… On a side note, biggest thing that gives away a cop vibe is how they stand or are constantly looking around.
Muted colors, comfortable slightly loose clothing, and NO logos/emblems/mottos/flags etc. The idea is to not draw eyes to you and not fidget or look uncomfortable.
"The idea is to not draw eyes to you and not fidget or look uncomfortable." The only people that are looking are the bad guys...and they are looking at everyone. Real people were logos, emblems, mottos and flags.
Concealed carry is so tough for me because I sweat like a hog, in all conditions, hot weather, cold weather, any weather. Waist carry or shoulder, I'm sweating up a storm and I don't want to affect my firearms with that moisture. Still haven't found a good solution.
Uh oh, it's a video about fashion in the gun community. Time for everyone to have a meltdown when they're reminded that not every gun owner dresses like a farmer and some of us need to fit in to urban areas. (also, check out Lucky Gunner's Video on looking like a tactical hobo)
This highlights what I hate about what 5.11 has become. When even James (Sorry but you're super skinny) can't wear their shorts because they're too tight?! They used to be focused on what this video was focused on which is clothes for people who actually carry. Now their pants and shorts are for skinny granola snowflakes. Shirts and backpacks are solid except for the fact that there are too many pockets that are flat and you cant fit as much in them as you think.
The average person does not pay attention, but you better believe feral thieves will size you up and know you are packing and look to strip you of that.
Foot protection / proper shoes is real important in a hand to hand situation (don't want to end up like John McClane in the original Die Hard). I prefer loose/baggy clothing (I'm def not a metro in any way) makes it easy for concealment but not too loose it constricts movement especially at the knees.
Nothing says "grey man" like Punisher skulls and the coyote tan "sneaker" boots 👌
The Punisher Skull is such a "Boomer" icon. Everytime I see it, it makes me cringe.
@@starquake8034 Most people displaying the symbol don't even understand the Punisher as a character, and they all act like they're the Punisher until it's actually time to do some Punisher shit. It's peak cringe.
@@chinchin3274 i loved the part where he said 'arghhhhhhhhhhhhhh iam gonna punish' and then he punished all those very bad guys, that was very epic
Any kind of icon that poverty-tier AR makers would stamp on a lower is a big nope- punisher skulls, crusader crap, ‘molon labe’, snakes, flags… keep them off your person and the back window of your 2012 super duty.
Bonus points if they're wearing cargo pants and a MOLLE backpack with a Velcro panel that has a "don't tread on me" patch
How to dress like a “gray man?” Let’s start from the top down:
- American flag patch hat
- Wiley X/Oakley wraparound sunglasses
- Beard
- Grunt Style/Nine Line t-shirt 2 sizes too big (to avoid printing)
- G-Shock
- Various tattoos
- 550 cord bracelet
- KIA bracelet
- We the People/Crossbreed holster
- 5.11/Under Armour cargo pants
- Merrell hiking boots
Am I missing anything?
My Garmin Fenix 6 has replaced the G-Shock!
@@armyfazer1410you could also substitute in any Suunto
Big f'n pocket Ka-Nife clipped in pocket, so you know the gun is on the other side.
The big fat orange hi vis sign that says "I am carrying concealed."
The "I could possibly be an operator and want people to know it" starter pack
To be a true gray man, you must dress like a rainbow man.
In LA, definitely! Did we forget that it's all about blending in? The gray man in a blue state is going to look very different than the gray man in a red state.
I know that song!! I'm a Beatles fan...
He's a real rainbow man
Sitting in his rainbow land
Making all his rainbow plans for nobody
Rainbow man, please, listen
You don't know what you're missing
Rainbow man, the world is at your command!
He's as blind as he can be
Just sees what he wants to see
Rainbow man, can you see me at all?
if you say so chief.
you need at least fifty shades
1000% throw in the "coexist" t-shirt, Biden hat, cut off Jean shorts, rainbow socks, and slip ons. True gray man!!!
Two men clothes shopping at a 5.11 store.
Their wives are sitting on the bench outside with the bags, reading their phones.
About time the tables were turned.
"Nah, babe. YOU go wait in the car. Go buy a pumpkin spiced latte or something."
Tops
I just threw up in my mouth.
@@dominicvasquez6469 every man in the general vicinity of that convo just maniacally fucking laughing because entire generations have just been avenged.
@@chopperdeath Was it just a little, or did you blow chunks?
How to dress like a Gray Man:
Step 1: don't wear anything made by 5.11
Step 2: don't wear anything made by 5.11
Step 3: don't wear anything made by 5.11
No Shit. Nothing like seeing a "tacticool" nerd trying to blend.🙄
Man, I try...but the urban pants just make sense. They have mag pockets, extra belt loops, pocket reinforcements and they flex. Oh, and they're light.
@@SWells679 I understand they make sense from a certain standpoint, and if you're wearing it as part of a duty uniform, heck yeah go for it.... but you'll NEVER blend into a crowd wearing that. I recommend maybe something like the Viktos blue jeans instead; less identifiable as "tactical."
@@tmmccormick86 Yeah, the whole gray man thing is a never ending search to look discrete, be functional...and not spend too much. Thx for the recommendation, I'll check them out.
@@SWells679 best thing, IMO, is to try to find normie clothing that is modifiable to suit needs. If you know someone handy with a sewing machine, then things like discreet mag pouches in an oversized pair of Walmart jeans is very doable.
If you aren't in white skinny jeans with a kitty cat keychain on your backpack are you really blending in?
Rips and shreds in the pant knees, especially for mid-winter wear. Gotta have the rips and shreds. ; )
Come to Maine like that and we know you're either a tourist or from Portland.
Short shorts is also a good choice.
@@someguy2741 Speedo, sunglasses, gold chain, sandals with socks and a snub nose 38 in an ankle holster. In January in Fairbanks
...don't forget the blue hair and the smeared makeup from crying ...and your girlfriend too of course.
Just to be clear, we're taking concealed carry tips from a person who works for an agency that frowns on the public not only carrying concealed but also owning handguns.
What agency does he worl for? I dont know much about him
@@TingTingalingy It's in the description, LAPD.
Taking advice from a guy who is printing so bad😂
Just because CAL has shit laws don't mean that cop feels that way.
@@CWPSO by working for an agency, he followed, if not endorsed, their policies and procedures. Go read comments on Police One, you can usually guess the ones that work in anti-gun places. They will use the "Only ones" argument(I still love that video)
Their defender flex jeans are the only thing I could recommend that don't immediately display "I'm carrying a gun" since their logos are basically impossible to see and the two extra pockets it comes with are just pockets
Triple Aught and some TD pants aren't flashy either. The Carlos Rays from TD have articulated knees but the stitching is almost impossible to see from far away.
I absolutely love my defender flex jeans. They’re pretty durable as well as comfortable and practical for carrying/range use.
LA Police Gear makes another inconspicuous pair of denim aimed around ccw. They’re a similar design and good in their own way, but I prefer my defender flex’s.
I wear mine pretty much daily. They're just well made jeans with extra pockets
I have to agree. Their jeans are great.
I use edge chinos, has good mag pouch pockets and a “media’ pocket which is good for a fleshlight (i mean flashlight) and they dont scream tacticool. I actually use the black at work for low pro professional look that maintains functionality.
This video may as well be called "How To Spot an Undercover Fed"
He forgot the beard and the coyote boots.
i read the title and thumbnail about 10 times, and only after i started watching the video did i realize it’s not about how to dress like a gay man :(
edit: nvm, there was a plot twist
Freudian slip after years of watching short shorts
Well it is a James video.
That would be a Hop video, everybody’s favorite lesbian.
No, you can't be a gray man wearing the most overpriced "tacticool" clothing brand out there.
Not to mention the $5k watch on a shiny steel bracelet… he could at least use it with the rubber band
How do you dress like a gray man? Don't wear tactical branded clothing or bags, if you want to blend in with the masses then wear what the masses wear. Pretty simple, love TFBTV as always.
Rule 1 of EDC. Don't wear bootlicker 5.11.
Rule 2 of EDC. Wear a hockey jersey EVERYDAY so you can CC a FAL
When I lived in Alaska I wore a vest which made CC really easy. Vests are so common in Alaska that you don’t even get a second glance. I moved to Oklahoma three months ago and have yet to see a vest. A lot of it is context. However, it has been my experience that the vast majority of people are such poor observers that your attire may not matter as much as most of us in the shooting community think it does. I’m not saying you shouldn’t give it any thought but don’t overthink it either.
You will see more vests the colder it gets welcome to OK
Being a grey man isn’t about hiding from your average Joe, it’s about blending in with the average Joe to hide from people who are specifically looking for people who look like they’re carrying a gun.
welcome to Oklahoma.
Welcome to Oklahoma. You need some shirts that look good untucked. In winter you will see some fleece vests.
Underrated comment 👌
I just got duped into watching a 20 minute long 5.11 commercial.
It’s so sad that an entire subset of our population forgot how to dress themselves.
"How do I dress in a way that blends in?"
Just don't dress like you're going to the range? 🤔
Exactly!! Gentleman's Gazette is the channel for me.
@@thezieg You might like to check out the Sartorial Talks channel.
Haha I know. You don’t need to be a gray man, you’re not a Fed. We need to stop watching tv for like a year, all of us. Not even UA-cam, we need to really get back to reality
@@JoeArn1 Reality is that most people don't think that hard about how they dress. People wear what their environment supports, and whatever is comfortable for them. For example I live in a rural area but I have a wide variety of crap that I wear from button up kinda beach vibe tshirts in the summer, to jeans with a long sleeve henley and a jacket of some sort in the colder months.
Also there are some gun people that think everyone knows how to spot a gun printing (I still like to avoid printing don't get me wrong), and that wearing a hat with a gun company will get them "spotted"...but I'm going to level with you, I wear a Trex Arms hat most of the time and people have no idea what it means. I asked a guy at my college and he just thought I liked dinosaurs.
First thing I noticed is this guy's concealed tactical belt with extra magazines and a super obvious concealed carry pistol and holster. So if he was planning on being covert he definitely failed immediately lol.
Pistol printing, crew cut, omega Seamaster, babygap tacticool US flag shirt, and a USMC tattoo...are we being trolled?
Guy is seriously printing through that close fitting red shirt.
Fr the guy printing is the one giving grey man advice lmao
Which is why I rarely wear just t shirts.
How to tell everyone you are concealed carrying 101
"Can you Dress like a 'Gray Man'...in 5.11?" but neither of these guys look like a "Gray Man."
@@davis3138 no, absolutely not. Both of them I'd immediately expect to have a gun
Well of course being an LAPD cop he needs to know who to arrest for exercising their right to protect themselves
This cop looks like the type to give a 75 year old woman a 1mph OTL ticket on an empty back road
They earned that ticket.
Crime is crime.
This guy puts off so many "cop vibes"... and he's printing like crazy. Last dude I'd go to for this subject matter.
How to dress like a cop. 101
"How to dress like a grey man?" By shopping at our clothing sponsor, of course. You say in the description that the term grey man is cringe. It's not as cringe as being decked out in 5.11 gear I assure you.
Good info as I’m trying to transition into effective concealed carry wear instead of carrying in my purse like an old lady. On a side note - James, Lara Croft called and said she needed her shorts back.
Oh, I don't think she'll want that pair back after the lunges :p
Things you can’t unsee.
#1 a grown man in Daisy Duke’s
I wish I could walk around and print like that.Perks of being a cop!
how to be gray man: go to walmart and buy clothes
dont wear your cringe ass tactical brands or a military style black backpack, avoid the american flag or logos that arent just clothing brand logos. pretty simple
saved you 20 minutes of a sponsored video and saved you money from buying expensive ass pointless 5.11 clothes (pro-tip, you wont get in a 2 hour long firefight when walking to starbucks, you dont need "rough" 120 dollar pants from 5.11)
Absolutely spot on. 👍🏻
If you really need to get stretchy jeans then just get the stretchy jeans at Walmart or Target.
Don't need to reinvent the wheel when trying to look like a normal person.
5.11 has a ton of low-profile clothings not just cargo pants, second thing is 5.11 doesn’t cost 120 dollars. Do your research before making false comments.
The way I see it if someone is wearing 5.11, grunt style, or anything tactical then your not being a grey man at all.
Are we just going to ignore the fact that James locked his Challeger, and then just tossed his keys on the ground next to it?
This video should have said “wear the clothes everyone else in your area wears and wear a good edc belt.” Video over
Metal band tees, slim fit Levi's from Target and Emerica skate shoes. People assume I'm left leaning. That's how you blend in. I save the 5.11pants for hiking or 2 gun matches where I wanna have a mag or 2 in the pockets.
Hes a cop, but clearly doesn’t know the difference between plain clothes detectives and undercover.
Better suggestions. Almost all pants at CostCo stretch and are normal jeans. Get almost any shoes just lace them right. Carry appendix if you're below 25% body fat and 2-4 o'clock if you're over. For tops buy normal clothes. Any hoodies, tee shirts, whatever. For belts find one fills out the belt loops so you don't get extra drag and maybe fuck up your draw- it doesn't need to be tactical to fit this criteria.
Shop at Walmart, CostCo, or Ross like many Americans and you'll instantly blend in. Almost like if you look like a normal person you are.
Dudes be like: no on suspects me in my no quarter hat, 32 pocket skin tight cargos, and a smedium gun related T shirt as I pull up in my truck with a 1000 gun stickers.
Anyone remember when 5.11 was a climbing outfitter? Much better quality and more comfortable before going the contracting route.
They did what many have done before with product. When they get real popular they cut cost on qaulity. They can make a bigger profit while riding that wave till eventually everyone see their qaulity has went down and stop buying .
Yep. Their CCW shirts used to be the best around, now most of their clothing is absolute garbage.
The good old days, the only thing I buy from them now is the jeans because I like the way the pockets are done.
The Gray Man, the concept that you dress to conceal carry in a manner that makes you blend in with the everyday crowd while making yourself stand out completely from anyone in the everyday crowd.
Waiting for part two, spa date. Part 3, picking out furniture for their new place. 😂
It’s called 5.11 because 5’11” is the max height of anyone thats ever been in their stores. I kid, it’s an ok store even for non-manlets.
Life begins at 6'3
Can a sales associate sell over priced gear while being paid less than the average fast food employee? 5.11 rucks are "okay" but their attire has become a meme at best
The brand is starting to make you stand out as it gets more exposure too. You see a dude in 5.11 pants and a jacket and you know he's a gun guy, maybe even carrying. Just dress like a normal person if you want to look like a normal person - no need to complicate it.
5.11 is for UA-cam content creators.
5.11 is literally Taiwanese junk made in a style that looks tactical. I know, because I used to sell overpriced gear while paid less money than fast food. Already high prices($75 jeans now $85?) across the entire store I worked were being raised just as I left earlier in 2022. Every t shirt that came in had the screen printing off center because they are produced over seas for next to nothing. EVERY SINGLE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE drinks the kool-aid hard and truly belive it is the best gear money can buy, yet we consistently got returns from customers who actually used it hard for failures on seams, eyelets, etc. Never got returns from majority of customers because they were security guards or hikers. Makes people think it's sturdy shit, when it's really just mid-low quality being sold to wanna be tatical guys who never touch dirt because they cant afford to ruin $100 pants. Worst of all, they HAVE NO VETERAN OR MILITARY DISCOUNT. How can you cater to patriots, yet claim the "discount is built into the price for everyone". Not sure if that applies to all stores, but this is the training I received, and felt disgusted everytime I had to lie in the face of our service members. No company sells every product under msrp instead of applying military discount...
@@andreivaldez2929 But if you aren't a gun guy, you probably won't even notice. We notice because... look at what we are watching. LOL
@@brad5347 The 72 hr pack is what I used overseas. To me, it was better than what we were issued. I actually sold mine to a Ugandan TCN and bought another one when I got back. Some of the other gear, I can see your point though. And a mil discount isn't an obligation on the company's part. I never get mad if one isn't available. Old straight leg Grunt here.
I wear the wranglers outdoor flex pants. They're so comfortable and have 2 cargo pockets and your traditional pockets so they're not super "tactical" looking
I like the wrangler riggs alot too, not as flexible but they hold up very well like durable work pants should.
As long as it's not Socialist Levi's.
Those are my favorite. I have multiple pairs of Kühl and the wranglers are t far behind in quality and function/fit. HUGE price difference though
@@mike30680 yeah that's why I like the wranglers. At $25-$30 you can get 3 of them for the price of a pair of 5.11's
In California, you should wear clothing just baggy enough to conceal a hammer.
If you want to be REALLY inconspicuous (in California), dress like Captain Jack in those Pirates movies.
Did you notice the glass from the glass doors were busted from the inside out .
3:09. Dear God. Unless there's actively a civil war going on, what are you thinking? Unless you wear rugged pants you're not going to be comfortable carrying a cop's toolbelt? How about you don't carry around a cop's toolbelt. Carry a gun, a folding knife, a phone, a mini bic, your ID and a debit card. Congrats. You've now covered 99.9% of all situations you might find yourself in. Statistically you don't need a reload (99.9% chance you won't need it even if you use your firearm), but you do you.
You're more likely to need a first aid kit to help yourself or someone during an emergency but that isn't as cool as that gunfight everyone thinks is around the corner when they go grab a burger.
very true. but remember, semi automatic pistols are more or less dependent on magazine function. always nice to have a back up mag if it fails. and extra ammo never hurts eithet
I know that 5.11 is a sponsor, but you should also check out Helikon-Tex clothing. Their version of the M65 is a classic for the ages IMHO.
Oh no we are HUGE Helikon Tex fans and 5.11 is not bitchy about us plugging other good companies at all.
They cost so much money tho...
Jeremy-There are hidden gambling facilities hidden all over!
lets go inside...
James- Wow it smells like a casino in here
(5.11 Employee behind counter)
*profusely sweating*
My grandfather always said "never trust a man when you can see his toes". It didnt matter where we were going, flip flops were not allowed.
Truly you got to wear real shoes
Idk, have you seen the other comments here, there are men saying “comfy”… Idk about their shoes, but I can’t imagine your grandpa would trust that
Never leave home in shoes you can’t walk back home in.
…. Not even on the beach? Seems like an illogical way to think.
@@JoeArn1 comfy shoes can make a huge difference between a 16 hour day of hard work being a day shit gets done or a day that ends up hurting you. When I spent a year doing wastewater and drinking water utility work, every single guy I worked with (and they were the hardest working guys I've ever met) stressed that work boots HAD to be comfortable, and after spending a couple of weeks getting 16+ hours of overtime, sometimes in one day, I agree.
You can get flexible denim at Old Navy for half the price with more options to choose from.
Old Navy jeans are garbage. I’ve ripped all of them working a semi active job.
I have never blocked my eyes while watching UA-cam, but when he came out with them short shorts I damn near cried and immediately thought of Officer Dangle
"you really need a belt"
*Laughs in Phlster.
This grey man myth is hilarious...by the time you've decided to go grey, all your neighbors, relatives, and coworkers know you're not.
The best under the radar pack I’ve ever owned is an Eddie Bauer pack. It has a zip out feature to expand the capacity. Ridiculously comfortable. Built like a tank. Padded in all the right areas. I just used it as my carry on for a trip to Vegas. Three days worth of things fit in the pack in its small non expanded configuration. It’s been with me on three continents and I’ve had it for over 10 years.
LAPD cop: exempt from most California gun laws that his police union supports. as a result can buy off roster handguns then sell them for 3x MSRP when he is done with em
Grey man is the fanciest way to say, "I want to dress as boring as possible"
Probably the most widely accepted view.
Depends on how you look at it. I think some of the most effective camouflages are very eccentric. Nobody expects the person with blue hair wearing crystals and niche perfume to be packing a 10mm under their sweater.
@@voltaire5427 Can't argue with that!
Guys stick around, there's gun shorts at 11:14 and it's glorious.
Rule 1: Don't wear a massive logo that screams "I have a concealed gun". (i.e. 5.11) lol
unless you go to the shooting range, just dont wear 5.11 at all in public
as someone that looks like a movie villain i never stand out more than when im trying to be unnoticed
You and I got the same problem 🤣
"Why is the 6'2" dude trying to hunch over in the corner?" draws a lot more attention than some dude just minding his own business who happens to be big.
Yup I get that, 6'5" ambiguously ethnic looking with a mustache
Basically a 21 minute 5.11 commercial.
I can't unsee what I just saw. I'm not timestamping that. You'll know it when you see it. Mailbag is going to go full stalker mode after that.
Good grayman fit would actually be like a bucket hat, tye dye t-shirt, name brand fanny pack, heavy sweats, and running shoes
Loving the video there’s some great information. At the end of the day though, I’ll always go with the standard butt ass naked loadout when conceal carrying.
Where do you store the extra mags?
@@taylorlibby7642 Doesn't matter; no one wants to fight a naked man.
@@PerfectTangent Hah! True, but "wants to" seldom applies in such matters. You tend to fight whoever you find yourself fighting.
@@taylorlibby7642 Stop pretending, you know exactly where he puts them.
@@DeltaSierra0605 ; )
How to dress like a gray man: wear a tight 1 color shirt and carry a giant gun so you print more than the New York Times
This guy has made his living off of lying and entrapment.
I said it last time he was on TFB. He is not our friend.
I thought the monkey pox shorts were funny, but 'I could get violated in one of these' took the cake.
NOT GRAY ENOUGH without the James Reeves short shorts! 😘😘😘
So I think it is possible. I actually wore 511 everything one time, and I was able to blend him. It wore their Norris sneaker, their jeans, and a black zip up hoodie. I actually blended in to the point where I would stare at people and they would not look at me. It wasn’t a fear thing either. We were in Costco.
Just joined this whole side of UA-cam recently. Loving the gun community and people like James is what we need more of
To be a "gray man" implies that one is legally PERMITTED to exercise their RIGHT to carry by the State.
I’m retired with 28 years as an officer. I’ve owned most of the items in that store. Their belts are decent but KORE belts are the best I’ve ever seen. Also many of their packs are crap these days. Go to Vertx or Maxpedition.
JAMES "You take my breath away" in those shorts 😂😂😂
James, you have so much charisma. You truly make these videos hilarious and entertaining. 👍🏼
Grey man? Yeah, a blind person could tell that guy is a cop. He just got those Red Coat vibes lmao.
Not gonna lie those 5.11 jeans are incredibly comfy. Love the fact they come in 35 waist. Seriously only jeans I own now. Well besides my full Canadian combat tuxedo.
The jean are just stupid comfy and once broke in a bit with scuffs they do Not looks like 5.11 clothes. Their jeans are probably the few things that aren't a give away.
@@Shep01 Honestly that side mag pocket fits my phone perfectly And the way I eat, do/don't exercise. I fluctuate between a 34-36. So being able to get a 35 and just adjust my belt is awesome.
@@stevejackson9952 ya those high ar mag pockets are some of my favorite features. I even occasionally put a mag in. Them
@@Shep01 Yeah I tried my CCW mag up there but switched to one of those magnetic pocket clip things.
James, Nice example by the former LAPD undercover agent printing with a skin tight t shirt.
Dude, don't wear 5.11. Simples (also, as a simple observation of o line content, big American flags, barbed wire tattoos etc make you stand out). I'm in Belfast, the original one. Few years back with one of the US Presidential visits I walked past what was obviously part of the advance ground team, no idea if Secret Service or not, acting like tourists, pointing at stuff, with their cameras but entirely in clad in their tactical hiking gear. Probably thought they were entirely blending in. Also, Americans abroad, so many of you may as well have big signs pointing at you even without having to speak.
No shit dude. When we're in another country we're foreigners. European tourists stick out like a sore thumb in the U.S. before they even speak. You all just think you blend right in. We just don't judge the shit out of you like the rest of the world does to us when we visit other countries because we understand that they're, ya know, in a foreign country
How to skip all of the unnecessary “advice” without ending up glowing brighter than cerakote under night vision: dress like Hop
The cop/military hand hand habits are such a tell. When I am around guys who gesticulate like that, I move far away. Creeps me out.
It's like a magician, trying to distract from the bullshit they're spewing by distracting sleight of hand.
I'm retired Army and I couldn't stand it, especially since we had longstanding admonishments AGAINST talking with your hands. But yeah, it's an instant tell for cops and younger soldiers. At a minimum it telegraphs that the speaker is always ready for a fight because their hands are almost always in a semi-guard position. Great for a fight, not so much for trying to blend. But then, bangers do the same thing, so I guess consider your environment.
Double cheeked up on a Wednesday afternoon
Lol that dude in red is exactly what you would expect a cop to look like.
The irony in James being told that gear is heavy. 🙄
Even though I was a cop, it doesn't escape me that a cop in perhaps the least tolerable, citizen owned firearm state there is, giving advice from a citizen owning firearms perspective is just laughable.
And blending in here in coastal FL mandates flip flops/crocs and basketball/board shorts, none of which meet this "experts" standards for mission dependant but blending in.
This is, sadly, just a predatory sales pitch for 5.11 clothing (I have no problem with the brand, by the way) put on by a company rep and a "paid spokesman."
Dont wear shirts with flags on the sleeves if you want to go under the radar that is the NUMBER one thing that tips me off that someone is a gun person and or that they are carrying
And....so what? If you are "tipped off" what happens next? Nothing. If you are a crack head, do you rob the guy with the 3% flag t-shirt or the dude with a Jansport backpack and some Yezzy shoes on?
@@papimaximus95 so then why did you watch the video about dressing as to not tip people off at all if you are gonna say" so what" to someone being tipped off
@@indianOutlaw87.5 "so then why did you watch the video about dressing as to not tip people off"
Context is king. This video is made by an UC officer who's job and life depend on not tipping people off. You don't have the same mission and hence the same problem. So again, I ask how does that affect YOU?
I love the energy and information haah!
5.11 straight/slim fit with stretch pants have been super comfortable for office work last 5 years!
RidgeLine Pants the absolute best 5.11 pants. Pockets where they should be and looks like dress pants!
It seems like these are being discontinued. Have you found a good source for these? Everywhere seems to be down to the “no one wears this” sizes.
The Shill alarm, the "Shilarm" was going off real loudly in this video...
When I saw the thumbnail I thought it would be a joke video with the answer being an obvious "no." In reality, it was a 20 minute commercial trying its darndest to answer "yes" but the answer is still "no."
You know what screams gun? A guy with a shirt one size too small with a gat in his waistband. I can tell he's right handed, and not by his watch.
A lawyer and a cop walk into 511…let’s see what happens…
On a side note, biggest thing that gives away a cop vibe is how they stand or are constantly looking around.
Imagine admitting on camera with no shame whatsoever that you get paid to throw people in cages for playing slot machines in a Jamba Juice lmao
Muted colors, comfortable slightly loose clothing, and NO logos/emblems/mottos/flags etc. The idea is to not draw eyes to you and not fidget or look uncomfortable.
"The idea is to not draw eyes to you and not fidget or look uncomfortable."
The only people that are looking are the bad guys...and they are looking at everyone. Real people were logos, emblems, mottos and flags.
Want to be a grey man, wear your Kamala Harris for president tee. 😂😂😂
Concealed carry is so tough for me because I sweat like a hog, in all conditions, hot weather, cold weather, any weather. Waist carry or shoulder, I'm sweating up a storm and I don't want to affect my firearms with that moisture. Still haven't found a good solution.
@@benjamin3290 I don't think I'm at the level of hyperhydrosis but maybe you have a point.
this is why techwear fulfills both the EDC AND metro needs 😌
Uh oh, it's a video about fashion in the gun community. Time for everyone to have a meltdown when they're reminded that not every gun owner dresses like a farmer and some of us need to fit in to urban areas. (also, check out Lucky Gunner's Video on looking like a tactical hobo)
Depends more on the area.
Here in the hills of WV. Those who dont look like the tactical hobo stick out.
Manny Mansfield knows what it's all about.
This highlights what I hate about what 5.11 has become. When even James (Sorry but you're super skinny) can't wear their shorts because they're too tight?! They used to be focused on what this video was focused on which is clothes for people who actually carry. Now their pants and shorts are for skinny granola snowflakes. Shirts and backpacks are solid except for the fact that there are too many pockets that are flat and you cant fit as much in them as you think.
Dude looks like the stereotypical mil/LEO in civilian clothing guy 😒
The average person does not pay attention, but you better believe feral thieves will size you up and know you are packing and look to strip you of that.
Foot protection / proper shoes is real important in a hand to hand situation (don't want to end up like John McClane in the original Die Hard). I prefer loose/baggy clothing (I'm def not a metro in any way) makes it easy for concealment but not too loose it constricts movement especially at the knees.
I roll mesh sleeveless shirt, Pit vipers, jorts, black leather fanny pack, snake skin cowboy boots. Blend right in. In California.
Snake skin boots would stand out in California - should aim for something bejeweled or multicolored.
Do the stores keep a good supply of extra medium shirts in stock??
How is it not as simple as “wear normal clothing, carry gun of reasonable size?”
I dress like a skater and no one knows I carry