How to search for and find concealed weapons – Places to Hide
Looking for concealed weapons means being thorough. Here are some of the ways they may think they can fool you.
1. Jamaican Holster – Made from thin metal like a coat hanger
2. The Headrest Compartment
The FBI is finding more and more of these compartments, where the back of the headrest flips open like a glove box. Most handguns can fit inside.
3. Hidden Compartments
A kidnap victim pointed out this hidden compartment below in a 2000 Cadillac Seville STS. The gun was found in a compartment that was revealed by pushing down on the tilt steering wheel adjuster.
Other hiding spots include:
3. Book Bombs
On Sept 10, 2001, Colombian National Police discovered this book. It was to have been used to assassinate a prominent presidential candidate. 5 Lbs of plastic explosives were found inside that could be detonated via remote control or cell phone.
4. Shot Gun Shell Booby Traps
During a drug investigation in Tillonsburg, England, 3 of these traps were found protecting a marijuana patch. The barrels were directed at the ground, but could be aimed to injure or kill those who activated the trip wires.
This last example shows how staying vigilant not only gets more contraband off the streets, but also may save your life.
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