A little while back, an email arrived with a special offer.
I’m not sure why I received this message but the sender was excited.
“We just got our hands on a few boxes of the BEST concealed ankle holsters ever made.”
Wow!
It took me a minute to work out what that meant.
Product benefits were listed.
- Comfort – you don’t know you have it on
- Non-slip – no chafing or sliding
- Undetectable (if wearing loose-fitting trousers)
- Fits all kinds of weapon sizes
- Works for right or left-handers
With such enthusiasm it was no wonder the writer added “I think I’m in love.”
For a moment or two, I considered if the product could be good for holding my garden snippers.
That idea was discounted quickly on the grounds that bending down to grab them from my ankle could cause me injury, and the back pocket of my jeans work just as well.
I forwarded the message to the SAS.
It sounded more suitable for them.
Here’s another take on concealment.
Let’s say it’s about having a hidden advantage.
And this is for good use not bad.
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Whatever kind of trousers you’re wearing.
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Very best,