Which of the following is a characteristic of an armed gunman?

• A. BAGGY CLOTHES
• B. CHECKING WAISTBAND
• C. WEIGHT UNEVEN
• D. PROTRUSION

Answer: (C)

Recognizing indicators that someone might be armed often comes down to how the body is carrying weight. A firearm adds mass on one side, so a person concealing it tends to show uneven weight distribution. You might notice a tilt or shift in stance, a lean toward one hip, or the torso appearing heavier on one side as they try to balance themselves with the weapon present. This kind of asymmetry is a physical cue that can persist even when clothing is loose or casual, making it a more reliable tell in many real-world situations than other cues.

Other options are less consistent indicators. Baggy clothes can conceal something or nothing at all; checking the waistband can happen for many reasons and isn’t specific to carrying a weapon; protrusion would be a direct external sign, which isn’t always visible since many people conceal firearms. Because uneven weight reflects the actual physical impact of carrying a weapon, it is the strongest cue among the choices.