Which statement correctly describes the risk of relying solely on concealment?

• A. Concealment hides you but may not stop bullets.
• B. Concealment fully protects against bullets.
• C. Concealment guarantees safety if used with cover.
• D. Concealment provides no risk.

Answer: (A)

Concealment hides you from view but does not stop bullets. In a gunfight, you want something that can actually stop or slow a bullet—real cover. Bullets can penetrate many concealment materials depending on distance, caliber, and design, so you can still be hit even while hidden. Use concealment as a temporary hiding position while you move to actual cover or create space, then use that cover to protect yourself. The idea that concealment fully protects or that there’s no risk is not accurate, and relying on concealment alone without seeking protective cover leaves you exposed.