I never knew this. I used to have a wallet holster that obscured the slide (for a Diamondback DB380). I *think* I still had access to the trigger, but don't really remember now since I got rid of it years ago. So I would have been in violation of the law for having it (and carrying it)? Glad I got rid of it if so! IIRC, I bought it at the 1500.No, it's still obviously a firearm. That's why the "wallet holster" that allows the slide to be visible is not an AOW.