I have been in law enforcement most of my life, saying this only to make a point. This man shared good tips. Awareness is the key to safety. Avoid putting yourself into potentially dangerous situations. If your instincts tell you something doesn’t feel right, listen. Avoid wherever or whatever it is, whether it’s a store, gas station or person etc. Don’t be a hero. I don’t care if you live at the range, people including well trained veteran Cops and for that matter Navy Seals, get killed in deadly confrontations. I tell my own family the same. That gun is to protect you and your loved ones as a last resort, not take down an active shooter. I encourage good folks to carry something for protection, but if you do, train and know your skill level. Be prepared for the physical and legal consequences if force must be used. Lastly, if force is used, hire an attorney immediately. Keep name and number handy. Do not provide statements to anyone without attorney being present. Innocent people defending themselves nowadays seem to end up getting prosecuted by radical political DA’s.
The thing is, "trust your feelings" about the scene could lead to racial tendencies. People are constantly being taught this is the wrong attitude. Obviously, I'm an advocate of doing what you feel right - not what people expect you to do... but with today's media I certainly can see how some can just ignore warning signs thinking they are doing the right thing.
@Truth Marshal - Thank you for your advice as a professional. A gun is an option after all other options have failed. The #1 safety device is your brain. If it looks sketchy- stay away. A wise man taught me- #1 stay away from trouble, #2, run away from trouble, and #3 stop trouble. In that order. Stay safe.
@@neilreid9005 ..It is better to live on your knees than die on your feet... That way, there is always another day... Think Dunkirk not Stalingrad......
" just carrying a gun on you makes you no more ready for a gun fight than carrying a scalpel makes you ready to do surgery" absolutely love this quote, hits the nail on the head
"carrying a scalpel makes you ready to do surgery." Although the same meaning, "Just because you can purchase a scalpel, doesn't make you a neurosurgeon." At least; that's what I've said hundreds of times, since approx. 1969-70, when I first heard the comment. Yes I'm an old (67 yr's) dog, with some bite still left in him. Approx. same time period, "If I want any (four letter word $- hit) Human Excrement out of you, I'll squeeze your "F-ing head."" WARNING, don't say that, unless you got the "STONES" to back it up.
I'm not a mechanic, but I have an engine hoist in my truck. no not really :). Good knife fighters are like good gun fighters, many tools in many locations for the task at hand. And many a person has been seriously injuried by boxcutters (carried legally) by thugs with no training, but lots of intent and willingness.
Never show what you carry never talk about what you carry never tell anyone what you carry never show anyone what you carry. as far as I'M are concerned you have nothing that's the point of a concealed no one knows but you
Interesting point. I’d been a street cop for six years when in 1974 I was in a gunfight w/three armed robbery suspects. Nothing in my LE training really prepared me for that night, I was just lucky.
Muscle memory means thousands of repetitive motions untill the act becomes instinct controlled only by perception of the individual immersed in the incident unfolding before them .
@@iamTkzs man i hate when people go spend 600 on a gun and wont carry it loaded. Thats just saying you dont think youre safe enough with your own weapon which really is just saying you shouldnt own a weapon at all. My daily carry gun has no safety and it stays loaded. Ive been carrying the same gun over 6 years now and ive never had an accident with it due to being loaded.
That's a false comparison. It takes me at most 1/2 second to rack my slide. Your seatbelt comparison is more like having a round in the chamber after you're already shot. Military doctrine is to never have a round in the chamber unless one is on alert. Having a round in the chamber introduces the danger of a negligent discharge and that's why the Army, Airforce, Navy and Marines all adhere to the practice of carrying WITHOUT a round in the chamber. If a soldier is walking his post at night with his rifle slung over his shoulder, *that chamber will be empty unless the base is on alert.* If you are truly that scared that 1/2 second racking your slide is gonna wind up killing you, and so you are going to be walking around with a loaded pistol in your pocket, I want to know who you are so I can keep my distance from you.
You don't need a gun at the donut shop. All the trained fat cops are there... if they're not killing black people, writing tickets, or conspiring to disenfranchise you.
I agree. But it also depends on the circumstances. Like running around doing family aarons theirs no need to chamber a round. Circumstances differ from situations. I live in a military town sooo its what makes you feel comfortable I guess.
That should be the fourth one. NEVER let anyone know you’re carrying, and watch your print. Buy new clothes if printing is an issue. Your life is worth it
These 3 great tips reminded me of from my favorite sailplane instructor, who literally wrote a book on flight safety for the FAA: On the sign above the chalkboard in his small classroom: “In a crisis situation, you are not going to rise to the occasion, you are going to sink to the level of your training.” After introducing him to a new student pilot who was visibly in awe: “I have thousands of hours of flight time in my logbook. But I’ve never flown a perfect flight yet. I’m still training to fly better. I’m really a student pilot too.”
I get your point and in general I don't disagree, but really... if you've got "thousands of hours of flight time" in your logbook and still haven't flown a perfect flight, you need to give up flying dude! LOL
At the interview when I took my Motorcycle Test the examiner asked how I felt I did. My reply was.. Everyone can always ride better. He nodded and handed me my pass.
Great video! One minor objection based on personal experience: When I first started carrying, I did not have a round in the chamber. You are right; I did not have the confidence in my firearm nor in my abilities with it. I was concerned (perhaps irrationally so) that I would accidentally injure myself or others. So, for the few few months, I carried with an empty chamber--all the while building my confidence and working toward having one in the pipe. It wasn't the ideal situation, but I maintain that it was far better than not having a weapon at all. I have no regrets, though a million keyboard warriors harshly disagree with me. Now, I always have one chambered. Thank you for the very informative points in this video. They were all well-made.
@@charlesparell5597 my first day carrying, no round in the chamber. Made sure everything was good to go, then the next day I started carrying with one in the chamber.
I respect the Israeli way. However; when faced with instances of robbery or carjacking, you may not see them coming. And anyone who disregards the sanctity of anothers life to the point 🙄 of personal gain, will deserve the consequences of those actions. Although possible survival 💪 Israeli
I felt the same way after acquiring my first pistol. My P365 doesn't have a safety, so it was a few days before I felt safe having it loaded in my home, a couple weeks (and a few trips to the range) before I felt comfortable with having a round chambered in the house, and a few more weeks before I had the confidence and training to carry concealed with a round chambered. Growing in confidence & competence is a process. As long as you're showing proper respect for your firearm and handling it safely at all times, even though I feel strongly about being chambered at all times, it's better to have a gun unchambered than to not have one at all in a time of need.
Completely agree with all 3 mistakes, and I think the 4th mistake is to feel "safe" when carrying a weapon. A gun will give you a false sense of security and can get you into situations that you would be better off to walk away. A gun does not make you "Superman/Woman" - think before you act, look at your surroundings, analyze and walk/run away if necessary confrontation is the last resource. Semper Fi
I totally agree with your 4th mistake, good situational awareness is the key, my first plan of action is, if at all possible, to avoid the confrontation in the first place.
EXCELLENT! I am an NRA Instructor & Military veteran. All levels of NRA, and have taught ALL of this in the CCW Classes! Thank you! Be Well & Safe. Great Advice & Inputs.
#1 -shoot alot. One hand, two hands, different distances, from the draw, etc... #2 - never carry a gun you havent shot #3 - a chambered round will keep you above ground
0:50 Mistake #1: Not having enough ammo/Extra Magazine 2:30 Mistake #2: Not Carrying with a Round in the Chamber 4:30 Mistake #3: Not Investing in Quality Tactical Training
Number 3 will take care of number 1. If you have one extra clip, why not 2? 3? 4? no logic in it. two should be enough especially if you know how to use the weapon. by the time u get to that clip, good chance cops be there anyway.
Mistake #1 is utter nonsense. If you need more that what your pistol holds then you brought a pistol to a rifle fight. This is the “Glock-hole” mentality. Confusing stopping power with firepower. The prisons are full of gang-bangers with healed 9mm wounds. I have yet to see a healed .45 wound. M-1911: for MEN.
@@somelikeithot38 Semi auto failures are mostly likely because of a magazine as he said. Carrying an extra magazine is excellent information. If the magazine causes failures it doesn’t matter how many bullets are in it but a spare magazine could get you out of trouble.
Only reason for violating #2 is what he says...I haven't carried concealed for a number of years and not with my current double-action so initially I'm not carrying chambered until my skills improve and get used to the holster I'm using.
Desert Dawg get that friggin racist black power fist off your pic. ALL lives matter. Period.
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if it comes to the very last resort ,,,the next thing is a loud noise and a flash period ....be sure there is only one side of the story being told...!!!!!!
My confidence came from working with power-tools for many years. I NEVER saw a drill, saw, router etc. just up and start running.I had to intentionally activate a switch to make it go "buzzz". A good holster, and trigger-discipline haven't failed me, with a round in the chamber.
As a former LEO, bodyguard, and firearms instructor, I wholeheartedly agree. #1. Don't ever want to get killed for the lack of being able to shoot back. Keep up the good work, Bryan!
I've always taken the approach that, if anything, I need to be much more humble and non-confrontational when carrying, even though I don't tend to get into conflicts at baseline. The prosecutors in many areas will let the creeps walk, but throw the book at anyone brandishing or especially using a firearm. Stay safe.
Thats funny. I carry an 1851 colt navy (i know ill get ragged on for that) and my stepfather carries a glock un-chambered. I asked him if he can rack that slide before i pull my hammer back. He carries a round in the chamber now lol.
Our son did several tours in Iraq & Afghanistan as an officer in SOF. He now serves as a Federal Agent. He recently told me two things he never hears his men complain about: first, we had too much ammo, and second, we trained too much for that operation. This video reinforces his observations.
Thank your son for his service, as a retired Army paratrooper / Infantryman we constantly train, training is essential for survival in combat, yes we always had plenty of ammo unlike the Russians who don't have enough ammo, god bless the USA and all veterans and active duty service members.
His service to uphold and defend the constitution but yet gets a job as a fed agent. Only law enforcement at fed level constitution authorizes is the militia. Don’t seem to be upholding the constitution huh
Hey Bryan I have carried a concealed firearm since 1973 ,worked in Pa Dept. of Corrections,drove armored car for AT Systems, have been an NRA certified Firearms Instructor for 35 yrs This video and your information are 100% spot on keep up the good work God Bless
Practice all phases of gun handling - loading, drawing, shooting, reloading, until your muscle memory makes the gun feel like a part of you, and you can quickly and easily handle the weapon in the dark. Safety principles must become a part of you. Frequent dry fire and live fire drills are essential. Run thru potential shoot/don't shoot scenarios. Being well versed in the law helps you firmly establish your firm threshold as to shoot/don't shoot. Absolutely necessary. Maintain and inspect your weapon frequently. Use high quality reliable ammo that has been properly stored.
I once heard a comment I’m trying to find back: something like, “if you are not shooting you better be loading, if you are not loading you better be running, ...”. Thing is, someone can count how many rounds you fire and if they know their weapons can rush you after the last round. Great training in Sa had cops reload a six gun after every shot while they were re positioning. After shot six the bad guy would rush in, but not successfully!
An incident in Illinois decades back a perp counted a troopers shots and after six rushed him with a shotgun to finish him off. The Trooper connected on his 7th shot to the hip which stopped the fight. I think the Trooper had a S&W 59? 9mm that held 7/8 rounds. Perp admitted while being tended to by healthcare. I heard 6 shots!
The one and only day I dint carry I was ambushed by a raging motorist on the road who not only flashed his gun but pointed it at me. 🤦🏼♂️it was definitely the last time I dint carry. For those who have experienced this looking into a barrel is the most frightening thing ever.
Doubt this is true. The odds of someone pointing a gun at you is slight at best. Piggy back the odds of “the one day” you didn’t carry is near zero. Factor in the fact that you lived another day.
@@mikebaldock2706 Probability is hard to evaluate in this case. Yes the probability for an individual might be very low but the probability that there exists some person who experienced this combination is actually quite high and the probability that such a person would leave a comment on this video is also not that low. Which means that the probability of you stumbling on such a genuine comment might be a lot higher than the probability for any given individual human to experience the unlikely set
Let’s do some simple math. Assuming this person is 36 (probably the average age of people on this thread: 15 x 365 = 5475. 1 in 5475 chance this was the one day he didn’t carry. Now, the odds that someone pulls a gun on you in your car on that one day? Another 1 in 5475 chance. Grand total 1 in 30,000,000.
@@mikebaldock2706 Houston Texas has bin one of the worst places to drive in the last year. It’s pretty common out here to have someone brandish a firearm.
@@mikebaldock2706 Mike I think you misunderstood my comment (not sure if you intended it as a reply or not). Multiply this 1 in 30mil by the number of people with cars and guns and you will get a positive number of people being the probably number of people who have actually encountered this type of incident (probably less than 10 but still). The chances of one of these 10 people encountering this video and commenting is not that outrageously small (let's say 1 in a thousand). The total odds of there being a comment on this video of exactly the kind we saw which is TRUE would then be 10/1000 = 1/100 = 1%. Probability is hard - don't fall victim to not taking into account more than the individual
I hear you brother. I like semi-autos, but as a retired LEO who carried a wheel gun for 30 years, I trust six. No light strike, no jam, and in the event of an ammo failure, I can simply cycle to the next round.
If you live in a state that has mandatory prison time for accidental discharge ....better rethink this everyone makes mistakes. Do you want to chance years of your life behind bars. Maybe a revolver is a better choice in this case.
@@jcsmithco9942 b-b-but you need a combat Glock with a red dot and two double stacks!!1 What if 8 armed robbers swarm your car at Costco with Tec-9s and Mac-10s??? You just went to get laundry detergent and supplies and the local street gang sent a crew to take your bulk dog food and canned green beans at gun point, did you forget to bring your tactical tomahawk in a back scabbard?!
Bryan, your third tip reminds me of a sobering quote by the ancient Greek poet Archilochus. He said, "We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training."
@@gsp49 Try a CZ P-07: Dual-action/single-action. I carry it (with a round in the chamber and the hammer down. And i spend most of my practice rounds shooting from the hammer-down position: single action is child's play by comparison.
Very good advice, I prefer revolvers they very rarely jam and are easier to use when your under stress, Wyatt Earp said it all in one sentence "Fast is fine but accuracy is final".
Extra ammo - I ran out of ammo in a gunfight w/armed robbers in 1974. I was only carrying six extra rounds for my .38 and that was quickly used up; that has never happened again, even in retirement.
MPGunther1, provided that you can actually get away. Also, as much as you train, you will not know how you will really react until that critical moment. Many individuals find that just from the adrenaline rush and fear alone. they empty their firearm. What do you do if that happens and you find the threat isn’t disabled. Cops who are often better trained than civilians, still only have an average of an 18% hit ratio when firing under stress. You could have emptied your firearm, not hit a damn thing, STILL have an active threat, AND NO WAY OUT. It isn’t going to kill you to carry an extra magazine or two, or speed loader or two. But it might just very well kill you if you don’t...
Yes, there is a HUGE difference between what a cop has to think about and what us "regular' folks do. I just spent the day in an Advanced Pistol class with all LEOs but me (stay tuned for more on that), and that subject came up several times. But, if the fight does come to me, I want to be ready to finish it if possible and not run out of ammo.
That's what I was thinking. I became a cop in the DC area in 1979. We had the Smith .38 with 6 loaded and 12 more rounds in a 12 loop slide, or dump box. We were excited when speed loaders came out.
when I teach my CCW classes I have a shot timer and show people. I have them shoot from holster, empty chamber and loaded low ready. then I show them the shot clock for each. most times they are 2 or 3 times faster from a loaded low ready. ... I ask them do you want to give someone a 2 second head start in a gun fight? I have never got a, yes
From one Professional Firearms instructor to another you're 100% correct. Along with situational awareness these three things will keep you out of trouble and prepared for almost anything..
All good points I already live by, Trust your instincts, if you feel uncomfortable listen to your instincts. The best way to get into a gunfight is to not get into a gunfight, walk away. Use the weapon as your last resort. Nobody online tells you what happens to you if you get into a gunfight. You will be investigated by the police, the State attorney and the other persons family who hires an attorney to file suit against you. Sorry but as a retired LEO, in a situation where you have to use a weapon you have to justify the use. The police are not your friends in this situation. Get concealed carry insurance and an attorney.
I always carry a "loaded" gun. I had a man charge me from about 15 feet away after threatening to shoot me. I definitely would not have had time to load a round. Thankfully he backed off when he saw my weapon.
i carry a judge so i always have one in the chamber, i find though the biggest mistake around here is that people think a gun can settle everything, seen a man pull a gun on someone cause his car was rear-ended, long story short he was arrested, EVERYONE needs to learn there is a time and place for a firearm
As someone who has been in multiple situations before that required a gun, I completely agree with every point made in this video. In my experience, gun fights are typically right in your face, and happen very fast. Every single split second counts. Training which makes your response time quicker can save your life.
Can't disagree though statistically most situations are solved by simply having the gun or claiming to have one. But, if it gets to the point of an actual gunfight they tend to happen fast and are done quick.
training is overall the most important factor. When you do train with enough instructors and learn a lot eventually everything else gets simpler. You wont need to ask "do I really need a spare magazine" because you'll understand WHY a spare magazine is important. You won't feel worried about a round in the chamber, you'll feel strange without a round in the chamber.
Perishable memory in my opinion is the real problem of not carrying with a round in the chamber. Same as having a safety on. In a moment of stress you will not remember to chamber a round or switch off a safety.
I've always kept one in the chamber. People have warned against it for as long as I've owned guns. I keep one in the pipe and I always know it's there from years of habit.
I always carry at least 2 spare mags. I carry 1 in the chamber. That gives you an extra round and an empty chamber just makes your weapon a club. Outstanding.......
Thanks. I stopped carrying the "extra round" after Fighting Pistol. That just required an extra step every time I loaded and unloaded my pistol and a different set of motions. So my mag in the pistol is one round short because that round is in the chamber. But it helps to develop consistent muscle memory because every time I insert a mag I tap and rack. No deviation. That just made sense to me.
An empty chamber is only a club that turns into a firearm in 1 second of fracking the slide. Terrible analogy. That being said on my duty Glock there is always one less in my magazine on duty because I chamber and unchamber the round every day. This is fantastic in that not only do I dry fire and function check it every day, but it's a little reminder that god forbid today I may have to use it and to never let my guard down. As for my XDM compact personal carry (far less likely I will ever need it) there is always 1 in the chamber and a loaded compact mag (14 rounds) accompanied by a loaded full size mag (19 rounds).
Very good advice to keep one alive . It is amazing how many people don't carry extra ammo . That is one of the first questions when I talk to someone who says they carry. I also ask if they carry inside of their home and tell them that the moment I get out of bed I'm carrying . Love the ones who say they have guns hidden around the house . I point out that they probably won't have time to get it if their front door is kicked open .
While I agree w everything you said , esp about extra ammo, not so much about guns around the house. I have them around the house, but not hidden or hard to get to. They are strategically staged in every room of the house. If my door is kicked in, I'm within arms reach of one no matter the room I'm in. Of course good luck making it to my door without me knowing your on the property well before. Now if they're a person that own's one or two weapons and stash's them in odd hard to get to hiding spots then I agree it would be better keeping it on you.
Good advice . I went round and round with my buddy because he refused to carry or even see the benefit of condition 1 carry. That second or few seconds could get you killed if you need to pull and shoot. Tensed up situations can make racking your slide very difficult. A cop asked me if my gun was loaded once and if a round was chambered and seemed indignant that a civilian would carry in condition 1. In a life or death gun fight EVERYTHING is stacked against you. Train and train some more from the clearing clothes and drawing to fire just don't put holes in paper. Good channel, i think we live in the same area in Georgia.
I carry....knife, pepper spray, Glock 45 9mm, two extra 17rd mag, and at any given time maybe five 33rd mags in my ammo bag...wait wait and my phone. Lol. You got a sub here. Thanks
just to clarify: Israeli law allows concealed carriers to keep a round in the chamber. Israeli soldiers generally don't keep a round in the chamber unless when heading out to a mission
My biggest reason to carry 1 in chamber is I am behind the curve because someone already has drawn a weapon and they KNOW THE SOUND OF A SLIDE RACKING. At that point I would probably be finished.
That seems to be what so many people have not considered. In a self defense situation you are probably going to be the one reacting to a surprise attack and every millisecond counts.
I couldn't agree more ! #1 point to remember, we carry to have a chance at defense, being the defender rarely gives you the drop. In the time it takes to chamber a round 2 could be in you.
Thank you for these tips. Training is key. I’ve taken an Urban Tactical live fire training class. Best thing I ever did. Learned to shoot with opposite hand. Learned to shoot from cover. Learned to shoot while on the move and keeping your target in site.
Same here. Luckily, I'm ambidextrous. When I go to range, I shoot half my ammo left handed, and the other half right handed. But for the sake of muscle memory, I carry only one way.
@Cap285 I turn 65 next week and I realize that as I grow older I become a more desirable target of opportunity. I won't let that happen if I can help it.
yes, situational awareness, act like a victim and you will be one. I''m not out at all hours of the night when the creeps are out. I pay attention where I'm walking and who is around me or near where I'm headed. Avoid crowded places as much as possible especially when alcohol is present. So many people are "sheep" and walk right into a bad situation completely clueless what can happen.
Me too. Someone (forget who) said of 357s, "If you don't get 'em with a bullet you'll get 'em with the flash and the noise." A joke sure, but at the range I sure get a lot of curious folks asking about it.
The “one hand occupied” argument against carrying with an empty chamber might be the best thing I’ve heard on TH-cam ever. Worth a 👍🏻 and a Sub just for that alone.
Nice video. Clicked to see if there was something surprising but it's all the most important stuff that has been hammered in me a hundred times over. These things can't be repeated often enough and I know people who would still argue against these points!
Excellent points, I agree 100%. Also, I've watched plenty of videos where people only have a fraction of a second to draw and shoot while the perps head is turned... many times I've seen people have to be so fast on that draw that they don't even aim, they just point shoot. Sometimes a tenth of a second is all you get, better make it count... *always train to carry with one in the pipe*
Thank you for saying this correctly. "Train to carry with one in the pipe" we need to be in the right mind frame of safety first. Training needs to come before carrying one in the pipe. Good job sir.
People always ask me, "Why do you need 46 rounds of ammo when you carry?"... My answer? "Because it would really suck to use 45 rounds and realize I needed one more."....
I ALWAYS carry 1 in the chamber ... and an extra Mag or 2 lately my choice has been my G29 in 10mm love that one ... keep up the good work. I have watched this video before from one of my other channels ... Peace be with you !
@mike brunetti I ll answer for you. G29 sf is an awesome piece. Especially for carry. 10mm is nice and hot with underwood penetrator, hunter, or defender solid copper rounds. Two holes are better then one except at the mall.
Bad Drivers Of Augusta Georgia , No it’s really not that exhausting. Surprisingly few imbeciles think it is cool to choose poor grammar over what they were originally taught . Most people do the opposite and go the extra distance to be clearly understood
@@hauhine Spelling nor a fastidious obssesion with grammar are any indication of one's IQ. Those who conflate the two drawing inferences to the latter are ironically on the lower end of the spectrum.
@@hauhine Don't put spaces before commas or periods (full stops). You should have put a period after "No" and then capitalized "it's". You missed the period at the end of your last sentence. I never correct grammar on the Internet - except for Grammar Nazis. It's amazing how many of you make mistakes while talking about the importance of using good grammar. Get a life, loser.
I love it...I am 72 years old, and I am always checking with other folks about being ready. You hit my 3 top points for CC. I not only carry a extra mag, but also a small back up with an extra mag for it as well...and as for carrying with a round in the chamber, my first reach CC is safely carried that way and I can have a round off and be finding my aiming point before you can rack a slide and get on target...and that is because even with years on an Army pistol team and coaching for over 40 years, I still put fifty rounds through both pistols every 60 days...and one or two other pistols at the same time...I decided a long time ago that I did not want to be a statistic... BTW, I subscribed.
I'm in my 60s and one son says I should not carry because my reflexes are not as good as they used to be. My younger son says I should carry because I am old(er) and someone might think I'm an easy target. I agree with my younger son and try to go to the range on a monthly basis and put 50 rounds through each pistol. Need to get some extra magazines after watching this video.
#1 conceal carry mistake is thinking that your gun is the weapon. Thus causing you to become a different individual in a situation. Especially when becoming more brave and potentially escalating the situation.
Echoing what you said- My wife told me years ago that if carrying a gun changes your behavior, then you shouldn't be carrying a gun. It's 100% correct, and I've never forgotten it.
Survival On Purpose a gun is absolutely a weapon. By definition. However I believe when carrying, a person must consider themselves as the weapon and the gun as a tool. Meaning, they should only utilize that tool when absolutely necessary. Never relying on their gun provide any sort of pride or position. Flashing a gun at someone is illegal for a reason. I currently wear my MAGA hat everywhere but recently have decided not to wear it while carrying. I think I have a responsibility to myself and to the public to be as diligent as possible. I don’t want anyone to lose their life over the fact that I am carrying. Only when absolutely necessary should someone consider their gun. A complete last resort.
Brian, I agree 100%. Never stop training. It builds compedence & confidence. Always train with the SAME weapon. Prior to carry put several thousand rounds through it. Never buy. Wespon& start carrying it IMMEDIATELY! A potentially fatal mistake. Make sure your weapon IS RELIABLE, doesn't fail to load or eject and train with your CARRY ammo as point of simb& recoil is most likely than your range ammo. Best Regards from Phx., Az. Rob
Top notch video!!! I feel you really covered the main points that people need to cover to be comfortable, and safe carrying. Great job putting this video together. You just gained a follower. I PREACH these steps to people.
I dryfire practice from loose shorts, loose sweatpants, and tight jeans both handed and single handed. I always carry a full reload. And I ALWAYS have one in the tube.
Had I made that mistake on a quick errand trip. I would probably be dead. Never ever leave home, without carrying your gun, no matter how short of an errand you are running!! That one time, could be your last time!
Newb here. Went to the range and shot first time last weekend and loved it. My results indicate the safest place is the bullseye ! Groupings were decent, so time for pro advice on how to correct/improve. Thanks for mentioning both hands. It never occurred to me to practice with my left hand.
(In a fight) There's no such thing as "overkill" and there's no such thing as "cowardice" . There's just the guy who walks away from the fight and the guy that doesn't.
No, cowardice is very real, it is just misapplied sometimes. If someone threatens you with a gun and you run away, that is not cowardice. If someone threatens someone you love with a gun, and you run away, you are a coward.
Just go first to 5:55 then you understand what the bullet points are for three concealed carry mistakes then go back to the beginning to see the whole spiel. Makes good sense and very important points overall.
Love the name. I keep my finger off the trigger till it's on target . As a young kid my grandfathers and father. Beat guns safety into me . And I started with bb the .22 and so on . Was not able to carry a handgun till I was able to work and clean my long guns then my revolvers. Then handgums . I believe that is the best way and have tranned many that way.
agree agree agree......you can never train enough and when you do, you establish muscle memory that will carry you through any conscious thought in a fire fight , when you are a heart beat from total panic.....training will save your life each and every time........
So....a person shouldn't carry unless he's had "the proper tacticak training"-? I disagree since that sounds close to saying it should be a legal requirement and that is an argument the anti 2A gun-grabbers make...but it's not because they genuinely want the armed citizen to be 'more skilled' in the use of firearms. To the contrary, it's another angle to reduce the number of armed citizens on the way to their goal of completely disarming America.
This guy makes a lot of sense. I carry one reload. I carry my 1911 cocked and lock. And my training I had was with the US Army. Bit I train every week .
I think the Colt 1911 is the best pistol I ever fired. We carried that in the Navy. If I may ask, how do you carry it for concealed carry? A 1911 seems a little big and heavy compared to say, a Glock 43x, for concealed carry. Thanks.
I was trained for ep. I was trained that it's better to have ammo left at the end of a firefight than to run out in the middle. And the fact is that under a high stress situation, most normal people will miss with more rounds than they put on target. Good points, and a good presentation. God bless.
I'd personally switch Mistake # 2 and #1. But, we don't have to agree 100%. You only have two to three seconds to EFFECTIVELY respond in the typical spontaneous self defense conflict, don't waste 1.5 or 2 seconds chambering a round. It could be last thing you ever do!
The last actual data I heard is the average gunfight duration is 2-3 seconds. So you can extrapolate how quickly you need to be able react to from that. Bottom line, there's no time to waste.
For months I carried my Glock 43 without a round in the chamber leary of Glock's so called safe trigger. After watching several YT videos concerning the vital importance of carrying a round in the chamber, I decided to pick up my balls, load a chambered round, and repeat the mantra "but with the grace of god I go." I never turned back ever since.
82 Luft Great move. It's good to hear people being honest and admitting that they didn't initially carry a round in the chamber but they do now. We need good people helping other good people in this crazy world. Be safe and God Bless.
Good video. I think good self defense starts with your mindset. You will win 100% of the fights you can totally avoid. I think any firearm you believe isn't chambered is extremely dangerous, I'd much rather hear a click when I'm expecting a boom, then hear a boom when I expected a click! I keep my "spare magazine" inside of my spare weapon. I always have a backup firearm with me, and on more than one occasion I have allowed my to companion use it because they aren't as militant about having their firearm on them.
Just bought my first hand gun ever. I'm 74 years old and don't know much about hand guns. I was an avid hunter and have had rifels and shot guns sense I was thirteen. These were for hunting not defense. It is a totally different ballgame. This video is very informative and important. Thanks ☺️.
I have been in law enforcement most of my life, saying this only to make a point. This man shared good tips. Awareness is the key to safety. Avoid putting yourself into potentially dangerous situations. If your instincts tell you something doesn’t feel right, listen. Avoid wherever or whatever it is, whether it’s a store, gas station or person etc. Don’t be a hero. I don’t care if you live at the range, people including well trained veteran Cops and for that matter Navy Seals, get killed in deadly confrontations. I tell my own family the same. That gun is to protect you and your loved ones as a last resort, not take down an active shooter. I encourage good folks to carry something for protection, but if you do, train and know your skill level. Be prepared for the physical and legal consequences if force must be used. Lastly, if force is used, hire an attorney immediately. Keep name and number handy. Do not provide statements to anyone without attorney being present. Innocent people defending themselves nowadays seem to end up getting prosecuted by radical political DA’s.
All good advice. I hope anybody else reading this pays attention that a Law Enforcement professional says not to say anything to Law Enforcement.
The thing is, "trust your feelings" about the scene could lead to racial tendencies. People are constantly being taught this is the wrong attitude. Obviously, I'm an advocate of doing what you feel right - not what people expect you to do... but with today's media I certainly can see how some can just ignore warning signs thinking they are doing the right thing.
@@anonypersona3189 I am sure the concentration camp guards thought they were doing the patriotic "right thing"... I prefer "follow the law:"
@Truth Marshal - Thank you for your advice as a professional. A gun is an option after all other options have failed. The #1 safety device is your brain. If it looks sketchy- stay away. A wise man taught me- #1 stay away from trouble, #2, run away from trouble, and #3 stop trouble. In that order. Stay safe.
@@neilreid9005 ..It is better to live on your knees than die on your feet... That way, there is always another day... Think Dunkirk not Stalingrad......
" just carrying a gun on you makes you no more ready for a gun fight than carrying a scalpel makes you ready to do surgery" absolutely love this quote, hits the nail on the head
"carrying a scalpel makes you ready to do surgery." Although the same meaning, "Just because you can purchase a scalpel, doesn't make you a neurosurgeon." At least; that's what I've said hundreds of times, since approx. 1969-70, when I first heard the comment. Yes I'm an old (67 yr's) dog, with some bite still left in him.
Approx. same time period, "If I want any (four letter word $- hit) Human Excrement out of you, I'll squeeze your "F-ing head."" WARNING, don't say that, unless you got the "STONES" to back it up.
These are a few of my favorite things.
I'm not a mechanic, but I have an engine hoist in my truck. no not really :). Good knife fighters are like good gun fighters, many tools in many locations for the task at hand. And many a person has been seriously injuried by boxcutters (carried legally) by thugs with no training, but lots of intent and willingness.
You bet!
I walk around with my 75 dollar scalpel in my fanny pack. Shiiiet!
Worst conceal carry mistake is to tell someone you are carrying a gun, especially in a confrontational situation.
Loose lips .....
@@SurvivalOnPurpose yep. Cause leeky ships
Yes sir!
Never show what you carry never talk about what you carry never tell anyone what you carry never show anyone what you carry. as far as I'M are concerned you have nothing that's the point of a concealed no one knows but you
I carry two guns. Easier to pull second than reloading.
Interesting point. I’d been a street cop for six years when in 1974 I was in a gunfight w/three armed robbery suspects. Nothing in my LE training really prepared me for that night, I was just lucky.
1974. Revolver days. I am glad you made it to tell about it.
I'm happy you are still breathing to this day my friend
Glad you made it. Obviously the odds were against you but you survived.
No disrespect, but you’re old as dirt.
Respectfully,
Chief
Thank you for Being of service to our Human Community. Your job is one of the toughest out there! Go Blue!
"No one ever complained about having too much ammo in a gunfight." - Clint Smith
When Clint says something it is a good idea to listen.
You will not rise to the occasion. You will rise to the level of your training and competence.
....if................. you remember all taught... else, niteynites
Staying ready means not having to get ready.
Correction “your lowest level of training”
Or, incompetence.
Muscle memory means thousands of repetitive motions untill the act becomes instinct controlled only by perception of the individual immersed in the incident unfolding before them .
Q: Why do I carry a round in the chamber?
A: Because the chamber won't hold two rounds.
*laughs in double barrel shotgun*
😂
That’s why I prefer my S&W 642 revolver. Light,small and always ready to fire
Jim H 🤨👍
Dave Waldon best type period.
Not carrying with one in the chamber is like not wearing a seatbelt because you'll have time to put it on before an accident
Not carrying one in the chamber is like carrying a flashlight without the battery in it. "I'll just put the battery in when I need it" 😂
...Which is how you think until your slack-jawed hick cousin who has no trigger discipline pops you. Sorry, I meant pops "Y'all" .
@@stumcfadzen5645 then you keep your damn guns and stupid hick cousins away and you wont have that issue
@@iamTkzs man i hate when people go spend 600 on a gun and wont carry it loaded. Thats just saying you dont think youre safe enough with your own weapon which really is just saying you shouldnt own a weapon at all. My daily carry gun has no safety and it stays loaded. Ive been carrying the same gun over 6 years now and ive never had an accident with it due to being loaded.
That's a false comparison. It takes me at most 1/2 second to rack my slide. Your seatbelt comparison is more like having a round in the chamber after you're already shot.
Military doctrine is to never have a round in the chamber unless one is on alert. Having a round in the chamber introduces the danger of a negligent discharge and that's why the Army, Airforce, Navy and Marines all adhere to the practice of carrying WITHOUT a round in the chamber. If a soldier is walking his post at night with his rifle slung over his shoulder, *that chamber will be empty unless the base is on alert.*
If you are truly that scared that 1/2 second racking your slide is gonna wind up killing you, and so you are going to be walking around with a loaded pistol in your pocket, I want to know who you are so I can keep my distance from you.
THE worst mistake is to NOT carry (I'm just running to the donut shop,....I'll be in my car the whole time,.....It won't happen today,...etc)
That would be true
I agree...
You don't need a gun at the donut shop. All the trained fat cops are there... if they're not killing black people, writing tickets, or conspiring to disenfranchise you.
@Dusty Mumpower heh heh heh. The irony.
Pants on, gun on. If not, gun is within 4 steps.
I agree. Have a round in the chamber and don't let anyone know you have a weapon.
There's your safety lol only you know it's there
I agree. But it also depends on the circumstances. Like running around doing family aarons theirs no need to chamber a round. Circumstances differ from situations. I live in a military town sooo its what makes you feel comfortable I guess.
With a revolver you're always hot and never leave brass ;-)
Exactly right
That should be the fourth one. NEVER let anyone know you’re carrying, and watch your print. Buy new clothes if printing is an issue. Your life is worth it
These 3 great tips reminded me of from my favorite sailplane instructor, who literally wrote a book on flight safety for the FAA: On the sign above the chalkboard in his small classroom: “In a crisis situation, you are not going to rise to the occasion, you are going to sink to the level of your training.” After introducing him to a new student pilot who was visibly in awe: “I have thousands of hours of flight time in my logbook. But I’ve never flown a perfect flight yet. I’m still training to fly better. I’m really a student pilot too.”
The greatest people in any field or discipline are the ones who have that attitude. You are never done learning.
I get your point and in general I don't disagree, but really... if you've got "thousands of hours of flight time" in your logbook and still haven't flown a perfect flight, you need to give up flying dude! LOL
At the interview when I took my Motorcycle Test the examiner asked how I felt I did. My reply was.. Everyone can always ride better. He nodded and handed me my pass.
Great video! One minor objection based on personal experience: When I first started carrying, I did not have a round in the chamber. You are right; I did not have the confidence in my firearm nor in my abilities with it. I was concerned (perhaps irrationally so) that I would accidentally injure myself or others. So, for the few few months, I carried with an empty chamber--all the while building my confidence and working toward having one in the pipe. It wasn't the ideal situation, but I maintain that it was far better than not having a weapon at all. I have no regrets, though a million keyboard warriors harshly disagree with me. Now, I always have one chambered.
Thank you for the very informative points in this video. They were all well-made.
I feel the same way. I'm going to get comfortable with the carry part for what I assume will be brief. THEN, have a round in the chamber.
@@charlesparell5597 my first day carrying, no round in the chamber. Made sure everything was good to go, then the next day I started carrying with one in the chamber.
I respect the Israeli way. However; when faced with instances of robbery or carjacking, you may not see them coming. And anyone who disregards the sanctity of anothers life to the point 🙄 of personal gain, will deserve the consequences of those actions. Although possible survival 💪 Israeli
You carry to your level of confidence and no higher as safety is the number one rule.
I felt the same way after acquiring my first pistol. My P365 doesn't have a safety, so it was a few days before I felt safe having it loaded in my home, a couple weeks (and a few trips to the range) before I felt comfortable with having a round chambered in the house, and a few more weeks before I had the confidence and training to carry concealed with a round chambered. Growing in confidence & competence is a process. As long as you're showing proper respect for your firearm and handling it safely at all times, even though I feel strongly about being chambered at all times, it's better to have a gun unchambered than to not have one at all in a time of need.
Completely agree with all 3 mistakes, and I think the 4th mistake is to feel "safe" when carrying a weapon. A gun will give you a false sense of security and can get you into situations that you would be better off to walk away. A gun does not make you "Superman/Woman" - think before you act, look at your surroundings, analyze and walk/run away if necessary confrontation is the last resource.
Semper Fi
Very true
I totally agree with your 4th mistake, good situational awareness is the key, my first plan of action is, if at all possible, to avoid the confrontation in the first place.
Very good comment. I so much agree with you.
Absolutely. Escape and evade if possible. You and your loved ones. Engage only when forced to.
Pedro Martinez
The single best comment on the net!
EXCELLENT! I am an NRA Instructor & Military veteran. All levels of NRA, and have taught ALL of this in the CCW Classes! Thank you! Be Well & Safe. Great Advice & Inputs.
:)
Thank you for serving
@@ralphcosenza1646 Thank You. Peace & Health. Crazy days ~ Be Safe & Ready.
#1 -shoot alot. One hand, two hands, different distances, from the draw, etc...
#2 - never carry a gun you havent shot
#3 - a chambered round will keep you above ground
Good advice
#5 Never carry ammo you haven't shot in that gun
Sometimes they just know
Ben Hodge belee dat
#6... PRACTICE SHOOTING WITH YOUR WEAK HAND. YOUR STRONG HAND COULD BE INJURED IN A SITUATION.
0:50 Mistake #1: Not having enough ammo/Extra Magazine
2:30 Mistake #2: Not Carrying with a Round in the Chamber
4:30 Mistake #3: Not Investing in Quality Tactical Training
People like you are a national treasure 😁 thank you
Number 3 will take care of number 1.
If you have one extra clip, why not 2? 3? 4? no logic in it. two should be enough especially if you know how to use the weapon. by the time u get to that clip, good chance cops be there anyway.
Mistake #1 is utter nonsense. If you need more that what your pistol holds then you brought a pistol to a rifle fight.
This is the “Glock-hole” mentality. Confusing stopping power with firepower. The prisons are full of gang-bangers with healed 9mm wounds. I have yet to see a healed .45 wound.
M-1911: for MEN.
@@somelikeithot38 Semi auto failures are mostly likely because of a magazine as he said. Carrying an extra magazine is excellent information. If the magazine causes failures it doesn’t matter how many bullets are in it but a spare magazine could get you out of trouble.
Only reason for violating #2 is what he says...I haven't carried concealed for a number of years and not with my current double-action so initially I'm not carrying chambered until my skills improve and get used to the holster I'm using.
“You will never rise the occasion ; rather, you will rise to the level and competence of your training “
Billy Taggert
USMC (retired)
Range Master
True
Rah
Excellent quote. True to everyday life in all we do.
"A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition." -Rudyard Kipling
said the drunk, condescending, psychopath who was also a decent author.
Excey when you're on fire or drowning, Case Closed.
@@stumcfadzen5645 The last part is the most important. That's better than being a drunk and psychopath and having done nothing productive in life.
A firearm is your last resort when all else has failed.
You right, last resource
Desert Dawg get that friggin racist black power fist off your pic. ALL lives matter. Period.
if it comes to the very last resort ,,,the next thing is a loud noise and a flash period ....be sure there is only one side of the story being told...!!!!!!
@@evile19 you keep saying that word I don’t think you know what it means
@@beebo7071 what word?
My confidence came from working with power-tools for many years. I NEVER saw a drill, saw, router etc. just up and start running.I had to intentionally activate a switch to make it go "buzzz". A good holster, and trigger-discipline haven't failed me, with a round in the chamber.
As a former LEO, bodyguard, and firearms instructor, I wholeheartedly agree. #1. Don't ever want to get killed for the lack of being able to shoot back. Keep up the good work, Bryan!
Thanks
I've always taken the approach that, if anything, I need to be much more humble and non-confrontational when carrying, even though I don't tend to get into conflicts at baseline. The prosecutors in many areas will let the creeps walk, but throw the book at anyone brandishing or especially using a firearm. Stay safe.
Best line I've heard on keeping one in chamber" you might spend the rest of your life racking that slide". Also it makes a lot of noise .
Good line
Thats funny. I carry an 1851 colt navy (i know ill get ragged on for that) and my stepfather carries a glock un-chambered. I asked him if he can rack that slide before i pull my hammer back. He carries a round in the chamber now lol.
@@newyorkranger169 always my guy!
Do bad guys carry one in the chamber?
If they are so worried about whatever, why not buy a gun with a manual safety on it? You kill 2 birds with one stone.
Our son did several tours in Iraq & Afghanistan as an officer in SOF. He now serves as a Federal Agent. He recently told me two things he never hears his men complain about: first, we had too much ammo, and second, we trained too much for that operation. This video reinforces his observations.
Thank your son for his service, as a retired Army paratrooper / Infantryman we constantly train, training is essential for survival in combat, yes we always had plenty of ammo unlike the Russians who don't have enough ammo, god bless the USA and all veterans and active duty service members.
God bless you both & thank you for your service. I enjoyed the video, wise advise
Ret LEO (20 years)
Ret AF SF/(10 years)
OIF ‘04-‘05
His service to uphold and defend the constitution but yet gets a job as a fed agent. Only law enforcement at fed level constitution authorizes is the militia. Don’t seem to be upholding the constitution huh
Hey Bryan
I have carried a concealed firearm since 1973 ,worked in Pa Dept. of Corrections,drove armored car for AT Systems, have been an NRA certified Firearms Instructor for 35 yrs
This video and your information are 100% spot on keep up the good work
God Bless
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Good thanks my friend God Bless
Firearm Solutions
Well said brother. God Bless.
Nososilent, Took my CC carry shooting class from your group.
Great class. Older guy who had retaken your class.
Get real training & then live by the 3 Rules of Life: Practice, practice, & when you are done, practice some more.
Practice not until you get it right, but until you can not get it wrong.
@@kevinfox500 I strive
And 4th Rule "Trust No One" Benjamin Franklin, Versailles France, 1783.
Practice all phases of gun handling - loading, drawing, shooting, reloading, until your muscle memory makes the gun feel like a part of you, and you can quickly and easily handle the weapon in the dark.
Safety principles must become a part of you.
Frequent dry fire and live fire drills are essential.
Run thru potential shoot/don't shoot scenarios.
Being well versed in the law helps you firmly establish your firm threshold as to shoot/don't shoot. Absolutely necessary.
Maintain and inspect your weapon frequently.
Use high quality reliable ammo that has been properly stored.
I once heard a comment I’m trying to find back: something like, “if you are not shooting you better be loading, if you are not loading you better be running, ...”. Thing is, someone can count how many rounds you fire and if they know their weapons can rush you after the last round. Great training in Sa had cops reload a six gun after every shot while they were re positioning. After shot six the bad guy would rush in, but not successfully!
I'd say of you are in a civilian gunfight it is going to very unlikley that it is with someone who will be counting rounds.That only happens on TV.
An incident in Illinois decades back a perp counted a troopers shots and after six rushed him with a shotgun to finish him off. The Trooper connected on his 7th shot to the hip which stopped the fight. I think the Trooper had a S&W 59? 9mm that held 7/8 rounds. Perp admitted while being tended to by healthcare. I heard 6 shots!
Thank you. I didnt think of that. I'm new to carrying firearm. Going to training class tomorrow. Getting my license to conceal carry.
I firmly believe that mistake number 1, especially for new CCW carriers, is Forgetting to make sure you Have that weapon On you when you leave home.
The one and only day I dint carry I was ambushed by a raging motorist on the road who not only flashed his gun but pointed it at me. 🤦🏼♂️it was definitely the last time I dint carry. For those who have experienced this looking into a barrel is the most frightening thing ever.
Doubt this is true. The odds of someone pointing a gun at you is slight at best. Piggy back the odds of “the one day” you didn’t carry is near zero. Factor in the fact that you lived another day.
@@mikebaldock2706 Probability is hard to evaluate in this case. Yes the probability for an individual might be very low but the probability that there exists some person who experienced this combination is actually quite high and the probability that such a person would leave a comment on this video is also not that low. Which means that the probability of you stumbling on such a genuine comment might be a lot higher than the probability for any given individual human to experience the unlikely set
Let’s do some simple math. Assuming this person is 36 (probably the average age of people on this thread: 15 x 365 = 5475. 1 in 5475 chance this was the one day he didn’t carry. Now, the odds that someone pulls a gun on you in your car on that one day? Another 1 in 5475 chance. Grand total 1 in 30,000,000.
@@mikebaldock2706 Houston Texas has bin one of the worst places to drive in the last year. It’s pretty common out here to have someone brandish a firearm.
@@mikebaldock2706 Mike I think you misunderstood my comment (not sure if you intended it as a reply or not). Multiply this 1 in 30mil by the number of people with cars and guns and you will get a positive number of people being the probably number of people who have actually encountered this type of incident (probably less than 10 but still). The chances of one of these 10 people encountering this video and commenting is not that outrageously small (let's say 1 in a thousand). The total odds of there being a comment on this video of exactly the kind we saw which is TRUE would then be 10/1000 = 1/100 = 1%. Probability is hard - don't fall victim to not taking into account more than the individual
"You can never be too rich, too good looking or too well-armed".
- Marcus Kincaid.
;-)
I'll never be the first two, so will go with the third. Lol
@@MZ-rv1bu No one will ever be any of the three.
I never carry with one in the chamber. I carry with 6 in the cylinder.
Whatever works for you
I hear you brother. I like semi-autos, but as a retired LEO who carried a wheel gun for 30 years, I trust six. No light strike, no jam, and in the event of an ammo failure, I can simply cycle to the next round.
And you never leave brass!
If you live in a state that has mandatory prison time for accidental discharge ....better rethink this everyone makes mistakes. Do you want to chance years of your life behind bars. Maybe a revolver is a better choice in this case.
@@jcsmithco9942 b-b-but you need a combat Glock with a red dot and two double stacks!!1 What if 8 armed robbers swarm your car at Costco with Tec-9s and Mac-10s??? You just went to get laundry detergent and supplies and the local street gang sent a crew to take your bulk dog food and canned green beans at gun point, did you forget to bring your tactical tomahawk in a back scabbard?!
I'm simply going to say, thank you sir. Your information is appreciated!
I've told my wife for years, you can't have too much toilet paper or ammunition.
I told my wife you can never have too much sex. She wasn't buying it.
The covid TP shortage is your fault 🤣
You can find a substitute for TP, but there's no substitute for ammo.
Bryan, your third tip reminds me of a sobering quote by the ancient Greek poet Archilochus. He said, "We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training."
True
I always heard it as:
You rise to the height,
of your incompetence...
Masterpiece tool I always know someone is the real deal when they say what you said. One must be a Lion.
No matter how fast you can rack the slide, it is still slower than NOT racking it.
Yep
If you are so insecure about that, you have the wrong type of gun for yourself. Get a double action revolver.
@@gsp49 That's not insecurity. It's a fact. Not doing something is always faster than doing something.
@@gsp49 Try a CZ P-07: Dual-action/single-action. I carry it (with a round in the chamber and the hammer down. And i spend most of my practice rounds shooting from the hammer-down position: single action is child's play by comparison.
It's also another chance to have a jam.
thanks for your tips my friend! its been said " the best defense still is to AVOID a CONFRONTATION" and we all live to fight another day
Very good advice, I prefer revolvers they very rarely jam and are easier to use when your under stress, Wyatt Earp said it all in one sentence "Fast is fine but accuracy is final".
Extra ammo - I ran out of ammo in a gunfight w/armed robbers in 1974. I was only carrying six extra rounds for my .38 and that was quickly used up; that has never happened again, even in retirement.
Being a cop going to a threat is different than a civilian that should be leaving a threat. You shouldn't be looking for a fight being a CCW holder
MPGunther1, provided that you can actually get away. Also, as much as you train, you will not know how you will really react until that critical moment. Many individuals find that just from the adrenaline rush and fear alone. they empty their firearm. What do you do if that happens and you find the threat isn’t disabled. Cops who are often better trained than civilians, still only have an average of an 18% hit ratio when firing under stress. You could have emptied your firearm, not hit a damn thing, STILL have an active threat, AND NO WAY OUT. It isn’t going to kill you to carry an extra magazine or two, or speed loader or two. But it might just very well kill you if you don’t...
Yes, there is a HUGE difference between what a cop has to think about and what us "regular' folks do. I just spent the day in an Advanced Pistol class with all LEOs but me (stay tuned for more on that), and that subject came up several times. But, if the fight does come to me, I want to be ready to finish it if possible and not run out of ammo.
That's what I was thinking. I became a cop in the DC area in 1979. We had the Smith .38 with 6 loaded and 12 more rounds in a 12 loop slide, or dump box. We were excited when speed loaders came out.
MPGunther1 t
No matter how fast you can rack a slide, it is still slower then someone pulling a trigger.
Yep
when I teach my CCW classes I have a shot timer and show people. I have them shoot from holster, empty chamber and loaded low ready. then I show them the shot clock for each. most times they are 2 or 3 times faster from a loaded low ready. ... I ask them do you want to give someone a 2 second head start in a gun fight? I have never got a, yes
*than
From one Professional Firearms instructor to another you're 100% correct. Along with situational awareness these three things will keep you out of trouble and prepared for almost anything..
All good points I already live by, Trust your instincts, if you feel uncomfortable listen to your instincts. The best way to get into a gunfight is to not get into a gunfight, walk away. Use the weapon as your last resort. Nobody online tells you what happens to you if you get into a gunfight. You will be investigated by the police, the State attorney and the other persons family who hires an attorney to file suit against you. Sorry but as a retired LEO, in a situation where you have to use a weapon you have to justify the use. The police are not your friends in this situation. Get concealed carry insurance and an attorney.
I always carry a "loaded" gun. I had a man charge me from about 15 feet away after threatening to shoot me. I definitely would not have had time to load a round. Thankfully he backed off when he saw my weapon.
Me to
What were you carrying?
@@beanalog8202 A stick and a used rubber
i carry a judge so i always have one in the chamber, i find though the biggest mistake around here is that people think a gun can settle everything, seen a man pull a gun on someone cause his car was rear-ended, long story short he was arrested, EVERYONE needs to learn there is a time and place for a firearm
He should have been arrested.
As someone who has been in multiple situations before that required a gun, I completely agree with every point made in this video. In my experience, gun fights are typically right in your face, and happen very fast. Every single split second counts. Training which makes your response time quicker can save your life.
Can't disagree though statistically most situations are solved by simply having the gun or claiming to have one. But, if it gets to the point of an actual gunfight they tend to happen fast and are done quick.
training is overall the most important factor. When you do train with enough instructors and learn a lot eventually everything else gets simpler. You wont need to ask "do I really need a spare magazine" because you'll understand WHY a spare magazine is important. You won't feel worried about a round in the chamber, you'll feel strange without a round in the chamber.
Do you wait to put your seatbelt on when you are about to get in a wreck?
Great analogy man.
True that..
I'm stealing that one, brother. Love it.
Helllllll no. I took those suckers outta my car years ago.
Whoa, that's good👍
There's only one instance where you have "to much ammo"...when you have to swim
True. I had to swim when the boat sank with all my guns on board!
Or quicksand, or in the swamp, or at the kids ball pit at McDonald's?
*too
Two thing you will never have enough of, Time and Bullets.
Perishable memory in my opinion is the real problem of not carrying with a round in the chamber. Same as having a safety on.
In a moment of stress you will not remember to chamber a round or switch off a safety.
If you have ever been pinned down in a firefight, you will carry as much ammo as is practical, sometimes more, for the rest of your life.
Absolutely
Ruger LPC and FN PS90. When have to do the job you want the best tools for thst job.
I've always kept one in the chamber. People have warned against it for as long as I've owned guns. I keep one in the pipe and I always know it's there from years of habit.
I always carry at least 2 spare mags. I carry 1 in the chamber. That gives you an extra round and an empty chamber just makes your weapon a club. Outstanding.......
Thanks. I stopped carrying the "extra round" after Fighting Pistol. That just required an extra step every time I loaded and unloaded my pistol and a different set of motions. So my mag in the pistol is one round short because that round is in the chamber. But it helps to develop consistent muscle memory because every time I insert a mag I tap and rack. No deviation. That just made sense to me.
An empty chamber is only a club that turns into a firearm in 1 second of fracking the slide. Terrible analogy. That being said on my duty Glock there is always one less in my magazine on duty because I chamber and unchamber the round every day. This is fantastic in that not only do I dry fire and function check it every day, but it's a little reminder that god forbid today I may have to use it and to never let my guard down.
As for my XDM compact personal carry (far less likely I will ever need it) there is always 1 in the chamber and a loaded compact mag (14 rounds) accompanied by a loaded full size mag (19 rounds).
Very good advice to keep one alive . It is amazing how many people don't carry extra ammo . That is one of the first questions when I talk to someone who says they carry. I also ask if they carry inside of their home and tell them that the moment I get out of bed I'm carrying . Love the ones who say they have guns hidden around the house . I point out that they probably won't have time to get it if their front door is kicked open .
While I agree w everything you said , esp about extra ammo, not so much about guns around the house. I have them around the house, but not hidden or hard to get to. They are strategically staged in every room of the house. If my door is kicked in, I'm within arms reach of one no matter the room I'm in. Of course good luck making it to my door without me knowing your on the property well before. Now if they're a person that own's one or two weapons and stash's them in odd hard to get to hiding spots then I agree it would be better keeping it on you.
Good advice . I went round and round with my buddy because he refused to carry or even see the benefit of condition 1 carry. That second or few seconds could get you killed if you need to pull and shoot. Tensed up situations can make racking your slide very difficult. A cop asked me if my gun was loaded once and if a round was chambered and seemed indignant that a civilian would carry in condition 1. In a life or death gun fight EVERYTHING is stacked against you. Train and train some more from the clearing clothes and drawing to fire just don't put holes in paper. Good channel, i think we live in the same area in Georgia.
I’m in Douglasville. And I’m training today (with a bunch of police guys as a matter of fact)
@J Calhoun sadly most guns out there today are striker-fired and hence, no hammer.
"I don't want to die for lack of shooting back." Forget the movie, but true and fitting to point #1
Unforgiven
Bonanza,hoss said it too.
I carry....knife, pepper spray, Glock 45 9mm, two extra 17rd mag, and at any given time maybe five 33rd mags in my ammo bag...wait wait and my phone. Lol. You got a sub here. Thanks
Thanks. I appreciate it.
just to clarify: Israeli law allows concealed carriers to keep a round in the chamber.
Israeli soldiers generally don't keep a round in the chamber unless when heading out to a mission
Thank you. And Shalom for Israel 🇮🇱 ❤
"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire!"
That has kept me alive as a pilot for 69 years and 25,000 hours.
@@charliebrown6161 hah 69
My biggest reason to carry 1 in chamber is I am behind the curve because someone already has drawn a weapon and they KNOW THE SOUND OF A SLIDE RACKING. At that point I would probably be finished.
That seems to be what so many people have not considered. In a self defense situation you are probably going to be the one reacting to a surprise attack and every millisecond counts.
I couldn't agree more ! #1 point to remember, we carry to have a chance at defense, being the defender rarely gives you the drop. In the time it takes to chamber a round 2 could be in you.
thanks to everyone who gave sound and constructive advice, take care and be safe. GOD bless.
Thank you for these tips. Training is key. I’ve taken an Urban Tactical live fire training class. Best thing I ever did. Learned to shoot with opposite hand. Learned to shoot from cover. Learned to shoot while on the move and keeping your target in site.
Training is indeed key.
Dry fire to build muscle memory.
Same here. Luckily, I'm ambidextrous. When I go to range, I shoot half my ammo left handed, and the other half right handed. But for the sake of muscle memory, I carry only one way.
1. Not having enough ammo and not carrying an extra magazine
2. Not carrying with one in the chamber.
3. Not investing in quality training.
I think that regular and proper training outweighs everything by far. Also, avoid going to places where you can get in trouble.
@Jim Watson 👍🏼
@Cap285 I turn 65 next week and I realize that as I grow older I become a more desirable target of opportunity. I won't let that happen if I can help it.
yes, situational awareness, act like a victim and you will be one. I''m not out at all hours of the night when the creeps are out. I pay attention where I'm walking and who is around me or near where I'm headed. Avoid crowded places as much as possible especially when alcohol is present. So many people are "sheep" and walk right into a bad situation completely clueless what can happen.
Great points but I could carry anything I want but my EDC is a Revolver .357 Mag yes and I carry extra ammo too Godspeed too Yah
Whatever works
Ditto, Taurus 605 is my EDC with one speed loader.
Me too. Someone (forget who) said of 357s, "If you don't get 'em with a bullet you'll get 'em with the flash and the noise." A joke sure, but at the range I sure get a lot of curious folks asking about it.
Space Cowboy My truck carry is a .454 casaull. And i only carry as much ammo as I can afford!
@@dennisburgess8986 , Holy Jesus, now that's a gun. A bad guy would just run away when they see that.
The “one hand occupied” argument against carrying with an empty chamber might be the best thing I’ve heard on TH-cam ever. Worth a 👍🏻 and a Sub just for that alone.
Seems obvious to me.
A well armed man is dressed for any occasion 👍 Great video! Thanks!
Nice video. Clicked to see if there was something surprising but it's all the most important stuff that has been hammered in me a hundred times over. These things can't be repeated often enough and I know people who would still argue against these points!
Excellent points, I agree 100%.
Also, I've watched plenty of videos where people only have a fraction of a second to draw and shoot while the perps head is turned... many times I've seen people have to be so fast on that draw that they don't even aim, they just point shoot. Sometimes a tenth of a second is all you get, better make it count... *always train to carry with one in the pipe*
Thank you for saying this correctly. "Train to carry with one in the pipe" we need to be in the right mind frame of safety first. Training needs to come before carrying one in the pipe. Good job sir.
People always ask me, "Why do you need 46 rounds of ammo when you carry?"... My answer? "Because it would really suck to use 45 rounds and realize I needed one more."....
As a defensive handgun instructor …. I could not have said it any better!
I ALWAYS carry 1 in the chamber ... and an extra Mag or 2 lately my choice has been my G29 in 10mm love that one ... keep up the good work. I have watched this video before from one of my other channels ... Peace be with you !
@mike brunetti I ll answer for you. G29 sf is an awesome piece. Especially for carry. 10mm is nice and hot with underwood penetrator, hunter, or defender solid copper rounds. Two holes are better then one except at the mall.
From day one i always carried in the chamber. Just couldnt see it no other way.
...any... any other way
DJ K It must be exhausting having to correct everyone’s grammar in the Internet.
Bad Drivers Of Augusta Georgia ,
No it’s really not that exhausting. Surprisingly few imbeciles think it is cool to choose poor grammar over what they were originally taught . Most people do the opposite and go the extra distance to be clearly understood
@@hauhine Spelling nor a fastidious obssesion with grammar are any indication of one's IQ. Those who conflate the two drawing inferences to the latter are ironically on the lower end of the spectrum.
@@hauhine Don't put spaces before commas or periods (full stops). You should have put a period after "No" and then capitalized "it's". You missed the period at the end of your last sentence.
I never correct grammar on the Internet - except for Grammar Nazis. It's amazing how many of you make mistakes while talking about the importance of using good grammar.
Get a life, loser.
Not carry with a round in the chamber is like driving without a seatbelt and thinking you’ll have time to put it on in the event of a crash.
I love it...I am 72 years old, and I am always checking with other folks about being ready. You hit my 3 top points for CC. I not only carry a extra mag, but also a small back up with an extra mag for it as well...and as for carrying with a round in the chamber, my first reach CC is safely carried that way and I can have a round off and be finding my aiming point before you can rack a slide and get on target...and that is because even with years on an Army pistol team and coaching for over 40 years, I still put fifty rounds through both pistols every 60 days...and one or two other pistols at the same time...I decided a long time ago that I did not want to be a statistic...
BTW, I subscribed.
Thanks!
I am 85 years old (still working.) I have a CZ-75 Compact, NSN Gun. Love it!
Nice to be here😀
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I'm in my 60s and one son says I should not carry because my reflexes are not as good as they used to be. My younger son says I should carry because I am old(er) and someone might think I'm an easy target. I agree with my younger son and try to go to the range on a monthly basis and put 50 rounds through each pistol. Need to get some extra magazines after watching this video.
#1 conceal carry mistake is thinking that your gun is the weapon. Thus causing you to become a different individual in a situation. Especially when becoming more brave and potentially escalating the situation.
A gun IS a weapon. But I get the point you are making. Your most important resource is your mindset.
Echoing what you said- My wife told me years ago that if carrying a gun changes your behavior, then you shouldn't be carrying a gun. It's 100% correct, and I've never forgotten it.
Survival On Purpose a gun is absolutely a weapon. By definition. However I believe when carrying, a person must consider themselves as the weapon and the gun as a tool. Meaning, they should only utilize that tool when absolutely necessary. Never relying on their gun provide any sort of pride or position. Flashing a gun at someone is illegal for a reason. I currently wear my MAGA hat everywhere but recently have decided not to wear it while carrying. I think I have a responsibility to myself and to the public to be as diligent as possible. I don’t want anyone to lose their life over the fact that I am carrying. Only when absolutely necessary should someone consider their gun. A complete last resort.
@Lonnie Stevens people still wearing those things? I get it, I guess. My sports teams suck and I still wear the hats.
@Lonnie Stevens .20 or .30/ gal where I'm at. The premium gas car doesn't get out all that much. Jorgensen 2024.
I would like to thank you for this video.
I'm from Brazil and I really apretiate your mindset.
Brian,
I agree 100%. Never stop training. It builds compedence & confidence. Always train with the SAME weapon. Prior to carry put several thousand rounds through it. Never buy. Wespon& start carrying it IMMEDIATELY! A potentially fatal mistake. Make sure your weapon IS RELIABLE, doesn't fail to load or eject and train with your CARRY ammo as point of simb& recoil is most likely than your range ammo.
Best Regards from Phx., Az.
Rob
In all aspects of life, especially in a self defense situation....I would rather be looking at it than looking for it!
Top notch video!!! I feel you really covered the main points that people need to cover to be comfortable, and safe carrying. Great job putting this video together. You just gained a follower. I PREACH these steps to people.
*Mistakes may cost you more than your life... your families!* Thanks for this!
Yep
*Family's
Mantis Lake - Hey, he might have more than one of them. XD
@@majorpwner241 - he might. I thought he meant me. I don't have the time or energy for that double-life stuff. Must have been a presumption.
I dryfire practice from loose shorts, loose sweatpants, and tight jeans both handed and single handed. I always carry a full reload. And I ALWAYS have one in the tube.
I saw a dead gunfighter,never heard his name, was said to have a hell of a fast draw, but not too good of an aim.
Here lies Les Moore
4 slugs from a .44
No Les
No Moore
(Actual tombstone near the OK Corral)
Mistake #4: Not carrying all the time (you never know when you are going to need it!)
Yep
Had I made that mistake on a quick errand trip. I would probably be dead. Never ever leave home, without carrying your gun, no matter how short of an errand you are running!! That one time, could be your last time!
I agree with all the points you made 100%. Great info.
Thanks
Newb here. Went to the range and shot first time last weekend and loved it. My results indicate the safest place is the bullseye ! Groupings were decent, so time for pro advice on how to correct/improve. Thanks for mentioning both hands. It never occurred to me to practice with my left hand.
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#1 Don't be brave. Being more prepared should not make you more brave.
Great point. Murphy law 2: Never share a foxhole with someone braver than you! Stay Safe
"Down with bravery." - Isaac Asimov
(In a fight) There's no such thing as "overkill" and there's no such thing as "cowardice" . There's just the guy who walks away from the fight and the guy that doesn't.
No, cowardice is very real, it is just misapplied sometimes. If someone threatens you with a gun and you run away, that is not cowardice. If someone threatens someone you love with a gun, and you run away, you are a coward.
@@Subtlenimbus fair point. I'll amend my OP.
Violet, almost sounds like you've been there. If so I'll try to be sorry for the coward but just can't somehow raise that emotion! 🤔
I had a young man ask me why I carried two extra magazines. I told him because I don't carry three.
Jeffrey Campbell technically you do.. one in the gun plus two extra equals 3 lol
My response would be, do you have any idea how much a .45 Magazine weighs ?!
So...when you run out of ammo after three mags, that "can get you killed".
Just carry a 17 or 30 rounder lol
Yes I always carry two additional magazines with me 7 shots x 3, 21 shots even that can turn out to be inadequate.
Thinking you can rack the slide in time to defend yourself is like thinking you can put your seat belt on before the wreck.
Life comes at you fast.
love my 1911 because I feel safe carrying it with a round in the chamber
Tell it ! Cocked and locked and ready to rock n roll with a twitch of the thumb .
Beaver tail safety, love it!
My dogs name is bear.
My 1911s name is bruno. Lol
I feel safe too.
I carry chambered, but got reminded I need to carry extra mags and get trained!
Having a gun doesnt make you armed any more than having a guitar makes you a musician...-Damn i love that quote!
;-)
Just go first to 5:55 then you understand what the bullet points are for three concealed carry mistakes then go back to the beginning to see the whole spiel. Makes good sense and very important points overall.
Love the name. I keep my finger off the trigger till it's on target . As a young kid my grandfathers and father. Beat guns safety into me . And I started with bb the .22 and so on . Was not able to carry a handgun till I was able to work and clean my long guns then my revolvers. Then handgums . I believe that is the best way and have tranned many that way.
#3 should be number 1! With proper tactical training, you wouldn't make the other mistakes.
Although these are in no order. I actually save the best for last because I agree with you 100%
agree agree agree......you can never train enough and when you do, you establish muscle memory that will carry you through any conscious thought in a fire fight , when you are a heart beat from total panic.....training will save your life each and every time........
So....a person shouldn't carry unless he's had "the proper tacticak training"-?
I disagree since that sounds close to saying it should be a legal requirement and that is an argument the anti 2A gun-grabbers make...but it's not because they genuinely want the armed citizen to be 'more skilled' in the use of firearms.
To the contrary, it's another angle to reduce the number of armed citizens on the way to their goal of completely disarming America.
This guy makes a lot of sense. I carry one reload. I carry my 1911 cocked and lock. And my training I had was with the US Army. Bit I train every week .
Thanks for your time in the Army!
Go Army. RVN 66 - 68
I think the Colt 1911 is the best pistol I ever fired. We carried that in the Navy. If I may ask, how do you carry it for concealed carry? A 1911 seems a little big and heavy compared to say, a Glock 43x, for concealed carry. Thanks.
I was trained for ep. I was trained that it's better to have ammo left at the end of a firefight than to run out in the middle. And the fact is that under a high stress situation, most normal people will miss with more rounds than they put on target. Good points, and a good presentation. God bless.
Thanks
I'd personally switch Mistake # 2 and #1. But, we don't have to agree 100%. You only have two to three seconds to EFFECTIVELY respond in the typical spontaneous self defense conflict, don't waste 1.5 or 2 seconds chambering a round. It could be last thing you ever do!
These are in no order.
The last actual data I heard is the average gunfight duration is 2-3 seconds. So you can extrapolate how quickly you need to be able react to from that. Bottom line, there's no time to waste.
For months I carried my Glock 43 without a round in the chamber leary of Glock's so called safe trigger. After watching several YT videos concerning the vital importance of carrying a round in the chamber, I decided to pick up my balls, load a chambered round, and repeat the mantra "but with the grace of god I go." I never turned back ever since.
I started carrying empty too. No longer.
82 Luft A good stiff holster protects the trigger,never carry without a good holster
82 Luft
Great move. It's good to hear people being honest and admitting that they didn't initially carry a round in the chamber but they do now. We need good people helping other good people in this crazy world. Be safe and God Bless.
Try a HK P30SK with a safety.
I have never understood people who don’t carry chambered. Buy a kydex holster and dont touch the trigger
Good video.
I think good self defense starts with your mindset. You will win 100% of the fights you can totally avoid.
I think any firearm you believe isn't chambered is extremely dangerous, I'd much rather hear a click when I'm expecting a boom, then hear a boom when I expected a click!
I keep my "spare magazine" inside of my spare weapon. I always have a backup firearm with me, and on more than one occasion I have allowed my to companion use it because they aren't as militant about having their firearm on them.
Just bought my first hand gun ever. I'm 74 years old and don't know much about hand guns. I was an avid hunter and have had rifels and shot guns sense I was thirteen. These were for hunting not defense. It is a totally different ballgame. This video is very informative and important. Thanks ☺️.
I am glad it was helpful. My biggest advice is to invest in some good training. It is worth it.