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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 พ.ค. 2024
- Jeff Mau breaks down 5 common concealed carry mistakes he sees new gun owners make.
00:00 -- Intro
00:05 -- 1. Bad Holster Choice
02:47 -- 2. Wrong Belt Choice
04:22 -- 3. Bad Clothing Choice
06:03 -- 4. Smallest Gun Possible
06:40 -- 5. Not Carrying One In The Chamber
08:15 -- Outro
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EXCELLENT VIDEO! Zero crude “bada$$” language or idiotic attempt at humor. Just practical, professional, usable information that is very well presented.
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#6 Not getting used to wearing you new pistol. Practice wearing it in the privacy of you own home and on your property. This will greatly relax your nerves and get you comfortable with your lifestyle change. Wear it every minute that you are awake. And with and empty gun, practice your draw, sight picture, snd even what clothing(concealment garments and pant/shorts) work best for edc.
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Practice with One in the chamber as well, so its not an issue in public. Heard of some folk who dont feel comfortable carrying with one in the chamber but we dont put a seatbelt on just before a crash. We have it ready.
That's what I did, waiting on my ltc (before we went constitutional carry). Carried around the house, outside, I'd drive around getting used to it. Glad I did bc I ditched my first holster real quick
The biggest mistake is.......Not carrying ....
“Mustake” lmao
Thank you for saying it. I was thinking the same. I'd rather carry empty-chamber and never need it, than have a chambered firearm sitting in my safe at the time I need it.
I carry empty chamber, but it isn't because I am afraid of it going off. It is because I have small children in my home. That firearm comes on and off each day, I go to the rest room, I take a shower, it comes off again, it comes on again, and the cycle starts again. And I have a small little girl that climbs up things, explores, gets her hands into things, grabs a chair and goes to the top shelf, etc, etc, and the cycle starts again. It is only a matter of time.
Thing is, she may have the strength to pull a trigger, but she doesn't have the strength to chamber a round. I'll play it safe and take my chances. I'd rather risk my life than risk hers. Personal decision.
@stephen-dev I feel the same way. It's so annoying when people make you feel like you're not worthy of carrying a gun if you don't chamber in a round. They think accidents can never happen. I've seen videos of FBI agents and cops accidentally shooting their guns, and all I ever hear from people is saying "Oh, well they were never fit to be a police officer in the first place!"
True that!!!
Biggest mistake: lack of safety. Carrying does you no good without it
Being a senior, criminals view me as easy pickings. Having a carry permit allows me greater freedom to go about my business. I am really happy with my Sig P365 holstered in an Alabama pocket holster - it conceals well in my pants pocket, and it's light weight allows me to carry it all day. At age 70 this is a big plus. I was once leery of carrying a round in the chamber. :) Now I'm not - just keep your finger off the trigger until your ready to fire at the target.
Excellent!
I'm surprised no one said to you not to carry in your pockets. They must respect your age lol.
I don’t go to certain places, day or night, gun or not... minimizing exposure to dangerous situations, like stopping to get gas after dark at a gas station known to be frequented by homeless, aka druggies!
Pretty interesting. I carry a P365 in a IWB holster that doubles as a pocket holster. I now use it as a pocket holster exclusively. I’m 76, now retired after carrying firearms professionally over an adult lifetime. I did install a Sig safety and am very pleased with the pistol overall. I have 2, one being the SAS model. And yes, the older you are the greater you appear to be a target. You seem to have made sound choices.
@@massiveaction6217He’s good. He said it was holstered.
Really appreciate the fact you spoke about these concepts, and didn't plug in your company until the very end. Really highlights the focus on the viewer and their needs and it being less of a marketing pitch.
It is much more important to us that people get the right information rather than selling products.
@@tenicorusa let me be the first to say that as long as you keep that mentality and show it in your content, it will lead to more sales. People support what they trust
Being in one of those argumentative moods today I saw this video and thought, "Oh boy, been carrying for a bit over a quarter century I'm going to be able to find a bunch of BS I could pounce on."
Very disappointed. This was all good sound solid advice. Stuff I've learned over the years. Wish I had seen this stuff 25 years ago. EXCELLENT VIDEO!
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1st time on the internet I see.
My comment on #5 is that you’re incorrect about “just get more training”. It’s about comfort in carrying in the first place. It should be told to new people that you most certainly “should” carry with a round in the chamber, but what gets people comfortable doing so is experience. Not range shooting experience, but actual carrying experience. And if someone needs to carry for a couple months without a round in the camber to convince themselves that the gun won’t fire by itself, then that’s the best way for them. So my experience and opinion in, push the idea that you should carry with a round in the chamber, but don’t every say, “well, you shouldn’t be carrying in the first place if you’re too scared to do it.” Don’t discourage people like that. Let them gain carry experience.
Most experienced people that use revolvers have one empty chamber for safety reasons.
@@disastermaster1413 you used to have to with old revolvers that were not drop safe. Modern revolvers that’s unnecessary, but if that makes someone feel comfortable carrying, then go for it.
Agreed!! My little 380 doesn’t have a safety on it and I carry it without a holster because it’s more comfortable for me. I carry it with an empty chamber. Is it likely that I could get snagged onto something and discharge a round? No but it’s possible.
Why in the Hell makes you think it's a smart idea to encourage everyone who is scared to carry in Condition 1 to do so? Over the years, I've met plenty of people who shouldn't be anywhere near a firearm let alone carry loaded. Two assholes who were shooting in the next lane in an indoor range come to mind. They were shooting and reloading a Glock 17 and passing it between themselves until, thinking the pistol was empty, one asshole took it from the other and fired off a round into his buddy's thigh.
Then there was the clown standing next to me counter of a gun shop. He asked to see a Glock 19. The salesman pulled it from the display case and cleared it. The clown took it without checking it again for himself and pointed it at the ceiling. Then he pointed it at the wall. When he turned 90 degrees and pointed it at my head, I knocked it out of his hand half way across the store. If any of the these morons told me they're too scared to carry loaded, I'd sure as Hell believe them. I'd encourage them to move next door to you and let them gain carry experience in your town.
@@travisfisher2877 that’s a big mistake. Get a good holster and practice carrying.
Probably one of the most informational videos for people interested in the basics of concealed carry. Very well done. Thank you!
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Never mind "most". This is the only reasonable video on concealed carry on youtube. Note it is about concealed carry, not a specific product being sold.
@@josephnoneofyourbeeswax8517 there is a lot of great opinion pieces on concealed carry options and equipment. I try to never be closed minded about any gear or alternative options/opinions to carrying. Never know when I can find something I like even more than what I already have
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When i first started carrying I was also nervous about one in the chamber, i was not new to guns at all but new to carrying. What i did was load a snap cap and while at home i would carry while doing everything i do at home and at the end of the day check to see if the trigger was pulled, of course it wasn't. After a few times doing that it helps to ease your mind that the gun will not go off unless you purposely pull the trigger.
It's understandable. When you don't carry a gun all day as your day job, it feels weird having a round in the chamber. Appreciate you sharing your experience and how your carrying has matured. 🤙
I like that idea of a snap cap while at home. Thanks
I am a firearms instructor since 1990. And I agree with about all this gentleman stated.
Absolutely the best video I've seen on this subject. No nonsense, no outrageous takes to get clicks, just common sense discussion about effective concealed carry. Also, I really like that he's got a specific product line for this exact topic and didn't use the video as an infomercial to get sales but he did make us aware of it if we wanted to check it out. Great video, on a saturated topic, from my perspective.
Blue Alpha belt, Vedder holster, G19..always one in the chamber. Spot on brother.
Wow you must be special forces 300lbs operator
@Whatta33 yeah I gotta large pizza and a bag a dorritos. What's your point
these guys make some of the best holsters in the world and his videos are always about giving good information more than selling his holsters I love that
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Great video, just did my HQL/W&C training for Maryland and now learning what is needed to not print. Thank you for the information.
Thanks for watching
I wish you well with that, as printing is likely illegal now. Sure, MD. Criminal Law Code § 4-111 (h) says that the _momentary_ exposure of an imprint or the gun itself is not illegal, but what if the exposure lasts longer than a moment (however long that is supposed to be)? I would assume that means I've just violated law regarding the requirement to keep it concealed, but IANAL.
The correlation between the seatbelt and a loaded chamber is one of the best ways to describe it I’ve ever heard props to you
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I train to carry without 1 in the chamber and it's all muscle memory so I disagree. But I also chamber if I know I'm going into a situation where i may be more likely to be in danger.
If we could all just know when we'll be in more dangerous situations ahead of time...
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One little difference: Seat belt saves your life in an accident like a gun can save your life in a self defense scenario. But seat belt itself doesn't not kill you or some bystander in an ND or AD situation. Gun is mechanical tool, and tools can fail. An empty chamber will NEVER discharge, whether it's intended by the user or unintended at all. The user should or want to control the gun at all time, and that can include the chamber loaded status.
So someone carrying an gun with a loaded magazine but empty chamber is not a newbie mistake, if it's an intelligent compromise they actively choose to go. Of course it will not help them in the situation from the moment they notice their life is in danger to the moment they are kill, the time is so short they can only draw but not able to chamber their weapon. But for all other situations when they do have the extra second or two, it'll be equally effective. So it boils down to when do you choose to draw, you need to draw at the moment when you can have the extra time (i.e., don't draw when you are facing a drawn weapon, because you are not going to outdraw that) :)
I have been carrying professional for well over 30 years, and have tried most of the holsters on the market in one form or fashion. A few years ago, I was introduced to Tenicor holsters. I currently have 4 of them, and there isn't a holster company that I trust more than Tenicor.
I carry mostly concealed, but depending on the task at hand, I carry OWB as well.
Tenicor provides quality for both.
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the most common mistake is wearing the gun muzzle pointed at your groin
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@@cagneybillingsley2165 The most common mistake is thinking you can have a ccw not pointing at your body in any way shape or form if it is in a holster attached to your body. Internal safety mechanism plus a hard holster that covers the trigger guard equals a safe firearm.
@@cagneybillingsley2165 you afraid your tiny willy is gonna get stuck in the trigger guard? its the optimal way to carry a gun, unless youre fat and old. Sorry.
I’ve carried for 38 years. The last 15 I’ve carried my Ruger LCR .357 wheel gun. I carry AIWB, and use a Sticky Holster. The Ruger is 17 ounces loaded. The Sticky Holster is by far the best holster I’ve ever had or used. Breaks in fast, super comfortable. I forget I have it on when I get home. Being in Florida, it’s so light I can carry it in shorts, sweat pants, all in the waist, and it never slips. For me, a .357 is plenty of firepower, and I always carry a few extra rounds. Myself, I would not carry a striker fire with one in the chamber. Why? Because in that situation, your adrenaline is going a million miles an hour, and in trying to reach in and take it out,, I’d rather have the safety of a revolver knowing nothing will happen until I pull the trigger on a long stroke
Great video. I started carrying in an off body bag back in 2022. The gun range where I'm a member opened a shop that makes custom holsters. They do a great job making kydex holsters.
Good video with great information. One of the mistakes I see most often is people practicing shooting a static target on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Most of your practice should be done at night while rolling on the ground in the rain. Before I retired from the police dept. we would also run 1/4 mile prior to shooting, that makes it more real. Also when you load a mag put a empty case and a snap cap bullet mixed in the mag. Then when you shoot you will have two different types of jams to clear. One last item is carry a gun with a grip you can get your hand around so it can be found and "retained" in adrenaline filled encounter.
Great points. Introducing stress and layers of complication should definitely be a part of training once you have the basics down.
This video was great info, and I believe your points are for the more training part of this video. That is his suggestion. I don't care how good or knowledgeable a person is they must all be training regularly in all conditions. The average person comfortable enough to at least carry, MUST go train with an instructor so they'll be able to carry anywhere anytime and chambered. I'm not disagreeing with you at all. I'm just thinking this video was a basic newbie to the gun culture great advice piece.
You are right, but there is so much to this topic that it is difficult to address on a public forum. I’ll just comment that fighting with a gun is very different than shooting a gun. Marksmanship is fundamental but it may not be enough.
Definitely going to give the 1/4 mile run a try. Sounds like a great way to practice for more difficult shooting scenarios.
@@christianholt6266 Here are some considerations for you:
Mag dumps are unrealistic.
Standing still and hammering a single target is unrealistic.
Standing still and working multiple targets is better - but not much.
You will fight as you train and standing still is poor training.
Infantry is taught to use cover and concealment.
Real gunfights on TH-cam show real combatants running, jumping and moving during the fight.
Your opponent will likely be moving and encountered during hours of darkness.
Just FYI. Good luck.
U spoke very well and covered all my questions. U said your spill like u didn't have cue cards, a natural. U took your time with your bullet points. Thank u for the video. U did excellent !
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spiel, not spill, but probably due to a subsentient autocorrect.
Well done sir! Great presentation. Thank you for your knowledge of the products and the best usage.
Looking forward to the next one!
Excellent video, it was very helpful and very professionally done. Thank you.
Thank you for doing this and for the calmly provided information. I really appreciate your advice and comments on carrying with an empty chamber. Very wise and practical. Thank you for doing these.
Glad it was helpful!
Good points. The size is definitely true. I happen to carry a very compact gx4 but only because my natural point of aim and my draw to hit time is better with that for me compared to my full size pistols. And for people not comfortable carrying 1 in the chamber i would recommend starting with a revolver. Bit safer trigger and you get used to the idea of it being ready to fire
GX4 is freaking awesome. No safety to worry about and a slim, streamlined design for easy drawing and carrying.
I used to have the pinky extension for more comfort, but it tends to print more, so I settled with a no pinky extension along with +2 round extension magazine if things get crazy.
I also carry a gx4 been my favorite ccw gun I've ever owned 550 rounds threw 0 problems
Excellent video, lots of solid info, thank you!
Excellent presentation. Covered every topic including chambering. "Get more training" Great advice.
What a great video- lots of good information with no nonsense. Thanks!
Thank you 👊
Great video and I definitely will reconsider having one in the chamber, it's something I haven't thought about until this video so I thank you for the insight. Great information and a well-spoken video!
I am not in that stage yet but what ive been practicing in the range is drawing and sliding the barrel on the way to aiming. Some great shooters can do it from holster to a center mass shot in 1.5 seconds. Im not there yet but my rm 380 is very easy to slide and shoot.
My Shield plus has been a great EDC gun, feels good and very reliable.
Excellent video. 8 solid minutes of important info everyone carrying or not should know or at least be aware of.
Jeff - Thanks for the terrific info! Appreciate Tenicor putting out the videos, and making a great holster.
Anytime 🤟 Thanks for watching
Tenicor is the epitome of of everyday carry. Simply the best.
They may be the best but there are more carry guns than Glock or Sig, they need to expand their product base, I for one wanted one for the Ruger Max 9, NO RUGERS!
Eddie; from your experience with Tenicor can you draw replace repeat and not have wear marks on it like most Kydex holsters? Or do they have soft liners?
@@noelignacio931 Thanks for the follow up. We just did a video to address that issue. 🤙
@@bailey9r Thanks for reaching out. There are definitely wear marks. A good working gun needs some patina!
As a new pistol owner considering concealed carry, this was a very informative video. Thanks for posting. All of your points seemed like common sense to me, but sometimes common sense eludes sensible people.
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Spot on vid. Consider this: wearing a custom fitted, tailor made suit works for your benefit in many ways (having to hitch up your pants doing a presentation instantly destroys your credibility). Having to fight your clothing or your weapon deployment is exponentially more crucial. --Been there, done both.
Excellent info & video! Thanks
Love my Zero belt - total game changer for me. Great vid, thanks.
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I loved the demo at 1.48 where he is fighting, drawing and trying to chamber a round. Great example as to why never to carry without a round in the chamber. In fact, you nailed it at the end. If you dont want to carry chambered, then dont carry.
Like the saying says "if you don't carry with a round in the chamber, you just might be racking your pistol for the rest of your life"
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I disagree. I think it's okay to practice carrying unchambered until you build the confidence to carry chambered. If you never carry until you're 100% comfortable, you'll never carry. Also, I'd rather have an unchambered handgun than no handgun at all...
The Russians Israelis and many European don't care with one in the chamber. I wouldn't carry a Glock in next to my package with one in the chamber. Although many people I know do. I am old school I carry on my hip and it's usually a 1911 commander or CZ75 compact with one in the chamber. But not a Glock with one in the chamber next to my package. I'm not a Glock hater either I have one.
Great video! Very informative. Thanks🤗
Perfectly executed. Concise and to the point. Thank you for using your time to make this video,it is appreciated. Merry Christmas.
Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas to you as well 👍
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Iv found the best holster is no holster. A ppk barrel fits nicely in the small right pocket. The belt does the rest.
This is the video I needed. Great information! Thank you.
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Great tips and advice! Excellent video.
Excellent video!! As a former member of the Israeli special forces I often carry my Glock 45 tucked inside the waistband in the small of my back. We found this to leave absolutely no print whatsoever. The three safety features on the Glock leave no chance of the gun going off.
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Yikes. But all you have to do is fall backwards or sit hard and you'll have serious spinal cord injury. Did you allow for that possibility?
@@marks.3798 If you knew Glocks you would know they are drop safe and unless you pull the trigger the gun doesn’t off. Also I think that the Israeli IDF, Special Forces, Mossad, and Shin Bet know what they’re doing in training us. Don’t need some idiot like yourself to offer stupid advice.
Spinal cord injury from fall on SOB carry piece is probably more likely than ever using the gun in self-defense depending on where you live. Anywhere there is ice and snow and a fall onto the back becomes a fairly likely event.
@@marks.3798Never read such an ignorant idiotic post. Obviously you have had no training. Thankfully the Israeli counterterrorism unit of the IDF that I was a member of for 5 years didn’t have snowflakes like you training us. Oy vey!
Your seatbelt analogy was awesome. Practice with your equipment until you feel comfortable and disciplined.
Agreed, and then keep practicing afterwards.
Absolutely. Practise until you cannot get it wrong.
Perfect practice makes perfect.
In Romania is illegal to carry one in the chamber on the street.
Thanks great tips will shop around for a better holster
Well done. Great tips.
took me awhile to find a holster that I can clip onto any material even basketball shorts and is consistently held in place (Desantis Slimtuk). The clip is also placed very strategically to minimize printing, plus affordable prices. 100% recommend after wasting 100's of dollars experimenting!
My desantis slimtuk lasted about a year before the plastic teeth used to index the belt clip failed. Unless they make a model with metal clips now just be aware you are putting a lot of trust into [not very strong in my experience] plastic.
@@CapeFearSurvival I have slimtuk holsters on all my guns including my EDC and my EDC holster has been over 3 years of daily wear and functions like day 1. Maybe you got a bad one?
@@edxlee I think there may be versions of the slimtuk with metal clip and hardware for clocking the clip. Mine was just plastic clip and cogs for clocking. Your mileage may vary with the plastics, I'm also a more robust fellow so I'm sure I impart a bit more strain on my holsters than the more fit among us.
Being retired army infantry I am hyperaware of my surroundings so I feel comfortable carrying without a round in the chamber. Maybe one day I'll regret that but it's worked so far
Chamber it, your not superman or the flash. Just over confident. Semi Retired LEO 37 years of total service. I always carry and it is always chambered.
Or carry a revolver. It is always "chambered"!
I started carrying a J Frame in my 1968 rookie year & continue to do so in retirement w/the LCP filling in a needed. My carry method is a pocket holster 100% of the time b/c that’s what works best for me. Solid info in this video.
Excellent analogy with the seat belt example.
been carrying for about a decade now and the best holster I've ever found was a Crossbreed, love their belts as well.
I used Crossbreeed for years but switched over to Alien gear. Better made....
@@gbkworf couldn't disagree more, I looked at alien gear first and hated it.
I have 4 guns I have bought for concealed carry over the last 14-15 years and I have a Crossbreed holster for each one. Even the one that is close to 15 years old is still in excellent condition. Back when I first bought one they were made to order and you waited several weeks to get them.
When.you say you should keep one in the pipe that's a personal choice I have been carrying a pistol for a long time and I do t ha e one in the pipe for the reason I was taught that way and my reaction time is pretty good also when I was in the military unless you are going out to do some work why keep your weapons hot so to you comment its a personal Choice
This is the Best video I've come across in regards to the Overall Best Functionality of concealed hardware and accessories. Thank You 👍
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Everyone will have their own sweet spot based on build, type of clothing, confidence, etc but the combo that works for me is a Shield (original single stack), with a Bravo Concealment Torsion holster at about 4 o'clock on a Groove belt. Didn't think I'd like the shield with my xxl hands but it shoots great for me without bringing a lot of bulk.
Well Said Sir!!!!
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Cheap holsters that I found to actually work
1. Replica WW2 GI holster for open carrying my 1911 in woods
2. Sticky Holster for pocket carry my j frame
3. Fobus paddle for my Glocks worked great for concealed carry for me
My husband has carried his G23 in a size 16 Uncle Mike's IWB holster for many years. He's had Galco's, etc., but some are too stiff and cumbersome. He'll buy a new one every couple years or so The holster has NEVER come off with it - especially when he needed it on April 22, 2018 (RIP). They're about $15 and he swears by them.
Great and informative video. This video provides great tips for concealed carry considerations.
Thank you for this video!! Also thank you for all you do and the products you make at a reasonable price 🙏
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I think getting a gun with a manual safety is a great way to encourage cautious people into carrying with a round in the chamber.
@@OfftheBankBasSlayerwhat if your other hand isn’t free to rack the slide?
Glock grip it I can rack with 1 hand
VERY well done!! Thank you! I especially liked the "matter of fact" attitude when considering belts, holsters and clothing. And yes, the "Israili Carry" (empty chamber) DOES work, but only with intense, and I mean intense training. I also appreciated that no one is hawking their particular equipment in the video, telling me why I have to buy their stuff. Your tag for the business at the end of the video was perfect. I'll subscribe and watch more of your vids. Again, thanks for the well presented information! (Says the man with a leather box from hell) its full of holsters that didn't work for me!
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Can you recommend a few concealed carry belts?
Check out our belts at Tenicor.com. 🤙
Love the seatbelt analogy. Well put.
I’m thin and I live in Southern Nevada where it gets into the 100s . So I carry the Sig P365 . I use a Groove Belt because my holster clicks into it will so it holds and won’t come off when I draw my firearm . It’s also a bit stretchy so it adds to comfort when sitting . Great video . I agree I couldn’t imagine not carrying one on the chamber . As long as you’re wearing a holster that properly protects the trigger you are safe .
The Groove belt is quite thin. How is your holster not coming off easily? Maybe it's my We The People holster that's the problem and not my Groove belt. I have not found a decent setup and abandoned carrying.
Wow. Fist vid of this channel for me. Very impressed.
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@@tenicorusa I immediately subscribed to the channel and am touting it to my gun friends.
Great video! I will comment on the carry without a round in the chamber based on my journey. I lived in a state that had no means of carrying at the time. I had the locations of all the ranges around me because the only legal transport was to and from a range, so I could tell an officer what range I was going to if questioned why I had a firearm in a case in my vehicle. When I moved to a free state and began concealed carry, I was unsure of my proficiency in carrying with a round in the chamber, so I didn't. I realized the time factor should I need to act, but I was concerned with safety. It didn't take long to get comfortable, and I soon after began carrying with a round in the chamber, which I have done for years ever since. The take-away I have is it is better to have a firearm, with or without a round in the chamber, than none at all, but with the goal of carrying with a round eventually.
Appreciate the input and definitely agree that's the end goal eventually 👍
So true I agree with your opinion.
The last 2 points you made about the largest gun you can successfully conceal, and not carrying with an empty chamber, are 2 incredibly important points that are often not touched on in concealed carry videos. Well done. I will share your video and channel with any new shooters I come across.
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All the basics, thank you for reminding us all of them. Great video , thanks again.
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Some very good information overall and lots of good info for the person who is new to concealed carry. On the other hand, I've been carrying concealed since 1993 and have come to a couple of different conclusions.
First off, when you talk about the "right holster," I absolutely couldn't agree more. It is VERY important that you find the right holster - FOR YOU. Sure, there are some 'no brainers' that should go along with this, like having the trigger covered, and having the holster stay attached to the belt, but in the end the individual carrier has to choose the holster that THEY are most comfortable with. For me this is a shoulder holster - a LEATHER shoulder holster made by a REPUTABLE company (Galco). By the examples you gave, you are obviously partial (and biased) towards IWB 'appendix carry' holsters. That's great for a skinny guy like you, but for a guy with a pot belly like me, an IWB holster is uncomfortable at best, and you can forget about appendix carry as the bulge of my stomach makes the weapon stick out and become harder to conceal. (And for all you wise-asses that will say 'just lose weight,' you try doing that at 67 yeas of age. I dare ya.) I also spent 23 years in Law Enforcement, and after walking around all those years with all that weight on my waist, the last thing I want to do now that I'm retired is carry any kind of weight on my belt.
I also disagree with your assessment of both paddle holsters as being harder to conceal and your opinion of the Blackhawk holsters. On the rare occasions when I do carry on my belt, depending on the pistol I'm carrying will dictate the holster I use - and if I'm carrying my S&W 9mm Shield it's gonna be a Blackhawk Stealth holster for several reasons. The first is that it has a vertical draw which I MUCH prefer over a canted draw; it sits high on the belt which moves it out of the way of my car's seat belt fastener, and it has a locking device that ensures the weapon stays in place no matter what. It also prevents a second person from taking my pistol out of the holster, and since I live in a state where open carry is legal if I ever choose to do that (which I avoid like the plague) then weapon security is not a concern. And the Blackhawk holsters DO NOT attach to the trigger as you said they do - they attach to the trigger guard from the side, which means there's NO pressure of ANY KIND on the trigger - especially not the rearward pressure that is necessary to cause the pistol to fire.
You are spot on with your assessment of belts. 'Nuff said.
The first rule I learned about concealed carry was that you always - ALWAYS - had to dress around the weapon. Sure, there are some holsters that make this job easier and some that make it tougher, but I've learned how to make a full size 1911 in a Bulldog OWB holster disappear with ease. Actually, I've learned how to make TWO full size pistols disappear at the same time, both of them NOT being worn inside my belt. It's all about dressing around the pistol; learn to do that and you can carry anything you want any time you want. Loose clothing is your friend, and you're gonna come to love the months that require you to wear a jacket or coat.
You are also spot-on with your comments about not carrying with a round in the chamber. This defeats the entire purpose of carrying concealed as you will NOT have the time to draw and rack the slide before the bad guy is on you. Anyone who thinks they can - like anyone who believes in the '20 foot rule' - is asking for trouble. When I first started carrying my 1911 I was hesitant to carry it in what the FBI called 'Condition 1' which we know as 'cocked and locked' - with a round in the chamber, hammer back, manual safety on. When I voiced this concern to an FBI agent friend of mine, he told me to do one thing - carry the weapon everywhere I went in 'Condition 1' but without any ammunition in the pistol at all, then see if I ever had any issues with a negligent discharge. I took his advice, and after one full week of carrying my 1911 everywhere I went (accompanied by a second loaded pistol of course) I was convinced. I had NO problems whatsoever, and I am now 100% comfortable carrying my 1911 in 'Condition 1.'
Topics like this are VERY hard to nail down to what's right and wrong across the board and be 100% correct for one reason - lots of what anyone will post will be their personal opinion. My advice for anyone who is new to conceal carry is to view as many of these kinds of videos as possible, learn as much as you can, then go practice the skill of concealed carry and come up with what works best for YOU because that's what it's all about.
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Telling someone “if you don’t carry with one in the chamber, you probably shouldn’t be carrying in the first place” is the stupidest, unintelligent thing to tell someone. Because someone carrying unchambered is still more prepared than someone that left their gun at home because some idiot told them they shouldn’t be carrying. With that said, I would point out and prove to them how much better and faster they can be carrying chambered and take them to the range and train them, or encourage them to take classes and train often.
What I didn’t appreciate was the lack of nuance to the debated topic. While he is correct that it is better to carry with one in the chamber, there are contexts where carrying on an empty chamber just fits better. One of those being someone seeking safety redundancy around small children. That said, if the decision is made to carry on an empty chamber, the person should train that way to afford the best possible reactions according to their chosen carry option.
See I carry on a empty chamber, do to accidents happen, no matter how trained you are, I mean racers to train for years and years to drive still crash, ppl who train to operate heavy machinery still mess up, smart phones that were built to be smarter then us glitch out, point is it can happen, so it can’t if you carry empty, and I can draw rack my slide and shoot within 2.5 seconds, and if we’re being honest, it depends on the situation on if that’s enough time, 95% of the time that’s plenty of time to react, and the only thing I feel should be practiced 24/7 is being able to stay calm during a situation like that, not to mention it looks better in you in court thwy you carried empty for then you do have to use it and that investigate you clearly were not planning to use it but had no other choice, it takes what 1.5-1.7 for professionals to draw and shoot with one in the chamber?
@@chrisharris9710 Exactly. I don’t like blanket statement like “carry chambered or don’t carry at all”.
We're working on a follow up video to talk more about this.
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Really appreciate how well you speak. Slow, deliberate, meaningful. An excellent video. Thank you.
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I am an Army combat veteran with over 28 years of military service. I also moonlight as a LEO, and I don't carry one in the chamber on my personal weapon. I never felt that I needed to and I can rack a round and shoot just as quickly as having one chambered.
Your are absolutely fooling your self. Carry chambered and stop being cocky. By the way, thanks for your service. I did 28 full time years as a LEO and 9 years now as a reserve. I always carry and it's always chambered. Being cocky is what gets you killed!
@@gbkworf Having one not chambered is surely not being cocky.
I knew we would not agree. Be safe brother:)@@hawktuner11
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If you can rack a round and shoot as quickly as having one chambered I'd love to see the video and timer to prove it.
If your draw to first shot with a round chambered is, for instance, 1.2 seconds, you're saying you can add an extra motion to rack the slide and keep it the total time to 1.2 seconds?
I have been carrying for a long time now and here is my # 1 advice FOR those who carry. DO NOT take your firearm out of its holster unless your life or that of a loved one that is with you is in immediate danger, PERIOD. And whatever you do, DO NOT put yourself in a deadly force situation because you will be accused by the district attorney of fabricating a deadly force situation, just so you could shoot someone. If you happen to be anywhere and see something horrific in progress, seek safety first, call 911, and try to be the best witness that you can be, PERIOD.
I've come across dbags like you before. Typing out the word "period" and switching back and forth between caps for emphasis. You're one of those guys who really loves to hear the sound of their own voice. Probably a pathological liar narcissist former army. Be the best witness you can? Horrible advice. You run and you don't look back. You don't go seeking the police to tell them what you saw. Go home. "Be the best witness" GTFOH. 😂
#1 advice should be "seek legal counsel from a qualified attorney, not the internet."
@@tenicorusa I believe that you read too much into my comment. I was not disagreeing with the 5 common mistakes that you pointed out in your video, those are very good valid things you pointed out. Consider my advice an addition to the good advice that you gave us in your video My advice was for people who are simply carrying (legally) a loaded and concealed firearm. If you legally carry, you should not take your firearm out of its holster unless your life or that of a loved one that is with you is in immediate danger. That way if you ever do shoot someone and the police question your action(s), your answer will always be the same, "my life was in danger and I protected myself with a firearm that I am legally carrying."
Now if you do shoot someone, that is a totally different situation. In this case your # 1 action should be (if the situation allows it) call 911 and ask for medical assistance for the person that you shot. # 2. call the police. Give minimal information. State you shot someone and give them the location. Thats it. # 3. Call an attorney (that you should have on retainer) and have them respond to your location asap. 4. When the police arrive, provide them with a public announcement only. Like, "I was walking back to my car after withdrawing money from an atm when I was approached by a person who attempted to rob me at gun point. I feared for my life and fired 4 rounds at him and he fell to the ground where he is now laying." If there are outstanding suspects, let the police know.
If the police try to question you further, politely decline and state that you will not answer further questions until you speak with your attorney, who is on his way.
I am a recently retired LEO (32 years) from the one of the two largest US cities. The advice that I share was the same that I received from my dept and which was conducted by the district attorney of our county and his deputy district attorneys. The training on this specific subject never changed. When you are off duty, do not get involved in anything, unless your life or that of a loved on that is with you is in danger. If you see something, no matter what it is, do not get involved and be observant so you can relay the information to the responding on duty officers.
Another thing they use to tell us was, "every bullet that you fire will have an attorney attached to it. If you shoot someone on duty you can count on the suspect or the suspect(s) family to sue you. If you shoot them on duty, the city will provide you free attorneys and pay any judgements. If you shoot someone off duty, you are on your own."
Sorry for getting a little wordy.
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Having been in law enforcement for Many years, through my 30’s into my 50’s, I’ve seen a Lot of different ways to carry. I CC my W in the summer with a pancake at 5 o’clock on my belt in warmer weather and jackass rig in the winter. The last thing I do, before exiting my house is grab the W a few times to create a muscle memory as to where it is, juuust in case I need it. I’ve had extensive training and also Real World Use while in the military and the seasonal changing of clothing means you need to change where you keep your piece. For the sake of simplifying things; You NEED to be smarter than your piece. Seasons Change and so should you. Not everyone lives in a warm climate. Pack for the climate you’re in and spend a little more money on your holster than you think needed. It’s meant to save your life. Spend wisely.
Spent 20 years in the military and I DO NOT roll around with one in the chamber. The likely hood of an accident is much higher than one engaging in a threat. Sorry I have to disagree with you there bro. Not to mention, most threats are not immediate. Yes, it can be beneficial to have a fast draw, but by the time most individuals recognize what is going on, there is time to draw and slide.
I was hanging in there until you spouted the all too common opinion "... then perhaps you're not at the point where you should be carrying a gun in the first place". I carry "hot" and have for years, BUT I will never tell anyone they shouldn't carry a firearm who is otherwise legally allowed to do so. It's a choice, not mine, not yours, feel free to offer the disadvantages but leave the overbearing "my way or the highway" dance out in the hall.
No, having an opinion and advising people to do the best thing is not speaking about their right to do that thing. No one is questioning their right. But there’s so many damn people with guns who have no business carrying them because they have absolutely no skill or proficiency in even basic safe gun handling (likely includes you)
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Make sure you've got your weapon belted in good so it can't be easily snatched from you if discovered during conflict
Eh, I agree with most everything. But carrying an empty chamber is a choice, and definitely has its own advantages. Has nothing to do with lack of training.
Thanks for the comment. It is for sure a choice and we all have the freedom to do what we want. But we can't think of any advantages: the point of the video is that the perceived "safety" from carrying with an empty chamber is not actually safer.
@@tenicorusahow about in a situation when a person has decided to take on the negatives of carrying an empty chamber, in order to have safety redundancy because of small children in the household?
It seems reasonable that if one were to become incapacitated while carrying, where removal of firearm is required, that having an empty chamber could prevent a child from accidentally discharging said firearm in the midst of medical emergency chaos. It also makes sense that carrying an empty chamber would prevent accidentally laying your firearm down on the counter while getting something out of the fridge when you come home, and in that instance of control lapse your toddler from accidentally discharging your firearm. (That last example happened and resulted in the death of the toddler’s father).
I’m not saying people “should” carry empty, in fact I believe for the vast majority of people the opposite is the case, but I am saying it’s not simply, “carry loaded or you’re stupid or lack skills”.
I agree but I carry a revolver....@@tenicorusa
We're working on a video to better explain our thoughts on this. We'd still stand by the statement that the overwhelming majority of the time people carrying with an empty chamber do so because of lack of training.
In the scenario you present where you're carrying a handgun, become medically incapacitated, and in the midst of the medical situation an untrained child sneaks in and grabs the gun from you...yeah, I guess it's good it's not chambered.
I'm sure you can come up with scenarios that will prove the exception to any rule and if you feel the need to base your training and procedures around that, it's a free country and more power to you.
@tenicorusa I'm more concerned with grappling with someone and them getting the gun out of retention. If someone gets your gun away from you, I'd like to think they would just pull the trigger and not rack the slide back, giving you a second to regain positive control of your weapon. Ultimately, I know most wouldn't agree with my method. But at the end of the day, unless you are training to reduce your draw times and split times, the issue of taking one second to rack your weapon won't much matter. That being said, I enjoy your videos. Very informative, and look forward to getting one of your Velo4s.
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Excellent points and outstanding presentation. Training with your weapon cannot be overemphasized, so that when you need it - and your adrenaline is pumping, and you lose fine motor skills - your gun handling skills are instinctive. If one chooses to carry a popular micro-mini pistol with maximum concealability, just make sure you can shoot it competently. I find the Sig P365X a nice compromise. With rampant carjackings occurring, practicing "car carry" is a plus. Practice accessing your weapon while sitting in your car and visualize carjacking scenarios. Be smart, skilled, and safe!
I carry my Ruger EC9s in an Urban Carry Lock Leather IWB on my Kore Essentials dress gunbelt with an X2 ratchet buckle. Best holster/belt combination I've ever used. And yes, I have the ubiquitous drawer full of holsters that didn't work. The LockLeather conceals well, retains well, and its easy to draw. The Kore Essentials belt is high quality and easy to adjust. The most important thing is comfort when carrying. If carrying is not comfortable you won't do it, and that might get you killed.
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Carry concealed carry concealed carry concealed until you don't carry and you'll feel the difference practice falling down drawing your firearm practice getting out of your car become confident it's easier than you think to carry
One thing, for gun ownership in general, not just carrying, and firstly I do want to state that I am a proud gun owner, and I work at an FFL, with a decent collection myself.
However, one thing I don't do is flaunt it out there, yes you can be proud, but be sure to be guarded as well. I don't wear gun related clothing (outside of work), I don't have any gun related bumper stickers/decals on my vehicle, I don't have anything at my home that would even remotely imply that firearms are present such as signs or other methods.
If someone wants to tread down that path of making sure others know that they like guns, that's fine, but anyone even paying a little attention can detect that you may have one on you, or easy access to one. An example would be wearing a Glock shirt out in the open - All well and good, I like glocks and have several of them myself, but I don't wear that stuff outside of work because it would be easy for a potential attacker, or group of attackers to perceive me to be a threat to them and make them target me when they likely wouldn't have in the same situation if I had simply been wearing an Under Armour shirt, or even a tank top.
Openly broadcasting to the world by way of a bumper sticker/decal on your vehicle can also cause similar issues, just not directly to you, as there could possibly be an increase in suspicion that there's a firearm in the vehicle, prompting a possible attempt to steal one, or even worse could stalk you and find out where you live, creating an even bigger issue.
Part of responsible gun ownership, and of course even just carrying, it's vital that it is done *safely*. Doing things like what I mentioned above are all well and fine, it's your right per the 1st Amendment, always. But it does increase the risk of trouble in some situations, in my opinion.
Whether or not I'm right to think this, I'm not sure, but I am also a security nut, and am always very cautious of things of that nature myself.
If anyone has any questions, I'd be more than happy to clarify my stance further.
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As someone who carries a Ruger GP100, I greatly appreciate all of these points. Especially the point of getting the smallest gun possible. I feel as though too many people believe you have to have a tiny semi auto in order to conceal effectively, and I have no idea where this mindset came from. I conceal a full size revolver with a 4.2" barrel on a regular basis, and I've never once had an issue. It's absolutely not for everyone, that I understand; but I just wish that people wouldn't push that idea to new gun owners. I can guarantee that many people have made the mistake of thinking that they must buy the smallest gun possible, only to be disappointed in its usefulness and comfort. I think it's extremely important to be comfortable and confident with your carry gun, otherwise you'll hate it.
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