What do I conceal carry? Basics of Conceal Carry

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  • @mpweave
    @mpweave 3 года назад +4917

    If you’ve ever blushed when Flannel Daddy calls your gut “extra survival weight,’ go ahead and hit that like button.

  • @Grogbelly
    @Grogbelly 3 года назад +3140

    As Clint Smith said: "Carrying a gun isn't supposed to be comfortable, it's supposed to be comforting."

    • @lancependergrass5027
      @lancependergrass5027 3 года назад +13

      This

    • @tradedate
      @tradedate 3 года назад +86

      Why not both?

    • @ddevil4980
      @ddevil4980 3 года назад +72

      It's really not hard to have both..

    • @rob-vz4wt
      @rob-vz4wt 3 года назад +13

      @Cole Alan so what do you think should be a carry gun? A glock 19 with 5 30 round magazines?

    • @JTimberB.45
      @JTimberB.45 3 года назад +23

      @Cole AlanClint says that we all get to choose what we carry. He chooses a 1911. He also frequently carries a glock. He has the most experience with a 1911, but likes both. He has said many times, pick what you like and be familiar with the system. I’m not going to go and rock a Walther CCP, or a Ruger 57. I’ve never shot one. I’m going to stick with a 1911 or a Glock of some kind because I know the system better than anything and I know they do not fail
      Edit: he has never said that we should all carry a 1911. Some people need a Bersa Thunder .380, some need a Glock 21 in .45.

  • @michag4337
    @michag4337 3 года назад +783

    "I'm not shooting anything I can't positively ID" THANK YOU. went to buy a new pistol in march and the guy at this new gun shop told me "you don't need a light, just aim the laser at the silhouette and you'll be fine."
    Jesus Christ I couldn't imagine being like "i'm cool smoking that based on my assumptions."
    I also I love how you push home "you can and should carry, but you also must be proficient and accountable for that weapon"
    The number of guys I know who carry and never go to the range, or don't practice the basics you've talked about is baffling. It's like having a car but never learning to drive. What's the point in carrying if you're just as likely to hit someone you're not aiming at as you are the person you are aiming at?
    A well armed society is a polite society, but a well armed society that doesn't practice with their weapons is fucking terrifying.

    • @theDemong0d
      @theDemong0d 2 года назад +36

      That last sentence is an awesome quote

    • @shamanschlong
      @shamanschlong 2 года назад +23

      It makes it even scarier when those guys actually believe they're capable of using their firearms.

    • @stephenblum1078
      @stephenblum1078 2 года назад +7

      Gentlemen, I haven’t shot much since 2000 and not at all for the last 10 yrs. Aging, I doubt that I will ever miss since unlikely that I’m aiming at any human who ain’t close up and threatening. I still clean my glocks and mossberg and my guns from the 60s but my hands hurt. Ha ha have fun

    • @jurysout798
      @jurysout798 2 года назад +1

      Imagine caring enough about what a gun store owner thinks to post it online.

    • @ptralx3122
      @ptralx3122 Год назад +1

      its scary how many people out there don't know how to use the weapon that they got for themselves. not sure if they realize that bullets can ricochet lol

  • @jsquared1013
    @jsquared1013 Год назад +221

    Great stuff as usual. However, I am going to make one comment regarding the seatbelt issue. You are more likely to get in a collision where you want your seatbelt to work properly than you are to get into a scenario that requires a draw from concealed while seated and belted in, so I would recommend against lifting the lap belt up/over/behind the holster. For a lap belt to work properly, it needs to lay on top of the "hip pointers" or wings of the pelvis, which for the vast majority of people is the same general area as the pants belt. When seated in a car, the "ideal" positioning of the seatbelt might actually be _below_ your pants belt (unless you're wearing super low-rise/low-waist pants or some such). Having the seatbelt above the pants belt by a significant margin (closer to the belly button) means that the belt is not covering the pelvis, and hence instead of a strong bony structure with skeletal support, it is rather "restraining" the soft tissue of the lower abdomen. And yes, it is "soft tissue" regardless of how ripped your 6-pack is, because large structural bones are far stronger in compression than any muscle group.
    In a crash, this bad placement of the lap belt can cause significant bruising and internal injuries, as well as possible lower spinal damage and increased likelihood of "submarining" the lap belt -- meaning your hips slide forward under the lap belt and pull your torso down and forwards through the lap belt, like a submarine slipping under the surface of the water -- which can lead to knees striking the under-dash panel which increases likelihood of knee/femur injuries. Proper seatbelt positioning would essentially have the seatbelt more or less overlap your gun carry belt if not slightly lower, overlapping the body of the holster, and while I've been living overseas for the past few years and hence haven't been in a car with a modern carry holster, I imagine it wouldn't be that much more uncomfortable than carrying in a regular chair sitting position with the pants belt cinched down a bit more. And in any case, this positioning of the lap belt still leaves the grip of the pistol completely free, since the seatbelt is down by the trigger guard area of the holster, so you'd still have decent access to draw in the event that it's needed (not much different to drawing from seated in an office chair or restaurant booth besides the limited lateral mobility and the steering wheel in the way like the restaurant table).
    Anyway, just my $0.03 (inflation), and as usual your individual situation, priorities, and clothes/gear/seat fitment will dictate.

    • @hunterb4663
      @hunterb4663 Год назад +41

      The upcharge for inflation had me rolling lol

    • @redwall1521
      @redwall1521 Год назад +8

      @@hunterb4663 same lol. I'm going to start using it

    • @Richard.Cabeza
      @Richard.Cabeza Год назад +9

      Clearly stated as to the proper placement of seatbelt. Can’t be stressed enough.

    • @zebrachair2264
      @zebrachair2264 Год назад +4

      We’ll to me it depends on your situation are you more likely to crash and need a seat belt or more likely to get shot at in Chicago in taking my chances that I won’t crash but in Utah I’m pretty sure ima need that seat belt more than a gun it really all depends pros and cons to every opinion

    • @brycearell9262
      @brycearell9262 Год назад

      @@zebrachair2264 you're more likely to get in a fatal car accident in chicago than in a fatal shooting. You're more likely to get in a car accident in utah than a firefight anywhere in america. bro hop off the gun crime train. car accidents are way way more likely.

  • @raytard96
    @raytard96 3 года назад +1816

    Pro tip: You dont have to worry about your shirt getting in the way if you wear exclusively crop tops.

    • @operatpoor9445
      @operatpoor9445 2 года назад +48

      ……………………………I can find no flaws in this logic.

    • @dick-parker
      @dick-parker 2 года назад +12

      Thanks bro!🇺🇸

    • @zyourzgrandzmaz
      @zyourzgrandzmaz 2 года назад +24

      croc top fanny back and booty shorts with socks and sandals.

    • @kcscustom9759
      @kcscustom9759 2 года назад +21

      lol good tip, but I don’t believe you’re concealed carrying at that point 🤣

    • @SomeDigitalGhost
      @SomeDigitalGhost 2 года назад +5

      @@zyourzgrandzmaz Ah, the glowstick look.

  • @Fafafohi
    @Fafafohi 3 года назад +3406

    9mm is a great round. It is faster, easy to shoot, cheaper, and you can carry more of it. It’s seriously the best caliber out there. That is why I carry a .45.

    • @texicano_fxdls3411
      @texicano_fxdls3411 2 года назад +320

      I agree that's why I carry a 22LR

    • @calebschmidt57
      @calebschmidt57 2 года назад +31

      @@texicano_fxdls3411 😂

    • @texicano_fxdls3411
      @texicano_fxdls3411 2 года назад +195

      @@calebschmidt57 I shit you not I work with a guy that open carries a Ruger SR22

    • @calebschmidt57
      @calebschmidt57 2 года назад +50

      @@texicano_fxdls3411 damn 😳, if it works bro I guess but… it’s just not for me lol.

    • @ryxtan
      @ryxtan 2 года назад +95

      Tru tru.
      That's why I carry a Rhino 40DS in .357

  • @tonyhull9427
    @tonyhull9427 Год назад +140

    For those with a little more “survival weight”, (I love that phrase, I plan on using it from now on 😂), here is one more reason to jettison that weight: you can conceal carry in the appendix position. In addition to this tactical advantage, losing that extra energy store will improve your reaction time, mental clarity, and physical stamina.

    • @BalrogUdun
      @BalrogUdun Год назад +10

      Also doesn’t hurt in the ladies dept

    • @grantw6793
      @grantw6793 Год назад +2

      I was wondering if anyone else caught that bit lol

    • @Q5000
      @Q5000 Год назад +1

      Ya that was hilarious. But ya, otherwise you have to lift more than just your shirt lol.

    • @Cichlid_Visuals
      @Cichlid_Visuals Год назад

      yea and when there is no food on shelves or animals to kill and eat you will starve to death much faster lol

    • @lo-rez
      @lo-rez Год назад +2

      I like how we can joke about it and no one's all "ThAtS BODYSHAMING!!!1!"

  • @devinfuller4045
    @devinfuller4045 2 года назад +66

    It’s cool to see the evolution of his channel. The confidence he displays in his current videos are awesome and hilarious. Love the Channel dude you are a Gem here on RUclips

  • @Coldasjones
    @Coldasjones 3 года назад +1000

    “You have the more minimalist style” *holds up the chonkiest 92 and holster I’ve ever seen*

    • @internetexpert8153
      @internetexpert8153 3 года назад +27

      My thoughts exactly

    • @OneofCanadian34
      @OneofCanadian34 3 года назад +15

      @Zachary Summach LAS Concealment shogun(?)

    • @NEmasis2007
      @NEmasis2007 3 года назад +5

      😂 literally

    • @wardengage4173
      @wardengage4173 3 года назад +9

      @@OneofCanadian34 cant wait for the Shogun Makarov holster for appendix carry lmao

    • @MyLonewolf25
      @MyLonewolf25 3 года назад +11

      The 92 carries really well ironically

  • @The_PotionSeller
    @The_PotionSeller 3 года назад +1213

    "Make sure you train, not just in shooting, but in everything. Hand to hand, ect."
    >Me watching this eating a McGangbang with a medium fry: interesting

    • @medicineman6454
      @medicineman6454 3 года назад +63

      I'm so happy someone else knows what a McGangbang is

    • @bencrane8505
      @bencrane8505 3 года назад +17

      @@medicineman6454 ever had the Mc10:35? Slap an egg McMuffin inside a McDouble.

    • @trumptookthevaccine1679
      @trumptookthevaccine1679 3 года назад +7

      Contingency: shit your pants post mcgangbang... instant repellant

    • @robertkidnley93
      @robertkidnley93 3 года назад +4

      Oh yeah I could totally take that 6'7" 280 pound nfl line backer while holding a churro in my hand

    • @LG-mj5ns
      @LG-mj5ns 3 года назад +4

      McGangbang?

  • @ABCDEFGHIJKELA...
    @ABCDEFGHIJKELA... 3 года назад +133

    I've changed to a thicker, heavier belt, and my draws are far controllable, definitely a game changer. For me, the square edged, heavy leather belts perform better, but that is probably different from person to person. VERY good video btw, this should be "must see" type of informative video for anyone carrying a firearm. Very clear, very honest, and to the point. Thanks man.

    • @shawndashno6022
      @shawndashno6022 Год назад +6

      Agree 100%, a nice thick belt gives a stable anchor point for the draw. If it pulls up significantly before clearing the holster, put it back on the shelf.

  • @landonreeves8076
    @landonreeves8076 Год назад +14

    Loved the video. I am not used to concealed carry, but I am comfortable with open carry from my old job. All great info, but the moment you gave the advice to be kind and aware of others is when you got a new subscriber. I tell my son those same words everyday.

  • @sivispacem1
    @sivispacem1 3 года назад +4772

    Who ever is reading this, may you find plentiful ammo in the caliber you desire!

    • @frinkleboop9963
      @frinkleboop9963 3 года назад +38

      The holy garlic bread!!!! It is risen!!!

    • @inlandbhsk8r
      @inlandbhsk8r 3 года назад +41

      You’re a kind soul

    • @logoseven3365
      @logoseven3365 3 года назад +52

      @@jacobel2684
      Was shopping for a pistol for my wife yesterday, the sales girl, best thing that could’ve happened for my wife’s sake, shows her .45 1911 (purple!?). Nice.
      Edit: bought it. Advice to gun shops; have COMPETENT females on your sales team. $500 sale because someone spoke my wife’s language AND knew guns.

    • @charleshetrick3152
      @charleshetrick3152 3 года назад +35

      Caliber yes, plentiful yes, ridiculously expensive also yes.

    • @schmit55
      @schmit55 3 года назад +12

      @@jacobel2684 .40 is available right now. Lol. The guns were free months ago

  • @Ekklesia803
    @Ekklesia803 3 года назад +1920

    1:18 Belt _(kore, ciguera, blue alpha, flagrant beard, hanks)_
    3:24 Holster
    10:30 Gun
    13:09 Ammunition
    15:05 Optics
    16:15 Weapon Light
    17:46 Internal Changes
    18:05 Slide Work
    18:17 Stippling
    18:43 Drawing
    19:59 Magazine Cycling
    20:40 Consistency

  • @DemothHymside
    @DemothHymside 3 года назад +1582

    One thing I BEG people who conceal carry is to hold yourself to a higher standard, not only in how good you are with your gun, but to do everything to de-escalate situations.
    In my state, we've had several incidents recently in my city where someone is legally concealed carrying, and they don't remove themselves from a confrontation, causing tempers to continue flaring, but they won't just back down because, "fuck you, I have a gun", and then someone loses their life over something incredibly stupid when it didn't need to keep heading in that direction.

    • @ughmas
      @ughmas 2 года назад +147

      this is literally the first thing you are supposed to learn in your CC class

    • @chrismorisch5590
      @chrismorisch5590 2 года назад +42

      This is what I was taught bye my grandfather who was a Vietnam vet he an my grandmother pretty much raised me and I am thankful for that

    • @mikemichaelson120
      @mikemichaelson120 2 года назад +116

      yup, there are a lot of people who get drunk on the power of having a firearm and lose all regard for the responsibility that comes with one too. Use it if you NEED to, it is a last resort. Don't use it to protect your own ego.

    • @ghostintheknl583
      @ghostintheknl583 2 года назад +26

      @@mikemichaelson120 Words of wisdom

    • @jurysout798
      @jurysout798 2 года назад

      You must be a world class trainer. At least in video games based on your YT channel. Everyone should trust you over anything GT says. amirite

  • @CarelessVagabond
    @CarelessVagabond Год назад +6

    I gotta say that's one of the most professional cc tutorials I've ever seen. Mighty fine job Mr Thumb 👍

  • @damiansteele3665
    @damiansteele3665 3 года назад +407

    Garand thumb: this is just what I do
    Everyone: I also now do this

    • @KamikazKid
      @KamikazKid 3 года назад +6

      I was like mhmm, mhmm, mhmm, wait NO what are you doing!? oh no baby no.

    • @brentchuck1664
      @brentchuck1664 3 года назад +4

      124 Grain Nato you say? Done and done.

    • @brentchuck1664
      @brentchuck1664 3 года назад +4

      @Hopeless "Good enough For NATO, AND good enough for Flannel Daddy." - The Weeb clenching his white box of Winchester 124g FMJ. "Bet you don't want to get shot by one." -Boomer Fudd

  • @reidrayfield6685
    @reidrayfield6685 3 года назад +5740

    Having been to prison many years ago I still prefer to carry rectally.

  • @drewishaf
    @drewishaf 2 года назад +3

    For my EDC pistol, I ended up going with an RM08 (dual illuminated; green 12.9 triangle). Yes, it does get a bit dim indoors but I also use a nightstick 850xls with irons cowitnessed to the RMR. The reason is that on 2 of my other pistols that had optics, each had bottom batteries that needed replacing every year-ish. The first time I replaced my first battery, the mounting screws stripped the threads. The second one sheared off 1 screw and the head stripped in the other. All of these were screws that came with the original typical semi-permanent thread locker and everything was installed 100% to spec (12-20 in/lb) with a torque wrench. I couldn't use the usual blackout bits so I ended up snapping the optic off, backing the threaded end out, buying a new mounting plate/screws, and having to reinstall. One of the screws that holds the plate onto the slide stripped also, meaning I had to re-tap the slide. It was all insanely arduous and infuriating considering it was a very basic task on a very refined gun with a top-end optic being performed by a highly experienced fabricator/gunsmith. With the RM08, I never have to remove the optic so I used heavy duty thread locker and have not had a single issue since.
    I always HIGHLY recommend that you use an optic on your slide that does not need to be removed for any reason. There are awesome sights that have top-load or side-load battery trays or there are the fiber optic and tritium sights that are good for 12-15 years (for the tritium) and get brighter outdoors than ANY other sight. I'll take the dim reticle in dark areas (still able to cowitness irons) for 12 years over stripping screws and tapping threads every year. Hell, I probably won't even have the pistol for 12 years since I love the trading game. Peace y'all, and keep one in the pipe!

  • @elBusDriverKC
    @elBusDriverKC 2 года назад +47

    I use 124g ball for training and then a duty ammo for carry. I’ve tried different rounds and found a good combo that shoots very similar. That being said a hit with ball ammo is better than a miss duty ammo.

    • @DavidLLambertmobile
      @DavidLLambertmobile Год назад +2

      I'm 51 & a Army veteran, 4yr. 1990s. I use 9x19mm +P mainly 124gr. In 2022, I carry 9mm bonded rounds; Winchester PDX1 or Golden Saber +P. I used to tote Hornady Critical Duty. 124gr +P. Over time, I've read & seen a lot of cadre, sworn LE saying Critical Duty rounds are not as ideal as Speer Gold Dot, HST, XTP, Golden Saber.

  • @pixelpopproductions1745
    @pixelpopproductions1745 3 года назад +382

    Carrying in a vehicle would be a good topic flannel lord

    • @dukebeach1
      @dukebeach1 3 года назад +5

      Agreed. We all spend so much time in our vehicles, yet I rarely see YT gun guys go over this topic. I carry IWB 4 o’clock and with a seatbelt on, there is no way I can get to my weapon quickly. I picked up a Ruger 357 wheel gun that I now keep in the center console, but rarely train with it.

    • @Noel-nu7hq
      @Noel-nu7hq 3 года назад

      If you want a holster to wear get a cross draw. That’s all I can say on that topic.

    • @nathandosch2503
      @nathandosch2503 3 года назад

      @@Noel-nu7hq That's all you 'can say', or all you 'will say'?

    • @Euan_Miller43
      @Euan_Miller43 3 года назад

      Nick K showed how he rolled

    • @RodrigoDiazLefiu
      @RodrigoDiazLefiu 3 года назад +2

      Also while riding a bike

  • @calvinnguyen6570
    @calvinnguyen6570 3 года назад +1227

    I may conceal carry my weapon, but I’ll always open carry my daddy issues.

    • @MrJosephAnthonySilva
      @MrJosephAnthonySilva 3 года назад +63

      @Bob Cali First time?

    • @juice_whoranit
      @juice_whoranit 3 года назад +1

      @@MrJosephAnthonySilva heh, no. Not my first time.

    • @eazyeach1876
      @eazyeach1876 3 года назад +31

      Awesome. Even flew the joke right over someone’s head. Bonus point for that.

    • @VanillaGorilla502
      @VanillaGorilla502 3 года назад +1

      Yaaaaasss Boo!

    • @mw29
      @mw29 3 года назад

      Hey bro I think you need a hug

  • @SojuLOL
    @SojuLOL 2 года назад +14

    The kore essentials belt is what really made my edc an edc . It made me much more confident with my draw and consistency can’t recommend it enough

  • @CG-wk6oe
    @CG-wk6oe 2 года назад +8

    Great video, covered a lot of important points. Former Army SF guy here. Here knows what he is talking about in this video. Please listen to his advice. Gave me some important reminders. Thanks for making this video!!!!!👍👍

    • @DavidLLambertmobile
      @DavidLLambertmobile Год назад

      I don't agree with all of GT, Mike points but he does bring up a few things. I use 3 dot Trijicon night sights. HD orange or with my Glock 22 MOS gen 5, big suppressor style. I also add a few Glock parts. Tango Down slide stop, Vickers magazine release(left hand). Glock Store slide lock(great for any carry or 🚔 type Glocks), sometimes I get LWD 🐺 extractors & Double Diamond 3.5lb connector.

  • @granite6196
    @granite6196 3 года назад +546

    Mike- “And this video is brought to you by simplisafe.....”
    Me- **Double tap, Double tap, Double tap...**

    • @Tuton25
      @Tuton25 3 года назад +21

      I guarantee you that RUclips will come out with a feature for creaters to block people from fast-forwarding through ads.

    • @jeremiahleak9371
      @jeremiahleak9371 3 года назад +53

      @@Tuton25 I doubt it. RUclips makes no money from those sponsored sections, so im sure they'd prefer to push creators towards traditional ads

    • @curtishoward8692
      @curtishoward8692 3 года назад +1

      Lol same

    • @rxdoom1194
      @rxdoom1194 3 года назад

      Same

    • @Tuton25
      @Tuton25 3 года назад

      @@jeremiahleak9371 I'm sure RUclips would charge for the feature and advertisers would insist on it so their ads get seen. Personally I wouldn't mind this system as it allows RUclips to get paid for hosting content that otherwise wouldn't be suitable for their general advertising.

  • @pacbear6113
    @pacbear6113 3 года назад +141

    I never attach a flashlight to my gun. I just wear a headlamp wherever I go. 10/10 would recommend.

    • @TheRepublicOfJohn
      @TheRepublicOfJohn 3 года назад +25

      So basic... I got glow-in-the-dark face tattoos and I sleep with a halogen work lamp turned on and clamped to the headboard so I never have to worry about dead batteries.

    • @RK-ze1ic
      @RK-ze1ic 3 года назад

      @@TheRepublicOfJohn 😂😂😂😂

  • @BalrogUdun
    @BalrogUdun Год назад +11

    I learned the importance of a strong CC belt when I had to figure out how to carry in elastic waistband clothes. Just wear the belt under your pants and holster the weapon on it. Helps conceal it and doesn’t drag on your clothes also very secure especially if you carry a large revolver.

  • @elcheeko8402
    @elcheeko8402 2 года назад +5

    I was always nervous about CC. even though I have a handgun carry permit. Surprisingly, It was a cop that actually motivated me to follow through. And buy a gun and CC.

  • @partainbanner
    @partainbanner 3 года назад +124

    Ammo is expensive and hard to find! So I have been cc a blunderbuss. I pack it with steal shot and confetti. So we can celebrate with style 💥🥳👌

    • @JohnSmith-yx8kf
      @JohnSmith-yx8kf 3 года назад +8

      Keep your spare change in your blunderbuss. Space efficiency.

    • @elvispresley2542
      @elvispresley2542 3 года назад

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @elvispresley2542
      @elvispresley2542 3 года назад +1

      It's coming to that.

    • @kerbalairforce8802
      @kerbalairforce8802 3 года назад +1

      Technically, muzzleloaders aren't considered "guns" in some states, so you could strap up like Blackbeard and carry 6 wheel lock pistols.

  • @sandakureva
    @sandakureva 3 года назад +514

    "If you CAN concealed carry, you SHOULD concealed carry."
    Good advice.

  • @xX0Isaac0Xx
    @xX0Isaac0Xx Год назад +10

    “For my individuals out there who have a little bit more survival weight” 😂😂😂 I died when you said that. Thank you for including us Garandthumb!

  • @xdLaserwolf
    @xdLaserwolf 2 года назад +4

    Hey man, you’ve helped me loosen up and find more humor in life.. thank you sir

  • @druidicnorse9
    @druidicnorse9 3 года назад +559

    "It's heavy, but the world's attitude is heavier."

    • @TRIIGGAVELLI
      @TRIIGGAVELLI 3 года назад +13

      That was like a line out of the Joker.

    • @Mr.Ionic1875
      @Mr.Ionic1875 3 года назад +5

      "My attitude is fine, its the world that sucks" mean looking tabby cat poster framed in my media room.

    • @druidicnorse9
      @druidicnorse9 3 года назад +1

      @Wiglaf Ursine Self-Preservation is a beautiful thing. Hail Nature !

    • @lunchpin403
      @lunchpin403 3 года назад +1

      Cringe

    • @Mr.Ionic1875
      @Mr.Ionic1875 3 года назад

      @Carmicha3l wilco

  • @Garebare1
    @Garebare1 3 года назад +455

    My concealed carry belt isn’t the only thing that’s stiff

  • @teohert
    @teohert 2 года назад

    Just found this on my feed and I’m subscribing just for the simple fact of how well he speaks and keeps it real!

  • @EDCAdventures1991
    @EDCAdventures1991 2 года назад +3

    Been wearing your belt with my 19x for the past few months. Absolutely fantastic. Tried Klik,5.11 and others none were comfortable

  • @brianlakwaz2825
    @brianlakwaz2825 3 года назад +245

    I have a friend that got into a motorcycle wreck at 60mph and fell on his handgun. He was carrying a cz shadow 2 with a Holosun 508t and the optic wasn’t even scratched, still works and holds zero like a charm.

    • @MrRobuo
      @MrRobuo 2 года назад +39

      Of course, your friend broke his hip and walks with a limp to this very day.

    • @dw4940
      @dw4940 2 года назад +2

      @@MrRobuo you talking bout fifty cent?

    • @LarsAndersenFrihed
      @LarsAndersenFrihed Год назад +4

      That's one hell of a big gun to haul around.

    • @cyanideinmycereal1077
      @cyanideinmycereal1077 Год назад +1

      Does your friend still work? At all?

    • @shawndashno6022
      @shawndashno6022 Год назад

      It better for $2k+ lol

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 3 года назад +172

    Kindness does count. If you draw your weapon more times in a day than you smile, well you have something else to train about.

    • @itswaferrzz5782
      @itswaferrzz5782 3 года назад +11

      Most people don’t draw their weapon at all in a single day seriously some days I forget I have it on me lol

    • @dksdg
      @dksdg 3 года назад +24

      Right, knew a guy who told me basically daily about how he almost had to fight someone, Really? That’s not normal man, didn’t happen to me today.

    • @santafe2178
      @santafe2178 3 года назад +8

      @@dksdg his inner demons

    • @nobodyimportant9127
      @nobodyimportant9127 3 года назад +4

      Unless your gun is named "kindness"...than you can kill people with kindness

    • @jacobcastro1885
      @jacobcastro1885 3 года назад +4

      Interesting take. Reminds me that I've been in more gunfights in Tacoma than in Baghdad.

  • @izzy8609
    @izzy8609 2 года назад +59

    Been wanting to take a ccw course and will finally go through with it on my 21st birthday!
    Research has helped alot and so has this video.

    • @elijahparker7655
      @elijahparker7655 Год назад +7

      Almost a year later. Did you get you ccw permit? Honestly hope you were able to.

    • @wehrewulf
      @wehrewulf Год назад +2

      a lot

  • @DGI82
    @DGI82 3 года назад +2869

    Who else carries the longest slide possible so they can tuck their shaft behind the holster to keep IT from printing?

    • @glennrudolph
      @glennrudolph 3 года назад +426

      That’s why I edc a suppressor

    • @bullast2046
      @bullast2046 3 года назад +294

      Yea, I wish... Don’t need a long slide... just one of those dot bandaids that covers a pimple

    • @aquilafasciata5781
      @aquilafasciata5781 3 года назад +101

      @@bullast2046 Honesty is more important than length 👀

    • @iconicTacticsFirearmTraining
      @iconicTacticsFirearmTraining 3 года назад +35

      Not a problem if you dress it left and master the art of deception

    • @DJC3.
      @DJC3. 3 года назад +75

      That’s why I carry a 2 shot derringer 😩

  • @kianmarcial8884
    @kianmarcial8884 3 года назад +175

    "Is that a gun on your pants or are you just happy to see me"
    -An AC-130 probably

  • @michaelanderson548
    @michaelanderson548 2 года назад +1

    I've been wearing a Hank's belt for about 4 years now. Carries my OWB holster, pistol, second mag holder, and EDC carry pouch that has my Leatherman Wave, Fenix light, and a Boker pen.

  • @954Lacko
    @954Lacko 2 года назад

    I am really thankful for your videos. As a first time gun owner, i am learning so much about handguns and how to a be responsible gun owner. That is going to be an exiting journey.

  • @tjd4874
    @tjd4874 3 года назад +617

    If you’ve ever thought you had to fart and it turned out to be a shart go ahead and hit that like button

  • @johnbergeron5015
    @johnbergeron5015 3 года назад +51

    @12:33 “Holy god I can’t hit anything with this” as I’m swerving down the interstate trying to hit deer with my truck.

    • @ghfjdksla2
      @ghfjdksla2 3 года назад +2

      Laughed too hard on this. Right on brutha.

  • @brandonmontemayor8178
    @brandonmontemayor8178 2 года назад +2

    I’ve always concealed Glock 19 Gen 3, same reason, I’ve always had this firearm and I’ve had it for a long time. With that being said, I have had ZERO issues with it living in Alaska. Always reliable for me, even in low negative temps.

  • @NoName-rn2bg
    @NoName-rn2bg Год назад +3

    I love your closing statement!! Keep the awesome vids coming!!

  • @cjc0522
    @cjc0522 3 года назад +1417

    Imagine how mad the boomer who carries his 1911 in a leather holster at 6 o'clock would be if he could figure out how to work RUclips

    • @Mrjohnnymoo1
      @Mrjohnnymoo1 3 года назад +72

      Oh, that might be me minus a few years lol. My 1911 was gifted to me at a young age and has been reliable, but the barrel jabs my junk in the front, and prints more than a laserjet on the sides so I'll take the paralysis when I get jumped in instead. Worst comes to worst, maybe it will make the bullets more deadly from getting cooked in the crack.

    • @recondo886
      @recondo886 3 года назад +52

      na, a 1911 has a safety. multiple safeties. you should learn more about the 1911 before that hate eats you up.

    • @asabranch5107
      @asabranch5107 3 года назад +31

      I keep my 1911 high noon in leather 😂

    • @lennybrewster4673
      @lennybrewster4673 3 года назад +14

      @@recondo886 totally want to reply with "it keeps me warm" in regards to the hate comment. Not often one gets to quote red dawn.

    • @no_regerts5176
      @no_regerts5176 3 года назад +2

      @@lennybrewster4673 You also quoted that Macklemore song about being gay. “He keeps me warm.....he keeps me warm.....”

  • @garrettburns5240
    @garrettburns5240 3 года назад +128

    Bruh I was hearing him talk like “carry what you practice most with” and I was like “no way the motherfucker carries FMJ” and he said it. Mind blown.

    • @JohnSmith-yx8kf
      @JohnSmith-yx8kf 3 года назад +24

      Makes sense. I’ve heard other channels talk about how people train with FMJs then stick +P+ stuff in their gun and wonder why the recoil is different. I think the best compromise would be just to test which defensive stuff shoots closest to your training ammo or vice-versa.

    • @grimsurvivor
      @grimsurvivor 3 года назад +18

      Sig’s FMJs and HPs feel the same so I shoot each the same

    • @schmit55
      @schmit55 3 года назад +10

      @@grimsurvivor same as lawman and speer GD

    • @f308gtb1977
      @f308gtb1977 3 года назад +51

      Pretty silly of him to carry FMJ and say it’s because of where it’s zeroed and what he practices with. He should know better.
      The difference between POI is measured in fractions of an inch in any self defense distances. (And you can still buy a few extra HP to learn where it hits at long range compared to FMJ if you regularly practice that far.)
      Zero with what HP you carry, buy training FMJ that’s somewhat close in recoil if really it means that much to you (it doesn’t matter but “you do you”), and then just accept the negligible difference in hits on target that you’ll probably NEVER EVEN NOTICE.
      And FMJ removes the thing that makes 9mm so competitive with its bigger brothers, which is modern defensive bullet technology.

    • @rje4631
      @rje4631 3 года назад +10

      I was surprised at his choice as well when Gold Dot and HST are things that exist.
      Then again I’m shooting 25 and in not out to 150.
      My cadence isn’t effected by standard pressure 9mm from 115 to 147. Carry 147 HST and Gold Dot and until the drought shot either AE 147 Federal Syntech Training match 147 or Lawman 147.

  • @faastpurser4073
    @faastpurser4073 2 года назад

    Much Respect to you Sir. Kindness above all, May God bless you where you stand and where you go.

  • @XdnBlackmag
    @XdnBlackmag 2 года назад +1

    Complete respect for appreciating the AC-130. Former MX and IT tech on the AC-130w.

  • @centuryt7043
    @centuryt7043 3 года назад +660

    The vast majority of civilian defensive encounters with a handgun involve shooting distances of 7 yards or less, most even 3 yards or less. At that distance, the ammo type will not determine whether or you hit the target, but FMJ will definitely make it more likely that you over penetrate. And you are accountable for every round that leaves your muzzle.

    • @jobama3588
      @jobama3588 2 года назад +64

      That's why uscca is a sponsor

    • @inFAIMous03
      @inFAIMous03 2 года назад +28

      That’s why a carry a 22 😂😂😂

    • @inFAIMous03
      @inFAIMous03 2 года назад +12

      @@TheSkidds I was being sarcastic

    • @inFAIMous03
      @inFAIMous03 2 года назад +42

      @@TheSkidds I share your fear but 22 better than a sharp stick is what they tell me

    • @getleft1123
      @getleft1123 2 года назад +10

      @@inFAIMous03 about half of the deaths related to firearms in america are from a .22 bullet, dont be mistaken if it hits you in the wrong spot your gonna drop like any other bullet.

  • @mattheauchesterfield4465
    @mattheauchesterfield4465 3 года назад +508

    "I find night sights kinda weird because you can't ID a target so what the fuck are you aiming at"
    Somehow changed my perspective and made me laugh

    • @kennyledbetter821
      @kennyledbetter821 3 года назад +27

      No kidding. How ridiculous that I’ve never thought of it that way.

    • @dgd947a15fl
      @dgd947a15fl 3 года назад +7

      I don't understand why night sights would make you less able to ID your target that white dots.

    • @epitaph3988
      @epitaph3988 3 года назад +33

      @@dgd947a15fl You missed the point of the comment; of you’re in a situation where you actually need night sights, it would be too dark for you to ID what you’re aiming at.

    • @dgd947a15fl
      @dgd947a15fl 3 года назад +47

      @@epitaph3988
      No, I understood the point. But there's nothing about having night sights that means you can't also have a mounted light. Your light illuminates the target, it doesn't illuminate your sights.
      So in any situation where you'd want additional illumination to hell you see your target, you probably also need additional illumination to help you see your sights.

    • @ChrisMrPeligroBoone
      @ChrisMrPeligroBoone 3 года назад +20

      The whole point of night sights isn't to ID ur target. It's so that u can have 102% confidence about where ur gun is precisely pointing at. So u might not be able to see the target, but you will point in the direction with confidence lol

  • @jormar6
    @jormar6 Год назад +2

    So glad you addressed the ammo thing. I've always thought it nuts to train with one thing but carry another.

  • @CmRoddy
    @CmRoddy Год назад +2

    I’ve been using the Kore gun belts for years and I’m a huge fan of them. Highly recommended.

  • @gbruceg5138
    @gbruceg5138 3 года назад +385

    If you ever, had the police lights light up your rear view mirror and realized you didn't have your driver's license, then pull over only to have the police car go right by and pull the car over that was ahead of you, then go ahead and hit that like button...

    • @aharris87
      @aharris87 3 года назад +20

      I am LE and every time the Fuzz pulls up behind me, I get that tingling feeling then when they drive by or turn... Back to Gangster Mode

    • @chadhendrixson9840
      @chadhendrixson9840 3 года назад +4

      Also hit that like button if u pissed your pants in the process 🤣

    • @gbruceg5138
      @gbruceg5138 3 года назад +3

      @@chadhendrixson9840 piss was among some of the others things that left my body that day. I just put my head down on the dash and said thank GOD!!!

    • @opossumlord
      @opossumlord 3 года назад +1

      fuck dude, you got lucky there lol

    • @bdurrance33193
      @bdurrance33193 3 года назад +1

      @@aharris87 same 🤘

  • @andresrojas1278
    @andresrojas1278 3 года назад +70

    Pro tip for you dads or dads-to-be, who carry appendix while driving: maternity seat belt adjuster. It keeps the waist belt away from your stomach so you can draw easily without snagging. My wife had one in every car when she was pregnant and I still use them

    • @andresrojas1278
      @andresrojas1278 3 года назад +16

      @Jesse Robinson Rambo? I wouldn't go that far. Just an infantry Marine with 10+ years experience who carries every day. I've trained with the military, John McPhee and Tier One Group out in Arkansas, just to name a few. Seat belt is super important, always keep it on! No one wants to get shot, crash and then fly through the windshield. Which is why I ride the way I do, strap is still protecting you, it's just under your gut and braces your thighs a bit. No one ever said not to wear a seatbelt, especially me. Thank you for your time 🤙

    • @andresrojas1278
      @andresrojas1278 3 года назад +1

      @Jesse Robinson thanks for the video suggestion. Always good to learn more.

    • @noahjkeely
      @noahjkeely 3 года назад +2

      I mean.. It's mainly the chest strap keeping you from going through the windshield anyway 🤷‍♂️

  • @kerebaka
    @kerebaka 2 года назад

    I love your word about kindness at the end of the video!

  • @samh7608
    @samh7608 Год назад

    Man I’m glad I found your channel. Such good info and from such a positive person

  • @mpwmu9041
    @mpwmu9041 3 года назад +274

    I Mexican carry with a belt I bought at Kohl's for $19.99.

  • @artvibes8295
    @artvibes8295 3 года назад +188

    “Survival weight” lmao

    • @MrJosephAnthonySilva
      @MrJosephAnthonySilva 3 года назад +3

      @PARK ALL HAIL THE BROODWICH!!!

    • @ToolTalkGarage1
      @ToolTalkGarage1 3 года назад +2

      @@MrJosephAnthonySilva Forged in darkness from wheat harvested in hell's half acre, baked by Beelzebub.

    • @robertfoote3255
      @robertfoote3255 3 года назад +1

      @PARK Pre tribulation rapture is a hoax pushed by the church......not by the word of Jesus!
      For those who endure to the end will be saved!

  • @johnleca
    @johnleca 6 месяцев назад +2

    Discipline is easy when you have a disciplinarian standing over you the hard part is doing it alone. Really thorough video, well done. Thanks.

  • @pasqualelamperelli6369
    @pasqualelamperelli6369 Год назад

    Kore is by far my favorite belt. My father inlaw get me one and I absolutely love it! It's easy to take on and off, and most of all it's rigid and holds your pistol/holster nicely.

  • @anthonymanuche5370
    @anthonymanuche5370 3 года назад +369

    Mike: "Leather is great for concealed carry"
    Me in my full body leather sex suit: "We are talking about two different things aren't we?"

    • @keithjackson4985
      @keithjackson4985 3 года назад +4

      Dude! I'm rolling! Lol 😆 lol 😆 hilarious.

    • @dieselfiend7517
      @dieselfiend7517 3 года назад +2

      This comment is fucking awesome. 😂😂

    • @JacksonWalter735
      @JacksonWalter735 3 года назад +6

      Leather holsters are comfortable, but they can deform or bend over time/extended use if you get the ones that are form fitting to your gun. My uncle put a bullet through his butt cheeks because of this exact issue. The the leather holsters that aren't skin tight with a clip or strap over the grip to keep the gun in place are the perfect ones to me if I don't want a kydex holster or a neoprene one.

    • @UFOjonathancastro
      @UFOjonathancastro 3 года назад

      😂

    • @TommyG_0311
      @TommyG_0311 3 года назад

      Brilliant

  • @MatthewWilson4428
    @MatthewWilson4428 3 года назад +120

    "A lot of people make a big deal about size"
    Yeah my wife for instance...she wants full size, but all I've got is compact.

    • @stevenbobbybills
      @stevenbobbybills 3 года назад +13

      Could be worse. You could be like half of the other people in this comment section, apparently, and have a subcompact.

    • @lousassle7509
      @lousassle7509 3 года назад +4

      Derringer here

    • @summ-tinng-wong
      @summ-tinng-wong 2 года назад +2

      @@lousassle7509 damn all i got is the ammo for it

    • @jaysoncolbert6187
      @jaysoncolbert6187 2 года назад +1

      Mine is a 2" but I know she doesn't mine using the neighbors full size when I'm deployed

    • @silentype3008
      @silentype3008 2 года назад +1

      It's the caliber that counts.

  • @B1rdTheW0rd
    @B1rdTheW0rd Год назад +3

    The information in this video was gold. Thank you man. My current CC gun is an M&P Shield compact but learned today after firing it for the first time that I need a bigger gun. Can shoot it just fine, but it’s just small enough to where I don’t feel confident about my grip in a quick draw.

    • @Mountain_Soldier
      @Mountain_Soldier Год назад

      This!!!! I started with that same weapon, a Shield 2.0, but after a couple of years shooting it, for some reason it was hard to stay on target. Not because I didn’t have the training, but because the weapon itself. I switched to a G19X for conceal carry, and boy, what a difference. Now, concealing a full size grip like the G19X it’s a little more challenging, but doable nonetheless.

    • @atomictacco
      @atomictacco Год назад

      Same, I found that my recoil control and follow up shots with compact frames were not at a standard I felt comfortable with. I carry a Sig P320 full size now, and I'm much more comfortable with my shooting ability, even if concealment is a bit more of a challenge. I just buy my shirts a size up.

    • @DavidLLambertmobile
      @DavidLLambertmobile Год назад

      I say carry the largest gun in the largest caliber that meets your lifestyle, habits, needs. At a min; .380acp or .38spl +P. Most can do fine with a 9mm +P load or a .40, 10mm. Always carry a extra mag or a 2nd gun(back up) too. Things CAN go wrong! 😬

  • @graymitchell5385
    @graymitchell5385 3 года назад +4

    I recommend checking out the Groove Life belt. It is a great normal belt and is keeps in mind people who like to carry.

  • @KGBBooks
    @KGBBooks 3 года назад +299

    If you empty an entire magazine in a self-defense scenario, you’ll be on the local TV news. If you need to reload, they’ll make a movie about your life.

    • @nobodyimportant9127
      @nobodyimportant9127 3 года назад +27

      Should have carried .45
      Let the games begin....

    • @ryanpeck3377
      @ryanpeck3377 3 года назад +34

      Shit happens...mags can fail, mags can jam, mag could get accidentally released and end up on the ground or any number of things. So why not carry a spare? Plus for me the spare helps “smooth out” my waist, makes it actually conceal better by looking like im fatter and not have a weird bulge

    • @alaskajohn907
      @alaskajohn907 3 года назад +5

      Nice, you're a fortune teller

    • @kerbalairforce8802
      @kerbalairforce8802 3 года назад +18

      As it turns out, most people in a high stress situation empty the gun thinking they've only fired 5 rounds. If you dump a 7rd mag from a compact into a gang banger and it slide locks, his buddy can see that your gun is empty, and you'll want to make it not-empty ASAP.

    • @KGBBooks
      @KGBBooks 3 года назад +36

      @@kerbalairforce8802 To be clear, I’m not making fun of people who carry an extra mag. It’s a good idea for the reasons others have mentioned, i.e. malfunctions happen. The purpose of a carry gun is to escape a bad situation with your life, not stick around for an extended firefight. Most civilian self-defense shootings are over in three shots at most. If you dump an entire mag in a gangbanger’s general direction, he’ll either run or be dead. If a civilian needs to reload because he’s facing multiple attackers then, live or die, there’ll be a movie about his life.

  • @godsrm01
    @godsrm01 3 года назад +39

    Another good point would be to train your early warning radar. Train to avoid potential volatile situations in the first place. Listen to your gut and your instincts. Avoidance and descalation are always preferable to violent altercations.

    • @MrRobuo
      @MrRobuo 2 года назад +3

      far less paperwork also...

    • @dw4940
      @dw4940 2 года назад

      @@MrRobuo agreed! 2x

    • @Shyvorix
      @Shyvorix Год назад

      Better to run and end things with a much higher chance to live another day rather than an altercation to end violent and have a much higher chance of being put in the hospital (or the grave). All comes down to the situation at hand.

  • @gusvogt-shields4689
    @gusvogt-shields4689 2 года назад +4

    I love the transparency and honesty in this. This is my favorite reference video fro conceal carrying. Thank you.

  • @okgopokes1980
    @okgopokes1980 2 года назад

    Good thoughts.
    1.
    Kydex/Lesther hybrid are readily available.
    2. I mix my ammo in magazine 10mm field /10mn Underwood.
    3. Clips are for hair,magazine for firearms.
    Take care

  • @reedr1659
    @reedr1659 3 года назад +604

    If you've ever tricked out your gun with a light and RMR, then realized you can't find a holster without going custom... go ahead and hit that like button.

    • @gamergeek8933
      @gamergeek8933 3 года назад +3

      Red dot hostlers are hard to find and a lot are terrible. Ended up with a van guard 2. 😢

    • @reedr1659
      @reedr1659 3 года назад +10

      @@gamergeek8933 I've ordered four holsters from Vedder. Two of which were made for accessories: Hellcat w/ reflex sight, Glock 19 w/ Streamlight. Fit/ function on all the Vedder kydex holsters is excellent. I have another hybrid leather/kydex for my M&P Shield. That's also good, but retention is not adjustable and relies on body pressure. Less retention than all kydex. I have little experience with other brands, but have been happy with what I have from Vedder so far. I've used these holsters daily with no quality problems to date. Hope this helps. If you have recommendations, please reply.

    • @eyesofseraph6530
      @eyesofseraph6530 2 года назад +1

      @@reedr1659 I got a holster from vetter after watching this video with the dot accessory. Hard to find anything for the Glock 41 a lot of the time, let alone with a single accessory.

    • @swsogaming8730
      @swsogaming8730 2 года назад +1

      I bought a light to fit holster from multiple companies I didn’t just buy a light because I did do that and could find a holster so it went back to the store

    • @AverageGrunt
      @AverageGrunt 2 года назад

      Wingman holsters are the way

  • @FueltheFires
    @FueltheFires 3 года назад +43

    Finally... Someone talking sense about ammo and full sized weapons... Thank you for standing confidently for what you believe in... Keep FUELING the FIRE 👊🏻👊🏻

  • @charles17508
    @charles17508 Год назад +1

    One of my favorite edc video I've watched it 10 times

  • @Stark21293
    @Stark21293 2 года назад +2

    My only two handguns (right now) are a Beretta 92FS, and a Glock30 gen 4. I’m always torn between which to carry. The Glock is way more comfortable and significantly lighter. But for conceal carry, the Glock’s trigger is way more sensitive (2lbs trigger weight vs 5-7lbs). I have had my Beretta for a couple years longer than my Glock and have a good deal more experience with it. Then it comes down to 9mm vs 45ACP

  • @gaijin_5569
    @gaijin_5569 3 года назад +396

    Sign: no weapons allowed
    Concealed carriers: yeah, fuck that 😎

    • @summ-tinng-wong
      @summ-tinng-wong 2 года назад +93

      It says "weapons" not a cordless hole puncher😁🔫

    • @squidy4082
      @squidy4082 2 года назад +9

      Should you still conceal carry going into a place with a no gun sign ?

    • @dwells3536
      @dwells3536 2 года назад +43

      @@squidy4082 It’s your choice really. Just make sure no one sees it and you should be good, it is concealed carrying after all, whole point is no one knows you have it. If an employee does approach you about carrying just kindly say you’ll leave and walk out. Should be no problem. 👍 If it escalates into being a big deal though and police get involved, you will most likely deal with some punishment.
      I will add that I’m mainly talking about grocery stores, movie theaters, etc. Read your state laws where they specifically state places you’re not allowed to carry and I wouldn’t take the chance.

    • @squidy4082
      @squidy4082 2 года назад +71

      @@dwells3536 I just thinks it’s absolutely crazy how there’s signs and policies for them not to conceal carry but they act like a criminal is gonna follow the law and sign to not bring it in, most mass shootings happen is “gun free” zones

    • @summ-tinng-wong
      @summ-tinng-wong 2 года назад +21

      @@squidy4082 what they don't know doesn't hurt

  • @jacobmurphy4158
    @jacobmurphy4158 3 года назад +138

    "If you want to show off those muscles "
    Clearly daddy doesn't know his audience

  • @pauljensen6699
    @pauljensen6699 2 года назад

    Bro! The last part there; be good to each other,: much needed message. Love these videos, but the messages are so important right now. Be good to each other. Don’t cross the line.

  • @daves5765
    @daves5765 2 года назад +1

    I got tired of crunching my nutz with appendix carry which is why I now carry at 2:45 ish....slightly forward of 3 o'clock. It has proven to be just as fast after training in that carry position for years. My on-target hit, drawn from concealment, is sub .8 of a second. How ever you carry, training is the key...train a shit ton as you said in the video. Great video!

  • @ckoritko
    @ckoritko 3 года назад +14

    I love this dude’s community! These comments are priceless!

  • @elimartin2159
    @elimartin2159 3 года назад +13

    Im buying my gen 5 19 today! Turned 21 on shift yesterday at the firehouse

    • @GODS_W4RRI0R
      @GODS_W4RRI0R 3 года назад +3

      Good luck, everywhere is sold out and months behind on stock.

    • @Captainwonderlad
      @Captainwonderlad 3 года назад +1

      Pew pew
      Pew pew pew 👍

    • @inlandbhsk8r
      @inlandbhsk8r 3 года назад +1

      Congrats man, welcome to the gang

    • @OTheHumanities
      @OTheHumanities 3 года назад +1

      Just in case you don't know, firefighters (both volunteer and professional as long as you have some kind of department ID) qualify for the Blue Label discount.

    • @elimartin2159
      @elimartin2159 3 года назад

      Thanks guys for the positivity 👊🏻 got a gen 4 for 400 brand new with the first responder price. The Blue Lab gen 5 19s have a 9 month wait time 🙃 sidecar and blue alpha belt made my carry complete!

  • @catinthehat661
    @catinthehat661 2 года назад

    You’re a hell of a good guy!
    I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

  • @danilojones7193
    @danilojones7193 2 года назад +1

    Lot of Great points, you definitely gotta get to the range as stated, and definitely the firearm that you are gonna E.D.C. You gotta practice with.

  • @normwilson117
    @normwilson117 3 года назад +7

    whatever you decide to carry, be sure to train on it.. then you can argue in these forums about which trigger is best, which optic, which method of dropping the slide on reload is best, etc.; always grateful for garand thumb content and perspective

  • @xtreampb6309
    @xtreampb6309 3 года назад +65

    Military asked me to conceal carry my issued weapon when I went on one of my patrols in the local village. I was issued an M16A2.

    • @kerbalairforce8802
      @kerbalairforce8802 3 года назад +17

      Break out the old dress blues trench coat

    • @lilfrontgarden
      @lilfrontgarden 3 года назад +10

      Down your pants

    • @ra803g6
      @ra803g6 3 года назад +4

      I detect this comment lacks truthyness

    • @CNT12696
      @CNT12696 3 года назад +1

      Break out the cape!

    • @jonuldrick
      @jonuldrick 3 года назад +4

      We had that happen when deployed to Africa. Bunch of us walking around in civvies and carrying camping chair bags with M4s in them. Nothing suspicious there. Lol. I was issued an M9 so concealment was pretty easy for me.

  • @TheFlip0rz
    @TheFlip0rz Год назад

    Thanks for the tip (and all the tips) about practicing and recording yourself. I will be doing this for sure to practice my draw/presentation. Enjoy your videos.

  • @jaroslavb.korinek7285
    @jaroslavb.korinek7285 2 года назад

    I can't express how calming your voice is.
    And immediately that calm is killed by that goddamn waving hand of yours.

  • @davidfischer5150
    @davidfischer5150 3 года назад +157

    For years I've been ashamed of the fact that I too carry FMJ rounds in my CCW piece. Thank you for giving me the courage to come out.

    • @matthewmccurry1
      @matthewmccurry1 3 года назад +50

      No, you should still be ashamed. Find some gold dots.

    • @davidfischer5150
      @davidfischer5150 3 года назад +71

      I've been liberated by the flannel. Your admonitions are as hollow as my ammo isn't.

    • @cbtillery135
      @cbtillery135 2 года назад +21

      But what if the bullet goes through and into someone else? That’s why hollow points are good for CCWs

    • @theduranimal13
      @theduranimal13 2 года назад +7

      Carry what you want my dude. I too carry FMJ

    • @tangomantactical
      @tangomantactical 2 года назад +27

      @@cbtillery135 hopefully they guy behind they guy you shot is a threat too.

  • @throwindirt9187
    @throwindirt9187 3 года назад +47

    "Those of you with more survival weight". Thanks for calling me fat and not making me feel bad about it

  • @patriotsouthern8123
    @patriotsouthern8123 Месяц назад

    My go to belt is the comfort concealment belt. It’s comfy as hell and I can wear any pants or shorts or gym shorts or even a bathing suit with it. It’s super sturdy when on. Can’t explain enough how much I love it.

  • @hobbyoftheday4017
    @hobbyoftheday4017 2 года назад +1

    I switched to an owb kydex holster to carry concealed and love it, carried iwb for years and finally got comfortable with printing. No one notices that I know of, and it's way more comfortable I even conceal a g21 with light some times just for the hell of it.

    • @merczeph79
      @merczeph79 2 года назад +2

      Same. OWB is so much easier.

  • @wolffredd2664
    @wolffredd2664 3 года назад +7

    I use a nylon Kore belt and it’s awesome quality. I’ve been through several, a vedder cobra buckle belt, blue alpha gear hydrid edc belt, versacarry leather belt... and so on. Kore is the best. I even use it for OWB, 2 pistol mags and an AR mag, and small med kit when I go to the range. Works amazingly and stays secure even with extra weight, so IWB is easy work for it.

  • @mrflynn510
    @mrflynn510 3 года назад +12

    Thank you for starting off with the BELT! I harp on belts to my carrying friends every chance I get.

  • @sushi_wolf
    @sushi_wolf 2 года назад

    Love the show man, you guys do awesome work!

  • @randymicallef3545
    @randymicallef3545 2 года назад

    Some things I hadn't considered... Never stop learning. Thanks GT

  • @EF97_227
    @EF97_227 3 года назад +4

    You always close with a positive message, hands down the best guntube channel. Peace, love, and firearms✌🏼♥️☮️

  • @kenjavurek9247
    @kenjavurek9247 3 года назад +4

    Been watching for years appreciate your candor and practical nature.
    Best overall advice consistently!
    Thanks!

  • @AnthonyScott_Little_Black_Duck
    @AnthonyScott_Little_Black_Duck 6 месяцев назад

    Both my RIA 1911 A1 in 45 ACP. One is full length the other is about an inch shorter bu still what I train with plus they take the same magazines. Here in North Carolina hollow points are what are enouraged to carry for personal defense and we are lucky to have in state ammunition factory. 230 rain is what I carry and train with. No optics on my handguns they are stock. Execllent video as always

  • @shawnbialkowski5380
    @shawnbialkowski5380 Год назад +2

    First time gun owner here. I appreciate your videos brother.

  • @andrewrash1931
    @andrewrash1931 3 года назад +5

    I have 3 guns that I regularly switch between when carrying concealed. I have different reason and holster for each one.
    1. FN FNS-9C, 9mm Sub-Compact carried in a kydex IWB holster in a 3 o’clock position. Works good for me, reliable, and easy to use and comfortable to wear for 10 hours at a time.
    2. Sig Sauer P220, .45 Full Size, Carried in a Galco leather shoulder holster. I have other holsters for this gun but the shoulder holster is 95% of how I carry it. (This was the first handgun in a real caliber I ever shot, my dad carried his as his duty gun in law enforcement back in the 90’s and kept his when the department changed over to Glock. I grew up shooting his P220. And decided to buy one of my own a few weeks back and it’s made its way into my carry options.)
    3. Glock 43, 9mm I have two holsters a dedicated ankle holster (I Personal don’t like carrying on the ankle) as well as a second ankle holster that also doubles as a front right pocket holster. That is my primary option for short trips where I’m not expecting to be out of the house for more then 30 minutes.