5 Crucial Conceal Carry Tips For Beginners
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/ hegshot87 When you decide to conceal carry, there are a lot more things to think about from where you can and can't go with your gun, your local and state laws, what happens in a self defense situation and a lot more. Today I'm gonna give you 5 crucial conceal carry tips for beginners and people that have been carrying for years.
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Some tips might save your life; others will save your freedom. Remember, every time you touch your gun in a public place, some DA will want to press charges. And remember, every trigger pull makes a bullet come out, every bullet goes somewhere, and you are accountable for that somewhere, no matter where it is.
Unless your name is Alex Baldwin.
@@davem6685 he has been charged
Unless you’re a pig and shoot 78 rounds.
Unless your most cops
these ambulance chasers in los angeles county are counting on law abiding citizen gunowners.
Here's a tip: keep it a secret. Not only are you jeopardizing the point of carrying concealed (security through obscurity), but you're introducing other problems. As soon as non-carriers find out you're carrying, the mood changes. They also tend to never shut up about your gun:
"My brother has a gun on him. Do you guys allow guns?"
"I'm so afraid that someone is going to accidently bump into you and set off your gun."
"Oh no! Someone dropped a tray! Don't shoot them!"
"[While we're sitting here in the middle of a restaurant], can I see your gun?"
"Don't talk smack! My buddy has a gun on him!"
"Can I ask you not to bring your gun this time?"
...
It's best that your friends and relatives remain unaware. They don't need to know.
So right. My son in law had been carrying concealed for as long as I had known him. I didn't know until I was getting ready a to purchase a CCW and we discussed it. We lived in different apartments in the same house. I was very impressed and acknowledged the appropriateness of his actions.
Should be top comment. Only my family knows, and certainly the 2a friendly ones....
Great advice!!
Dude, when you told your wife to scoot over at the table so you could have a clear line of sight on the door. That was so cringe dude. Oh God we really are a different breed aren't we.
@@timothyriehm5967 That isn't cringe in a restaurant, for a sheepdog.
My father always told me to never put your back to a door. Ever. Just as a man. Good stuff
When I go to a restaurant I frequent often, the hostess know what table I like and usually I’ll call a day before I come and she’ll reserve it even thought they don’t.
A good tip for new concealed carry owners is firmly understanding what your handgun is and what it’s not. It is a tool with sole purpose of discharging/ propelling a round from a explosive discharge down a barrel towards the users point of aim. It’s not a prop or some toy. Like all tools when it’s treated with respect it can be used safely to effectively neutralize a threat. Furthermore for new shooters, give your some slack. You don’t need the highest cost holster, the fancy under mounted light or a red dot sight. Just learn every thing you can about your tool, train on it. Know it’s cycle functions, the name of all its parts. Read your owner manuals front to back and read it again for good measure.
Read your state, county, city, laws on gun ownership. Start with all that first!
Yup, well said. And Take time and effort to understand the absolute power of this tool.... A Chainsaw can take a toe off or slice open a femoral artery in a split second and its sole function is to cut firewood. A firearm is a tool whose designed purpose is to terminate life.... Would you pick up a chainsaw for the first time without a strong understanding of its operational parameters? How much more so do we all need to Learn how and when to use this tool that we call a gun... You'd be surprised where things can go wrong, learn about them NOT the hard way. Many many things in life you can learn 'the hard way' firearms and brain surgery are NOT one of them.
One more thing, call your local Range and be upfront about your skill level. Ask them for a referral to a Trainer. Start strong with solid safety habits, enjoy the sport of competitive shooting, Be ready to use your firearm in defense of life, and pass this knowledge down to others.
God Bless America.
@@oznetyoutube125 Thank you for your reply. I do agree with most of your comments with exception to a couple of things. In the terms of trainers and shooting groups, I personally believe that’s up to the individual perception and needs. Be well and stay safe.
@@oznetyoutube125 wrong! A gun is designed to propel a projectile at high speeds in a certain direction, nothing more. What you point that gun at when that happens is a choice, not a requirement! No gun the history of this planet has ever killed anything! It is 100 percent always the actions of a human that cause the death, not the gun.
Never call it an explosive anything, what you say routinely is what you will say in court and juries react poorly to defendants who use words like "explode." IFF the subject comes up (and it shouldn't) what happens is, "the powder in the cartridge burns rapidly producing expanding gases which push the bullet..." You can convict yourself with careless language.
@@jimwolaver9375 I don’t see a need to change my statement. The facts remain the same, feel free to word it however you may choose. Thanks for the comment
Situational awareness is key everywhere you go
As a retired cop, I haven’t sat with my back to an entrance for probably 30 years now. When we go to a restaurant, my wife already knows not to sit in the seat facing the door.
Me too ✋️
Ditto
As ex military, every door or window is an opportunity. Keep your head on a swivel.
My dad has a couple cop buddies and growing up they always were looking around and would tell me look at that door isn’t it cool. And now doing security I realized that he was telling me in a creative way if something happened to go there.
I was working a un pew pew security detail with a new to the industry guard and I told him, you’re here to look big and though but be a teddy bear, and 99 percent of the time if something were to happen it’s probably going to be a medical or fire, your probably not going to be in a pew pew fight. And took him though all the exits. later that night we ended up needing to evacuate the building cause the smoke/fog machines were working to well and people were coughing. And the guy knew exactly where to go. The guy ended up leaving the company to go else where and called me and said now when he trains and works new site he Never forgets.
Another story was my security guard teacher was telling us he did a pew pew event training and his asked his wife (who was a cop) supervisor) to have some of the cops stop by for a demonstration in the auditorium of where the training was and the cops walked in sat down after a breaks in the event and then my boss with a nerf pew pew walked in and the cops were able to evacuate the whole auditorium which was about 50 people less than 45 seconds cause they were looking around the room for exits.
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Another tip I recommend: When you go to the range at the end of a year to shoot off last year’s carry ammo, do not clean or prep the gun any differently than your normal carry routine. (If you clean your carry gun once a month, then make sure it hasn’t been cleaned in a full month…)
Now practice using the gun with the old carry ammo AND using all the magazines, speed loaders, or speed strips that you normally carry.
If you experience any malfunctions due to old ammo, dirty gun, or anything else, put some serious reflection into the fact that rather than a range, that malfunction could have occurred while defending your or your loved ones’ lives.
ammo is good for a lot longer than a year to go shoot $60 worth of 9mm *( 40-50rnds )* in a range trip is dumb i would say every 3-5 years this guy is crazy i have 35 year old reloads that go bang still so ya and i lived in Memphis a high humidity city i have bulk ammo with no emulsion packs 30 years old still goes bang and most defense ammo is sealed primers none of my rounds are i haven't had a bad round yet from my 40 year old stockpile of ammunition, i clean mine every 100-200 or so rnds i have a range membership i shoot a lot if my guns clean and i hit the range and just put 50rnds through i wait till after my next trip *( lanes are free for me so are gun rentals so i stop by sometimes and pop off just a box instead of a few hundred rounds like a normal range trips )*
@@shorty808100 that is some expensive 9mm. 50 rounds of 9mm should be like 20 bucks.
@Jamaal Jackson not some hollow points or defensive rounds some are 1 to 2 bucks a round
@@jamaaljackson5464 At that price, that must be FMJ range ammo. Not the best option for defensive carry.
@@shorty808100 If your carry ammo is so expensive you have to think about the cost to shoot it you are using ammo that is too expensive for you. Aside from the wear on the ammo you also need to consider the shooter. If you don't validate and practice with the carry ammo you won't be at your best if you have to use it.
EDIT: Actually I did just pick up a 100 box of .380 ACP carry ammo for $26. I won't really want to carry it in .380 since it has expansion issues and I did intend for it to be practice ammo, but the point stands. You can get good 9 mm carry ammo for not a lot of money if need be. The Winchester green and white box hollow points might not be the sexiest ammo but it works. At least in 9mm.
As an instructor, one of the most common things I come across are people who want to carry a gun, but when I asked if they would actually be able to shoot someone in self-defense, they hesitate and aren't sure. That's a good question for anyone considering carrying a gun.
One thing certain... if you're not able to shoot, he will be.
Something you might not know till the moment comes
@@DavidLopez-gv8mo that is an unfortunate reality. I just don't want people getting shot by their own gun. Most people will do just about anything to save if their own life, but there are some that have said no to that question and if they're that upfront about it, chances are, it's not gonna be good for them. If you've ever been in a situation where you are faced with the potential of serious danger, you'll know. I've been there several times and luckily I was able to talk my way out of it.
@@theguywithone yeah definitely something to think about, and to be honest with yourself.
I apologize for the length of this comment, but I respect your comment and you are right 100%. I felt it mutually respectful to share my feelings on the matter and detail as an instructor from my experience.
Yes, I've been there before. There's just some thing about seeing live rounds in the cylinder of a revolver, pointed at your head that are just waiting their turn. It changes you and anyone who is reading this, you do not have to believe me I don't even expect you to. It doesn't matter what you believe. I lived that moment. Most importantly, I lived through that moment without a shot being fired. Drawing from the drop will get you dropped. I was taught from childhood about the importance of safety and safely handling firearms. I have never had a negligent discharge and every shot I have taken was in my control. The first question I ask people when they want to carry a gun is if they could actually use it if they needed to in a bad situation. Most of them take a good 5 to 10 minutes to answer this question and I tell them that the possibility of getting killed by your own gun because you're not prepared to use it in self-defense is very likely. I shoot with a lot of law-enforcement, including federal and state. I compete with the same people in local and out-of-state competitions for PA. My father was an instructor until I was old enough to become one, and I have continued the tradition. The stories I could tell you.
I had a woman come in who wanted to learn how to shoot her 357 magnum that her husband bought her, which she was carrying open in her purse, mixed in with everything else. He probably bought that gun for her so he could brag to his friends that his wife carries through 57 Magnum. She did not fire a single shot that day. I Let her remove the pistol from her purse and unload it, and then I put it in the safe and locked it, which is what I always do because only one person shoots at a time when I am the RO. I gave her a blue gun or a plastic replica that is identical, weight and shape to a real gun and had her put that in her purse. I went to the other end of the room with a watercolor marker. I told her that I was going to come at her and she had to get the gun out of her purse And bang before I got to her. She had to do laundry that day and learn valuable lesson that you can't be digging through your purse when someone's charging you. Bad guys don't give warnings they just act so you have to be even faster in the 28 years. I've been doing this I've never had an incident or injury to myself or any other else. I am very strict and I expect people to be honest with me when I asked them if They could actually use what they want to carry because most people won't know until they're in that moment. Standing, still shooting at a target, which is also stationary is not a defensive situation. That is not how I train people. I use cover and concealment shoot from kneeling prone, standing strong, hand support, hand line down because you just never know. Most self-defense shootings happen between Three and 9 yards and are over in less than five seconds. You don't have time to use your sites it's instinctive at that point. I could write a novel on my experience in the field and I apologize for the length of this comment but I respect your comment I wanted toreply the best I could. Stay safe.
Twice a week i dry fire in my garage using G sight laser cartridges and phone app. Each session lasts a hour, the first one is all holster and draw practice the second session is accuracy trigger and shot placement training . I go to the range once a month and put 200 rounds down range working of accuracy, speed and recoil management. Always bring it and stay situation-ally aware at all times. Great tips Hegshot. thanks
What’s a good holster ud recommend if ya p365 got a nightstick tsm-13 green laser on it?
@@iamgnice oh I LOVE the P-365! I so want one.
Smart concealed carriers don’t look like stereotypical gunners. Smart concealed carriers are gray men.
Great lesson thank you , I've been carrying for 2 years and I still look at beginner videos to make sure I do all the right things! Best tips!
I’ve just watched your 5 Crucial Concealed Carry Tips video. It’s quite good, with one exception. The supposition that ammo is damaged by oil and water is not borne out by research. Historically, ammo from WWII had been found underwater, in some Pacific atolls, that was still good and functional after fifty years of submersion. In my own experiments, I soaked various loads/calibers in seven different solvents for three months. At the end of the experiment, several rounds of each caliber were disassembled and visually inspected. All were dry, the primers functioned, and the powder (externally) ignited properly. The remainder of the ammo was fired, testing both pressure and velocity. All ammo fell within the parameters of the control group. I did, however, have a single failure. A 45acp round had an undetected loose primer pocket. When submerged, the pressure inside the case pushed the primer out, and the case filled with (in this case, Kroil) oil, and the powder was rendered unusable. In my mind, these experiments and those conducted by other reputable sources conclusively show that dampness or oil does not damage ammo.
One significant danger is setback of the slug. When this occurs, contaminants (water, oil, sweat, etc.) can infiltrate the round and render it unusable. Setback occurs from repeated cycling the round into the chamber; as such, I leave my carry gun loaded at all times save when cleaning or dry firing.
It’s not whether or not the primer fires. That’s not the danger of water, dust and oil. I don’t think that’s what anyone was saying you can get mechanical malfunctions because of those things otherwise what’s the point of needing to clean the gun in the first place?
One of the things about training is that you should take your gun to the range in the configuration that you carry it. So if you have something like a subcompact pistol and you carry it with pinky rest magazines, make sure that you train with those. Or if you have a flashlight make sure that you know what it's like to shoot with that extra weight hanging off the front
100% brother
Its also a good test for your accessories to make sure that they will function under fire.
I started out carrying a 1911, and moved to a revolver once I gained more experience. Now that I’m nearly 70, I carry a stainless snub with 38+P Buffalo Boar. In fact, I may have to step down to a .22 Magnum due to the aging process, so a Smith & Wesson 351c is on my wish list. While I have owned a number of different firearms, a revolver is easy to learn and hard to forget.
Same here sir, I’m 48 and went from a compact 1911 to a .357 revolver.
@frankcastle1183 I just bought an "airweight" S&W 38 model 642 and can't hit the broad side of a barn with it . I bought it because its hammerless and my main concern is safety .
I hear you. I have a Ruger LCRX .22 mag revolver and it has the smoothest trigger pull ever. My fingers are not that strong anymore so I was delighted with the easy trigger pull. All the other revolver triggers were hard to pull but not on this firearm. My favorite firearm too.
And revolvers are typically heavier, which assists in dealing with recoil , thus you are often More accurate than with semiautos.
best thing you can do is to get an 8 shot lightweight revolver that shots 22 magnum long rifle ammo. I almost bought one just because I liked it. It was like $750.00
Good reminders. We can never hear too much about safety.
I've been carrying concealed and exposed the last forty years. Great video and outstanding advice. The gloves issue is an important and often overlooked item, even for those who don't ride a motorcycle.
ANY man that sleeps in his ballistic vest is serious about personal defense !
Love the skit.
Keep 'em coming.
Great tips! I recently started carrying and what I learned was how important a good quality holster is. I went through a few cheap ones before I finally splurged on a higher quality one. You definitely get what you pay for.
YESSSSSSS!
The best holster company imo is Black Arc good quality at a good price
@@xxTenaciousExx I just checked out their website. Definitely look solid I may get one for my next purchase. Never heard of them thanks for sharing.
@@zero_cool817 ya for sure their good stuff you won't be disappointed
have u tried out we the people holsters?
I’ve been carrying for almost a year now and I’ve always made it a habit of sitting in a spot where I can see the entrance. Very valid point!
Also, if I’m ever walking to the gas station down the street or something at night, I never have headphones in my ears because if I’m going to carry a gun, I need to be aware of my surroundings.
You can utilize bone conductor type headphones at a moderate volume which work well and you can still hear around you.
@@Strykker23 The point is that anything that distracts your attention (like focusing on the music) takes away from 100% awareness and focus on situational awareness. Bone conducting technology is great, but it’s still a distraction.
Boom!
I do the same, Peezy. And my gal thinks I'm crazy. Keep yer head on a swivel bro. Live long and prosper!
This is great advice for non-carriers, too. When out with their fitness, my teenagers sit facing the door.
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I'm a retired Pennsylvania State Constable, ( former Master with revolver). My family includes a Police Chief, Municipal Police officers, Deputy Sheriff's, and my Mentor a Pennsylvania State Game Protector who trained me since childhood with firearms. This video is excellent advice for beginners and I would pay attention to and remember all of what the man teaches you.
I love your videos man. I love that you're just a normal guy like us. Not all buffed out, tacti-cool. You're very relatable. Love ya content man
As a 16 year LEO veteran I always sit where I can watch the front door. My wife and I have a code word that I use If I feel something is about to happen. It is her que to go to the restroom and hide or make it to an exit safely. If she hears me say that word there is no discussion, she gets up and leaves if it is safe to do so.
I guess that word is not something like "OH NO' RUN" or "hide". how about "I am gonna shoot, run for cover". Antigun people would think that is how CCW users would think. my favorite was one an older guy used, if he said heart attack, that was their "cue to run" word. We used a code word for our kids when we had family pick them up. The school knew if the adult said the name of a fruit it was authorized. We changed it every year, then, and only then were we to let them leave with that adult. Any other word got the local police there. Yes, it happened once, her ex came to pick them up, he did not know the passcode, got to meet officer unfriendly that day.
*BONUS TIP* Don’t look like this guy, dipped in 5.11 or Grunt Style gear that screams “I HAVE A GUN”. Be the gray man, blend in. That is all.
Very well stated.
@itsacondition6005 I'm hoping this look is just for the channel, but the you're right. 5 11 drip is a dead give away 😆 🤣 😂
Great video full of great information. I found that over the years a cross-draw appendix works well for me. Especially, while in the truck with a seat belt on or on the bike.
Another great video, thanks! I do A LOT of dry firing with snap caps at home, it really helps me on the range and saves money.
Same. I train everyday when I'm home. Also use the laser round and play with the apps (even though some can be not as accurate).
After all these years, having been a former military and State cop, I still have to see that traffic flow and the door. Great advice! 👍🏾
I know I am not the only one, but when walking in a store if someone is behind me I stop and let them pass, also when leaving the store I stop let my eyes adjust and scan the surroundings to see who is standing around in case I need to duck back in, or watch if cars drive the wrong direction leading into parking areas. I also watch for people just sitting in a car close to an entrance. I am a retired Texas Department Correction Officer, but I did this before I hired on many years ago. I make a habit of watching people how they walk, what they are wearing, and if they are with someone, or group.
Im just a civilian but I feel the same. I know the people I’m with wont be aware of any strangeness so I’m it. I’m also the only one to carry, everyday, everywhere….legal.
After 40 plus years of over the road driving, I still use the rules of situational awareness daily. I have no need to break that habit, because I have not found a "safe" public building yet, and I am 73. is there one anywhere?
When I go to the store or anywhere in line ( I don’t have anything in my back pockets) but if someone real close to me I’ll look back and just kind dirty look or even just tell them to go before me.
The Beauty of this particular Video, is it's Simplicity.
Omg I used to be that guy. I come off deployment, head on a swivel constantly scanning, reading faces & body language, always considering cover and egress… good times. lol
I agree on magazines and ammo especially. I recommend factory magazines only for carry guns. I was literally looking up factory replacement mags for my carry gun before this video.
All good stuff here Sir. Enjoyable, informative and makes a man want to come back to your channel. The only thing that comes to my mind is 'make sure you have the right holster fit for your sidearm, that it fits perfectly on your belt and most worn pants, that it is COMFORTABLE for you...this is important; if it's not, a person will 'fight it', not like it and eventually make a mistake when drawing.
My biggest tip is never pull out your gun unless you are in a situation and intend on using it never to scare somebody
So… you’d rather commit to taking a life and possibly going to prison than telling an approaching assailant “Stop! I’m armed and you’re threatening my life!”?
Then I’d have two notches in my 1911 and possibly be writing this from a prison cell because I was able to make two would be tough guys throw their hands up and back away.
@Frankie5Angels150 do you want to take a chance they will getbyou first being a marine vet I know the rules of engagement intimately
You are right.
Great tip!!!!
I completely agree now there are situations were just the scare of pulling it out is enough to end the situation with no shots fired but never pull it out unless u fully intend on shooting the person ...example I had a homeless guy speed walk towards me yelling in a parking lot with a kitchen knife I pulled gun warned him and he back off real quick but I never would have pulled it if I wasn't in a situation where I would have 100%used it if he didn't
Good advice in this video. I especially appreciated the part about cleaning the crud out of your carry gun on a routine basis. I was shocked at the amount of lint and fuzz got on my gun in just 1 week.
Keeping the ammo and mags fresh is a great idea too. Unfortunately a lot of this self defense ammo is very expensive especially if you want to shoot a box from the same lot you are going to carry to prove reliability and function in your exact gun. Its a price you won't regret paying if you ever had to pull for real.
What price your life??? Buy ammo that works for you and stick with it.
Good newbie advice, thanks for sharing!
Great video! Content was spot on. I learned a few things that I didn't know, even though I have been shooting for many years.
As always, great points, especially considering how much time we spend seated and the possibility that a situation may arise during one of those periods. I've never practiced my draw while seated at the range, but I always do during dry-fire practice. Thanks again Heg.
Jerry Bailey Haha. Funny you should mention that. I have practiced shooting from seated at the range but the range does not allow drawing from holster behind the firing line unless you get a membership and then you do it on your time, not on public range days. In fact I think I have a video shooting small steel targets from seated with the SIG P365. I think it was footage from the second range session with that pistol as it was new and I was just getting up to 500 rounds through it. That day the sun was directly in my eyes because it was in the morning and you face east in the pistol bays so needless to say my accuracy suffered from what I am used to. I do a lot of dry fire practice from draw with different pistols but my current carry pistol of course gets more time.
My local private gun club occasionally stages training events where they’ll set up a bed and nightstand or a recliner… so under good supervision, people can train to draw and shoot from various everyday positions.
New gun owner here. Boy do I have so much to learn. Sheesh 💪💯
Welcome to the community
when you stop learning, be sure your burial insurance is current.
Respect!!! I thank you for your advice. It’s true not planning ahead is planning to fail. I’ll be back to hear more . We must never stop learning brother.
My thought is, for concealed carry purposes, choose one pistol and stick with it. Train with it, shoot it regularly, learn it inside out. I know some people feel they need a different carry gun for every facet of life, but sometimes simple is better.
I have 2 carry firearms, CZ-P07 for winter carry and a Ruger LC9S for summer carry. I like and train with both of them.
@@kenkaufman9998 that's fair. Training is the key. Generally I carry a CZ75 compact, but sometimes a S&W model 37 snubby for deeper, lighter carry. Very different guns, but I train with both regularly.
Do you think new gun owners should stick to one gun manufacturer?
@@LeinaVance not necessarily. There are a lot of good options from several different companies.
@@LeinaVance Not at all, but do train with your actual carry gun. Don't be one of these guys that show up to CC classes with a fancy canon that they clearly do not carry. It doesn't make any sense.
All excellent pieces of advice.
Brand new to concealed carry and just got my LTC.
Only a few weeks in. Taking training and educating myself. Just subscribed from Massachusetts ✌️
Love that Shadow of Intent is the end music. That makes me happy in addition to the great content
Thank you for this video. Terrific and concise points for the new owner to think about.
Funny, every member of my family knows,when we go out, I always have to be facing the entrance.
Another important part of conceal carry is making sure your firearm is actually concealed, whether that means getting a gun that is smaller, therefore easier to conceal, or different clothes that allow you to conceal better with a larger gun. To the keyboard commandos that "carry a G17 everyday and so everyone else can do it too", no, that is categorically false, not everyone can conceal that much size and weight comfortably enough to have program compliance, meaning, the smaller, less powerful gun with less capacity that is easier to conceal making you more likely to carry it all the time is much more effective for defense than the larger, more powerful gun with better capacity that is uncomfortable to carry all day which means it gets left behind more often.
10000% correct on this...I tell this to people repeatedly.
Your wifes face was so over it lol. Great video (glad to know I'm not the only guy that does that with a drill). I'd like to ask you something about what I experienced recently. I attended a CCW course recently. It was about half the cost of most courses I've heard about, and I figured out why when I arrived. It was held in an hotel conference room, which meant that it was classroom/lecture only. The instructor was thorough and gave out a lot of good information. The problem was, in my case the I learned gun safety from my mother when I was about 8, and took my first formal course when I turned 21. stopped carrying when I was 23, I actually hadn't fired a weapon (outside of airsoft replicas) since about 10 years ago.
Now, I'm 48, and I recently received my concealed carry permit. I'm actually planning on taking the beginners course offered at the range I just joined before I even buy my first handgun. I know I need the extra instruction. My concern is that there where about 15-20 other people in that class and what scares me is that there were probably folks in there that NEVER handled a firearm before and didn't get the opportunity to do so in that course. If they passed the same background check that I did, then they likely also obtained their permits. Sorry this is so wordy, but my concern/question is this. What do you think of courses like this? Also, I might add that it being only classroom instruction wasn't advertised either. Thank you, and I'm definitely subscribing to your channel.
Thank you for the great advice
I like to be alert and ready but I don't pretend to be Wild Bill Hickok, always with my back to the wall. Unless I get dealt aces and eights.
I always sit with my back towards the rear of the building I'm in. Never sit at the head of the bar area. General back of the room is the best place to give you options you don't have at the front.
I guess I'm a beginner, been carrying for about 15 years... always new stuff to learn.
That's a great mindset to have. The best teachers never stop being students.
Fantastic advice man!! Just subscribed to you channel. Looking forward to more content. The Boston thing that happened back in 2013 will soon happen in several state North South East and West. We must be prepared.
My carry practices are:
1. Dry fire with a coin on the slide closest to the sight. Coin falls and you hand either was too shaky or you pulled the trigger and didn't squeeze.
2. Have extra magazine. Have half the magazines rested. Clean the magazines once every 3 months when I change the magazines, I carry.
3. Clean the firearm whenever I go shooting, it isn't just a form of meditation, but hey, you ensure your firearm to be clean and also check for defects at the same time.
4. Practice your draw from any position, and know your condition of your firearm. Especially when leaving it in different conditions for different situations. Muscle memory and acclimatization of your external factors that makes you switch.
5. Know your firearm, if you don't then how can you be comfortable with it on your side if it isn't a known factor,
6.1. Go to the range and practice as much as you can.
6.2. Increase range time when you made a modification you think is worthwhile, e.g. Lights on the rail, lasers, red/green dot sights.
6.2.1. It adds weight to your firearm, you need to learn how to compensate for that
6.2.2. It might look cool seeing someone else shoot with lasers or red/green dot, but if you're and iron sight shooter for many years, you need to learn to use the new equipment, not just for the speed, but also accuracy when getting your sights. Even more important, how long the battery life will be on the sight assistant being used.
7. Wear the correct holster for the firearm. Doesn't help you have a holster, but you train with your equipment attached to your firearm and they don't fit in the holster.
7.1.Train with the holster. You might be a 3 o clock (right hand) or 9 o clock (left hand) carrier, depends on which hand is my primary hand for shooting at that time. I'm ambidextrous, sorry if you only hand handed dominent. Knowing your holster, and how they work, makes perfect sense, as you might be a fast draw when the safety catches of the holster isn't used, but in an emergency where you used the safeties on the holster, you might fumble and that extra few seconds could cost you your life.
8. Set up drills in your house, and learn where the blind spots are in the house. Get you training tools checking you accuracy inside the house.
9. Get used to the sound of your firearm, because you won't be wearing ear protection in the house or outside, and the conncussion of the sound may disorientate you in your time of need.
Very good stuff here.
I also use a laser but only for dry fire. If that dot jumps around then you have to firm up grip and/or fix that trigger squeeze. Cheers.
@@chrishooge3442 because I'm iron sights trained for over 3 decades, the other formats of getting sights will take a bit a work for me.
What I also do is, train as if I was shot in the one arm and can only use the remaining. From racking the slide, to inserting a new magazine. Then again, I'm in law enforcement, so what counts for me, might not necessarily be needed for you. But are good to knows.
@Michele Heynes irons are good at range for me and inside 10 yards I point shoot anyway so I'm not using a sighing system. Dots are definitely not mandatory and not everyone needs to use them.
Is it really a good idea to fire rounds out of a 9mm hand gun without ear protection? I get your point, but doesn't the ear damage kind of outweigh the benefit, or is it not as bad as I think it would be?
Some good points!! Thanks
I'm a firearms safety trainer in Central America and I've added rule #5 to Jeff Coopers 4 rules of firearm safety, #5 has to do with BAC or blood alcohol content. Many places have a limit of .08% BAC where you shouldn't be driving! I do my best to impress on my students that the same rule if not harsher applies to firearms. If the alcohol comes out the guns go away to a safe.
Love the video thanks man.
Great tips, thanks! Even though I carry, whenever I go into a restaurant, Walmart, indoor mall, or grocery store, etc, I always look for where the exits are. I like your tip about where to sit in a restaurant away from the front door.
The glove and trigger guard is a major point that many don’t mention much or even discuss. I think a good video would be glove comparing name brand gloves to “budget” gloves 🤘
Great video man. I’d like to add one more idea. Don’t chamber the same bullet over and over. After a couple dozen (or less sometimes) of being slammed into the chamber the slug can start to move in the shell making a higher pressure upon firing or jamming when chambering. I use a revolver and don’t worry about this but for all the folks with auto loaders this can be a problem. Also make sure your firearm works well with your carry ammo. Some guns are more reliable or less reliable with certain types of cartridges. Again, revolver guys don’t need to worry about this but semi auto carriers should make sure their ammo choice is functional in their weapon.
Agree man. Every time I am in public my situational awareness is very high and I always look at points of entry, barriers to hide behind, people around me that I believe might be of assistance and escape routes to name a few when out eating. I prefer to sit where I can see the main entrance.
I agree with your cleaning and using your EDC. I can literally field strip my EDC blindfolded.
That was a really great video....Thanks
I've had the same three duty magazines for 24 years. They work flawlessly. Probably more of a nod to glock manufacturing than anything else.
I've used 40 year old 1911 mags without issue. And just last year I used a 1940s .22LR bolt action with a tube mag that still worked without issue. My .22LR box mags are around 30 years old and going strong, though I only keep 3 of 7 loaded at any given time. And I've heard tons of other people report similar things.
I'm sure there's a garbage manufacturer out there somewhere, but I'm pretty sure the magazine spring problems are, for any practical purposes, a myth for anything built inside your lifetime. You're more likely to have a failure from dirt and grime than lack of rotating the springs.
I've got 2 or 3 S&W mags I've used for 30 years with no apparent spring wear. Did have a problem with one loaded mag when it hit the floor but that's a different type of failure, not spring wear.
You just made the world a better place, brother.
Excellent explanation of what I consider critical education for new and veteran 2A community members. Practice and study in my opinion is incredibly important for anyone choosing to own and carry a firearm. Ownership is not just a right it’s a responsibility to be sure.
I’m not a fan of chambering and unchambering cartridges all the time. Once I load it, I generally don’t unload it except to go to the range. If I take it off when I get home, I generally keep it in the holster for extra safety so the trigger is covered when it’s on the nightstand or whatever.
Yah I used to chamber a lot until I noticed a round getting compressed back into the case.
Same, its always in the holster at home when not on me. Good advice.
I don't carry often but instead use mine for home defense. I don't keep a round chambered I keep a loaded magazine in it but do not chamber a round because when I leave the home I don't want a round in the chamber in case of fire etc. If I was carrying daily it would be a different calculation and I would just leave it in the holster. My thought process is anytime I am loading or unloading it increases the risk of a ND. Why increase the risk even if it is minimal of something like that if I don't need to.
Awesome tip on rotating ammo. My routine is each year I buy twice as much of my chosen ammo as I need for the gun and my desired reloads. In other words, if I intended to carry 16 in the gun and two spare 15 round magazines, that’d be 46 total so I’d buy 100 rounds. Now at the range, I’d dump them all out in a pile and randomly select the 46 rounds to carry over the next year. I’d then fire all the remaining rounds and if there were any accuracy issues OR a single malfunction of the gun with those rounds, then the entire batch would be relegated to target ammo and I’d go buy another 100 rounds and redo the test.
Been doing that routine for well over two decades and never had a problem yet.
Thanks man, learned a lot even after training.Simple things could change a lot.
Great info. New subscribers. I look forward to binge watching your content.
Here's my pro tip. Don't have a "carry rotation" of different firearms. Chose a setup and stick with it.
Not a "pro" here but been carrying for 30 years and found routines serve me well. My pistol is always in a holster--either on me or in a soft nylon storage holster that also holds a spare mag when at home. It always goes in the same place or 2 places when at home. If it's not in one of those places, it's in the other with never any exception. I don't load or unload or "cycle" rounds through the mags or chamber or unchamber rounds and there's always a round in the chamber, safety on. The more you fiddle fart with a loaded gun, the more you increase the possibility of an unintended discharge. My carry ammo is premium personal defense JHP (expensive) and I have a high level of confidence in it. The only failures I've had in my S&W 4013 in 30 years have been with inexpensive reloads ("range ammo") when it didn't matter. I live in a warm dry climate so I go about 3-5 years before changing it out, never had a failure to fire. My spouse is "trained" to let me have the seat in restaurants where I can see the doors too and I try to keep an eye on and/or keep shady looking characters where I can see them, avoiding them if possible. In public I still see a lot of problematic situations when I play out "what-ifs". The problems are mostly a lack of solid cover if bullets start to fly and the presence of numerous innocent bystanders. They can be between myself and an attacker, in the background or possibly running through a line of fire, preventing a clear shot if needed. All these hazards present a real concern in a self defense situation and as far as I'm concerned, have never been addressed adequately in any training I've seen.
Excellent advice. Keep it simple and get professional training, ideally in combat handgun shooting.
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Great advice. That seated draw practice item was awesome. Adding to my tactical practice regimen. Thanks, bud. Keep up the great work.
It's one of the best and simplest tips on RUclips for conceal carry. Good job
Excellent advise; thanks for this.
Very good advice. I would like to add that you should have a duplicate of your EDC, incase you're unable to use one. Advantages are: 1.) No additional holster. 2.) No acclamation to a different weapon. 3.) Same ammunition.
On that point, if you are ever in a self defense shooting, the chances are very high that your carry gun will be kept for evidence for an extended period of time, and you may not be allowed to purchase another firearm until charges are cleared. Therefore, having a second carry gun would be a benefit in the event that ever happened.
@@dansumpter7077 you are correct, I know a guy that had his gun confiscated for self defense shooting and they held onto it for almost a year, I think it's terrible that it could take that long to get your gun back and other cases others got to keep their gun pretty much, but ppl should be ready to lose it for a good while
The line of sight thing in a public space I do for sure. Don’t like my back to a public door! Pretty sure I did that before I even started carrying.
_Great tips, man, thank you_
Thank you brother. You made perfect sense
Battery replacement at least once a year on all accessories such as lights lasers and optics... I replace all battery's on the same date each year, (Christmas).I also rotate chamber ammo when they show signs of wear and tear...
Great stuff man, thanks.
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Great idea
Great idea, I’m going to start doing this.
I wouldn’t change out the whole magazine. If the exterior is still in good shape, it’s perfectly adequate to just replace the spring. Saving you tons of money over time. Something else I do is rotate the round I have chambered with another from the magazine. This is on top of cycling in new ammo once a year. This also goes into my next point. Practice with your carry ammo. Fire at least a magazine through your carry gun before carrying that ammo. You never know if there is something with that ammo that may not function properly with your gun.
Fantastic video man thanks, I forgot about the gloves on the motorcycle. Thanks again.
Its very reassuring as a new gun owner that the trigger awareness applies to all levels of experience.
My biggest anxiety about going into a gun store/range was being that guy who didn't know gun handeling ettiquette. I almost would refuse to handle a weapon that I was interested in because I didn't want to make the mistake of putting my finger on the trigger or pointing the muzzle in the wrong place. I did actually have to get corrected by a young lady attendant at a gun store for the trigger thing once. She was very polite about it, but I still felt stupid for doing it as I didn't have the second nature yet to know not to. My instinct was grab the gun and finger goes to the trigger.
Having this video host bring this up tells me that many people have to work to remain aware of the practice of staging the finger away from the trigger until ready to fire.
Its just nice to know that its a common struggle.
You’ll still get flagged. Head on a swivel in a range or gun store
@@Nanobot1989 I guess. My experiences in ranges, gun stores, and gun shows have all been positive to this point.
I'll err on the side of caution long before I'll foolishly do something taboo within that environment. I'm counting on future gun store experiences to be good as well.
@@markbrowning4334 I’ve really only had one bad store and one bad range experience so overall you’re correct. But again, head on a swivel.
@@Nanobot1989 Forgive my being a bit dense, but when you say "head on a swivel", are you referring to being ever aware of the other people at the store or range wielding guns?
I think it's like going to the gym. Everybody is new once and usually pretty self conscious. But in most cases you only need to say that you are new to firearms and could use some advice about how to handle the gun before you take it. Most salespeople will be eager to help and if they aren't, leave and buy your gun somewhere else.
I know you are right. However I am 73 and when I was a boy my dad purchased some S&W 38's. I recently went to the range with that very small Lady Smith and the whole box went bang. I don't believe modern ammo will last 60 plus years and go bang every time.
love the opening, super funny!
I do most of this stuff myself, and I'm just a noob conceal carrier. I thought I was just paranoid until this video, so thanks! Good to know that there are others out there who are ready to join the fight if we get the call!
majority of us carriers are noobs until shit hits the fan
I would be more concerned with the same round that you keep chambering. Use caution for bullet setback. If you're unloading the weapon and removing the magazine every day, rotate your rounds in the magazine so that you're not always chambering the same round.
A friend of mine's boyfriend was a cop. He always made a point of sitting in a restaurant or place of business facing the door. I always do and I'll check out people in the parking lot getting ready to come into a business. Too many bad guys out there now. Be aware of the people in your area.
Love the beginning of this video! Hilarious 😂
Great info. Thanks.
A shield plus and a helcat with optic. I better go check my gunsafe cause those are my favorite micro 9s out there. I trade off between the 2 all the time. Cause i just cant figure out which one i like better.
I’ve been carrying for 3 years now and what I’ve found that helps is visualizing at least once per day what the steps are to deploy it. This is all the more important if you switch between different EDC guns or holster setups. It’s rather natural for carriers to think about it multiple times per day, but just make sure you’re actively walking yourself through it. Visualizing is just as good as actually doing the thing if you can’t because of time/place. Make sure to talk yourself through the follow-on steps as well: secure the scene, reholster, call the police (be friendly but say nothing other than that you were attacked, name, and location), call your lawyer (you have one saved in your phone, right?), and then maybe call your spouse/s.o. to give them the heads up.
You are one the best at this keep up the great work
Entertaining and informative you my friend have earned yourself a new subscriber 🤝💯
Every two weeks usually on a Sunday I will clean my edc gun. Every 6 months so twice a year I shoot my carry ammo.
Getting my first handgun tomorrow! Working on everything!
Good for you congrats
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Good advice!
You have good communication skills just the right amount of humor.
I like using a laser bullet and and the app Dry Fire
Why in the world would you ever want a firearm that is unchambered and lose those extra seconds that could mean life or well you know?
I conceal and carry but sometimes I don’t load a round in the chamber because I’m afraid of discharging.
Great tips!
Very informative. I’m also digging the Shadow of Intent song in the end 🤘
New shooter here, picking up my first tomorrow (Shield Plus OR) and I’m wondering if I should learn it with a red dot or try to learn with iron sights first? I plan to conceal carry and use it at the range a good bit. Thanks for all the info and perspective
It's always good to have the basics down first. A red dot can be very useful, but it can also fail. Learning on irons first means that even if that red dot fails, you can still be effective with your weapon. Once you get really good with iron sights, if you still want to try out a red dot go for it. I only run irons on my carry guns, but that's just a personal choice. Whatever you decide, practice, practice, practice.
Congratulations on your new carry gun. I own the same model and love it. Since most violent encounters happen in less than 30 feet, train with your irons first. "Sniping" at 100 feet is better left to someone with countless hours of training or a rifle. One bad shot could end an innocent life and cost you dearly. Get familiar with the extra recoil and how to handle it from that smaller frame gun and you will be hitting bulls eyes in no time. Master the "up close and personal " accuracy first.
These guys pretty much nailed it. Congrats man
Thanks for your input!
Get some rudimentary weapons retention training. Probably the most overlooked aspect of EDC.
I learned that after a week or 2, the oil works it's way out of the gun. I just put a couple drops on the rails and run the slide about 10 times.
Some of it will but a couple drops is key. Over oiling is when it can be bad. I use grease on the rails because it stays better but that's just me
@@Hegshot87 good call on the grease. I still have an ancient bottle or Rem oil I use and it is pretty runny tbh. More for the old metal guns, but it works.
my first time running across your videos. the parody in the beginning got me 😂 *subscribed*
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