5 Tips for Smart Concealed Carry

[@jimparrie9708]

Rule #2 If you are carrying your gun, carry a phone. If you need to use your gun, you definitely want to be the first one to call 911.

[@jhanks2012]

so when i'm carrying a gun you say I must also carry a listening device on my person as well? Seems counter-intuitive to me. thanks but no thanks. Gun goes on, phone comes off.

[@1942Dreamer]

Never say "I shot the bad guy." Ever. At most tell PD your life was in danger and you had to defend yourself. Then call your lawyer/ccw insurance and let them speak to PD.

[@jhanks2012]

@@1942Dreamer yeah, also say that you want him arrested

[@Situationdevelopment]

As a person who was in a SD shoot and had to barrow a phone yeah... Carry your phone I also suggest a car charger/ portable battery you can charge off of. Also Tell the 911 dispatcher who you are, That you are legally in possession of said firearm ie Home owner/CCW permit holder, What you look like, whom the attacker is where they are/went, What status the attaker is in injured/armed what they look like. Then shut up. Once the cops arrive tell them you/who were/was attacked, point out any evidence/witnesses you feel is applicable to proving you are innocent. Then tell them that in your current state of shock you want to hold off on further statements til you have calmed down and you have your lawyer. Not saying anything at all is dangerous and doesn't look good to the arriving officers. The impression of the LEO's that arrive on scene will set the mood for the investigation. Trust me after reading the police report of my shooting you would be amazed how relevant my actions and state of mind was from beginning to end. I was shaking I was shuddering and I vomited. If you look like a victim and act like a victim they they will look at you as one though out the investigation and that is exactly what you want. I'm not saying go into details I'm just saying give them enough that they know what to look for regarding evidence. In my case my statement went something like this (I was here he was there he approached me said this did that I feared for my safety so I shot. Those people saw it there, is a camera, That is a bag he dropped ect. Then SHUT UP. If officers try to make small talk talk to them BUT DON'T SAY CRAP ABOUT THE SHOOTING. I had an officer try to help me calm down asked me about what I did for work what class I was taking at the college ect he was being friendly and trying to help me though a bad time this conversation made it into the report any and all contact an officer has with you will be reported. if an officer is trying to make small talk and you rudely snubb him may look bad in their report that EVERYONE INVOLVED WILL SEE. Try to stay calm, Try to be polite, look like the victim you were but don't volunteer any info that is not immediately necessary. This is just my 2 cents from my personal experience.

[@jhanks2012]

@@Situationdevelopment you're willingly living in a delusion if you still think having a phone on you is more of an advantage than a disadvantage. if someone is bleeding out on the street who you had to shoot in self-defense and if he dies due to you not being able to call help for him in time, that's not your problem and you will not be held liable for not bringing a phone with you too

[@tylerkozlowski5505]

“Everyone watching this carries a gun” My new York living ass sitting here regretting that I live here 🙄

[@GrooveisKing]

I'm in Massachusetts, it took me a YEAR to get my LTC. And that discouraged me, but I did it and now I HAVE MY RIGHT. Do what you have to do or move..if you can't protect yourself and your family, you're not a free human imo. Good luck to you.

[@i3enj462]

My UK ass crying and holding my pelley 1911

[@JRock3091]

Come out of her ye my people.....

[@terryjones5339]

When I was in Nam (‘70), I wore my 1911 on a cowboy style gun belt that I could easily swing the gun in front of my crotch as I climbed into the cockpit of the AH-1G Cobra Gunship. The reason being is that I used it as a bullet deflector to hopefully protect my jewels. Also the armored seats were so narrow that with the gun on my hip it was very uncomfortable. ps. Business was good-Air Cav

[@ronstoner1823]

“#3 STOP TOUCHING YOUR DAMN GUN!” YOU SOUND LIKE MY DAD! He started telling me that when I was a teenager...I still CAN'T STOP! 😆🤣😂

[@upthecreekyt]

#1: Carry your gun. WITH A ROUND IN THE CHAMBER.

[@CM-hr8ou]

+this 1000%

[@TinaCamacho]

lethal round too.

[@Roamingeast]

lolwut? the 1911 is the PRE-EMINENT gun to carry in condition 1. it has a grip and manual safety, there is literally no safer gun for condition one carry....its literally what it was designed for.

[@MikeS309]

dude, the 1911 was designed to be carried condition 1. It is very safe. The gun cannot fire unless the safety is off, grip safety depressed and trigger is pulled. And if by some miracle all theses safeties fail, the half cock will catch the hammer before it hits the firing pin.

[@Roamingeast]

im certain that Andrew Ivanov has never held, fired or carried a 1911 in his life based off of that comment of his

[@bigboy8030]

I carry a Glock 35 1 mag in the weapon two mags in mag holder I have been a Security Officer 38 years every instructor has told me it's BETTER TO HAVE AND NOT NEED THAN TO NEED AND NOT HAVE. no disrespect intended .

[@codyshanks6654]

Been carryong for 10 years. Still have yet to carry a spare mag

[@MrSpot94]

@@codyshanks6654 ah you've never dealt with an angry mob....lucky you

[@58HUSTLER]

@@MrSpot94 It's not just that - recently watched a video that showed a guy on the side of the road (presumably his car broke down?), anyway three perps approached him with obvious intent to jack him up, the three split apart just before engaging. The perp in front of the pack goes to pull his gun, the guy by the car fires first. The first shot hit, but he didn't go down immediately. He fired two more times that were clearly misses. The two buddy perps fled when the shooting started. Point: After a few seconds the perp finally went down from the first shot, but the good guy missed twice. High stress situation, not uncommon. But suppose the two perp buddies hadn't bailed and stayed in the fight - how many more rounds would he have needed? Yeah, the extra mag is probably best for a possible malfunction, but too many people seem to assume that a self defense scenario will only occur against one perp.

[@ThatVAFranchise]

I carry a HK P30 that is 15 + 1 and I still carry a extra magazine. I believe that there is a report out there about the FBI's shooting ratio which is 80% misses. 80% misses! Wow! So, shooters are already shooting high, low, wide left and wide right at paper targets at the range without their heart racing and adrenaline pumping or palms sweating; so imagine the possible misses when they are confronted with a violent situation. No one ever comes out of a gun fight saying; "I wish I had less ammo!"

[@manfredmayer7905]

Tip: Always do a condition check any time your gun has been out of your control for any amount of time. Took a shower? Condition check.

[@anthonyb8691]

why would your gun not be in your control? tip 1 carry your gun

[@JohnnyKronaz]

Anthony makes a good point. Why would your gun be out of your control? When I take a shower, I'm alone and the door is locked and the gun is on the toilet. Always with in arm's reach. Never out of my control.

[@bigboy3306]

i shower with my gun

[@nathandrake5941]

Manfred Mayer gun maniac...

[@JohnnyKronaz]

We're all maniacs here.

[@chaset371]

You need to carry a reload cause alot of malfunctions are cause by a magazine failure, it's not about the amount of rounds really.

[@emiliovalero995]

Agreed most jams can be fixed by dropping the magazine locking the slide and inserting a fresh magazine.

[@emiliovalero995]

also some ammunition had to be recalled recently because of an accidental double charging at tje factory and the most common symptom from firing was the base plate of your magazine being blown out the bottom the spring and ammo to follow.

[@JacquesScholtz]

Had a local dude chase a suspect and as he was climbing a wall he hit the bottom of his handgun against it. it broke the mag plate, and by the time he caught up to guy he had only the chambered round available - everything had fallen out the mag and onto the ground. Reloads are handy.

[@Wanous-hv7zo]

i have a ruger sr 1911 never had a malfunction yet and i have shot a 1000 rounds threw it???

[@chaset371]

***** Cool beans, I have glocks that have 2000 rounds through them. I carry spare mags cause im not naive to the fact that all guns malfunction. 1000 rounds really isnt that much

[@LiChoiFungfan]

Dude, one of the most common malfunctions for semi-autos is a mag malfunction. Because of this you should always carry at least one extra mag whether single or double stack. The extra ammo won't hurt either.

[@marjamada]

Single-point sling, under your Burka.

[@itscork]

Rule 1-Carry your firearm. Rule 2-Don't aim it at your balls.

[@MrRevolver]

Well then I guess it's a good thing that my gun isn't aimed at my balls.

[@drdarwin1]

Rule number 2) a good holster, when appendix carry, will eliminate 90% of human error of an AD. An AD in appendix carry may result in a 99% chance of striking a femoral artery or vein.... Then, even if you are in a hospital, there isn't much a doctor can do for you.

[@sampasierb9428]

itscork umm would your firearm always be by your balls

[@santhpotts]

DROB DOCK all negligent discharges are all human error and your stats carry no weight as they are pulled out of thin air... sources?

[@rkba4923]

Buy quality firearms and trust your equipment and training.

[@gorillaxcheeze]

“Everyone that watches this channel probably carries a gun” Cries in Canada

[@MKahn84]

We like Canadians down here. You could probably immigrate. :-) Just don't make the mistake of choosing a liberal state!

[@jamesp9226]

Canadians can't carry a gun?

[@selwynbrads]

@@jamesp9226 neither can us Brits carry guns and at this moment in time that sure sucks,

[@samruez5108]

sorry Canada :(

[@nycfurious]

The same cries we have here in NYC. It's miserable

[@SHOOTCENTER]

Your tone is precisely what turns so many new and potential shooters off to shooting.

[@TEMe1948]

Thanks for your service. 20+ in Air Force also. Thanks for your 5 concealed carry tips. The belt was killing me until I bought a 5:11 full leather. Thanks again. I'll be looking at more of your vids.

[@williammatthews2948]

Other useful tips given to me by my trainers, military & law enforcement friends & family include the following: You have to have the mental & physical capacities to handle yourself if the situation were to ever come about that you had to use your concealed carry weapon. Learn to reload under stress. Learn to have, carry & use at least two "back-up" weapons(a great knife & another concealed firearm.) Learn to shoot under pressure, under stress. Learn to "have your head on a swivel" in certain "situations." Tactical tactics (will explain at another time.) Get the proper training and practice, practice, practice. Learn your weapons. Learn yourself, your mental & physical limits & how far you can go with these limitations. Good luck.

[@Meshnu17]

just wanted to drop a comment commending you on a good video on concealed carry tips, no BS or long unappreciated tangents or harping on buying this brand or that, straightforward and to the point, much appreciated!!!

[@jacoblatham7584]

Tip 1: carry your gun. what

[@jamesallenwyattjr.5452]

"ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK" FREQUENTLY OFFERS GOOD POTENTIAL FOR A TRAGIC AWAKENING!.

[@xtangero]

I'm responding to a 2 year old comment for the good of the class. This may come as a shock to some but a large number of people who own guns "to carry" only carry them occasionally. They're only for going out at night or going to "that part of town." The rest of us understand that bullshit can happen wherever you go and that your means of protection need to be with you to actually help.

[@Mizora_enjoyer]

omfg the military style period of instruction here is really killing me

[@kenpolukeTheREAL]

#1 should be carry your gun and CCW license.

[@1001Hobbies]

I have carried a pocket knife similar to yours for 26 years. Once you have one on you, you find out just how handy it is and don't want to be without it. I've carried a flashlight (that fits in my pocket) for the past 10 years. Streamlite makes some nice, handy units for this purpose. I also got a very short, single AAA battery sized one at a gun show that is amazingly bright for it's size and power. I don't leave home without either of these (flashlight or knife), and they get used almost daily (less for the pocket knife though). Just to add one thing you didn't mention, I also keep a quality pen on me. I've had too many cheap, Chinese pieces of crap that almost write 2 sentences and then they are done. I got a quality Parker "writing instrument" that always writes, feels smooth, and I can always rely on it. Everyone who's borrowed it has been impressed with how it feels to write with it. Well worth the $10. It is also stainless steel, in case a piece of stainless steel is needed. ;)

[@ianm1000]

All valid points except for the comment on not carrying a spare mag if you carry a glock 19, or something that is a double stack mag with 15+ capacity. Carrying a spare mag is not just for more ammo. It's having a spare mag for the reason that if you get, let's say a type 3 malfunction, you will need to dump the mag and go for the spare mag. More times than not a malfunction is caused by a bad mag. Always carry a spare mag. Good video

[@codyshanks6654]

All the 7 years if carrying. Ive never carried a spare mag. 14 rounds of 45 is plenty

[@Dylan9664]

Cody Shanks I don’t think you read the rest of his comment. It’s not for extra ammo but Incase of failure

[@Dylan9664]

Uganda Knuckles yes, then when it fails because it became a bad mag and you didn’t know it put the other magazine in. Or if the weapon ever fires outta batter and blows the bottom outta the mag

[@stevemellgard6393]

Been carrying a full size government 1911 for a few years now. Leather Urban Carry holster. Yes the belt is very important. Bull hide belts makes a nice rugged one and steel core if you wish. Old school here and I find leather extremely comfortable. Thinking about something smaller but it's hard to match 45ACP. Or a fine tuned 1911 for that matter. The holster does have a adjustable retention clip made of nylon I believe so no marks or scratches. I do honestly believe the right belt is just as important as the holster. Good video. Thanks.

[@GuestYouTubeUser]

I'll take my gun with me everywhere. Fuck the "no gun zone" signs! There is where you need it the most!

[@MrShadowpanther3]

My thought on NGZ signs. If I am there to make trouble, your sign don't mean $hit. If I am not, you will never know my firearm is there.

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

Just opt for the enhance carry license if possible. Allows you to carry in no-carry zones...

[@arn369]

That's so true.

[@davidsolt9669]

NothingToNoOneInParticular what's that how do you get that

[@charlesx593]

I hate to say it, but you are absolutely correct Storm Trooper, so I also carry in "no gun zone"; 9 out of 10 bad guys prefer the so called "no gun zone". The only exceptions are places that come with a lot of legal entanglement for carrying, like federal buildings, schools, or hospitals.

[@lightpe]

From Portugal here! Really hard to get a CCW license here but I am trying to get it!

[@Ihaveseenthings577]

Can you tell them you carry large amount of money that is for safety reasons you are in need of a legally carrying the weapon...

[@Skitlless]

Good luck sir, from the USA!

[@NoGoBu]

Just get a gun, forget legalities, law of the jungle " just survive" ! 👍 😉

[@Nicksta177]

@Gun Nuts Media I'm sorry but you are wrong. You should always carry at least one extra magazine... It doesn't matter it you are carrying a single stack or double stack. The main reason for carrying an extra magazine is equipment failure, not the amount of ammunition your weapon holds. I carry a Springfield XDM 9mm pistol that is 19+1 plenty of ammunition for any self defense situation. That is until you get in that one situation where your magazine malfunctions after one round and now your firearm is a paperweight. I understand that it is unlikely to happen but in a life or death situation working 99.9% isn't good enough for me. I will sacrifice the 1 pound of discomfort for carrying an extra magazine to possibly save mine or my loved ones lives.

[@CaliNative213]

Love the facial reset after “HAVE...A....GOOD...BELT!” Hahaha

[@kugmyster]

#6 take those damn sunglasses off your head, then press record.

[@MrPAULONEAL]

My gun belt is a Walmart special and it holds up my xds fine.

[@michaeldvorak5556]

Even with a higher capacity 15 round mag, I believe its a good idea to have a second mag. Mags can fail. Why take a chance of reinserting the same mag when clearing a double feed jam.

[@johnmood5653]

+James Michael Wyatt, I couldn't agree more. I'm in my 60's and my story is nearly identical I have about 45 years of active carry and started shooting BB guns at 5, and real ones with supervision from 10 to 18, and hunted and enjoyed turkey shoots for a long time. Became a police officer at 21, and have been an enthusiast for the vast majority of my life. Guns in and of themselves are inert, not inherently evil. It's the persons who shouldn't be in possession of a gun. (CRIMINALS and the legally adjudicated insane) It's evil people that are the problem. We should have criminal control, not gun control. SCREW PAROLE for violent criminals. let them serve out their entire sentence. If it's life in jail, THEY GET TO DIE THERE... And they call it a "Corrections System" I've never believed in calling it that, when the repeat offense rate so so damned high it is ridiculous.

[@fornos123]

John Mood I agree with you sir. Thanks for your service

[@samruez5108]

According to the National Institute of Justice, about 68 percent of 405,000 prisoners released in 30 states in 2005 were arrested for a new crime within three years of their release from prison, and 77 percent were arrested within five years.

[@MrFreezeplug]

Another item i'd recommend carrying is a Leatherman.

[@kylewood8327]

Couldn’t agree more, my leatherman Skeletool, knife, CZ 75d and flashlight are what I carry. Thanks

[@k.2146]

stick it in my ass

[@ZSmith-yy4lv]

K.214 to be honest, that’s all the space most of is have left after the gun, mag, light, knife, heck even a tourniquet.

[@Rick1dat]

Tks for doing the vid and making the points you did. I think its always good to hear reminders of what to take with me. Flashlight does go with me if staying out after dark or working late. I have a rucksack in the trunk everyday. I am now a subscriber. Tks

[@dylanstraub9612]

Concealed carry is an obligation so yeah carry the gun all the time.

[@kurtantipaso873]

thanks bro... i always carry a gun a 1911 too thank you so much.. for the tips...

[@cwrowe]

Glad to see carrying a .45 most people complain that it's too large....(same thing I carry)

[@xd3m0nxx25]

i carry my glock 30, .45 10+1

[@Wanous-hv7zo]

i carry a full size Ruger sr 1911 45 acp

[@dylanhenderson7828]

I am 6'0" 205lb. A full size 1911 is still a short bus carry choice.

[@1corinthians441]

Will you start putting links to the gear you recommend lick your tack belt?

[@bajabret60]

What if you drop your flashlight under your car in the dark? Ha, just kidding. Good video.

[@MKahn84]

Carry a small cigarette lighter as well. Never know when you might need to light a lady's smoke, and it can help you find your dropped flashlight. Those little Bic lighters you can get at most convenience stores are smaller than most flash drives. I'm always buying new ones because I often give away the one I carry.

[@bigk4755]

Hey, Gun Nuts Media, it matters not whether you are carrying a single stack or a double stack. The reason that you carry a spare mag is to give you the option of correcting a feed malfunction, i. e. magazine malfunction, dropped magazine, the infamous Murphy's law, and if perchance trouble comes via two or more idiots. Oh, and let's not forget that if you do ever find yourself in a situation of having to defend yourself or a loved one, to help overcome the loss of fine motor skills due to the adrenaline rush. No one who was ever involved in a gun fight and lived to talk about it has ever said "Gee, I wish that I didn't have so much ammo".

[@mma709]

You should always have a extra mag. The majority of malfunctions are from magazines.

[@alherrera3996]

I've been carrying a 1911 for a very long time and I never had problems it's always been dependable

[@stanneubert4911]

I carry with a round in each one of the five chambers of my S&W model 69 .44 combat magnum (2.75" barrel).

[@ZSmith-yy4lv]

You expecting some trouble with the local Russian bear cartel?

[@stanneubert4911]

@@ZSmith-yy4lv brush wolves

[@ZSmith-yy4lv]

Stan Neubert fair enough.

[@usedgundude1035]

Should I have a good gun belt? Love the vid my man. Good top 5, simple and right on.

[@agentblack3090]

Bruh... I'm psycho. But even I won't carry a 1911 Appendix style lol! Great video.

[@bobwitkow195]

ER docs call appendix carry "shoot off your right nut mode".

[@MyDyerMaker]

Bob Witkow If I carried AIW I'd feel safer with a 1911 having 3 safeties.

[@arieheath7773]

It’s got a manual safety, and a grip safety. If you manage to ND that into yourself I don’t know what to tell you.

[@timlipinski2571]

Great video. My great belt is the SOE EDC with the Cobra belt buckle. The belt hold up my 5.11 Tactical pant with the two knife/cellphone pockets. One tool is the SOG Trident in non-tactical Black TiNi with the seatbelt cutter. And the tool is the Leatherman PST ! Thank you for the video ! tjl

[@actthree34]

Just a comment from someone who wears a jacket/tie and walks from home to office (2 miles) every day. Most of my workday is spent with my jacket off, so IWB or OSW is no good. Wearing a real gun belt is also not an option, since most quality gun belts won't fit the belt loops on my suit pants. So what are those of us white collar people supposed to do? My initial solution was a S&W .38 Airweight. It might be "airweight" but wasn't really that light. Putting it my jacket pocket gave me a giant sag. Then I went to the ultimate pocket gun: Ruger LCP .380 in my back pocket. Let's hope that I never have to fish it out of that pants pocket in an emergency. It's darn near impossible..

[@davidvegh1079]

desantis makes the some nice pocket holsters.. i just ordered a "superfly" for my lcp2, its supposed to stay in your pocket if you have to draw and theres a velco flap that you can attach to it to prevent "printing"

[@hootiesfilms6446]

Get one of the shoulder harness holsters and wear your jacket

[@capt.joegilpin2726]

Go old school and wear a vest. IWB holster pull the vest over the gun. Being left-hand I carry at the 7 o clock position and can conceal my full size government model 1911 this way. Just don't pull the vest super tight.

[@OperatorZac]

If I am wearing basketball short, I wear a waistband holster. It is very comfortable for me and I can run around with it on and my shorts won't fall down

[@JohnSmith-zq6zy]

I have to wear slacks tie and button up everyday and how I get away with it is the Gould and goodrich dress gun belt. It’s thick enough to where it will hold the gun fine but it looks like a normal dress belt

[@ryancolvin6007]

I enjoyed reading your article about why you carry. Simple and effective.

[@Hellsslave666]

I dont carry a gun caleb since i cant in germany. Still watch you videos ;-)

[@ZhuJo99]

So fight for your rights then. Actually, your goverment together with French, Belgium, Italian and Dutch is pushing through European Commision proposal of directive to ban all the weapons. Our Slovak politician (who almost became a prime minister) Richard Sulik is fighting hard against this. Hopefully you signed a petition already. Greetings from Slovak republic, one of the few remaining countries (together with Czech) in fucking EU where we still have a right to carry and also posess and own any semiauto gun (even rifles). And now a “wonderful” commies from greens and social “democrats” wants to disarm even us and then bring a totalitarian regime upon us. We were there, we don't want to get back and let gulags and secret police come again. I have to wonder how it's possible you, citizens of former western countries can't smell commies and totality like we do, even when masked behind greens and other parties. I'm happy to carry my Glock and I will never allow to take my vz 58 from me

[@ZhuJo99]

Well black powder are good for western shows, not for anything else. And you know, with raising amount of criminal gangs from islamic states and africa, any gun you don't have with you is good for nothing. And if situation really gets bad (but nobody wants that) and civil war would occur, having some semiauto rifle with full capacity magazine and to know how to handle it is giving you at least SOME chance. Sadly, I have a feeling we are on the path to get to civil war in Europe :( If we are in times where working, natural citizen is punished by high taxes, punished for opinions and immigrants from third world are more privileges and getting money from tax payers (together with members of NGOs), when you have to wonder how comes that according to all these socialists every right wings party is “xenophobic, rasist, fascists” and you don't know where all regular right wing parties disappeared, then something must happen. I still hope for democratic change, to get rid of socialists and other morons from power by elections, but as I look at situation in Western Europe and their attempts to criminalize every oposition, I feel like I saw it in the past. In former Czechoslovakia and Eastern Gemany and Poland and Hungary where rhetorics was the same. I keep you finger crossed. I hope we can get back to united Europe with free markets and without commies in Brusells, without left wing radicals in power and get back to rational, pragmatic debate about how to solve problems instead of political correctnes and to always try to find ways out of problems. Europe, where everybody gets money for real work, not because he is “socially penalized”.

[@ZhuJo99]

don't bet on it. In case of Brexit they will do anything to prevent it, like repeat the poll, and then repeat it again and again till results won't be as they like. Just look at Lisbon treaty and public poll in Ireland. They had to repeat it. Or they can fake it. In case of Austrian presidency elections, even if I never, ever believe in conspiracies and shit like that, I'm not quite sure if those votes were not twisted. Huge win for Hofer and the, bzink, postal votes (post and votes in hands of state and ministry of internal affairs), van der Bell wins.

[@MrRevolver]

+ZhuJo99 a properly loaded and maintained black powder revolver is better than a sharp stick in the eye. And a chest full of lead round balls will mess anyone's day up.

[@davidemerson104]

good luck with that

[@hillshepherd9444]

You may not think so; BUT, this is the Best Video You Ever Made !!!

[@thereallantesh]

The clips on most IWB holsters are made for 1.5" belts. I use a 1.5" leather belt to support my gun. It is good quality leather, and very thick. It came from Walmart. Store stock varies from state to state, and store to store I'm sure. So it may be hit or miss, but to simply say don't use a belt from Walmart to support your gun is kind of narrow minded. It doesn't matter where you buy it. It matters if it can do the job. Otherwise nice video.

[@Not_on_u_tub]

Great point

[@thereallantesh]

I hope that didn't come across as condescending. It wasn't meant to.

[@johnmood5653]

I beg to respectfully differ. I have had leather belts from WalMart and they vary in quality greatly as opposed to other vendors of leather belts. So much so every one of my FORMER WalMart belts could NOT stand up to the EDC carry of a full size 1911A1. I now have a Tandy Leather Co. top grain cowhide made belt, finished in black basket weave, and it is tough as nails. I bought the buckle, and the blank from them, stamped the basket weave myself, finished it and use leather restorer on it once a year to keep it in good shape. I don't buy ANYTHING from WalMart that my life might depend on. They buy strictly from the cheapest supplier without regards to quality control. My wife used to work there during tight times, and OMG, the stories I could tell you.

[@thereallantesh]

John Mood I did say Walmart is hit or miss. It isn't my first choice for quality, but that doesn't mean that you can't find quality at Walmart. Oh, and believe me I've heard all the stories. I have multiple family members who have worked there.

[@johnmood5653]

I'll grant you MAY find quality in WalMart, but I'm not a fan, personal preference and experience with their belts turned me off to them.

[@velvetbrick428]

good video how do u deal with public restroom & removing ur gun n gear when in stall ...me gun reloaded,light sm knife cell phone..

[@mk45gunnr25]

uck! I'm full on board with your list.... except.... for not always carrying a spare mag. Most semi auto malfunctions are mag induced. Always have a spare. Great vid though just sub'd.

[@johnmood5653]

As well, back in the day, the major FBI Miami shootout, they were using revolvers back then, and they had a total of 18 rounds issued. Several agents DIED with no rounds left and they were clutching their empties like they were saving their brass for reloading later... Better to have way more than you need than one round short of what you HAVE TO HAVE. Shortly thereafter they examined their weapons policy and issued semi-autos and insisted on high capacity magazines and urged their agents to carry more ammo than issued. Two agents died and five were wounded. See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_FBI_Miami_shootout

[@Dragonmoon2]

Not sure I'm on board with one or none spare mags. When I was just a wee baby sailor my first firearms instructor was an old Marine right out of the movies. Two things he always yelled at us was; (1) He who runs out of ammo first wins a casket and (2) Son! You can't see the target with your head up your ass. I carry two spares with my Colt Commander.

[@daveholden6299]

+John Mood The most significant thing that went wrong in Miami, is that a bunch of guys that never drew their weapons before, went up against an ex Paratrooper that really didnt want to be captured.

[@johnmood5653]

+Dave Holden Did you read the FBI report? Most significantly, the FBI lost some good men, partly due to ther training. So, The training changed. Sure they were up against criminals who didn't want to be captured. That's a GIVEN. The fact the FBI was outgunned was already known, so the second significant thing that happened wss the FBI went to high capacity semi-auto handguns and started training field agents on the M-16, and issuing them. Some of the FBI agents killed were still clutching their spent brass from the revolvers they carried then. On the range, they trained to 'police' their brass on the range, so they did that in the field. It got some of them killed. Mostly, being outgunned was it. Unless you've ever tried to arrest someone whilo was armed and outgunned you, your statement is hollow. I have, and carried a .38 revolver for all my street career as a cop. I thank God I survived with B.S. underpowered weapons.

[@johnmood5653]

+Dave Holden And the Agents in Miami were all experienced and HAD definitely drawn their guns before.

[@JRMoritz]

Good video. Thanks. Some people like to carry more stuff but I agree it is not really necessary except if you are going into a really bad place.

[@jamesbarri8945]

knew he was serious when he knife-handed the camera.

[@Sigrafix]

I used to have one of those "tactical" batman style "gun belts" with that connector thingy.. I saw an add for a ratcheting Next belt, figured I'd give it a try and omg is it infinitely better than those stupid batman belts.. makes it so much easier and more comfortable to carry. The belt is semi rigid and with the ratcheting mechanism you can cinch it down or losen it slightly as needed when standing, walking, running or sitting.. I love my Next belt, I recommend it to anyone that carries. I'm glad I saw that ad on a youtubers video.

[@highdesertutah]

Three things to add. 1. Don't buy a gun you won't carry. This guy carries a full sized 1911 and God love him. 95% of CCW's will not do this. Carry a gun that you almost forget is there. For me that's a Glock 19. 2. Make it easy to put the gun on and take it off. I switched to IWB belt clip holster because the thread through type holster was just too much trouble. 3. Have a spare quick gun like a Ruger LCR or LC380 that slips into your pocket in 2 seconds. That's the gun you have on you when you are just running out to your car because you forgot something and shit happens to you.

[@TheRealZJE313]

It would be a Glock fan boy for u to stay that about a 1911

[@stonefox9124]

He is saying it’s to big... An it’s true an the guy said he was just trying it out. I love my Ruger 9, if you can get the extended mag increasing the handle size it greatly increases your accuracy.

[@hankhighsmith9050]

Good, basic informational video. Basics are key. My current every day holster is OWB and my high quality, concealed carry specific belt, loops through it so I have to partially remove it to take the holster off. I have a holster in my van and another next to my bed to carefully transfer my weapon to when necessary. S&W 40, Glock knock off.

[@thomascockrell1294]

I pocket carry an M134 Vulcan mini gun

[@SilvesterHumaj]

GamesDAILY LOL, Blackhawk makes a great holster for it, $9.88 at Walmart.

[@fproszek]

7america , oh yeah? I carry a flamethrower!

[@stonefox9124]

“Oh this is my rifle an this is my gun! This ones for shooting an this is for fun!”

[@therealhillbillyamerican1734]

Holy crap these comments way better than the video and I totally carry a glock 36 slim in a 9.88 Walmart airsoft holster

[@MichaelBrown-kg2yn]

Must be a lotta space in those pants lol

[@rustyshackleford17]

Most poorly understood thing is a quality belt. It can make a crappy holster into a good one. I bought a cobra buckle belt for a battle belt that happened to be too small. Decided to carry it and fell in love with how well it works.

[@patrioticamerican8355]

I even go into less safe neighborhood just so the chance can arise when I can pull my gun and fire it at assailants, I carry six mags just for that, and the fixed blades...... today I'm going shopping into the most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago wearing my white power tee shirt.....see ya

[@Bendover-jf4bi]

Manny Dorsey .....🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@kichigaisensei]

All good stuff. I don't carry an extra mag when I'm carrying a double stack either. However, I think it would be a good idea. If you have malfunction, it's good to have an extra mag. I drill to rack the slide once. If that doesn't clear the jam, the second step is to just replace the mag.

[@The91strecon]

-10 points for no ifak.

[@alexholder4389]

I carry the exact same Springfield Champion! same grips too I love it.

[@nateo200]

Why not carry a reload? I think its a good idea just in case the mag in the gun goes down....

[@MrRevolver]

+Donald Jones I bet you 100 real dollars that I can draw and get vital hits by bringing the gun up to my eyes in a 2 handed grip than you can from the hip.

[@johngraham9816]

and much better follow up shots

[@dantru1990]

I agree completely. If you're going to carry a gun, the extra weight of a spare loaded magazine isn't much to be concerned about. Also, when clearing a malfunction such as a double feed that requires dropping the magazine, it is awful nice having a spare.

[@meisterham23]

I know a guy who perforated his posterior SOB carry. I have seen you tube videos of people shooting themselves in 3 & 4 o'clock carry. Is the reason I have never seen an appendix carry accident because when the femoral artery get blasted there is no one left to tell the tale or post the video. Cross draw is much better in a car and the gun is covering the cop's foot, not my leg.

[@johnmood5653]

Quite a number of serious lumbar spinal fractures have happened with SOB carry, if you get knocked on your ass, the gun isn't going to give, your bones will. The accidental discharges into the gluteus maximus, well, poor trigger discipline. NEVER draw with your finger in the trigger guard.

[@daviddavis7752]

Cool. I'm still looking for a good holster for my small body frame

[@MikeKilo1969]

How does, "always wear a watch and carry one knife" fit the subject of smart conceal carry?

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

I have a cheap nylon belt from Walmart... it holds my FNP45 with no problem at all and remains tight all day even on very long walks.

[@urcarrion4713]

1 Carry a gun. 2 Carry it load, round in the chamber. 3 Carry a relaod. 4 Train.

[@noahparkin4001]

Good gun belt??? I'm fine, mine is hand a made (all but the buckle) leather belt crafted by yours truly. It has yet to fall apart.

[@codyshanks6654]

I carry a full size gun. Full size m&p n my walmart belt works just fine

[@Pregnancy_Test]

M&p 2.0? 4.25 inch?

[@raygetoutdoors6151]

Agree....gun belt, gun belt, gun belt....made my own laminating 2 leather belt blanks then sewing them. You can tow a car with it. Took me a year to start carrying one in the chamber. Now I would not carry any other way. Too many things can go wrong when racking the slide. Good information on your channel. Ray....Oklahoma

[@RemoteTactical]

Your "what if" is the same reason. I have a CCW story on my channel that mirrors the scenario or "what if". Good points throughout!

[@ricklowry5447]

If you ride that bike on the wall we just became best friends 😂

[@MrRevolver]

I used to!

[@ricklowry5447]

Gun Nuts Media BMX is my first love. Guns seem to be taking over lately🤘🏻

[@tyb2526]

The premise surrounding the idea of carrying an extra magazine is not ammo related, its malfunction related. Sure, an extra magazine will hold extra ammunition, but considering the fact that 9/10 handgun malfunctions is magazine related - I want magazines available when and if I need them. Also, why would you want to limit yourself when it comes to having ammunition available? I couldn't imagine the feeling of running out of ammunition and having to go to my blade in a gunfight. In that case, you cant have enough ammunition. You talk about the fact that you couldn't imagine needing more than 16 or 17 rounds, but shit happens. Mistaken identity, multiple threats, threats who are better armed (school shooter), threats with vendettas, etc. My typical load out is a Glock 19 (appendix), a Glock 17 magazine at my waistline, a Glock 17 magazine in my left front pocket, a Glock 26 on my left ankle, a handheld light, a knife, a tourniquet and a 50g package of quikclot.

[@mattcarolina]

Good points, I'm glad I'm not as worried as many of the people commenting! Seriously.. I'd hate to live in such fear I felt I needed an extra box of bullets... Why not just stick an AK down the pant leg lol

[@smilingscottsman]

I carry a Cold Steel Recon 1 and a Surefire G2Z. They work nicely.

[@DanielCollins85]

You dont wear a paracord bracelet?

[@brianmcg321]

Its on his schlong.

[@davidspin581]

Yeah, paracord bracelet SCREAMS, gun nut. That's not a bad thing, I just don't want people thinking I might be carrying.

[@MikeKilo1969]

+David Spin Same with NRA stickers on your vehicle, and various military and para military tee-shirts.

[@davidspin581]

Mike Kilo Exactly, no stickers on vehicle, no tacticool clothing, just packing heat flying under the radar.

[@MikeKilo1969]

+David Spin Spot on!

[@ramrod_6730]

I definitely am getting my ccw when I turn 21 in about a year.

[@billjenkins1441]

5 tips on concealed carry with a picture of a guy open carrying

[@rman713]

Solid points. And thanks for being one of the concise people on KZbin.

[@CM-hr8ou]

Look man, I respect your vids but seriously? Only carry a firearm with ZERO reloads?!? With all this jihadi BS going on lately, not to mention the area you might be in (soft target...etc) you should carry MORE rounds. I don't mean you should carry a bandolier of ammo,and a AR-15 Pistol strapped across your chest but at least have *one* backup magazine (if you have a single stack, more than one!) "Man I wish I didn't have all this ammo!" *said nobody after a gunfight EVER* Food for thought is all I'm saying. Carry what's comfortable, but definitely *carry*, and if you can carry more ammo, why not? Also, the flashlight thing, there is exactly zero reasons NOT to have one on you at all times, out here in the sticks we don't have street lights just sayin'! When it gets dark, it gets DARK and that smartphone light ain't gonna help you in the least!

[@jessevance128]

A good carry flashlight can also be used as a striking tool when in a closed fist. Or held in the off hand pointing parallel to your wrist to help deflect a blade. Yup, you might still get cut, but not as bad as the blade slicing your arm without it.

[@ZSmith-yy4lv]

ekim andersom I think it is essential to carry a spare mag. Not for the ammo, heck I even think 5 is enough, but because mags are the largest failure point in auto loaders. If you are able to replace a faulty mag in an encounter, the chances of a complete catastrophic failure go down exponentially.

[@SoftwashKing]

Your sarcastic delivery is awesome! Ha ha. Like the videos!

[@Boris_Chang]

Don't forget to bring your Rocket Propelled Grenade launcher!

[@markcloutier1677]

What, other than the snap-clips, did you order as extras for your holster? … and if you were to order the same holster over again, what, if any, would you order for ‘extras’? It’s an important purchase so I want to be considerate of the logic that goes into any of their add-ons. Thanks for your help.

[@tdaharsh1987]

Knife hands for the win!

[@college2115]

Travis Daharsh ñ

[@benlafferty8072]

I'm a little confused. You mentioned that you were wearing a "tacstrike" gun belt. On Google I'm only finding "TacShield"

[@LexTheLionLocc]

dude get over yourself. i got a walmart belt for over 5 yrs, no problem. i take my gun out of the holster to switch from concealed to open carry and been doin it for over 6 years, no problem. i have a somewhat floppy nylon concealed carry holster with a full size weapon and have practiced my draw thousands of times, no problem. I think you went too far with your opinions. i wonder what number 6 would have been. #6 don't listen to anyone but ME...

[@MrRevolver]

2 things: lol open carry, and only thousands of times? I know people who do thousands of reps A WEEK. You basic.

[@1SheepishWolf]

That point about not having a super crazy EDC is great. Some youtubers carry a gun, knife, flashlight, backup gun, reload, backup gun reload, hand grenade, pocket knife, and an extra pair of socks. Be realistic, if youre not an instructor, youre going to get sick of carrying all of that shit.

[@kirk2767]

Why jam a .45 down your crotch like that? And you missed a belt loop.

[@Brandonx-nb7rv]

Pretty sure it's actually a 9mm one which is even worse

[@Dylan9664]

Lots of people like appendix carry. I do because most of my time is spent sitting

[@Shon-z8o]

That's the top layer of his belt over the belt loop. It's supposed to be that way.

[@KeithLburns]

Please like or up vote this so many can see it. We should put mandatory gun education in schools and put it in with mass shooting saftey. This will educate everyone and help people afraid of guns less affraid. Then we can implement guns to be placed in strategic points throughout our school with capable and willing faculty or guards. If we did this incrememntally it would overall benefit the American people amd reinvigorate out way of life and reduce gun deaths. What do yall say?

[@SHOOTCENTER]

Ahhhh it all adds up now! Had to wait until around 4:00 for the reveal!

[@freeduc]

Hahahahaha

[@whhitestallion]

Points are on but no need for the act

[@wbtitan6173]

What a character! I dig it though. Good Info and keeps you entertained. WB USMC-Ret.

[@DougHinVA]

a smart-ass with an attitude and sarcastic attitude does not encourage me to watch him. So I won't

[@Jelsick]

Doug H. in VA Safe space time

[@maddisonjohnson4308]

How was he a sarcastic smart ass ?

[@shmike3775]

Guarenteed fudd

[@isthesavior]

Well...at least he is serving his country as an AF weekend warrior.

[@trows-bridgedale-brush2963]

Okay. Bye

[@gghostrrider]

Thanks for making a concise video sans subjective intro and filler.

[@KeeperPlus]

I have 51 rounds on me at all times lol. today is way to crazy not to

[@MarioMartinez-wv9xt]

right lol

[@daveholden6299]

Im going to say that if youre in a protracted gunfight with a pistol, youre doomed. If you think youre going to end up expending more than 30 rnds from a pistol, you should spend that ammo and magazine money toward body armor and a fitness trainer, because youre not running fast enough.

[@MrShadowpanther3]

Lol... end it quick or spend your ammo getting the hell out.

[@rich7447]

I would love to carry 51 rounds, but don't think I could move or find places to store that much.

[@daveholden6299]

+Rich Nothing wrong with keeping a couple extra mags in a vehicle, or gear bag, but yeah, unless youre wearing around a duty rig everywhere, an extra mag, to get out of trouble, or fight your way back to your stash, is about all thats practical. Better to carry a backup weapon, than a whole bunch of extra magazines. I mean, if youre in such a bad situation that youre going to expend more than 15 or 20 rounds, losing your only weapon is probably a bigger concern than a few more rounds, on your belt.

[@devindavis6913]

I like this guy. Pratices not tactical. I carry a regular pen, lighter and gum, springfield XD and a reload, knife and flashlight, wallet. Simple carry, easy to remember, same pockets everyday. Muscle memory down. I'm not going on a two day hike!

[@cheif10thumbs]

Proof that IDPA/USPSA is NOT training. It's a game. This is 6 minutes you'll never get back. If anything this guy says in this video is complicated or cause you to say "DUH" at least once. You are an IDIOT and should not carry a gun. Period. Ever. Just. Don't.

[@MrRevolver]

What does USPSA being a game have to do with this video?

[@danielbarr4630]

I get it! Have a good gun belt. It's so simple 😀

[@HeuristicAL-9000]

How liberals think- Criminal: Hey man you ready to go rob the bank *walks up to door Criminal: damnit were out of luck today, this is a "Gun free zone"

[@ZSmith-yy4lv]

Well duh, they don’t want to get arrested.

[@johnwarner3968]

New to CC. What’s the best tactical gun, belt, holster, and knife to carry and where to shop? Any book recommendations? Thanks for your videos.

[@velizarmilutinovic2947]

He said always carry your Flashlight and Watch,,,, today in 2016 people carry a smartphone which has it both... I can understand carrying a knife while hiking but come on not every day, and the belt from Wal-Mart works Ok for smaller gun as Glock 26, but carrying 911 everyday there is no way to make it feel comfortable don't matter what belt you have....

[@MrRevolver]

Velizar Milutinovic I carry a 1911 every day and it's perfectly comfortable. Belt and holster count for a lot. Secondly, the flashlight on most cell phones is total garbage compared to even the cheapest tactical flashlight. Third, in my other line of work there are plenty of circumstances where I'd want to know the time but can't just whip my phone out and look at it.

[@velizarmilutinovic2947]

We are talking about regular people and every day carry Not the certain type of job, and smartphone flashlight works great in order to find keys you drop..

[@MrRevolver]

Velizar Milutinovic I don't necessarily disagree with that, but I just prefer a specialized tool for jobs like that.

[@JohnnyKronaz]

Your smartphone is a jack of all trades, and a master of none. Dedicated tools are ALWAYS better for the job.

[@JohnnyKronaz]

And I find it hard to believe that ANYONE would understand the need to carry a gun but in the same sentence question the need for a knife. A knife is the most basic tool known to mankind. EVERYONE should carry one, with or without a gun, flashlight, watch, or anything else. Knife. Always.