Is Your Gun Too Small For Self-Defense?

[@USCCAOfficial]

What's the smallest caliber would you carry? P.S. - Will this video cause YOU to change handguns? ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ Watch this short UNBIASED video comparing the top 4 self-defense calibers and see if YOU end up changing handguns >> uscca.co/ZYAg

[@Fat_Thor_1138]

38spl +p is the lowest caliber I’d carry. I’ve been considering the 32h&r mag though with that ultimate carry jframe, but more than likely if I end up upgrading my 642 I’ll probably stick to 38.

[@Crangaso]

.32 ACP FMJ (72 Grain) in my VZ-61

[@dennisl4000]

Good video, however one thing that was not discussed was selection of carry ammo. Within the various calibers, they do not all perform the same.

[@musclebymike1382]

.380

[@lelandgaunt9985]

5.7

[@JohnSmith-nl4zh]

"Remember the first rule of gunfighting ... have a gun." Jeff Cooper

[@phonedude58]

Not heard of that saying, what Jeff Cooper book was it in?

[@1248dl]

​@@phonedude58 more than one and several articles.

[@phonedude58]

@@benny4162 2. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammunition is cheap - life is expensive. If you shoot inside, buckshot is your friend. A new wall is cheap - funerals are expensive

[@KyleCowden]

I remember an article from a *LONG* time ago by Mas Ayoob on the best carry gun. After writing about the pros and cons of what makes the "best carry gun" he summed up with something like "The inferior gun you have is far superior to the gun sitting at home in a drawer." His conclusion was that the best gun to carry is the one you _WILL_ carry.

[@Averagegunenthusiast]

I watch Paul Harrell and something he says is the small gun you have beats the big gun you left at home.

[@tomhickman49]

I’m a retired LEO of 30 years and a past firearms instructor and I carry my weapon 24-7 and my wife wanted to carry one and she tried and tried and tried with a 9 mm but because of her thumbs or wrist being week she had a very very difficult time to rack the slide so I’ll try her with a 38 snub nose And she just didn’t like the recoil so I got her a Ruger SR 22 with a 12 round magazine and she shoots it now without any problem and has good groupings and feels better with it. I also purchased the CCI stinger 22 hollow points for her to carry for self-defense.

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

Double primed 22lr for insurance if you can find it in your area.

[@williamhsmithjr2991]

They make a Smith and Wesson that is in .380 and 9mm. It is between a compact and sub compact that is made just for a good woman hands. The slide on the firearm you can cycle it with Two Fingers. It works and I have some nerve damage to my right hand. A great firearm to learn and enjoy owning.

[@Z7d3nR4]

​@@williamhsmithjr2991, I have one of those; SW .380 EZ (2.0). It is easy to rack and lower recoil, but the grip safety is a bit annoying.

[@gregb6469]

Why didn't you show her a Ruger Security .380?

[@phonedude58]

Has she looked at the S&W EZ? Supposed to be designed for us old/weaker folks.

[@CenturianCornelious]

Jeff Cooper used to say, "Anything that goes bang is better than fingernails."

[@jljohnson9438]

I am a retired LEO and have opted away from the 9mm I used to carry, not necessarily due to the calibre. I live in a hot humid weather state and one thing I was constantly fighting was sweat rusting my 9mm. I found a weapon that works well for me in several categories. I carry a Kel-Tec PMR-30 a 22 magnum with a 30 round magazine. It has high visibility sights, has a composite frame that resists rust, is highly accurate, points naturally, conceals fantastically in shorts and a t-shirt, and is light in weight. And with 30 rounds, I can put multiple rounds on target very quickly. It may not have the single knock down of a single larger round, but I don't need to have extra magazines on my person to feel safe. And the bark and flash from the barrel is also impressive as a deterrant for the bad guys to stick around. It checks a lot of boxes for me personally.

[@BirdDogey1]

The great Paul Harrell said he normally carries a micro pistol (Beretta) or a J frame because of program compliance. I carry a pocket pistol 90% of the time. I will carry a larger firearm when in certain areas. I'm not usually out at night or in bad neighborhoods. I also stay physically fit and aware of my situation.

[@adamsaylor7427]

I’m in the same program

[@Jleitte]

Make sure you obey all the restrictions placed on you, while the federal government has open borders.

[@DoctorQuackenbush]

Killed WITH, not BY the revolver. Thanks for correcting yourself, Kevin.

[@Gottaculat]

Really it comes down to carrying the gun that checks your boxes. For most of us, cost is an issue. "Oh, but can you put a price on your security?" Yes, actually, it's the amount you can REASONABLY part with at the time you are purchasing a gun. Ain't no point in buying "the best" gun if you can't even afford a box of ammo to go with it, good holster, and extra mags, much less train regularly. I would say, though, if a significantly better gun is available for $100 more, yes, spring for it. I was originally looking at a Hi Point C9, but I noticed an Astra A-100 in .40S&W for $100 more, and bought it. Fast forward almost 6 years, and I've trained like hell with it, and I've saved up enough to get a nice upgrade, maybe something like a Sig P226 Legion. I've tried those itty-bitty guns, and would rather have the full size service pistol. Then again, I'm a freakin' 6'4" giant, so it's pretty easy for me to conceal a full size gun. If all you can afford, or reasonably carry, is a little .380, by all means, carry it, and train with it. If you're old and have arthritis, maybe a Ruger MkIV 22/45 Tactical Lite is the gun for you. My dad is 79, arthritis in his hands, but he can operate my MkIV with ease (Lite version is about 10 oz lighter, which helps). Considering how cheap it is to train on .22LR, your shot placement should be pretty dang good with a .22LR. Plug a baddie in the eye sockets, and he'll likely be dead before he hits the ground. Even if the skull deflects the round, you probably just took all the fight out of him. Certainly better than cowering unarmed, pissing yourself and pleading for mercy that won't be granted. Train, train, train. Practice makes perfection, not Glock.

[@AniwayasSong]

*VERY* good points, too! :-)

[@NotMuchHere]

accuracy is key, caliber is forgiveness

[@drycell_gaming]

Shot placement over all things

[@USCCAOfficial]

What drills do you do to ensure you're proficient with your daily carry?

[@blastedmcgraw152]

@@USCCAOfficial 5-5-5 drill is a good one

[@TarkMcCoy]

The invaders don't parachute in any more. They just take the bus.

[@scooby0068]

or the podium

[@ContraNovae]

Or are flown into the country. Depressing state of affairs.

[@PopBubbleWrappable]

Occasionally commercial flights too.

[@MikeInOregon]

“No your honor. I didn’t think the intruder was a bear. My nightstand gun is a 10mm because I don’t want the ATF or FBI capable of using it against me.”

[@tonyparrish2063]

45 ACP in a ultra compact 1911 platform, the 22 Mag goes in a pocket, coupled with a pocket sized flashlight, tactical pen and some knives, I am a 32 year retired veteran LE and have worked the AZ Mexico border and have 10 years as a SWAT Operator and Sniper, and various instructor certs, and it's true little guns are for up close and personal but when it goes to hell I will always go for the 45 ACP first, I pray that none of y'all out there have to ever take the life of another human being, but if you do I pray you are prepared and fight with the ferocity of a honey badger protecting its young....God bless.... Tony Parrish... Cochise County AZ

[@andrewfossatti4937]

The Officer Coates incident is a harsh reminder of a lot of things… it’s scary to think that if you stop the attacker from killing you immediately you may still succumb to your injuries afterwards. Gotta stop the threat before it ends you…

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

Our current carry is .25acp...feel free to laugh, but it is there every day we go out the door...we don't leave it in the car, or at the house...we easily outgun everyone who does those things...if our circumstances required more, we'd look into it...caliber debates are right up there with capacity debates for being a never-ending silliness...come back in 20 years, this topic will still be here...

[@cdlund2840]

I carry the first cartridge John Moses Browning ever invented in a Kel-Tec P32 and a spare mag.

[@overwatchdesigns8969]

You should own a lot of guns because #1 you can, #2 the integrity of US citizen/government relationship depends on it, and #3 because Jack Nicklaus didn’t play with one golf club.

[@gunmonkey6545]

You brought up Reagan and missed the point of that example. You admit a 22lr can kill but question it’s stopping power. He took down Brady, two SS and almost killed Ronald with a ricochet. Each one was a one bullet stop.

[@DadHut]

The gun you have on you is better then the one you have at home.

[@rolandblaise1149]

8:00 why an exemption for schools and the post office? Don't our children deserve to be protected in the same manner we protect our politicians? Does a mail carrier not have a right to protect themselves as they walk around every city in the U.S.A.?

[@BioStock08]

LCP for my get off me gun. S&W M&P SHIELD PLUS with a red dot for "Ooh your serious."

[@marks1638]

A friend carried a 32ACP (WWII bring back) Walther PPK as his backup gun (yes, he was cop). During a serious fight with four men back in the 80's, he lost his primary gun and got hold of his PPK. He wounded (not killed as both survived) his assailants, retrieved his primary weapon and killed his third attacker. The fourth man ran, they caught him eventually in another state. It's what's is your hand, not what you wish you had that wins the day.

[@Davivd2]

I saw a video on KZbin many years ago. It was made by a former homicide detective from the city of Chicago. He was making this video to settle the age old dispute of how much stopping power do you really need. Being a homicide detective in Chicago gave him access to a century of forensic evidence for every shooting in Chicago. So he collated all of the data and put it on a graph to show his findings. What the graph showed is that with 2 exceptions, there is no statistical advantage of any round over the other. He said that you should shoot what you feel comfortable with. The two outliers were .22 being significantly less effective than other rounds, and 12 gauge shotguns being significantly more lethal than everything else.

[@gregb6469]

Rather difficult to conceal-carry a 12-gauge.

[@1248dl]

​@@gregb6469 Difficult, yes. Impossible, no.

[@archangel7673]

I carry one of those NAA Blackwidows. It is not my only gun,but it makes a good little back up gun.

[@spawr845]

NY resident here unfortunately. Before I was able to get my permit I used to carry an 1860 Colt army snub nose black powder with all homemade materials - homemade percussion caps from cap rolls and aluminum cans. Ball milled the powder, melted the lead into molds, made paper cartridges. Anything is better than nothing and where there is a will there is a way.

[@joshuatoler1965]

i had a family member killed by a.22 long rifle handgun one shot.

[@Mark-wq1nh]

Yup, I just got a 380 for my wife because she leaves the 9 in the lock box because it's too bulky, so the gun you have with you is better than the one at home

[@GAguns]

On the topic of arming the family I have guns at 19. My 15 year old sister knows how to open the safe what ammo goes in what how to safely handle guns. What if she is home alone and something is happening that needs to be handled with a gun. She might not get the 12gauge I don't realisticly think that she can fire more than 1 round of that. But she will pick up my 22lr ar-15 and put 10 rounds on a palm sized group at 25meters under 7 seconds I don't think homeboy is getting up from that.

[@bradhertzler4451]

In my safes, you don't have to know which ammo goes in which firearm. All pistols are condition 1 and my home defense rifle is condition 3. The only pistol that has a manual safety is my wife's. Her's is also condition 1.

[@billrowan1957]

As the best gun-tuber TOOLS & TARGETS says " not much, but it's better then a sharp stick" !

[@oldcop18]

I’ve been in a gunfight & given that experience my smallest is the LCP in a pocket holster w/a spare mag in an off pocket.

[@tylersingleton9284]

If I can't carry it in my pocket, I'm not carrying it. I actually work every day and not just sit at a desk. Can't crawl under a vehicle, crouch down, hop on and off tractors or forklifts, or carry building supplies like plywood and drywall, with anything on my hip appendix or back.

[@michaelspinelli6567]

Why not ?

[@torjones1701]

I have a lot of guns because I teach "Never shot a gun before" people how to shoot. I start with a .22lr single shot rifle, then a bolt action, then a semi auto. This teaches not only "hey, I don't have to be scared of this thing" but also the different actions. Then they get the .22lr pistol (Ruger Mk II, the same pistol I learned on) and then a different .22lr (a walther PPK/s in .22lr) so I can make the next one, the Walther PPK/S in .380acp, which leads to the 1911 in .380acp, so you can clearly compare how different guns in the same caliber feel slightly differently when shot. a 1911 in .45ACP, then there's the beretta 92 and the Glock 17, 19, 26, 34, and 43 so you can see some real differences in how what is essentially the same gun, just different sizes of it, controls how you shoot. The AR-15 and the .35 rem deer rifle, the then .410 shotgun, 20 gauge, 16 gauge, and finally the 12gauge. (really need to get me a 10 gauge too one of these days) 'Course, we also have "class time" before we get to the range, so I can explain why we use the terminology that we use, and why "magazine" and "clip" aren't as interchangeable as they are in the movies. Why there's a difference between "Charging a magazine" and "loading a pistol." (to prevent accidents, btw) When I say "Load" there's only one thing that I can possibly mean because that's the only time I use that word, and that's when I'm telling you to take rounds of ammunition and put them in the firearm. I show them "This is a bullet. This is the casing. This is the primer. This is gunpowder. There's lots of different kinds of gunpowder, including black powder, but we haven't used blackpowder since the start of the Civil War, and even today when people go "black powder shooting" they aren't using black powder, but a more modern, less acidic, less smoky substitute (pyrodex or similar, but it's still nitrocellulose). I teach people to aim, the same way my grandfather taught me, Point shooting. (if I can win a state championship at 16 vs life long shooters, pretty sure the method is sound.)

[@coyote520]

I am not going to argue with anyone as to what they are carrying, as long as they train with it.

[@USCCAOfficial]

What training would you suggest new carriers should take after completing a concealed carry class?

[@007twm]

Excellent video. My EDC is a Bodyguard .380. I also have an off body carry gun in 9mm loaded with Speer Gold Dots. I used to carry a .25 acp Beretta in my spare cuff case as a back up years ago and at that time rarely a .22 mag derringer.

[@USCCAOfficial]

Thanks for watching! Do you train regularly with all of those different firearms?

[@007twm]

@@USCCAOfficial Yes, always.

[@USCCAOfficial]

Love hearing that! What are some of your go to drills or training classes?

[@007twm]

@@USCCAOfficial Annual qualifications until retirement.Many different drills with club members throughout the year .

[@ReedeetZee]

GREAT conversation, guys!

[@Dan-gi7yz]

Rule # 1. Avoid bad situation s !!

[@bradhertzler4451]

Rule #2, ALWAYS be prepared for when Rule #1 goes south.....

[@dennisl4000]

Nice discussion and I agree that carrying a handgun for self defense should be in a major caliber. Carry what you can shoot well and practice with on a regular basis. I do not care what someone thinks is the Hammer of Thor, getting hits on target fast and accurately is of paramount importance.

[@thinkingman6648]

This conversation is based on the criminal world of yesterday. Living in and around America’s major urban areas involves crimes with multiple felons with AK/AR pistols and Glocks with switches facing that with a J frame is a big ask.

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

Below 2000 feet per second the only thing that matters is shot placement. Primary weapon is the mind, secondary weapon is the body, a gun is a tool it is not a primary weapon. Quote from Cl. Dave Grossman: "Amateurs care about hardware, professionals care about training and tactics".

[@comptondrew769]

Carry whatever you’re good with. But consider what you need to create the most damage to save your life. .357 for me

[@stevencrumb3274]

There are times I carry three guns on me. My 9mm of course in my primary but I usually have a 32acp pocket gun on me as my backup and my NAA 22 mag as a backup for my backup. Best to try to avoid putting yourself in any situation where I need my gun but that is not always up to you because things happen. This world has evil in it. So people stay frosty.

[@tylerwood92]

For me, I have multiple carry guns based on wardrobe. My edc is a micro 9, p365xl carried appendix. For the grocery store, bank, just going about my day. However, I do also work weddings, birthdays etc as a side job where I need to be in dress clothes. For this I've found a 380 LCP Max perfect in a kydex pocket holster.

[@grahamstefaan]

XL is an excellent ccw.

[@harrywilkinson4031]

I an 80 years old and have arthritis bad enough to stop me from carrying my 9. I carry a 22 because that's all my body can handle.

[@ronaldfrost7782]

Hmm, I’ve been a critic, definitely getting better. Helpful today, realistic and pragmatic for EDCs. Thank you

[@Asertix357]

When I saw the thumbnail I honestly expected this to be about a new effort to criminalize self-defense, by prosecutors arguing the defendant's gun was too small for anything other than an assassination attempt.

[@randysretired2020]

Don’t give prosecutors any ideas. 😂

[@jackguinn8462]

22 LR hollow points are very deadly.

[@longgone9869]

My only concern with small guns is a reliability issue. Smaller spring, smaller hammers more likely to have a misfire. It's just a simple truth

[@USCCAOfficial]

Have you found one that you trust most?

[@blueduster74]

😂 “spared the rod”

[@Rosco8485]

If you empty 10rnds in the chest it's gonna cause damage. But even a 45 at close range may not instantly stop someone,. But my wife 65 yrs old of 75lbs with arthritis can't rack or handle the recoil, effectively conceal carry and fire anything bigger . I remember a time old timers carried 25s. But as you said a gun is better than no gun

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

We're not quite your age, but as seniors we have gone from .38spec to .25acp...small, lightweight, low recoil become bigger factors every day...at home we are loaded heavier (the .38s shine in the role), but for carrying...? the little gun ON us beats the .45 in the safe, hands down...

[@Rosco8485]

@@JohnPublic-dk7zd now at home we have a 12gauge ksg-7 that fires shorty buckshot shells that she can handle the recoil ok.

[@GunSam]

8:35 - my viewers might notice I don't use my S&W Governor anymore. My 74 year old mother has it, free of charge! .45 Colt Critical Defense in there. All legally done (MI registration). I really really wouldn't want to be hit with a .45 Colt.

[@kalashnikov4784]

Smallest caliber i carry is 10mm. Insurance I don't or wont carry is USCCA.

[@jalbert222]

Have been a CCW holder in CA for 10 years or so. Been through several guns until I found favorites to carry. The point is, I look at 2 issues. First, how effective is the caliber. Second, how loud is it. I always have my .380 on me. And half the time I also have my SIG .45 auto as well. I'm a big guy so both are comfortable on my belt. The .380, as it is small and powerful enough for up close and personal. The .45 for more distance or area, e.g. a movie theater or restaurant. AND, although my favorite gun is my S&W 357 Magnum, I refuse to have tinnitus the rest of my life, whether or not punsters think it is better to have ear damage than to be dead. The .45 has far less acoustic energy than a 357, and will not permanently harm me OR the poor bystander whom I have no right to so negatively impact their lives. I do keep some earplugs in my shirt pocket, and on certain occasions will carry the 357 instead of the .45

[@kevinclause4p55p5]

I think the right answer is to have multiple guns for multiple occasions. Glock g40 when I'm feeling very serious. S&W 360pd for when I'm feeling lazy. I still love my first one, the Ruger lcp2.

[@USCCAOfficial]

Nothing wrong with that! Do you train with them all regularly??

[@2A_Chicano_Califas]

Everybody Knocks REVOLVER'S, Especially The Ones Who Carry Semiautos. Majority Of The Time The Ones With Semis Never Hit Anybody With Theirs So How Can You Disregard Revolvers. I'm Formerly From The Streets & A Revolver Never Let Me Down..

[@williamhsmithjr2991]

I appreciate your program and I appreciate the chance to agree with you. I have several firearms, but favor the 10mm and .357 Sig. The 9mm is a great choice and very desirable. I have .22 magnums and they are important to train with and it is better to have a spare in case of emergency. If government and some of the police departments had their way, a sling shot or a cross bow would be felonies. In History, the bow and arrow is very accurate, but may not be the right time. Once again thank you for your help.

[@USCCAOfficial]

Glad you like the content! Between the four calibers you mentioned, is one of them your particular favorite?

[@finngamesknudson1457]

Have tried that “give away a gun” technique with my family. So far they’ve passed on the opportunity. Besides most likely takers are son and brother-in-law who live in another state. My understanding is that in order to be legal I need to get gun to FFL in their state, who will facilitate transfer. Either I pay a local FFL to ship or I carry it up when I visit. Hassle prevents simple hand over and FFL cost cut into financial benefit versus just buying them same model from dealer there.

[@USCCAOfficial]

Actually, winners aren't sent the specific firearm. Winners are sent a check for the value of that firearm and you can buy it from any store you would like and not have to worry about transfers from us. Or, you can use the check for something else if you would prefer.

[@finngamesknudson1457]

@@USCCAOfficial - Thank you. I think you thought I was commenting on gun give away from USCCA. I was commenting on video where one of the speakers said he’ll just give one of his guns to someone he’s taken to the range to introduce them to shooting. I’m not so generous as to give a gun to random person I talk into going to range with me. Would gladly give guns to family members. Heck I’d give my EDC to my wife if she’d shoot it. Problem is sister is in DC and vehemently hoplophobic. MIL and daughters have zero interest. Only family members I think might be interested are son in CO, BIL his wife and kids in CO. Kids are 18 so legal, but not from FFL. All of these family members are in a different state so I cannot legally give them a gun from my collection. I could pay for one from an FFL in their state, but that’s quite different from just letting them carry away a gun they just enjoyed shooting.

[@fallenrangers]

I'm a women. Training with my Walther pps m2(sub compact) and it's so freaking hard to shot lol. Running drills like 4 point draw and shoot 2 shots in 2 sec at 10 yards. And have to keep both shots center mass. Sheeeesh. Then, move and shoot drills at 15 yards, and then we will practice getting shot in the left arm and shooting one handed. I have the shortest barrel and missed the most. Also, "missed" wasn't wild shots I just bearly missing the metal targets. But everyone with compact to full frames had less trouble hitting. Also! They have larger mags. PPS largest mag only holds 8 rounds. I love my gun but 6 years ago the options were not as mush as now

[@jeffreebailey4464]

Time for an upgrade?

[@fallenrangers]

@@jeffreebailey4464 man i wish! But can't afford a upgrade at the moment 🥲

[@charlesjames5477]

i prefer conceal carrying a 10 mm or 9mm handgun but during the warm months i carry lcp max loaded with xtreme defender +p ammo because of program compliance

[@bobclifton8021]

There's no such thing as too small. .22's, .25's, and 380's have been used for a century and perhaps over, for self defense. There's many a grave filled with attackers who came up against these calibers and lost. i carry a Baby Browning in my shirt pocket. A friend of mine back in the day carried one in the top of his boot.

[@Wizard-qo5fb]

I used to carry a Beretta 92 a1 9mm but then just purchased a keltec prm-30 it’s a 22 win mag with a 30 round mag what do you in the comments think about my switch

[@jeffreebailey4464]

I probably wouldn't have made that change. Just me

[@reaper10mm17]

Your safety is your concern, not anyone else's. Carry on.

[@bradhertzler4451]

You do you. I won't be at your gun fight, so why should you be concerned with my, or anyone else's, opinion? I'm sure you have reasons for your choice. Shot placement trumps caliber 7 days a week and twice on Sunday!!!!!

[@Ron1987]

My edc 1911 kimber lw 5inch 45.2 extra mags on my side.

[@don_kandon6006]

FBI stats say this. 82% of fights over without firing, just showing a gun. Then the rest 18% of the fights takes 3-10 seconds, 3-5 shots, within 10 feet. Thats why im not for all this 10-15 craze etc. 6+1 to 7+1 would do. Prefer semi auto for quick follow ups, 380acp and up.

[@brokencat2662]

If it can send lead towards the target with relative accuracy, its good enough for self defense. You don't always need a 152mm howitzer or a 600mm unguided rocket propelled fuel rocket, sometimes a pocket pistol is enough to humble a threat.

[@josephwillis665]

Here is my concern, God forbid as a man with a CC permit should have to draw my weapon , my real concern is I could end up in jail or prison even if I'm TOTALLY innocent ! Sorry but I'm not sure what I pay as a USCC member will keep me out of jail/prison, so for that very reason I seldom carry at all, sad to say but being honest!

[@TangomanX2008]

My concern with this reasoning is how they came up with the worse case scenario and how it's used. So basically the worst case scenario is having to weak of a gun. I don't think that's true. I could come up with other ones, like someone grabbing your gun (a gun retention situation) or being in a borderline situation where deadly force might be or not be justified. The gun is only a tool, but sometimes not the right tool, so having a more powerful one or more of them isn't always a solution.

[@skizzity7180]

I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6. Pants on, gun on.

[@blueduster74]

@@TangomanX2008you should be training how to defend yourself without the gun too. I came up in the rough hoods of Memphis and Vegas. I had no choice but to learn long before I was in the military. But people that don’t grow up in rough areas still need to learn. Life is totally random, no amount of forethought can account for everything, that random encounter. In most places crime isn’t just in the hood, it can be anywhere. Being afraid of prosecution is not going to help your loved ones.

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

@@TangomanX2008 The problem is they consider a gun the primary weapon.

[@TangomanX2008]

@@skizzity7180 so you want to treat every problem as something solved with deadly force. We get it.

[@lenzielenski3276]

Tell me I'm wrong, but I'm betting any caliber to the head is more than likely going to allow you to get away. I've been shooting for 50 years, recoil is a non-issue. This from someone who just bought a Seacamp .32ACP. The one you have is the best one for a situation because the alternative sucks. Just get over the idea you can be stupid and go places and put yourself in situations you should not just because you are carrying. Forget you have it..until you need it. You'll have a longer, better life.

[@brianseverance6490]

According to my X wife mines too small lol

[@jeffreebailey4464]

Ahhhh...a, thats what she said joke😂

[@Spazmania87]

Something is better than nothing period point blank

[@musclebymike1382]

What's the worst caliber to get shot by? Answer: ANY caliber. My daughter is getting her CCW and I told to have three guns. You should be able to switch between to everyday carry and a home defense weapon.

[@srobeck77]

Only half correct. Being shot by a 9mm hollow point or even a .380, is far worse than being shot by a .22. Now being shot with .22 vs nothing is way worse, so there ya go....

[@brianjohnson8918]

The best gun is the gun you have.

[@TheFortunateWaywardSon]

I work in a uniquely impermissible environment and waist carry won’t work many of us carry naa to have something to get to the car.

[@bradhertzler4451]

What about ankle carry? Granted, it'd have to be a small pistol but could likely be better than .22LR.

[@TheFortunateWaywardSon]

@@bradhertzler4451 I can do that I just have to get different boots. I do maintenance so pant legs lift a little and a accusation will get you fired

[@pranc236]

My weapon is not too small but your USCCA coverage is… 🤷‍♂️

[@rayc.1396]

Personally I carry a G30 in either 45 ACP or 10mm, same gun, heavy recoil from both, but, segmented copper bullets that are light seem to do OK. My biggest worry isn't whether it will stop the perp but where is it going to go when it leaves the perp. I also live in a less populated area where 4 legs are plentiful. I carry an NAA in 22 mag when I go to the big city and pray I will never have to use it, but chances are the one on the receiving end is going to have to get the varmint copper particles removed by a surgeon.

[@rossspragg612]

First firearm I bought was a Hi Point C9. I'm on a fixed income, so it was all I could afford at the time. I want to save up for a little something more refined someday. It's still better than nothing.

[@bradhertzler4451]

My EDC varies with what im wearing, what im doing and where im going. Unfortunately, though I live in the great State of Texas and constitutional carry is alive and well, merchants in the State refuse to allow open carry or concealed carry or any carry. My main EDC is my S&W Shield 40S&W. I also open carry it, or my home defense pistol, a S&W PC C.O.R.E. 40S&W with a WML/WMO. If Im wearing gym shorts for walking my dogs or a quick store run, I have a Ruger LCP Max with an Alabama pocket holster or I'll pocket carry my wifes G2C.

[@Dan-gi7yz]

Know a lot of people that carry 22s. My mom carries a 380 ). Best to leave them alone ))

[@brucesantacory1390]

i'm on the side of everyone should carry, and i don't care what size, whatever works for you, Me i'm a big dude 5'11" 350 and i carry a military and police proven pistol the 16 round 9mm XD9 Defender , but many would find it too big, i don't.

[@AmmoAlchemist]

I support heavy duty country yall need to quit dropping clients!

[@Digital.Dictator]

Same!

[@USCCAOfficial]

There's an awful lot of misleading and straight up false information online about "dropping" members and benefits in general. But if you have any questions or concerns based on things you've heard, I'd be happy to address them and provide the facts that are so frequently left out.

[@AmmoAlchemist]

@@USCCAOfficial talk tto heavy duty

[@newenglandnativeamericanar106]

Do a sit down with heavy duty country on you tube if you have nothing to hide....put up or shut up

[@AmmoAlchemist]

@@newenglandnativeamericanar106 agreed!

[@jamesbridges7122]

Caliber doesn't matter , if you know how to use it .

[@jpg_sig10]

My "least capable" EDC CCW is my 3.6" barrel sub-compact pistol with 12+1 standard capacity of 9mm Luger Underwood Ammo SGD Bonded 124 Gr JHP +P ammo, with a 17-round backup magazine at the ready. My "most capable" EDC CCW is my 4.6" barrel full-size pistol with 19+1 capacity of 10mm Auto Underwood Ammo SGD Bonded 165 Gr JHP ammo, with two 16-round backup magazines at the ready. Ultimately, capability is all up to me. I hope and pray that I'll never have to draw / use my self-defense firearms against any living threat, but Heaven forbid if that moment should come, I'm always ready to protect my loved ones, and myself, from harm. Good things! 👍

[@thegreeninvasion5511]

You talk about distance! Any caliber inside 10’ which is self defense distance will stop any criminal. Ballistics comparisons at that point are a waste of air!

[@austinbagwell1746]

Question. If I use a firearm for self defense, what are the chances that you as an organization are going to leave me high and dry and not fulfill your obligations?

[@Joe-oo3xv]

100%

[@jeffreebailey4464]

What are you asking? whether or not they'll just phone it in , OR really dig in and do a great defense? because if your policy is in effect you will have representation with USCCA

[@Joe-oo3xv]

No matter what you’re going to jail

[@jeffreebailey4464]

@@Joe-oo3xv I think that really depends on the county, the state, your reputation in the community, the number of credible witnesses, and maybe a few other factors. Now,, you are likely being arrested at the scene, but you may never see Jail?! You will absolutely not see jail if it's justified..unless of course you live in New York or California or similar strongholds, of which you should have exited anyway!

[@USCCAOfficial]

Any lawful act of self defense not otherwise excluded can trigger the policy's benefits.

[@ABiblicalView]

This is why my wife carries a 9mm Canik Elite sc with a total of 28rds of 9mm Sig V-crown. My edc is a Canik Tp9sfx.

[@jarrodbriggs9070]

I carry 15 rounds of 40. S&w with an extra mag. no matter where I go works for me.

[@DonFatherTrump]

No. It's not. Could be bigger though.

[@jashaejoseph3752]

I have never bought anything smaller than .40 cal for carry. Also carry .357 sig. never have owned a 9mm or even .22 rifle

[@huh0123]

Any gun is a good gun for concealed carry as long as you are ok with it. As for what comes after you use it though? Idk if I would trust USCCA after recent events 💀

[@USCCAOfficial]

There's a lot of misleading and false information being spread online about member benefits. But I'm happy to address any questions or concerns you have and provide the facts that are so commonly left out.

[@Albert-kx8nh]

Question can a felon carry a begun may I ask

[@USCCAOfficial]

Felons are prohibited possessors of firearms, and are prohibited from carrying some other weapons, per federal law.

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you.

[@briantruxtonjr.6108]

I want a belt buckle NAA pretty badly 😂

[@kaiyakalaaukahi936]

38. Or 357. Snuggles with me EDC❤

[@NotMuchHere]

the one that convinced me was the NRA publication about the home invaders who thought it would be funny to make the homeowner drink draino

[@CursedReflection]

It’s not the size of the gun it’s the motion in the ocean or something like that

[@Jleitte]

Do these two guys know that military-aged men are crossing the border every minute, and not all of them are going to be looking for jobs?

[@guyholloway8677]

These two guys are clueless

[@martinwalker9386]

I think that most people that “choose” a .22 rimfire have not been exposed to someone high on meth/PCP or someone that has decided to take a bullet to get to a foe.

[@user-kv3ut6pv4b]

If most gun fights are within 6 yards ... most gun fights are "shoot and kick. Regardless of size and chamber

[@andrewpayne2811]

I carry a fighting pistol. Nothing smaller than a G19!

[@bradhertzler4451]

I've got a Ruger LCP Max because some days and some outfits I don't feel like toting/concealing my S&W Shield 40S&W.

[@traumajock]

I always carry something. Smallest is 380. And I always have a knife. My wife WILL not, even when she has our granddaughter (her mother, my daughter, will not either) I think I know the main reason and no, she's not anti-gun. Good thing my son-in-law does.

[@brucesmith5501]

Regan was almost killed with a 22

[@kenpeters9807]

I have a small EDC. Do YOU want to be shot by it?

[@ArizonaGunsDave]

If anyone says a .22 caliber is not powerful enough to take out a potential threat then ask them to go down range to see if they're right?

[@USCCAOfficial]

While no, it would still not be pleasant to be shot by a .22 round, there are still other rounds that are more effective at stopping a threat quicker

[@ArizonaGunsDave]

@@USCCAOfficial Sure agreed, but no matter the ammo type, you still need to hit your target in areas of the body that will stop them in their tracks. There is a lot of variability in all of it.

[@USCCAOfficial]

100% agreed. There is always a balance needed between those two!

[@na-oq5ji]

​@USCCAOfficial it seems like everyone stubbornly promotes double stack 9mm and writes off everything outside that box as impractical or insufficient. IE "stopping power" is a myth and shot placement is king when we're talking about 45's but suddenly it becomes real when 22, 25, 380 are brought up. It's disappointing. I'm definitely on the side of carry whatever you like. Train, carry always and don't forget to have a little fun!