Stay Safe: Why you NEED a Round in the Chamber

[@MrTdogg175]

People always forget another external safety for even Glocks is your HOLSTER. Getting a good safe Kydex holster that completely wraps around and blocks your trigger all the way around, nothing is going to get in that trigger to pull it. The only caveat is you gotta make sure there are no obstructions when you’re inserting your pistol, no clothing or draw strings etc to bind up in the trigger when holstering. But a fully holstered pistol has another safety that externally prevents it from being fired. It’s not just gonna go boom. Your striker blocker AND striker spring would have to fail simultaneously for it to just go off which will never happen and even then probably wouldn’t have enough force to ignite that primer if the spring broke which you never hear happening in the first place.

[@wh07016]

Steve great advice !!! Thank you

[@martelltraininggroup]

Very welcome

[@sillykicker0877]

Good stuff Steve Thank you. I personally do not keep one in the chamber when locked up in my single gun safe. I can open, grab and rack one within 20 seconds. My dog would be the first alarm that someone is in the house. The reason for me is you're supposed to warn the intruder before legally allowed to fire AND only if they are coming at you or attacking someone. It will be a different story when my CCW arrives and permitted to cary.

[@martelltraininggroup]

You are welcome!

[@slayerarrow]

PCH or CCW is a different animal . You do no rack the slide before defending yourself on the street. I do the same at home my dog will bark and i will have a few seconds hopefully.

[@MrTdogg175]

@@sillykicker0877 in my state we fortunately have the castle doctrine and even can shoot trespassers if they don’t leave. Even our cars count as protecting our property. We may be a permit carry state, but they at least understand the castle doctrine. Back in my home state of New Hampshire it’s constitutional carry, you could walk down the street with an AR on your shoulder and it’s legal, zero permits anymore and castle doctrine. In a perfect state you get permitless carry and castle doctrine where you can fire as soon as an unwanted/ unknown person crosses that threshold or refuses to leave upon demand, but that’s obviously not the case in most states. Here we do have permit carry, but least it’s super simple to get the permit only waited 2 days for mine, and it’s 5 years expiration and no classes needed. Only $15 for the 5 year permit. Just renewed mine so I’m good till 2029.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

One guy says to carry a dummy round in the chamber as a test trial .... But HOW do you know if the gun ever fired ????

[@harrywrigleyjr2634]

I always have one in the chamber appendix carry for me ,dry fire practice is a must don't forget defeating your clothing and clean draws till tou get that muscle memory and your sights or red dot are always in line with your eyes when you finish your draw.

[@edwinpizarro9027]

Thank you, Steve, you hit the nail right on the head; some people think i am crazy, Training is every thing, and taking classes for active shooter situations and practice makes perfect.

[@martelltraininggroup]

You're welcome!

[@barry155]

Wonderful info, I'm sharing this with those that feel the need to NOT be as ready

[@martelltraininggroup]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@williamtorres706]

I started with my Glock 48, mag in but not chambered for 30 days, then mag in, but not chambered and trigger cocked for another 30 days, just to make sure I was being safe putting in holster and able to lock it up when at work, now I carry fully loaded round chambered and feel very confident and safe.... I think the main thing is being safe and aware at all times, and lots of practice.

[@paulpowell4871]

If I am at my Sisters wedding or walking around my very safe town No round in chamber. That being said I'm very comfortable either way. My one has a decocker and another has 3 safeties and another has zero safeties.

[@paulpowell4871]

if you go for my firearm that's what my knife is for.....

[@salromano4633]

Thank you for your time and helpful information.

[@martelltraininggroup]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HB-tf8id]

Great stuff! Do you think a retention holster is needed if carrying appendix?

[@martelltraininggroup]

Probably not. All personal preference.

[@HB-tf8id]

@@martelltraininggroup thanks.

[@yannistamatakis8425]

Off-topic, I got my nj to conceal carry permit, can I carry it in my vehicle on my person?

[@rickgalla3377]

I'm in same situation as you, nj concealed carry, law changes so often, I'm waiting on Steve's answer about carrying loaded in car

[@martelltraininggroup]

According to the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued by Judge Bumb, the state cannot enforce the vehicle restriction (and other areas of the law) until a final decision has been made on the constitutionality of the new law at the preliminary injunction hearing. So, for now, the vehicle restriction is not enforceable. I have put a link to Judge Bumb's TRO below: Judge Renee Bumb Temporary Restraining Order against State of NJ: Court Listener www.courtlistener.com/docket/66677437/35/koons-v-reynolds/

[@stanwerner7484]

as always--great information---thank you and thank you for your service!

[@martelltraininggroup]

Much appreciated!

[@markaltman5791]

Practice is a must I personally carry Glock I have several model clocks my19,17 and 48 are some of my favorite EDC And always have one in the pipe those split seconds could be the end of your life. I have a Springfield hellcat with the safety on it and I’m not too crazy about it. I have never had a malfunction with a Glock and all the years of carrying that on top of that they don’t take a whole lot of cleaning unless you’re using cheap ammo.

[@patricktelfort]

I was told a week ago it’s illegal to have a round in the chamber. During a traffic stop. What’s the law concerning that.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

maybe that is state specific ???

[@markaltman5791]

Like Steve said one thing u don’t skimp on is a good holster ❤

[@elvirhadzic2784]

Took me about like 2 yrs to start doing it, 😅, have cpl dummy rounds of course, then listening for that click for will it go, then just started to carry a real one in chamber, my gun doesn't have any external safety, but all have inside tho

[@vipergeddy]

Great video I like to have one in the chamber but what scares me is I have to decock the hammer every morning so I train with drawing then rack then shoot

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Simple, don't cockit with a round in

[@rickgalla3377]

Love your video, thank u, I have shared with many, am I correct with my new concealed carry nj, I can carry loaded in car

[@martelltraininggroup]

Thank you! According to the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued by Judge Bumb, the state cannot enforce the vehicle restriction (and other areas of the law) until a final decision has been made on the constitutionality of the new law at the preliminary injunction hearing. So, for now, the vehicle restriction is not enforceable. I have put a link to Judge Bumb's TRO below: Judge Renee Bumb Temporary Restraining Order against State of NJ: Court Listener www.courtlistener.com/docket/66677437/35/koons-v-reynolds/

[@Michael-ou7wu]

Hello I live in Ewing NJ and just want to let your members that as I said prior Ewing does use fingerprints on file from previous applications and that I have received my renewal for my concealed carry permit in 13 days bravo Ewing Police Department Firearms Division

[@hammer9390]

Should always talk about the 4 Rules of Gun Safety. If you are not comfortable carrying a round in the chamber, train until you are comfortable and Confident. IMHO

[@sturisa]

Thanks Steve, I'm planning on carrying a revolver!

[@USEDSharpie]

Share the video guys!

[@madlinks509]

You really look like a state trooper I see it on you good video 👏🏽

[@martelltraininggroup]

I appreciate that.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

sure you can

[@briantruxtonjr.6108]

I do but that's why I went with the hellcat over the 365. The hellcat has at least a trigger safety vs no safety. Amongst other things that was my primary selling point.

[@Mike-xi4zt]

Trigger dongles is just for making the gun drop safe it's not a true safety. Glock does not have three safeties it has a trigger dongle and a firing pin block and those are for making it so it doesn't go off if you drop it. There is not 3 safeties or a real safety on a Glock. They have devices to keep them from going of from being dropped.

[@martelltraininggroup]

us.glock.com/en/learn/glock-pistols/safe-action-system

[@matchelite220]

Would it be legal to carry Ten plus one in New Jersey?

[@martelltraininggroup]

Yes.

[@robertortiz8540]

@@martelltraininggroup, If I am correct, Steve, anything that involves a magazine capacity of more than 10 rounds in New Jersey only allows retired officers to carry up to 15 rounds of magazine capacity. Active officers are allowed to carry up to 17 rounds, while private citizens with a CCW permit are only permitted to carry up to 10 rounds.

[@martelltraininggroup]

Yes. You are correct.

[@lttruck2973]

I don't trust striker fired. I have one but rarely use it. All of my others are either hammerless revolvers and always have a full wheel

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

i dont trust EITHER

[@tomnape28]

What are your thoughts on the sig p320 and the accidental discharges in holsters. I carry the 320 m18 so it has a manual safety. But I'm still a little worried about it

[@martelltraininggroup]

Yes. I understand your concern. I have Sigs and I do like them. I have never had any issues with them but I don't have the p320. If I did, I'm not sure what I would do. I don't know if it's a design issue or some other cause. Strange how there have been reported discharges in holsters (without pulling the trigger).

[@BricksAndSparrows]

I’m surprised there is still any question about this. Yes, it is better to carry with a round in the chamber. If you’re not comfortable, that’s okay, and you can still be effective without the round chambered but it’s a disadvantage. Perhaps you can get your unloaded gun into the fight faster and more effectively than I can with my loaded pistol. But you will never be as fast as YOU are with a loaded pistol.

[@higiniomorales459]

I can tell you change the iron sights, are those Truglo tritium night sights ???

[@martelltraininggroup]

Yes. They are actually Glock Night Sights. Work pretty well.

[@freddytorres1448]

Jersey here, if I carry one in the chamber Does that limit my magazine to having only 9 instead of the limit 10

[@martelltraininggroup]

No. Magazine capacity limit is 10 (plus 1 in the chamber, total 11).

[@michaeljarosz8507]

@@martelltraininggroup unfortunately this is false it’s 10 total 1 in chamber 9 in mag ..my mags are all pinned can’t fit more then 10..

[@whodat1473]

is nj concealed carry or open carry? permit says permit to carry a handgun thats it

[@johchino1]

Do u carry apendix ?

[@martelltraininggroup]

I usually do. But, I also carry 3 or 4 o'clock position as well depending on weapon/attire and what I'm doing.

[@CitizenCarrier]

I was shocked to hear that this was even a question anymore. Are there people that actually carry their self defense tool unchambered? Still? That just seems very odd to me. If their question is safety, of course it’s safe. Especially with a Glock that has only a partially cocked striker. I carry a fully pre-cocked striker Walther PDP in the appendix position every day and it is always chambered. Bottom line. Get a good holster made for your model and I promise you the gun isn’t just going to fire by itself.

[@TransformersHoarder]

No need to watch this… the answer is HELL YES!!!

[@jrbarilla]

Great advice on training with the weapon you will be carrying when chambering a round! I’ve experienced even new military personnel make negligent discharges That being said, lots of differing opinions from LEOs on topping off a 10rd magazine in NJ Would be worthwhile it if someone with the proper credentials could provide a legally accurate answer on this topic Like the way you deliver your content, clear, concise and based on experience👍

[@martelltraininggroup]

Thank you.

[@Super_Duty_Limited]

Thanks for the great Channel ...I purchased a Mantis10X dry fire trainer and it has given me more confidence in handling my firearm ....I train daily and am getting ready to go for my NJ carry permit ...Thanks for what you are doing ..

[@martelltraininggroup]

You're welcome!

[@danieldesimonedanny1827]

Great advice from someone that has the experience. One in the pipe yep Glock.. Revolvers with no transfer bar no.

[@jerseyj973]

It's more dangerous to NOT have one in the chamber. That's like keeping your hand near the seatbelt so you can click it before an accident...too late then.

[@woll2633]

I moved out of NJ. I was born and raised there. I’ll never move back unless they change their gun laws. I feel like I was robbed of my second amendment right for almost 30 years. I moved to DE and I automatically had that right (open carry without a permit and no permit to purchase). We still should have constitutional carry across the board (open and concealed) but NJ is the absolute worst.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Dont forget the government owns the streets .... Not you

[@matthewmattison7642]

Not having one in the pipe is like trying to put a seatbelt on before the car accident happens .

[@AJTramberg]

Right, because racking a slide and fastening a seatbelt are so similar. 🙄

[@jamesmaze7134]

Great job on getting information out to people so they can use whats between their ears, and not what they see from Hollywood. I'm a retired Firearms Instructor from NJDOC and really enjoy your videos.

[@martelltraininggroup]

Thank you.

[@Historyfreak-f7o]

I wouldn’t carry any other way

[@MichaelGlennglennimages]

People should do what they are comfortable. True. But if it is not ready to fire it is much more likely that you won’t survive the encounter. God forbid that day ever comes. Nothing in the chamber equals an expensive paperweight.

[@asanti76]

they only safety on a glock is the drop safety. I'd rather have a manual safety or a suepr hevy trigger pull - this is for carrying. For home defense when its never pointer at me - yeah, i can put one in the chamber. The percentage of the scenarios where you need a loaded gun for self defence is way lower than risking my life by carrying one in the chamber. Maybe later i will but for now, its a manual safety or i have to rack it.

[@Mike-xi4zt]

What is the 3rd safety on a Glock? There's a trigger dongle, there's a firing pin block, what is this third safety? Those aren't even safeties they' are for making it so it doesn't negligently discharged when you drop it. What is this third safety?

[@martelltraininggroup]

us.glock.com/en/learn/glock-pistols/safe-action-system

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

@@martelltraininggroup the trigger safety i get... The firing pin safety is nothing more than you not pulling the trigger far enough back to release it, all they did was add more travel length to the trigger before it releases the firing pin. The drop pin, well if dropped right, it can still go off. NO GUN is 100% SAFE

[@tonycarabellese9981]

Stay locked and loaded folks, anything else is just plain silly. The fact that we even have to have this conversation let's you know the level of indoctrination that we're dealing with here

[@MangoMike316]

😎👍👍👍😎

[@joep6727]

If you are uncomfortable with a round in the chamber do yourself a BIG favor, put that weapon back in the safe and do NOT carry. Why? You are NOT prepared tactically OR mentally. It is what it is. Some things are not for everyone. As Inspector Callahan said in 1972 - " A Man Needs to Know His Limitations"!!

[@AJTramberg]

Yeah, more cowboy bravado...which is a problem. Way too much Hollywood in these opinions.

[@CitizenCarrier]

I got a bunch of dummy rounds from some chick named Hannah. I guess it’s time for me to start practicing dry fire more. 😂 Too soon?

[@doniyel]

If you have to ask you should not own a gun.

[@dattape2828]

Wrong wrong wrong. Stop telling others what to do. You can do whatever you want.

[@jamaicansole1]

Well, clearly you didn't watch the video.. he said it in the video.. "do whatever you're comfortable with"

[@fredlardieri6879]

Kiss

[@hitechburg]

The three most important things are TRAINING TRAINING TRAINING

[@cornbluff1]

First

[@kevinanderson1238]

Get to the point.

[@212caboose]

If you're not comfortable carrying a round in the chamber, either get more training, or don't carry. No professional "goes to work" without a round in the chamber. If you don't think you're a "professional" and still carry (i.e. you don't carry one in the chamber), do everyone a favor and don't carry. Because realistically, you're just a loot drop.

[@Darjan_Spasojevic]

I disagree with your comment. I'm all for carrying hot, but a person is still better off with a pistol not loaded rather than no weapon.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

i DIS-AGREE with your comment