When To Draw Your Gun: The Hard Truth You NEED To Know If You Carry Concealed

[@USCCAOfficial]

What is your favorite Concealed Carry Handgun for 2024?

[@davidlucia1740]

Springfield Armory 1911 EMP

[@franslangendonk6510]

Ditto in summer. In winter I carry my 1911 .45ACP. I can only dream of a Staccato but I consider the EMP to be a 2011 too.​@@davidlucia1740

[@donaldhay6855]

Carry my Canik Mete MC9 daily!

[@franslangendonk6510]

@@donaldhay6855 Canik has really taken off. The Turks make excellent firearms. The stocks of all my CZ rifles are Turkish Walnut and my CZ side by side is made in Turkey for CZ.

[@jp2578]

P365 with red dot optic.

[@totellthetruth5008]

In Missouri we are taught that you never pull your weapon unless you intend to use it, DO NOT pull it out just to scare someone off. and when you do use it. you shoot several times not just once.

[@N0_UNITY]

yeah, only logical people are capable and most of Americans aren’t logically intelligent.

[@micahbeaver8390]

I love in Missouri too and yes this is very accurate.

[@ralphgigantelli5992]

If it comes out, the coroner will be needed. I hope that time never comes.

[@BK_2016sr5]

@@ralphgigantelli5992 oh man

[@alaneastman9920]

I think its up to the individual.

[@richarddaugherty8583]

Massad Ayoob's advice in this context was to be the one to immediately call 911 if the attacker flees; for this very reason. He said the first one to 911 is 'the victim" and the other one is 'the perpetrator'. Excellent points in this video. I view my cell phone as a weapon in this context for these reasons. You can't just walk away because the attacker fled.

[@Shadow__133]

It makes it simpler if only one can make a call too 😂

[@aolvaar8792]

You can't just walk away because the attacker fled ??? He pulled a knife, I pulled a gun, he ran off.

[@Shadow__133]

@@aolvaar8792 No, you should never waste the opportunity to waste an attacker. It's illogical. Next time he will return with a gun.

[@richarddaugherty8583]

@@aolvaar8792 NO! You cannot just walk off. You MUST make a police report BEFORE that perp reports YOU as the crazy person pointing a gun for no reason! First one to 911 is the 'victim'. It ain't right... that's just how it is.

[@aolvaar8792]

@@Shadow__133 The OP made the comment. I disagreed. You do not have to call the police, if he runs away, legally.

[@GunsForEveryoneIsaac]

The decision to use force is a subjective decision. You do it when you believe you should, knowing that decision comes with a lot of risk. Do not take on that risk unnecessarily. Do not create situations where you have to make that decision. In the self defense context, firearms are for protecting people.

[@dkleitl]

And we wonder why there is zero faith in our injustice system.

[@rubyruby7573]

It's Called Apartheid There's No "justice" In This World Anymore The Powers That Be Are On A Witch Hunt Been This Way Since September 11 2001

[@jeffreydietz8339]

Don't pull your firearm unless Your life or Your family's lives are in danger, that's how you stay out of jail.

[@wydopnthrtl]

I include other innocent life.

[@blatherskite9601]

Don't leave it too late is all I would add - a knife can do a lot of harm if it gets close. Guy died at the weekend from being stabbed.

[@aolvaar8792]

In my State, you may use Deadly Force to prevent certain crimes from happening, without regard to Self-Defense.

[@WeFightTheDark]

​@@blatherskite9601That's why you should also be carrying a close quarters solution. Don't just assume your gun is a masterkey to lethal threats. The vast majority of attacks are close quarters.

[@alaneastman9920]

@@jeffreydietz8339 yeah u pull a gun on a criminal and he will run to the police and tell them u pulled a gun on him.

[@jackhazz5777]

He never really answered the question. All he concentrated on was if you pull your gun out, be prepared to be called a criminal...

[@stevennguyen4993]

Doesn't matter. There is no true legal answer to the question of appropriateness. There are only defenses to why shooting can be justified. Folks hate "laywer talk" tho. They prefer clear-cut answers.

[@jackhazz5777]

Its not about clear cut answers. It's about the possibilities of self defense. All he said was draw your weapon, you become a criminal. Sure. But if "folks" that are not like you would listen to that "advice", then carrying becomes absolutely useless and just encouraged self doubt.

[@DerZeroHero]

@@jackhazz5777 I agree, the whole video was pointless. Did not answer the question in a productive manner. The real answer is codified in case law, used every single day by law enforcement: whenever you fear for your life. That is the only defense that will ever stand in court.

[@TheLoneRanger745]

In the CCW Class I took , you have to be faced with certain death or near death, a firearm has to be your last and only option. Massad Ayoob has many Great classes on this subject, I would encourage everyone to look up his videos you can learn a lot from him !

[@vicranger6876]

Paul Harrell (RIP) , told a story of him and a couple friends were out shooting and someone started shooting at them from a distant ridge. Bullets were hitting around them and all they did was take cover. Finally the shooter left and they appeared to be no worse for wear. If they had returned suppressive fire, which would make sense, I’m sure the worthless judiciary or LE would have tried to criminalize their defensive actions.

[@coyote520]

Exactly. Especially where he lived. I miss that guy!!!!

[@experiencednoob8400]

"surpressive fire" is not self defense. You're liable for every shot you take. If you aren't aware of what's beyond your bullets and you cause injury/property damage it's your fault legally.

[@LeatherneckSears0341]

@@experiencednoob8400know your target and beyond . They would be shooting at a sound and not an actual person and that round of not hitting something will travel past the ridge . Great comment 👌🏾

[@FlyingYellowPony]

In telling that story, he made it clear that the part of the country they were hunting in was one of those "You're either a local, or an "outsider"; we don't care what the law says, we WILL protect locals against outsiders - every time." areas. If they had hurt *anyone*, they'd all be rotting in the local jail even today.

[@Z7d3nR4]

My friend is a retired Illinois State Police MSgt. During CC classes, he uses the term "Extreme Exigency".

[@13BGunBunny]

Pulling your firearm is always a last resort.

[@blatherskite9601]

But at what point in the encounter?

[@AAA-Wolf]

@@blatherskite9601- there’s levels to deescalation and escalation, you increase between “non-lethal and lethal”. Basically between “verbal and taking a life”. When scenarios arise you have to MATCH the threat level, not go PAST it. If the situation is verbal keep it verbal. Once lives are in danger then you have to make the decision of “preservation of human life”. YOU ARE THE JUDGE AT THAT MOMENT, make sure you are mentally, morally, and emotionally prepared before getting into the thought process of taking a life to save a life.

[@aolvaar8792]

Not ALWAYS, My State got rid of Brandishing and added Defensive Display.

[@AAA-Wolf]

@@aolvaar8792 - what state did that?

[@Frankie5Angels150]

@@AAA-Wolf Thank goodness no one will listen to you. Your thinking gets concealed carriers killed.

[@williamhsmithjr2991]

Well explained and I enjoyed the video. There are many different concerns about when to draw your firearm in self defense. There are many concerns about the facts of what is going to happen afterwards with many false witnesses, police, and the nosey neighbors. Criminals don’t care about anything about you and they are lawless, the false witnesses are looking for recognition and praise and maybe make money and the neighbors that are in everyone’s business are going to abuse and hate you and they become a MOB. They hated you even when you started carrying and training with Firearms. Life is going to change even if you are legal in every way possible in defending yourself. You can be a Hero and you are still considered as the threat to your neighbors and you are not going to have any body on your side. People are not looking at the things after a self defense incident, the innocent people are the enemy not the criminals.

[@Dmartinez9959]

As they say... dead men tell no tales.

[@StevenPellerin-v4f]

I've been carrying for years, and watching this makes you question why carry. What might seem a good time to pull your weapon might not be a good time to do it for somebody who wasn't there and wasn't afraid like you at that time. It's good to be that person outside looking in and not actually there, to someone who is actually in that situation and say oh he/she should have done this, or they should have done that

[@CMP-tr2ws]

You carry to protect your families lives, not your own. If someone tries to kill a loved one and you stop them, you are sacrificing your life for theirs. It may not be fair, but that just seems to be the way it is. All you can really do is just pray that you never have to pull that gun.

[@JC-xu3xb]

I’m in NJ. They would throw me in jail for thinking about pulling a gun

[@WalkingAnomoly]

word

[@BSF20]

That is not true.

[@FlyingYellowPony]

@@BSF20 Sir, they won't even let card carrying police officers from outside NJ carry. Most states at least allow card carrying police officers from anywhere else to carry, even if they hate their own citizens. Something about that blue line.

[@J.Atlas22]

Too right. So glad I left.

[@a.woodrowpecker1964]

I’m in Texas. I can get arrested for not carrying a firearm. 😂

[@franslangendonk6510]

I love the "Shark Tank" analogy.

[@SoCalHispanic29]

So basically wait until they shoot at u..🤦🏽‍♂️

[@maddieboren1160]

No. When they point the weapon at you.

[@mafirearmsafety]

you won’t need someone on youtube to tell you when you’re in a great bodily harm or death scenario and when to use your gun, instincts will take care of that….

[@ronball3435]

Judged by 12 or carried by 6 is often the choice.

[@basher5107]

Judged by twelve to pay $$

[@romeokilo4535]

yea and what about the person you unfairly profiled?

[@basher5107]

@@ronball3435 I love the range but I don’t carry the laws are just to complicated and I’m not paying a lawyer but within my home intruders get one warning that starts with birdshot.

[@jagerthedog4378]

It almost never is, not every encounter is life or death

[@vicranger6876]

This “attorney “ seems to be saying leave your weapon at home and die if things turn sideways. I went to a local meeting with police to talk about these things and the lead officer told me I looked like I could defend myself without shooting someone. The problem with getting older, it takes less to disable an older person than it would have when I was 25. Even if I can go in for a 5 minute fight, I can’t outlast a younger person or several even younger teenagers. Cops with training , get their butts handed to them all the time by bad people. This society is crazy and we need to deal with crazy by making crazy realize there are deadly consequences and it could happen to them. If not, we are doomed and just leave your weapon in holster until you’re beaten and they take your weapon and use it on you.

[@bic447]

Best comment/point on here. Have a good day sir!

[@Bone2187]

Don't forget just because you draw doesn't mean you have to pull the trigger. If the firearms enough for them to flee you're good.

[@jonchase7752]

Somebody make an attachment that is essentially an under barrel camera

[@CoolCalmAnddConscious]

You might be onto something

[@haroldjohnson2041]

If one carry in a cross-body bag, strong side one can have their hand on the grip and then can draw in less than a second with a bit of practice.

[@chrish1585]

The very most important things in any shoot situation are; recognition of the immediate threat, becoming violent enough fast enough, render the immediate area safe and then call for help!! Render aid if possible and wait for the police. Call an attorney!

[@vicranger6876]

I told an officer at a meeting about a police encounter. I had a cop pull me over ,first time in 35 yrs and I got out of the truck to see what he wanted. Big mistake , but when you don’t have encounters where your last encounter was, you were expected to walk back , then things go sideways. The officer got behind his door, pulled his weapon and yelled “ what are you doing?” He ended up having me go to the side of road and I told him I didn’t mean to scare him. Yeah, he didn’t like that either. We went thru the dance of what I do for a living and when I told him I flew helicopter evacuation, all things changed and all was good. The cop I told this to at the meeting , was amazed a cop would draw on me at a routine traffic stop and told me I was lucky he didn’t fire. I try not to look intimidating, but it seems I have this thing about me that even my medical crew said I look like I’m capable of anything. Anyway, leave it in holster.

[@FlyingYellowPony]

Had a similar story from a friend in his 80's at the time. Got out, as *his* generation had been trained to do, and about got ventilated by a young state trooper. A *lot* of the younger LE seem to be extremely power hungry and scared of anyone not wearing the uniform.

[@AllAboutSurvival]

Being a responsible gun owner means knowing that you can only use lethal force when there is an imminent threat to your life or serious injury.

[@suzekelley4427]

Great information, thank you

[@cp368productions2]

I am getting my CCW in December. But I have a body camera that I had to buy because of a stalker situation that's also the reason I'm getting my CCW. I will have that body camera on me whenever I am carrying just in case I need to use the gun.

[@wydopnthrtl]

Good but don't rely on it. Technical problems and the leagals might get it dismissed through a technicality. do it... just don't presume it'll save you after an event.

[@josephtucciarone6878]

Thank you for sharing reality to educate us.

[@USCCAOfficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@05weasel]

Sounds to me like if you’re put in a situation where you feel like you have to pull your gun you need to make sure that your side of the story is the only one that can be told

[@franslangendonk6510]

I still can't stop thinking about the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. Great presentation!

[@RocksNRuts4]

in what regard?, bein serious

[@travdripdrip382]

​@@RocksNRuts4he got tried even tho he was on video waiting and waiting all while getting his azz kicked by three people and had a ar on him the whole time but didn't point and shoot until one of the three people jumping him while he was on his back pulled a pistol on him.... Remember, the WHOLE thing was on video and liberals still tried to put him in prison.

[@Infamous_636]

@@RocksNRuts4he was totally justified in self defense but they still tried to prosecute him

[@Noadhesiveness]

@@Infamous_636but he was underage, crossing state lines with a firearm. I used to get pulled over when i was his age just for being black and walking on the side walk. That is why his situation was unfair, wake up.

[@RocksNRuts4]

@@Infamous_636 ah right. n BRCC didnt support him either

[@michelle692day]

I have my CPL in Washington State. I leave my firearms at home except on range day! Too many people have been charged for brandishing. And if the threat stops and I continue I get cuffs! Not allowing that!

[@Mcsnoofs]

Why have your CPL if you don’t conceal carry? That’s the whole point…. You may get arrested at first but if you shoot someone in true self defense you’ll be fine. My life is worth more than a jail sentence

[@OAE7477]

Also figured into the equation is your background vs the bad actors background that will be investigated by prosecutors and defense attorneys. If you carry have a clean background. It could be the deciding factor in charging you.

[@carcar5911]

How about if i see a weapon?

[@kanjo4976]

I chalk it up to the dystopian legal system. Lawyers can see all the holes in every solid defense that everything becomes subjective and can’t seem to get a clear answer.

[@SaltyBbqPiggy]

Thank you. Great video. Great answers. Great content.

[@USCCAOfficial]

Thanks for your support!

[@Nowhere888]

Try to use pepper spray first so you can at least say you tried. Honestly, I have been told by police that you will be arrested and convicted even in a justifiable homicide in the US because the politics is so polarized. The legal system is broken.

[@alaneastman9920]

Then i wont be going to jail u figure that out.

[@MontanaJim419]

Thanks!

[@Patriotx-gx4ce]

Basically like state of Vermont says in self defense law defined as clear as it can be; When you are in reasonable fear of imminent bodily injury or death! Reasonable must be taken seriously and it is on prosecution to prove it was not. Attacker shows Intent, ability and opportunity all 3 must be met. Also in VT self-defens law definition, you do not have to be hit first or punched to wait to defend your self. Prosecution in case all is done by the book,have very slim chance proving it was not lawful and legal self defense. Be smart and know state self defense laws you reside in.

[@aolvaar8792]

In my State, you may use Deadly Force to prevent certain crimes from happening, without regard to Self-Defense.

[@ianlodge3318]

@@aolvaar8792same, but only if it’s a forcible felony or severe property damage to an occupied domicile

[@Kharkovkid]

Our concealed carry instructor was a man of few words. I took the course just after the nation wide story over a Houston man killing a burglar coming out of a neighbors house with a TV. When pressed our instructor said, "I'm not killing a man over my TV. So I'm damn sure not killing one over a neighbors TV." So then someone asked him how to know WHEN to shoot to kill. And he said, "We don't shoot to kill! We shoot to live..." I never forgot that.

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

Thank you I am going to frame that

[@fishingwithfoxxxy1371]

Saw a video last week not sure wher but a guy was on the phone 2 motor bikes rolled up stoped guy felt traped he lifted his shirt to flash he's armed then the threat left

[@detrickgreen8677]

Flashing your firearm to let people know your carrying will get you in trouble. two guy approaching you to request that you use a hands-free device so as not to be distracted and cause an accident is not a reason to brandish a firearm.

[@rconley40]

Stand down law.

[@richardwhite-bx7pq]

I am an Elite member of the USCCA Group.

[@jamesfallacaro]

Springfield 911 3.80 and my P365X 9mm are my best pocket carry.

[@Sigma75283]

Road rage incident recently the guy threw up a gang sign then started reaching for something and pulled up next to me. Closest I've ever er been to using my concealed carry but I didn't draw and he drove off

[@richardwhite-bx7pq]

8:37 only if my family ,me, or a Police Officer needs a backup.

[@DavidWarner-my1uq]

As soon as you fear, he who hesitate dies.

[@ThomasSimmons-j9l]

No idea how many crimes have been stopped by just brandishing a gun.

[@LuisFernando-in5px]

Being an attorney sometimes lawyers (have not passed the bar test)for self-defense cases is a good business so do your job that you are paid to do at the court and let the clients decide when it's the right time, the right time being as the law states and of course being a true self defense, stop telling them not to (almost) defend them or their families... life goes first, do your job even if it is a hard case, and the judge is your cousin.

[@DonZimmerman52]

Wait: the lawyer said that “88-92% of guns presented don’t have the trigger pulled”? When is that not felony brandishing? I’ve been trained not to reveal my weapon until I have to defend my life. Isn’t that the law (and that may depend upon the state, but there was no discussion of those kinds of laws here).

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey It might be time to get a body camera . Last week I seen a township volunteer working at the recycling center wearing a body cam.

[@BlueJayWaters]

Simple concept boys: A gun is like cash. You pull it out when youre going to use it

[@MuckoJumbie]

America has no justice system anymore !

[@ThomasSimmons-j9l]

The cops are looking for someone to blame.

[@robertwymyslo9921]

50 caliber submachine gun with flamethrower

[@vblack7372]

"If you pull your gun you'll have a legal battle ahead." Good to know guys, I wish I realized that 6 minutes ago.

[@underballbutter]

When 9/10 defense encounters without a shot fired, this is really important. Knowing when to brandish, low-ready, point at target, and legal shoot. Needs to be mamdatory learning including for non-gun owners

[@MEGA1FILM]

So it's basically only legal to haunt your attacker from the great beyond..

[@bradleychristian4515]

I'm from Missouri. We are taught not to point the gun at anyone unless you intend to use it.

[@u.s.aarchangelforgod3679]

TY USCCA

[@USCCAOfficial]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@eheredia1115]

Puerto Rico is another story, the carjacking, robberies and home invasions, low police staffing. We stand our ground.

[@Youtubeparolee]

Don’t pull it out unless you intend to use it.

[@earlsawyers5598]

How would this situation play out commonwealth state

[@dirkpittthegreat4559]

Excellent....love your vids

[@USCCAOfficial]

Thank you for your support!

[@robinperronjones5024]

If the US had a fair and competent justice system to deal with a concealed weapon incident for law abiding people, bleating criminals would become guilty

[@Matt_justlikethat]

Living in Ohio, we have the Stand Your Ground statute, and the Castle Doctrine law. Do these laws give you specific rights as far as use of deadly force? I was always taught if the offender has the Ability, Opportunity and puts my life in Jeopardy. Thanks Matt

[@ianlodge3318]

check their website for more info in their conceal carry reciprocity section, click on your state for all the current gun laws and self-defense information

[@nevercomfortable3407]

When to pull your gun good question Answer: with logic and not emotions when your hand is forced

[@HalfCrazy520]

If you even have to show your gun, CALL 911. First to call is the Complainant. That's how it works, unfortunately. "I was threatened, I showed my pistol, and the threat backed down.". If the other guy calls first and says you threated him with a gun, you will be charged with brandishing.

[@durden0]

Clear as mud

[@brucesanders8343]

Ruger security 380 is my conceal carry ❤

[@USCCAOfficial]

Nice! How long has that been your preferred choice?

[@tonybailey89]

Yet you still have dumb asses on the internet that swear you can use legal force to defend property when nobody is physically in danger smh

[@loganblack4885]

Today is my birthday. Can everyone wish me a Happy Birthday I turned 75.

[@taktikordefense]

Me too... 58 - happy Birthday!

[@InknbeansPress]

Happy birthday!🎂

[@AcizYT]

Happy birthday

[@gordielachance2659]

Happy Birthday 🎊🎈🎂

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

Happy birthday 🎂

[@26steiger]

Why can’t we have USCCA in New York?

[@AnyDayNow360]

I live in Portlandia metro. I get what this dude is conveying. Sadly, Multnomah County would likely pursue legal action against the victim vs. the criminal. For example, a career felon was released for possesing a pistol in 2019. A citizen constitional carry (no "CCW license") - career & life done.

[@mauida7746]

If you have to pull your gun , you have to use it

[@rodvan-zeller6360]

J frame inside pocket?

[@Gpac5]

I have a question that maybe you could do a video on... Is it legal to draw you gun on somebody who is robbing your house or car and hold them at gunpoint until the police arrive?

[@Catgat37]

No. You cannot hold them at gunpoint.

[@Gpac5]

@@Catgat37 wouldn't that be considered a citizen's arrest?

[@Catgat37]

@@Gpac5 you would think. But no, it is not legal in the majority of states.

[@unclejoejay]

We literally need to walk around with body cams

[@Pkp-d5c]

Guilty until proven innocent

[@jamesdelong6401]

This is why when someone who's a carrier's a firearm. NEEDS to call 911 even if they take it out there holster. Gotta still call 911 and explain the situation even if you just had to pull your firearm out on someone Make that call

[@HenryStory-jc7or]

This is why I have USSCA so can go home at end of the day

[@Scooter3194]

Happened to me I was followed by 6ppl to my mailbox in apt complex arguing started they came towards me I pulled my firearm that was it then got in my car and left came home cruisers everywhere I got arrested for aggravated menacing because they said I pointed it at them screaming racial slurs I ended up beating the case and keeping my firearms with a public defender then got the agg menacing charge expunged

[@mgsterling2010]

Without wearing a video camera constantly in our lives now, our lives can be screwed by todays laws and lawyers who don't care about truth but only about winning. My next request on one of your videos is a discussion on that - wearing video cameras and (possibly) suggestions on recent types that are good. Thanks for all the info and discussions you provide (lifetime member of USCCA).

[@USCCAOfficial]

Thanks for watching, and for being a member! 🙂

[@BadDadio]

This video gave me no worthwhile information on when to pull a gun in a self-defense situation.

[@FlyingYellowPony]

'Depends on your local laws.' is their standard answer for EVERYTHING. Which is frankly understandable. They can only give extremely broad generalities, but it makes most of the information they provide all but useless in reality.

[@Slatty-m3l]

Street knowledge is don’t whip out unless u gon use it

[@kareemyoung8211]

We Need A (NY) Special because NYC/NYS will almost always put you in jail even when it’s a self protection justification.

[@kennethreisigl5477]

Ask what color Gun did you see?

[@Sam-m5b5q]

How about if the person attacks you have a history of crimes. Do we still have to go through the legal process? I live in OH, and I see a lot of criminals and drug dealers carry guns, and they shoot people right away for small things without any hesitation. So, do we have to wait until we get shot? I still don't understand how it works? Things happened so quickly. If you wait for the other person to draw it first, then you are gone.

[@NavySWO]

The power of evil men lives on in the cowardice of the good. - St. John Bosco

[@vernonwells500]

I carry appendix under my shirt. Can I legally put my hand on my gun without drawing it if I am confronted with a threat?

[@OffTheGrid1982]

Dont practice your draw while waiting on a fast food line.

[@RobertsIslandLivingAdventures]

Truth is, you did point your gun at them. Now, you don’t want to say you removed it from your holster, because that is called brandishing. Sooo, keep your mouth shut and call your lawyer.

[@dalusa81]

Here because CN sent me!

[@rudder727]

if you whip it out... at the very least be the first one to call 911.

[@JohnHill-k6p]

Even if it is ruled that you did everything proper is gonna cost you a lot of money for a good lawyer and your life will be impacted for the rest of your life. And I know several individuals that now wear body cameras whenever they carry concealed. Might be a good idea.

[@stuarmstrong1210]

When I think they are going to try and kill me

[@HGAviator]

You pull your weapon before the perpetrator does. Duh!

[@ronevans852]

I wonder why this atty. never mentions probable cause. That’s what we were trained to watch for. When that comes up it’s the right time.

[@graysonwagner1855]

Probable cause varies by state.

[@jamesbell7220]

More Tom Grieve, please.