I really appreciate that Mike isn't overly dogmatic. He doesn't confuse "how I do it" with "you must do it this way too". I think some in the pro-2a community get so tied to a particular methodology and/or philosophy that that they get wrapped around the axle if someone does it differently. We should absolutely give people, especially new shooters, good information but I think we need to do a better job at giving them room to grow into it rather than pounding our chests because "we've got it all figured out". Kudos Mike, I really appreciate your approach to instructing others and bringing them into the 2a community.
THAT is how you make a great video! No long drawn out fluff intro, brief and to the point by a professional who speaks from experience and with confidence. Points are significantly emphasized where need be and it all makes perfect sense. Well done!
Great advice! For me there’s two contrasting sides in my tribe. People who get their CCW and go twice a year to shoot one round per second at an indoor range without ever learning how to draw. The other guys are full on larping and I’m still trying to figure out how they can afford every class and 500 rounds a week. 😂. I’m in the middle. Two boxes of ammo, twice a month at a private CCW only range, where we are allowed to move, shoot, and manipulate the weapon in a realistic way. People get a false sense of safety from simply having a gun on them. Most attackers aren’t going to give you a 2 minute warning before they attack for you to prepare. Stay safe out there, people.
I own the fact that I dont train enough carry. So I dont. I dry fire in the house and practise moving in the house and dry firing from awkward positions. Also, my wife and I are off to the safe room if someone breaks in. Unless they come to us, they can take the darn TV and toaster.
Michael is a very good speaker/teacher. He is clear, concise and to the point. His voice rings of honesty and sincerity; as well I sense humility in him. It's very very good to learn to handle power from a man like this.
I love this instructor more than any the time because of the easy way he helps tells and informs things no hate to all the others he just resonates with me more keep him on these videos pls
Regarding the last point: while I might agree that knowing the condition of the weapon is important, I would also say that people would do well to simply abide by the first rule of weapons safety; treat every weapon as though it's loaded. Defaulting to this mindset can mitigate a lot of accidents. Being in the habit of carrying unchambered just leads to an "it's not loaded" attitude of complacency. And if nothing else this is another good reason to carry chambered, if only to reinforce the discipline.
I think you're missing the point though. We drill the mentality that "All guns are loaded" to build up unconscious muscle memory that fosters safety, so when you pick up your gun you aren't actively thinking about not flagging the room or not pointing it at the dog, you just by default without even thinking about it because it's subconscious muscle memory. If I physically verify that a gun is unloaded and the gun has not since left my care, I know it's been rendered safe and inert and by all rights should not worry about where it's pointed, but when I actively worry about where it's pointed at all times, that one time if I get careless and leave it loaded, my brain will reflexively be pointing it in a safe direction. Trusting that your gun is loaded when you need it to be loaded without verifying, that's the "Dead man's gun" point he made in the video. You're doing yourself no favors drawing a gun with an empty chamber to protect your life, and in that high octane adrenaline fueled monkey brain takeover moment where it's you vs some guy with a knife at the ATM, you may not have the mental faculties to remember "Oh wait that's right, I cleaned the gun last week and forgot to chamber it, here let me just-" You could argue that training to clear malfunctions would resolve this, but even if you draw, click, rack, shoot that's still way more steps than draw, shoot, and requires both hands.
I’m only halfway through this and already like this message. Simple, tactical, important, practices that a lot of new gun owners are unaware of. I definitely support 2A, but we need to get everyone up to speed fast! Thanks!
Having a martial arts background, muscle memory is key. I have a target up in my office. I will take breaks from working, clear my weapon and work on draw from concealment and dry fire. I joined a local gun club so I can go to the range and practice sane with live fire. Tip for you guys- you do not need to burn through hundreds of rounds of ammo. I usually keep it under 20 rounds unless I am just going to shoot fast follow up shots. Train smart and remember the weapon is a DEFENSIVE weapon, NOT offensive.
The biggest mistake I made for the first month when I first started carrying was not having a round in the chamber. I didn’t feel confident enough to do it and it made me uncomfortable. The best thing I did after that was started taking classes and training. That gave me the confidence and competence to carry with a loaded chamber. I took the advice of Colonel Jeff Cooper. Basically, he said if someone asks if there is a round in the chamber, your answer should be “of course there is. Why wouldn’t there be? Especially when carrying. That would be like someone asking you if you have gas in your car when you’re driving it. It does you no good if not.”
@@fidelcashflow7057 Been shooting for over 45 years and learned way back, gun wont go off if the trigger has no finger to make so. And I dont want to hear the BS about guns discharging if dropped.
@@fidelcashflow7057 I get it. I felt the same way with my first “carry gun”. Not a Glock though. It was a Walther PPQ. No external safety. But like most modern striker fired pistols, they do have automatic safeties like the trigger shoe safety and a firing pin/striker block that won’t allow the striker to hit the primer unless the trigger is pulled. Even in the unlikely event of a sear failure. One class I took, the instructor (who was excellent) showed up the inner workings of a handgun. He showed us the best safeties are a quality built holster made for your specific gun that completely covers the trigger and trigger guard, trigger finger discipline and taking classes with a good instructor. Getting to know your firearm and training with it will get you there. Glocks are very safe. Stick with it, man. You’ll get there. 👍🏻
I couldn't agree with you more. On your first point, I tell people all of the time if you purchase a weapon especially if it is for home defense and or conceal carry then you NEED to train and train ALL OF THE TIME or as often as you possibly can. This training which includes the most important part of training and that is the "safe handling of firearms" at all times. There is nothing more important in my opinion as it relates to firearms than the safe handling of firearms. Everything else comes with practice but nothing is more important than safety! People can practice being safe by unholstering their firearm, holstering, clearing the weapon and handing it off to someone else (safely), safety around other people near you (in your home, friends etc.), safety at the range etc. Training also includes the obvious, shooting your weapon and shooting it often, taking apart your weapon or field stripping it, cleaning your weapon, lubricating the moveable parts, putting it back together and of course repeating these steps OFTEN! Muscle memory, muscle memory, muscle memory, muscle memory... what come next? Exactly, muscle memory! Your second point is a big one. I use a Glock as my conceal carry. Why do I use a Glock? I use a Glock because it simply works every time I squeeze the trigger and for home defense and or carry conceal, the last thing I want is a weapon that does not work when I need it. I never understood these Glock guys that buy a Glock for home protection and then swap out the trigger, the recoil spring, the slide and everything else on a weapon that is DESIGNED TO WORK from the moment it is made and yet these people try to fix something that isn't even broke. In fact, they are compromising the reliability of the weapon by adding a ton of unproven variables. If you want to "trick out" your Glock and you're just using it to plink targets and not using it for conceal carry or home defense, have at it. I see no harm at all in that. Your last point is a good one as well but, if you practice your first 2 steps I think at this point you would more likely cover your 3rd point by default. At least I would. Great video, finally someone who said something that I actually totally agree with!
Make sure your carry ammo runs smoothly through your gun aswell. I mentioned this to. Buddy at the range the other day and he was like "i never even thought about that" . Its an expensive little test but well worth your life.
I've found that practicing a quick draw and chambering routine is crucial when carrying my Taurus G2C for EDC and Glock 17 at home. It eliminates the paranoia of accidental discharges when holstered close to sensitive areas. Aim for a 2-5 second holstered-to-hand, chambered routine for peace of mind. While I support one in the chamber for open carry (legal in my state), concealed carry (also permit-free here) boils down to personal preference, confidence, and carry style.
Mike, I'm also a USCCA Instructor, and I couldn't agree with you more! Skill with a firearm is a VERY perishable skill, and simply must be exercised to be maintained. Also, big-time dittos on the holster and draws. Human behaviourists tell us that it takes between 4 thousand and 5 thousand repetitions of any act to move that act from the province of the conscious mind to that of the subconscious mind--an autonomic function like blinking or breathing. I also teach and wear the same brand and model of holster, no matter what gun I am carrying, so the release and draw is always the same. I also wear them in the same location-NOT appendix, as that's a Rule 2 violation by definition (Rule 2: Never point a gun at some thing or someone you are not willing to kill or destroy--and I most definitely don't want to shoot myself, especially not there...). Good job! Hammer Firearms Instructor, 43+years USAF SSgt; US Army CW4/SrAviator; INS/ICE/CBP, ret.
Great advice. When I bought my carry weapon I specifically wanted something I didn't need to mess with. Just clean, load, carry. It's actually become my favorite thing to shoot because of the simplicity. It's nice to hear some advice saying I don't need aftermarket this or that for this purpose because I definitely hear plenty of that at the range. Works for me, maybe not everyone. Thanks for the video.
Leave it stock..best advice I've heard... My advice to most who want to carry a gun...buy a revolver... Never jams..can visually see if loaded and doesn't leave any evidence behind lol
A great job in the video. As an ole VietNam combat vet USMC I love these teaching lessons, and this is one fine instructor here. Thank you. Ps…Yes, I carry and always a round in the chamber. P365 Sig. 9mm. Love it. Great night tritium sights a plus…stock. PS..almost forgot. If you believe in Jesus Christ who died for yours and my sins, even If your killed, you still win.
For people that may not be comfortable with Glocks with a round chambered, they are very safe guns and have internal built safeties. If you're still uneasy about them, switch to a gun that has DA/SA capability and a manual safety with decocker. If you're worried about it chambered with a live round going off, you'd have to first disengage the manual safety, then pull the long heavy DA trigger, and of course you have your trigger finger safety. You'd have to jump through a bunch of hoops to have a negligent discharge.
Remember this still requires the equivalent level of training in that drawstroke to smoothly disable those safety nets, and even then the time loss can only be minimized and not eliminated.
Clear concise explanation. I find that many used firearms are in pristine condition meaning the previous owners may very well have purchased and then stored their weapons. I agree that practice, training, and equipment maintenance are paramount to responsibly owning a weapon.
So true to what you say great video to make people to think before they grab a gun I always check my gun, know how to draw it, the safe way to think when I have my gun with me Keep up the great videos
Clear, practical, down to earth recommendations. Dry firing is important. Back in the USMC, we spent an entire week snapping in (dry firing) before we fired the first round out on the range. They had a 55-gallon drum painted white with 1" black circles on it. Yes, it works.
I spent exactly zero minutes dry-firing before I fired my first round at a tender age of 7. I still hit the target. What I did not anticipate, or know how to check for, was that my dad had put the rifle (a Swedish AK-4) in three-round burst. He told me to squeeze the trigger and hold it down, and then release. Great advice. Thanks dad. I did hit that birch tree, though. Only problem was that the next two rounds knocked me on my ass, much to my dad's amusement.
Yes, I like the way he didn't judge those who don't keep one in the chamber, he just goes over what to ensure for those who don't keep one in the chamber.
Very concise and excellent presentation. I’m a gun owner and train daily. I’m also very aware of my surroundings at all times. If you purchase a gun, know your weapon inside out and train.
This is a good simple video. I am one of those who don't carry chambered most of the time. Its mainly because of being around my 4 kids and my gun has no safety. I've always liked having the mindset that anything mechanical can fail at any time so I practice drawing and chambering a round in one motion as smooth as possible.
Awesome video, a thing I have questioned among my ccw friends is how long has their ammo been in their firearms. A lady friend of my wife had the same ammo in her gun for two years! We have what we call range jars.
Thanks for your post. I have a Texas license to carry. I continue to spend an hour or more at my local range from two to four times a month. Prior to obtaining my license, I spent several weeks with an instructor. Just getting certified, I spent 8 hours with training at my local range. My range does not permit drawing from a holster at the range.
@user-fb2mq8hg4y , getting and keeping the permit will allow you to travel armed. Within the states that have reciprocal states. And easier and quicker buying guns. I live in Texas but im keeping my permit.
I had some assistance from a SEAL at the range one day when I was nervous about firing a large caliber hand gun for the first time. I actually went and asked him for help before i fired it the first time, and he was great.
Wise words. From the day I took my CCW class to when applied to Sheriffs department was about four months. I’m ex military and have been an avid shooter on and off though my life but I really wanted to get proficient with my carry gun. I got a dry fire training device and hit the range until I felt I was ready.
This information is right on. I recently had a unintentional discharge in my home with a new handgun that I was not very familiar with. Fortunately nobody was hurt. This hand gun was a hammer fire compared to my other gun which is a strike fire. Because of my lack of training on this gun I made a big mistake that could have not ended well. Lesson learned....
You forgot rule #1 of firearm safety: Every gun is always loaded. Doesn't matter if you made sure it was rendered safe, it is still loaded. Lack of training had nothing to do with your mishap. Lack of respect for the rules of firearms safety and a lack of common sense led to your negligent discharge.
Pretty straightforward 1. Train. Learn to shoot on the move 2. Don't pimp your ride. Keep it simple 3. Find the sweet spot carry mode for your rig. It has taken me a while to get the proper fit for a new VersaCarry shoulder rig.
Absolutely! Excellent advice. Personally, in addition to religiously following the Firearm safety rules, I learned in the Marines, over a 22 year career, I … don’t handle firearms when I am sleep deprived
Im a car guy, and have taken performance driving classes and have had a SCCA lic in the past. Modifying guns is a lot like modifying cars. People buy a factory high performance car and immediately wanna start putting go fast goodies on it. Not realizing that the car is way more than they can handle in stock form. Guns are the same. People will go buy the quintessential glock. Then spend a few more hundred bucks on aftermarket parts for it. Just to keep up with the newest greatest fad. I've talked to many people who modified their glock, only to say it doesn't run right. And they need another part to make it work right. Really. Just like cars. Most people just do the same thing. Now I've been an ASE master tech for most of my career. And know what works what doesn't and how important matched components and systems are. Same thing for guns. A total build will take time and troubleshooting in both cases. Me personally buy Sig Sauer. For the fact that they come out of the factory set up well with good components. (I said good, not the best, lol) yeah you'll pay more. But its better stock than a glock with a bunch of aftermarket parts that'll drive up the cost to almost the same as a Sig. As far as training yup I agree! I run about 6k rounds a year. I'm at the range every 4-6 weeks. Same goes for driving. Im now a OTR trucker. And send 10hr a day driving. And yup. It definitely improved the way i drive on the street. Save the racing for the track! And if you do buy a high HP car or truck. Take lessons before or when you buy it! Just figure the driving classes into the purchase price.
Uscca is complete garbage. They can and will dump you without notice if you ever have to defend yourself and then defend yourself in court after. ACLDN is miles better and Massad Ayoob is on the panel.
My rules for frankensteining my guns is, if I do, they're just gonna be range guns. I never mess with my carry guns, other than what he mentioned in this video plus a light and an optic.
Most of us aren’t “former Navy Seals.” I’m 64 years old. No amount of weight lifting or cardio is going to make me a fighter. That’s why I carry in the first place.
Samurai way!! Good stuff!! Martial training with tools is just an extension of the body.. Mas Omaha said one becomes a beginner after 1,000 days of training, a master after 10,000 days of practice.
Been shooting for over 40 years and I have always known if there was a round in the chamber without a press check. However, I always check my guns before I dry fire them.
Perusing through the firearm content I came upon this excellent video by chance. In it was the golden rule of firearms training given me long ago, (MstrSgt Bull Edwards), "You are the weapon, your firearm is only the tool." Real words of wisdom Thanks
Excuse me but the gun is the weapon, ever see one guy kill like 50 people from 100 yards with a rock some people are delusional and untruthful about a gun being a weapon, I classify a gun as a weapon the thing is it being used legally for self defense or the enforcement of the laws.
Low key, no antics, very humble approach. So refreshing. Thank you.
I really appreciate that Mike isn't overly dogmatic. He doesn't confuse "how I do it" with "you must do it this way too". I think some in the pro-2a community get so tied to a particular methodology and/or philosophy that that they get wrapped around the axle if someone does it differently. We should absolutely give people, especially new shooters, good information but I think we need to do a better job at giving them room to grow into it rather than pounding our chests because "we've got it all figured out". Kudos Mike, I really appreciate your approach to instructing others and bringing them into the 2a community.
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Agreed!
couldn’t have been said better.
Agreed
THAT is how you make a great video! No long drawn out fluff intro, brief and to the point by a professional who speaks from experience and with confidence. Points are significantly emphasized where need be and it all makes perfect sense. Well done!
This guy seems very down to earth and chill. Not overly macho and insecure.
thts a seal for u
because he shoot the one that gun is for, period, unlike the youtube vloggers
If you meet a SEAL who is overly macho and insecure, there's a good chance his name is Dan Crenshaw.
Great advice! For me there’s two contrasting sides in my tribe. People who get their CCW and go twice a year to shoot one round per second at an indoor range without ever learning how to draw. The other guys are full on larping and I’m still trying to figure out how they can afford every class and 500 rounds a week. 😂. I’m in the middle. Two boxes of ammo, twice a month at a private CCW only range, where we are allowed to move, shoot, and manipulate the weapon in a realistic way. People get a false sense of safety from simply having a gun on them. Most attackers aren’t going to give you a 2 minute warning before they attack for you to prepare. Stay safe out there, people.
I agree with you, training draw techniques is at home is very important!!!
Well said. My middle ground includes a lot of dry fire training.
I own the fact that I dont train enough carry. So I dont. I dry fire in the house and practise moving in the house and dry firing from awkward positions. Also, my wife and I are off to the safe room if someone breaks in. Unless they come to us, they can take the darn TV and toaster.
😂😂😂 stop seating at McDonald’s
Military larps more than anyone and you’re trying to clown dudes who will outshoot you😂
Michael is a very good speaker/teacher. He is clear, concise and to the point.
His voice rings of honesty and sincerity; as well I sense humility in him.
It's very very good to learn to handle power from a man like this.
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I love this instructor more than any the time because of the easy way he helps tells and informs things no hate to all the others he just resonates with me more keep him on these videos pls
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It’s funny because all the “Gucci” gun accessory videos have millions of views and a lot of these videos have much less
Regarding the last point: while I might agree that knowing the condition of the weapon is important, I would also say that people would do well to simply abide by the first rule of weapons safety; treat every weapon as though it's loaded. Defaulting to this mindset can mitigate a lot of accidents. Being in the habit of carrying unchambered just leads to an "it's not loaded" attitude of complacency. And if nothing else this is another good reason to carry chambered, if only to reinforce the discipline.
Yes sir, all guns are always loaded. I subscribe to that theory.
I think you're missing the point though. We drill the mentality that "All guns are loaded" to build up unconscious muscle memory that fosters safety, so when you pick up your gun you aren't actively thinking about not flagging the room or not pointing it at the dog, you just by default without even thinking about it because it's subconscious muscle memory. If I physically verify that a gun is unloaded and the gun has not since left my care, I know it's been rendered safe and inert and by all rights should not worry about where it's pointed, but when I actively worry about where it's pointed at all times, that one time if I get careless and leave it loaded, my brain will reflexively be pointing it in a safe direction.
Trusting that your gun is loaded when you need it to be loaded without verifying, that's the "Dead man's gun" point he made in the video. You're doing yourself no favors drawing a gun with an empty chamber to protect your life, and in that high octane adrenaline fueled monkey brain takeover moment where it's you vs some guy with a knife at the ATM, you may not have the mental faculties to remember "Oh wait that's right, I cleaned the gun last week and forgot to chamber it, here let me just-"
You could argue that training to clear malfunctions would resolve this, but even if you draw, click, rack, shoot that's still way more steps than draw, shoot, and requires both hands.
@@TheSquizzlet I subscribe to that theory so that they are always handled in that manner. And a learned consciousness. Maybe I wasn't specific enough.
You still need to know the condition of your firearm
Refer to his comment about "press check often."
Clear as water.
No overdrama..
You got a new subscriber.
Keep up the good work brother
I like this Navy Seal guy. He gives sound advice and is humble.
I’m only halfway through this and already like this message. Simple, tactical, important, practices that a lot of new gun owners are unaware of. I definitely support 2A, but we need to get everyone up to speed fast! Thanks!
Having a martial arts background, muscle memory is key. I have a target up in my office. I will take breaks from working, clear my weapon and work on draw from concealment and dry fire. I joined a local gun club so I can go to the range and practice sane with live fire. Tip for you guys- you do not need to burn through hundreds of rounds of ammo. I usually keep it under 20 rounds unless I am just going to shoot fast follow up shots. Train smart and remember the weapon is a DEFENSIVE weapon, NOT offensive.
The biggest mistake I made for the first month when I first started carrying was not having a round in the chamber. I didn’t feel confident enough to do it and it made me uncomfortable. The best thing I did after that was started taking classes and training. That gave me the confidence and competence to carry with a loaded chamber. I took the advice of Colonel Jeff Cooper. Basically, he said if someone asks if there is a round in the chamber, your answer should be “of course there is. Why wouldn’t there be? Especially when carrying. That would be like someone asking you if you have gas in your car when you’re driving it. It does you no good if not.”
That would be like telling the person who might confront you, oh let me load and make ready.😅
I just have a Glock and get worried the trigger could accidentally get pulled without a safety
@@fidelcashflow7057 Been shooting for over 45 years and learned way back, gun wont go off if the trigger has no finger to make so. And I dont want to hear the BS about guns discharging if dropped.
@@fidelcashflow7057 I get it. I felt the same way with my first “carry gun”. Not a Glock though. It was a Walther PPQ. No external safety. But like most modern striker fired pistols, they do have automatic safeties like the trigger shoe safety and a firing pin/striker block that won’t allow the striker to hit the primer unless the trigger is pulled. Even in the unlikely event of a sear failure. One class I took, the instructor (who was excellent) showed up the inner workings of a handgun. He showed us the best safeties are a quality built holster made for your specific gun that completely covers the trigger and trigger guard, trigger finger discipline and taking classes with a good instructor. Getting to know your firearm and training with it will get you there. Glocks are very safe. Stick with it, man. You’ll get there. 👍🏻
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I couldn't agree with you more. On your first point, I tell people all of the time if you purchase a weapon especially if it is for home defense and or conceal carry then you NEED to train and train ALL OF THE TIME or as often as you possibly can. This training which includes the most important part of training and that is the "safe handling of firearms" at all times. There is nothing more important in my opinion as it relates to firearms than the safe handling of firearms. Everything else comes with practice but nothing is more important than safety!
People can practice being safe by unholstering their firearm, holstering, clearing the weapon and handing it off to someone else (safely), safety around other people near you (in your home, friends etc.), safety at the range etc. Training also includes the obvious, shooting your weapon and shooting it often, taking apart your weapon or field stripping it, cleaning your weapon, lubricating the moveable parts, putting it back together and of course repeating these steps OFTEN! Muscle memory, muscle memory, muscle memory, muscle memory... what come next? Exactly, muscle memory!
Your second point is a big one. I use a Glock as my conceal carry. Why do I use a Glock? I use a Glock because it simply works every time I squeeze the trigger and for home defense and or carry conceal, the last thing I want is a weapon that does not work when I need it. I never understood these Glock guys that buy a Glock for home protection and then swap out the trigger, the recoil spring, the slide and everything else on a weapon that is DESIGNED TO WORK from the moment it is made and yet these people try to fix something that isn't even broke. In fact, they are compromising the reliability of the weapon by adding a ton of unproven variables. If you want to "trick out" your Glock and you're just using it to plink targets and not using it for conceal carry or home defense, have at it. I see no harm at all in that.
Your last point is a good one as well but, if you practice your first 2 steps I think at this point you would more likely cover your 3rd point by default. At least I would. Great video, finally someone who said something that I actually totally agree with!
Make sure your carry ammo runs smoothly through your gun aswell. I mentioned this to. Buddy at the range the other day and he was like "i never even thought about that" . Its an expensive little test but well worth your life.
Thank you for listing these up front! That's something that every one of these videos should be doing! Very helpful!
All great points guys! I can't wait to get my first gun, but yall have taught me a lot.
Good advice on press check with an empty chamber. I learned something new.
I truly appreciate your humble honesty , thank you .
I've found that practicing a quick draw and chambering routine is crucial when carrying my Taurus G2C for EDC and Glock 17 at home. It eliminates the paranoia of accidental discharges when holstered close to sensitive areas. Aim for a 2-5 second holstered-to-hand, chambered routine for peace of mind. While I support one in the chamber for open carry (legal in my state), concealed carry (also permit-free here) boils down to personal preference, confidence, and carry style.
Great videos. Really appreciate you making them. Great advice and insight
Excellent video.
Mike, I'm also a USCCA Instructor, and I couldn't agree with you more! Skill with a firearm is a VERY perishable skill, and simply must be exercised to be maintained. Also, big-time dittos on the holster and draws. Human behaviourists tell us that it takes between 4 thousand and 5 thousand repetitions of any act to move that act from the province of the conscious mind to that of the subconscious mind--an autonomic function like blinking or breathing. I also teach and wear the same brand and model of holster, no matter what gun I am carrying, so the release and draw is always the same. I also wear them in the same location-NOT appendix, as that's a Rule 2 violation by definition (Rule 2: Never point a gun at some thing or someone you are not willing to kill or destroy--and I most definitely don't want to shoot myself, especially not there...). Good job!
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Firearms Instructor, 43+years
USAF SSgt; US Army CW4/SrAviator; INS/ICE/CBP, ret.
This is the BEST advice. 👍 Coming from a real expert.
Very instructive 👍 You never stop learning no matter how much you think you know.
Thank you Mike. Appreciate you and your professionalism
Great advice. When I bought my carry weapon I specifically wanted something I didn't need to mess with. Just clean, load, carry. It's actually become my favorite thing to shoot because of the simplicity. It's nice to hear some advice saying I don't need aftermarket this or that for this purpose because I definitely hear plenty of that at the range. Works for me, maybe not everyone. Thanks for the video.
Leave it stock..best advice I've heard... My advice to most who want to carry a gun...buy a revolver... Never jams..can visually see if loaded and doesn't leave any evidence behind lol
I appreciate the excellent, well explained instruction in this video. Thank you.
A great job in the video. As an ole VietNam combat vet USMC I love these teaching lessons, and this is one fine instructor here. Thank you. Ps…Yes, I carry and always a round in the chamber. P365 Sig. 9mm. Love it. Great night tritium sights a plus…stock. PS..almost forgot. If you believe in Jesus Christ who died for yours and my sins, even If your killed, you still win.
Hard truths about training 👍
For people that may not be comfortable with Glocks with a round chambered, they are very safe guns and have internal built safeties. If you're still uneasy about them, switch to a gun that has DA/SA capability and a manual safety with decocker. If you're worried about it chambered with a live round going off, you'd have to first disengage the manual safety, then pull the long heavy DA trigger, and of course you have your trigger finger safety. You'd have to jump through a bunch of hoops to have a negligent discharge.
Walther P99. Better than Glock in SA, safer than Glock in DA.
@@thomasloper1205 Its a shame they're discontinued, rare, and now more expensive than Glocks.
Its truly an excellent gun all around.
Remember this still requires the equivalent level of training in that drawstroke to smoothly disable those safety nets, and even then the time loss can only be minimized and not eliminated.
Really great video. Especially appreciate the mag check if not carrying a round in the chamber. Fantastic advice.
Thank you.
Great info. Thanks
As a brand new concealed carrier, this was very helpful. Thank you!
Clear concise explanation. I find that many used firearms are in pristine condition meaning the previous owners may very well have purchased and then stored their weapons. I agree that practice, training, and equipment maintenance are paramount to responsibly owning a weapon.
Brilliant......
Thanks for the information sir!
Great tips. Practice Practice Practice
So true to what you say great video to make people to think before they grab a gun I always check my gun, know how to draw it, the safe way to think when I have my gun with me Keep up the great videos
Great info bro. You are on point.
Thanks for This One! Well explained. Greetings from Germany
Excellent camera quality
Clear, practical, down to earth recommendations. Dry firing is important. Back in the USMC, we spent an entire week snapping in (dry firing) before we fired the first round out on the range. They had a 55-gallon drum painted white with 1" black circles on it. Yes, it works.
I spent exactly zero minutes dry-firing before I fired my first round at a tender age of 7. I still hit the target. What I did not anticipate, or know how to check for, was that my dad had put the rifle (a Swedish AK-4) in three-round burst. He told me to squeeze the trigger and hold it down, and then release. Great advice. Thanks dad. I did hit that birch tree, though. Only problem was that the next two rounds knocked me on my ass, much to my dad's amusement.
Yes, I like the way he didn't judge those who don't keep one in the chamber, he just goes over what to ensure for those who don't keep one in the chamber.
One of the few that don't hate on cc folks for carrying w an empty chamber! kudos!
I was told by a few instructors that a common mistake that concealed carriers make is “not carrying one in the hole” 👀
Great video, practice at home around different places in your house around multiple corners and such
TY USCCA
GREAT VID! THANK YOU!
Very concise and excellent presentation. I’m a gun owner and train daily. I’m also very aware of my surroundings at all times. If you purchase a gun, know your weapon inside out and train.
Very good. Thank you.
Thank you!
This is a good simple video. I am one of those who don't carry chambered most of the time. Its mainly because of being around my 4 kids and my gun has no safety. I've always liked having the mindset that anything mechanical can fail at any time so I practice drawing and chambering a round in one motion as smooth as possible.
Great job, clear and to the point
Thanks for your sound advice. Can't agree more!
Awesome video, a thing I have questioned among my ccw friends is how long has their ammo been in their firearms. A lady friend of my wife had the same ammo in her gun for two years! We have what we call range jars.
Thanks for your post. I have a Texas license to carry. I continue to spend an hour or more at my local range from two to four times a month. Prior to obtaining my license, I spent several weeks with an instructor. Just getting certified, I spent 8 hours with training at my local range.
My range does not permit drawing from a holster at the range.
You no longer need a permit in Texas to carry.
Concealed or not concealed.
@user-fb2mq8hg4y , getting and keeping the permit will allow you to travel armed. Within the states that have reciprocal states. And easier and quicker buying guns. I live in Texas but im keeping my permit.
@@kellyBorgmanalso allows you to go certain places where non permit holders can't go
Very informative Sir thanks 👊🤙
Very chill guy, love this kind of content
I had some assistance from a SEAL at the range one day when I was nervous about firing a large caliber hand gun for the first time. I actually went and asked him for help before i fired it the first time, and he was great.
Keep your gun as stock as possible I think is the best advise on this video.
Wise words. From the day I took my CCW class to when applied to Sheriffs department was about four months. I’m ex military and have been an avid shooter on and off though my life but I really wanted to get proficient with my carry gun. I got a dry fire training device and hit the range until I felt I was ready.
As somebody who just got there CCW and is a new gun Carrier. This was very sound and good advice thank you my friend.
Really good video, will use. Thanks will check out others. First time watching.
This information is right on. I recently had a unintentional discharge in my home with a new handgun that I was not very familiar with. Fortunately nobody was hurt. This hand gun was a hammer fire compared to my other gun which is a strike fire. Because of my lack of training on this gun I made a big mistake that could have not ended well. Lesson learned....
You forgot rule #1 of firearm safety: Every gun is always loaded. Doesn't matter if you made sure it was rendered safe, it is still loaded. Lack of training had nothing to do with your mishap. Lack of respect for the rules of firearms safety and a lack of common sense led to your negligent discharge.
@@tbjers You are not wrong about that. It was an unfortunate, but impactful lesson.
thanks for the advice. I ask you what minimalist hoster you are using in the video
It was very minimalist! Hard to find one that works with a t shirt!! What was it? And what type of gun?
does he have a personal youtube channel? i think he is one of the best ones i have seen in here.
Great advice. I now have a range I can go to that has outside large bays that I can have one all to myself and practice so much more.
Simple great advice, definitely train, train in so many different ways.
Great advice. Enjoyed this.
Wow! Simple & Straight to point explanation. Thanks for sharing🙏🏼
Thank you
Nice job Mike,do you use any of the available dry fire training aids ?
Nice, simple, very helpful tips.
great video....fundamentals
Excellent video
Awesome 👏 Thxs
Pretty straightforward
1. Train. Learn to shoot on the move
2. Don't pimp your ride. Keep it simple
3. Find the sweet spot carry mode for your rig. It has taken me a while to get the proper fit for a new VersaCarry shoulder rig.
Absolutely! Excellent advice. Personally, in addition to religiously following the Firearm safety rules, I learned in the Marines, over a 22 year career, I … don’t handle firearms when I am sleep deprived
Im a car guy, and have taken performance driving classes and have had a SCCA lic in the past. Modifying guns is a lot like modifying cars. People buy a factory high performance car and immediately wanna start putting go fast goodies on it. Not realizing that the car is way more than they can handle in stock form.
Guns are the same. People will go buy the quintessential glock. Then spend a few more hundred bucks on aftermarket parts for it. Just to keep up with the newest greatest fad. I've talked to many people who modified their glock, only to say it doesn't run right. And they need another part to make it work right. Really.
Just like cars. Most people just do the same thing. Now I've been an ASE master tech for most of my career. And know what works what doesn't and how important matched components and systems are. Same thing for guns. A total build will take time and troubleshooting in both cases.
Me personally buy Sig Sauer. For the fact that they come out of the factory set up well with good components. (I said good, not the best, lol) yeah you'll pay more. But its better stock than a glock with a bunch of aftermarket parts that'll drive up the cost to almost the same as a Sig.
As far as training yup I agree! I run about 6k rounds a year. I'm at the range every 4-6 weeks. Same goes for driving. Im now a OTR trucker. And send 10hr a day driving. And yup. It definitely improved the way i drive on the street. Save the racing for the track! And if you do buy a high HP car or truck. Take lessons before or when you buy it! Just figure the driving classes into the purchase price.
Good video with true basic stuffs.
Great, good common sense video😊
Very informative thanks
Never practice your draw with a loaded gun in your home.
Excellent tips. USCCA, we in The People’s Republic of Washington miss your coverage. HELP!
Uscca is complete garbage. They can and will dump you without notice if you ever have to defend yourself and then defend yourself in court after. ACLDN is miles better and Massad Ayoob is on the panel.
My rules for frankensteining my guns is, if I do, they're just gonna be range guns. I never mess with my carry guns, other than what he mentioned in this video plus a light and an optic.
Honestly, not everyone deserves a CCW.
Most of us aren’t “former Navy Seals.” I’m 64 years old. No amount of weight lifting or cardio is going to make me a fighter. That’s why I carry in the first place.
Samurai way!! Good stuff!! Martial training with tools is just an extension of the body.. Mas Omaha said one becomes a beginner after 1,000 days of training, a master after 10,000 days of practice.
Been shooting for over 40 years and I have always known if there was a round in the chamber without a press check. However, I always check my guns before I dry fire them.
Great sound advice!
Perusing through the firearm content I came upon this excellent video by chance. In it was the golden rule of firearms training given me long ago, (MstrSgt Bull Edwards), "You are the weapon, your firearm is only the tool."
Real words of wisdom
Thanks
Excuse me but the gun is the weapon, ever see one guy kill like 50 people from 100 yards with a rock some people are delusional and untruthful about a gun being a weapon, I classify a gun as a weapon the thing is it being used legally for self defense or the enforcement of the laws.
Awesome video. Thank you sir ! Training is key 🇺🇸😎🙌
Training is key. 🇷🇺😎🙌
4:50 i was taught there is ALWAYS a round in the chamber even after you check :) but yes checking is very helpful for the peace of mind.
Mike is the man!
Very good info. Thanks.
Such a badass!!
Great advice