You’re absolutely right about what happens during a deadly encounter. I survived three on duty shootings in my career and you will NOT have the time or coordination to rack the slide. Also, if your hand slips when racking it could induce a malfunction.
@Mk-uh4jo
Жыл бұрын
Thinking you can un-holster your firearm and rack the slide to chamber a round in time is like thinking you can buckle you seat-belt right before impact. Nope!
@marydidyouknow5826
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! The most important reason you cited is protecting that child. I'm a mother, and we live in an area that is a sex trafficking highway hotspot. There have been many issues lately with people scouting out families in parks and parking lots, following them home, etc. I'm not about to mess with not having a round in the chamber, and anyone who argues that probably doesn't have kids or simply does not know the kind of danger out there.
@lonewolfsurvival3453
4 жыл бұрын
I used to be nervous about keeping a +1 when I first started carrying, but as long as you have a proper holster that has a trigger guard (to prevent trigger getting snagged) and you know to keep your finger off that trigger when you pull it out, it's virtually impossible for it to go off. If it has a safety, then keep the safety on. If you carry a Glock, then you and your brain are the safety. Respect your weapon and don't be negligent and it will be all good. I'm currently up to six years now, carrying concealed, always with a round chambered.
@MachineGod69
2 жыл бұрын
Glock is probably the safest weapon to carry with a +1. Three safety’s
@troyp1333
3 жыл бұрын
It really comes down to your awareness. You can carry one in the chamber all day long but if someone sneaks up on you and puts a gun to your head, how fast can you pull it out your holster before they squeeze the trigger?
@Scarywoody
4 жыл бұрын
There is no time to rack a round or fumble with a safety. Trouble is on you.
@sgoell75
3 ай бұрын
than don't go to a drug lords house!
@greymanzink6118
4 жыл бұрын
Brian, I agree with you, 1 in the pipe will save your life, Being an older person (old man), I may not get the chance to rack a round before it's too late. I always carry, cocked and locked.
@terrancecoard388
4 жыл бұрын
Revolvers was the way to go when I got into guns in 1981. A good 1911 required a bit of gunsmitting to be reliable and the only people you saw carrying them were gun shop workers and seasoned citizens. Condition 1 always crawled my skin. Fast forward and I do own custom 45s but still carried a revolver in 357 Mag. That was until I saw videos of criminals on Active Self Protection videos. I am now ondoard with high capacity striker fired autos and got comfortable with Condition1 with my 1911s. All in quality holsters! Watching those videos shows you how quick your reaction needs to be. There is no time for loading the chamber or fumbling to present the weapon...none! There are examples of people that did that and they did not come out on top. My next purchase will be a S&W M&P Pro with 18 shot capacity. Don't see an appendix carry however...creepier than Condition1 for sure! And practice practice practice.
@davemikita3419
4 жыл бұрын
I don't personally carry or own firearms as a choice. But I def appreciate these videos. Keep up the great vids.
@TheAxe4Ever
2 жыл бұрын
I gotta be honest. I’ve been around all sorts of firearms my whole life. But years ago when I decided to carry everyday, I was a little freaked out about carrying one in the chamber. But that was just lack of confidence and training. So I took every class I could from our local NRA certified trainer. Very thorough and confidence inspiring teacher. I spent a lot of rounds at the range. My confidence grew. And now I can’t imagine not carrying with a chambered round. 15 years of carrying and guess what. My gun has never just fired itself off. Get training. Take every class you can. Spend some good, quality range time. Learn all the safety protocols and your confidence will grow.
@spencerjohnson1499
4 жыл бұрын
I always carry with a chambered round. I also train alot.
@northernninety7
4 жыл бұрын
People who think they have time to rack the slide dont know how real scenarios go. I saw a video on active self protection where the security guard forgot his chamber was empty and clicked the robber. He responded with a single bang, killing the security guard. I carry the plus 1 and always will.
@kentvene.454
4 жыл бұрын
I hear you man I mean these things happen so fast it's not like what people picture in their minds. I mean it's a battle enough for most people to be situationally aware enough to even realize that there's a threat in time to react at all. Put on top of that two extra steps racking the slide and disengaging the safety and that person just contributed to the thugs arsenal that attacked him. These guys can smell fear and while that dude is struggling with the slide the bad guy is not just going to wait for him to do that if he's close he's going to try to grab that thing. It's just people need to realize that carrying is one thing but without situational awareness it really doesn't work out for you you have to be both situationally where and capable. Not paranoid but at least aware of your surroundings
@northernninety7
4 жыл бұрын
@@kentvene.454 Yeah bad guys plan attacks and so they get the drop on people. I want less steps to be ready.
@cd4498
4 жыл бұрын
I dont carry one in the pipe because i dont think its worth it to even have the slightest possibility of a accidental discharge. I often carry in a cargo pocket, the gun faces flat with the muzzle pointing behind me. Its often in the direction of people standing behind me. I was taught in hunter safety at the age of 12 to never point a firearm at something or somebody you dont want to kill. That includes myself when it would be in the waistband. Its just not worth it to me. The only way i think it would be acceptable is if it would be in a off hip side holster, ankle holster and drop leg.
@stukinnison7437
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Brian!! I look at it like this... I ALWAYS carry with one in the chamber!! MOST competent...well trained...and knowledgeable folks do (carry with one in the shoot)!! The small percentage of those “Karen’s” out there imparting their ignorance to the subject...are just people who have nothing better to do than...1 complain...2 stir up crap..3 try to get under your skin...4 find something wrong with everything and/or everybody...5 usually lean left...6 just need to be quiet!! We are on the verge of some real serious shift...we’re actually in it already!! The sides have been drawn!! It’s just time now to finish getting your stuff in order...sowing up any loose ends...and now mentally preparing for whatever comes our way!! Thank You for what you do!! You provide a valuable service...and valuable information to folks through your videos!! Be Safe...watch your six...and ALWAYS carry (with one in the chamber)!!
@atoadigi
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!!! With so many videos out there with people arguing over carrying one in the chamber or not, you actually took the time to show the internal safety's and explain that the gun is not just going to go bang when that trigger is not being pulled back. If it is in a good, safe kydex holster with nothing being able to get near the trigger it's not just going to go off. Most people have no clue how these guns work and they won't take the time to educate themselves so thank you again for explaining the built-in, internal safety's on striker fired pistols. When I took my CCW/permit class a while back the instructor held up his Glock and asked "does this pistol have a safety?" Just about everyone in the class, my self included because of ignorance at the time, said no, then he went on to explain what you actually just did in this video about the internal safety's and that unless that trigger is pulled that pistol is not going to just go bang. That changed my whole way of thinking about carrying one in the chamber.
@demsrules
3 жыл бұрын
I carry with a round in the chamber. I once asked a police officer and he asked me, "why carry if you aren't chambered?" I'm sold!
@jamescarter4175
3 жыл бұрын
I appendix carry a CZ-P07, round in the chamber, decocked. When I reholster, my thumb is on the hammer.
@htorres11
9 ай бұрын
Loved this video. One of the best I’ve seen on this issue. Thank you.
@jbstuff
4 жыл бұрын
Pure stupid to not carry with a round in the Chamber. That's like having time to put your seatbelts on before a drunk driver hits you and not knowing about it. Nothing wrong with appendix carrying striker fired that way either
@kentvene.454
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I mean otherwise the person may as well not carry at all because it's not going to do them any good as I said in another comment nearly all of these self-defense scenarios that happen on the street happened so fast that unless you're very situationally aware you're blessed to even recognize the threat in time to react at all period definitely no time to rack a slide and disengage a safety put adrenaline on top of that and fear and there's just no chance. More likely that it would end up in the hands of the bad guy. who is almost definitely going to try to take it from you while you're struggling with it
@jbstuff
3 жыл бұрын
@Hungry Tactician Yeah sure to someone that's not responsible and is unaware of what's going on.
@timberg7377
4 жыл бұрын
I just got my TAURUS G3 9mm, at this point I don't know the pistol well enough, to carry it, with one in the chamber.. But I definitely agree, that if you feel safe enough, you should definitely have I in the pipe..
@hovanti
4 жыл бұрын
If your IWB holster is a Hawg Holster, you can holster whatever you carry without being concerned about accidental discharge.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
Yep
@robertbraun4708
4 жыл бұрын
Carrying a gun with an empty chamber is akin to going camping with an intrntionally dull knife. Best Regards, Robert Phh., Az. 🇺🇸
@gierhedd75
4 жыл бұрын
But what if you're a hipster glamping? 😂😂
@gierhedd75
4 жыл бұрын
Funny but effed up and completely true story (which MAYBE relates to this): many years ago, my partner and I responded to a person with a gun call in a "busy" area. As we drove up, we saw not one , but 6 individuals - 2 actually brandishing firearms, and attempting to make entry through a back yard gate at the top of an alleyway. Being the recorder that day, I jumped out and identified myself as they all tore a** down the alley. I made my partner swing around the corner to cut them off. As I turned through an open lot I saw one individual who had a gun stop and take cover. Que the tightened sphincter moment. I did a quick peak low and the guy decided to book again. As I chased him down the street on the other side of the cars (btw, try to run at speed while covering your target), my magazine decided to puke out of the grip. With only 15 feet between us and closing, I had zero time to grab another mag. Fortunately I did not have to shoot anyone that day, but at least I had one round charged if I needed it. Ultimately I caught up to him and yoked him to the ground - gun recovered - we got one other guy on that job, but not the guy with the second gun - but that's neither here nor there. Carry charged -itmay save your life one day. BTW, we did find my mag after the dust settled. I still get ribbed about it from my old partner to this day. And to those who say they would rather be hurt or killed than to risk a child or a loved one being injured or worse - say WHAT!!??? If you don't know or refuse to learn how to properly protect and retain your firearms, you do not need to be in possession of said firearm. Why would you EVER give up or let the bad guys win?
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
I think som efolks has not really thought it through
@P_RO_
4 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivalOnPurpose It is not that they haven't thought it through- it is that they do not know how to think properly to begin with. Thus they end up with the wrong conclusion, and not just with this...
@lvwookie3164
3 жыл бұрын
Big debate one in the chamber or not that is question but It’s your gun you’re right to carry the way you want there is so many scenarios I should go on for days PS I wouldn’t want somebody uncomfortable carrying one in the chamber it might get me or you shot Thanks for sharing
@704ab
4 жыл бұрын
When I was MP in the Army, we were supposed to carry our 1911's without a round in the chamber. Yep, even then, we did not follow orders. I also kept a Model 19 and a 10/22 in the trunk of my pov. Don't tell!
@sjlarue4722
Ай бұрын
Well said. Ok not to carry with one in chamber if not yet competent. I now see the benefits of practicing to become competent. Bravo sir!
@matthewblankenship7968
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been training a lot and watching a lot of vids on the topic ..I carry appendix only ..a Glock 19 and 17 ..by your philosophy I know carry with one in the chamber confidently ..good vid ..in a lot of situations your just not going to have time ..I’m confident in Glock that it won’t go off till I pull the trigger ..tier1 holsters are my go to holsters ..👍🏻✌️🇺🇸
@michaelkelly8061
3 жыл бұрын
Brian: I agree with you completely. I am 68 years old and getting slower. 1 in the chamber could be a life saver........
@SurvivalOnPurpose
3 жыл бұрын
Yep
@coreybair9426
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Brian!
@jkranzfire
4 жыл бұрын
People buy crap holsters because they need training.
@gierhedd75
4 жыл бұрын
@@papimaximus95 haha
@northernninety7
4 жыл бұрын
@@papimaximus95 Its true. Put a crappy holster through stress and youll find that its rather a holster shaped object, and not a very good one. Even just doing drills at home with an empty gun can reveal flaws in the products as well as yourself.
@Jeff_Seely
Жыл бұрын
I'm with you on hammerless EDC's and I love my matte-finish Kimber K6. Its safe, always dependable, comfortable because I refuse to wear kydex, and downright pretty. I have put a lot of time in on it and there's no doubt I am more accurate with it. The trigger is silky smooth and I feel pretty quick with it and a crimson trace. I am sorry I just don't share your safety views with striker fire. Guns like Glock I know are similar to being half racked when there is one in the pipe but there is still a chance that if it gets hung up or jarred, the gun could discharge. Plus there is no way the gun is more reliable than a hammerless revolver.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
Жыл бұрын
I know of zero examples of a Glock firing without the trigger being pressed by something. I guess I have just always had or carried semi-auto pistols for the last 40 years so I am most comfortable with them.
@Jeff_Seely
Жыл бұрын
Fair enough. Thanks for the reply.
@shudad7
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thanks
@buddyhoover2618
4 жыл бұрын
IMHO its a lot safer than getting caught with your pants down and having to rack one in. Depending on what your carrying of course
@northernninety7
4 жыл бұрын
I cant believe I read this as, its safer to get caught with your pants down than having to rack one in.
@michaelbaldwin6543
4 жыл бұрын
As usual, I agree wholeheartedly with your reasoning. Great video Bryan. Thanks for posting.
@TheManFromMA
3 жыл бұрын
I like your video, you are 100% correct. My first real pistol was a Glock 19 and I feared carrying it with a round in the chamber. I bought a CZ75 PCR because of the SA/DA and de cocker until I actually educated myself and practiced shooting. I love the trigger of the CZ but I now carry several Glocks from the 43 to the 48 or even the 17 and 19. I trust Glock and I know when I need it it will work.
@jonathanmcguvey9408
2 жыл бұрын
funny because i am in process of buying my first pistol and was going to get a cz75 c for the same exact reason to have cocked and locked. But because of price mainly, and weight, I am going to go with the glock. but i know i'll need a lot of practice to get confident
@dougr5379
2 жыл бұрын
Brian, I agree with everything you said as if I had made this video. In a real life and death situation, fractions of second matter when getting your gun in action faster than the bad guy. The bad guy already has the speed advantage since you will be reacting to him with his gun already up on on you. In this case, drawing while he has the drop on you will almost surely get you killed. In many situations where everyone is caught off guard (like a store robbery for example), you may have to wait your turn to draw when the bad guy(s) are not watching you. This needs to be done silently and discretely so as to not draw their attention while you move into action. Racking a slide is neither silent or discrete. If someone is worried to death about a negligent discharge, then carry in condition 2 with a hammer fired pistol (round in the chamber, hammer down, safety on). Striker fired pistols and DA revolvers are always immediately ready, safe, and silent into action. We all choose to carry so we and our loved ones do not become part of a murder statistic. For most of us, the lifetime likelihood we'll need to use our weapon in self defense is low. But in the remote case we do, the chamber should be loaded for the quickest time to fire while drawing the least amount of attention while doing so.
@richardjones1257
2 жыл бұрын
I agree a good holster and draw protocol that is practiced over and over with confidence it becomes 2nd nature it is a nervous thing but damn that second will save your life!!! I used a double action revolver that worked but these kids got semi autos with 3 times my capacity. I am now carrying the lite weight semi auto with one ready to go thank you!
@avsafetytek
8 ай бұрын
Good stuff 🇺🇸👍🏼
@rickc4317
4 жыл бұрын
Brian, just FYI. I'm a 1911 guy and watched the video to the end....LOL. Well said and I agree with you 100%.
@thomaspalmer7900
2 жыл бұрын
I have 2 1911 pistols and love to carry both of them. They are both heavy fully loaded. I have a good leather holster and trying to get used to carrying them. Any suggestions???
@rickc4317
2 жыл бұрын
@@thomaspalmer7900 Sorry, Thomas, I don't have any good suggestions for you. As I know you're aware, they're just not handy or designed to carry concealed. And, open carrying them starts creating its own set of issues. A shoulder holster is about as good a solution as I know of, and it's not great, either.
@thomaspalmer7900
2 жыл бұрын
@@rickc4317 i presently CCW a S&W Shield .45 and a Springfield Armory XD-9mm. I still love the 1911 but your right not made to CCW but makes a great home defense pistol. Thanks for info
@Johonavich49
4 жыл бұрын
Carry one in the chamber. Very smart! Thanks Bryan!
@Starsky1413
3 жыл бұрын
I live in Africa. I own and carry a Glock 19 gen 4. My problem is most attacks that happen over here are multiple attackers that set themselves up in multiple places before the attack. A lot of the time they use rifles like Ghalil or AK. I carry the Glock “one Up” but I’d really need to assess the situation before I use it. Here in Africa the attackers are always serious cowards that can move in small crowds (I live in a rural area). They’re hardly ever less then 5 on average. Drawing a 9mm here will more often then not get you killed instantly. My point is that in this modern day....how is a Glock or any other pistol really going to help anyone? The criminal firepower is just too much.....I’ve seen South African Police and security people killed simply because they drew their 9mm and were shot instantly so the gun could be stolen amongst other obvious reasons. I understand USA has similar problems in areas such as Chicago. Look to be real....these questions can’t be answered. In truth carrying a 9mm can possibly help in a one on one attack on ones person....other then that I believe you’ll be killed by the next guy coming up behind you. Something to think about. My belief is that one should understand that when you’re dealing with ruthless killers.....having a 9mm and fighting back can end badly for you. As they say....most times you should just run....and I’ve experienced the running before. It’s all very difficult. You can look me up on Facebook. John Weavind From South Africa
@ax.f-1256
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I disagree with your there. You should fight back and open fire. The problem in south Africa is the lack of accountability and responsibility. If you signal criminals that they will always get their way, because you always run away and give them what they want. Nothing will ever change. Just because you show the criminals that there are no consequences for there actions. A much higher number of people in South Africa get killed because they had NO guns and could not fight back. If you're outgunned and outnumbered you should only open fire to protect your retreat. Not to stand your ground. There is just way to less police in South Africa. Capetown is particularly is known for this for decades. (I don't know if that has changed since then, but according to your comment is hasn't) Your politicians are just corrupt to the core including the majority of the police. Thats why you have so much violence and gang crime. The politicians and police are part of it. They don't want to stop crime. They WANT to increase crime. Because it makes them richer. That was the problem in south Africa in the past and reading your comment it still is. If you know that you would be attacked by several people. Just don't go alone outside. It is that simple. DO NOT go Alone outside. Only with several people. And then you and your friends and family all with firearms. Yes it is dangerous. But you need to decide what you want. You're want the criminals to continue to run South Africa? Yes ? Then keep running away and they will only get more and more. That's what you see already. You want to get your country back ? Then you need to fight for it. Yes, "fight for it" like in: Risk your life and you might get killed for it. Or safe up some money and leave south Africa, if you want a safe future and don't want to get killed because you used your gun. I'm sorry if you find that harsh, but there are only 3 solutions for you and for South Africa. 1. Always Surrender to the criminals and your country will only get worse and the criminals will reign over all of you. The crime won't become less it will only become more until your like Sudan. 2. Fight for your country, fight against the evil and probably loose your life during that. The more people do that the more you fight the evil. Basically South Africa is already a warzone with Good people vs criminals/corrupt politicians everyday. But there are still to more bad guys than good guys fighting. But don't start a fight if your outnumbered. Only use the gun to protect your retreat as a fire cover. 3. Leave the Country for ever and start somewhere else a new life where you can safely live. Those are the 3 and only options you have. South Africa is they way it is and will stay the way it is, because nobody is willing to change it and to fight with his life for changing it. If your fighting a one man war, forget it, The country is doomed if the good citizens are not willing to fight together with you for a better country. Just Safe some money and leave the country. Thats all you can do then. The country will go up in flames, there is now way stopping it or the majority is unwilling to change it. Just pack your things and move somewhere else. And about Chicago: Same reason. Too less police, corrupt politicians, 'Defund the police' campaigns, and criminals don't get a punishment. They get a slap on the wrist. And so they will always come back and commit more crimes because they don't have any fear for any consequences. And voters who hate that it's like that, but who keep voting those idiots that ruined the city again and again and again. If your continuesly re-electing corrupt idiots into office what can you expect ??
@johns.cooper3626
4 жыл бұрын
The only time i do not have a round inthe chamber is when i carry my single action pistole.
@trapperscout2046
4 жыл бұрын
Get a Ruger.
@seamusburke9101
3 жыл бұрын
Someone please tell me what an appendix carry is. Sorry for my ignorence but I live in London England where hand guns aren't legal.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
3 жыл бұрын
Carrying your gun (hopefully in a holster) on the front of your midsection in front of youru appendix.
@coffee_carry
Жыл бұрын
Question for the whole thread: just curious.... how many times have you had to defend your life with or without a weapon? Not on duty as an officer or in the military, just as an average citizen.
@stevelucier8346
4 жыл бұрын
External safety for me. Reasons being Birth Defects, Stiff Person Disease and handling a pistol with all that going on. Not just any external safety as many switch too easily. Added bonus to have the external safety when I handle a pistol, holster with small webbed fings and when I get into a vehicle. There is nothing like having the confidence to conceal carry loaded when it takes one second to thumb that safety on knowing if you get into a spinning, flipping, twisting accident and that gun possibly flinging out in the unpredictable flying debris it still has little to no chance to fire. One second to flip the safety off when getting out or if you think you might need it within the vehicle. Like they say know your surroundings and always be ready. With such a hand deficit I really like my safety most when holstering because being sure clothing is out of the way will never be with confidence, Problem solved. Holster and habitually safety goes off. Been doing this for well over 20 years.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
Stay safe brother
@leegrubb6753
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with most of what you said! But something about why I carry one in the the chamber. Because the bad guy does!!! He not going to wait for ME to load a run!!! OH!!! One more thing I did watch your whole video! I'm a 1911 old guy!!! LOL!!!
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t even own a 1911. But I want one :-)
@viewsandreviews180
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t agree more with most of your reasoning about having a round chambered. I carry a revolver most of the time for a few reasons, the spring in the magazine of all semiautomatics does loose some force over time if they’re continuously compressed. This will affect feeding. Like most CC people in civilian life I’ve yet to be in a situation to defend myself with a firearm (because of many factors). Then lastly most civilian gunfights are over with an average of three shots. All that said, I rarely go into high crime/threat areas but if I do I’ll be carrying a concealed semiautomatic pistol with an extra magazine along with other personal defense items. Before you ask, I do train regularly with both types of pistols and my other gear.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
3 жыл бұрын
One clarification. I have seen research that indicates good springs are not weakened by long term compression but more by frequent decompression and compression cycles.
@johncrone3612
3 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivalOnPurpose yes. As technology in metallurgy has improved, “they’ say the springs don’t “sack out’ any longer.
@ThomasNoss1
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent video. As an added safety measure I'll still carry w/o a round in the chamber, but I appreciate your perspective.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
Stay safe
@Logan2070
4 жыл бұрын
I always carry in condition one. I prefer a handgun with an external safety, as most of my experience is with a DA/SA gun. I prefer striker pistols with some take up and higher lb trigger pull. I have a full size XDM elite with a light trigger and I am a little hesitant to carry it without a thumb safety. That said your best safety is your brain, keeping your finger off the trigger and having a proper fitting holster that covers the entire trigger guard. Oh and meh to Glock, I don't own an Apple computer or drive a Volvo either and I'm not sold on optics on pistols.
@exploringwithlarry4140
4 жыл бұрын
I did armed security for two years and always one in the chamber and saftey off i used a safari Land holster with my 357mag I used a Hn Nealson retention 3 holster I had to quick draw on a criminal he put his hands up after looking up at me i did not have to fire a round the story goes i approached him and told him to leave the property he told me you are only tuff because you got a gun i got one two mother f____ and he was reaching around his waist so I slaped leather and looked up to see my 357 mag aiming at his chest he put his hands up i turned him around and patted him down and no weapon was found i told him he was two seconds from being shot his response was i was just playing
@robinresre818
2 жыл бұрын
I missed a big buck deer one time cuz I forgot to put the bullet in the chamber it was horrible
@WoodKnock01
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid as always!!!
@keelorion9938
3 жыл бұрын
I have a glock 45, and I'm basically new to guns. I'm still not fully comfortable with carrying one in the chamber, but I think I may have an alternate solution. What if you carry one in the chamber, but leave the slide locked in the back position while in your (quality) holster? It might print a bit, but no need to use your left hand to rack your gun. While drawing your weapon, simply use your thumb to push the slide lock, and you're gun is hot. Very quickly done with some practice. Thanks in advance for your input.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
3 жыл бұрын
I get you apprehension but that is not a good idea. There are a lot of things that could go wrong there. Mayeb I'll make a video about that one day , but just for starters: you wouldn't want to leave your action open like that with the opportunity for who knows what to get inside the pistol , if you are willing to practice releasing the slide lock enough so that it becomes second nature , why not put that same effort into learning o safely and confidently carry a loaded pistol. I know it is not cheap bit I HIGHLY recommend finding a good firearms school or instructor who can help you gain the competence which leads to confidence.
@davidgearardo1788
4 жыл бұрын
Carry one in the chamber, with modern firearms, you have to pull the trigger, if you seriously can't keep your finger off the trigger, you should train more, get time behind the gun. If you have to work up to it, fine but get there. Put a snap cap in the chamber, with the weapon charged, carry it like that for a week, see if the trigger was tripped. It wont be unless you pressed the trigger. Get there! It WILL save your life.
@kingrat5564
2 жыл бұрын
Learning how to fight is just as important as carrying. Anybody appendix carrying is gonna have to lift their shirt to draw. Two hands, two steps. Just like racking it from a outside the waistband carry. Your attacker might take your gun from you too. I personally want them to have to chamber it before shooting me. Or pull the trigger and nothing happens for them. If you have ever been in a fight or gotten jumped you would know that it isn’t announced at distance. You are gonna know about it once it is right on top of you. Learn how to fight first because you are gonna just get rocked if you are fumbling around in your pants while someone is dropping bombs on you
@karlawilson9772
3 жыл бұрын
I am now gun loaded. Was scared to but after shooting my 2 guns a few more times and thinking on how the gun actually works (cocking the hammer hard trigger pull) now I'm confident in it. Not just randomly firing. I feel good knowing that if trouble should happen, I have my pepper gel spray, and my 2 loaded guns on me and ready.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
3 жыл бұрын
If you can, I highly recommend some good training in using a pistol for self defense. It was one of the best things I have ever done to be more prepared.
@centex52
3 жыл бұрын
awesome video thanks so much
@wadegeorge1591
4 жыл бұрын
Why would anybody carry with an empty chamber?
@P_RO_
4 жыл бұрын
So that it matches their mind. Both are empty and not ready to be used when needed...
@saintbabylon7250
3 жыл бұрын
I honestly feel uncomfortable and nervous if i’m not carrying a round in the camber. I feel that if I really need it to be ready the chances of me rushing to rack and what not is just unsettling cause I train constantly to keep my finger off the trigger until i’m on target & not having one in the chamber needing to load just fumbles what I train for. That’s that as for me but maybe their is a type of person who is opposite and nervous with one in the camber should honestly reconsider carrying all together.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
3 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. I recommend everybody get training.
@jonnyboat2
4 жыл бұрын
Here’s a good concealed carry tip especially if you like a 1911. Psalm 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
@northernninety7
4 жыл бұрын
So, thy round I hid in my chamber, that I might use against thee?
@michaelbrunner6654
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. 100 percent agreed
@gierhedd75
4 жыл бұрын
We still have some old timers on duty carrying wheel guns. There's only 90 department wide, and I suspect most of them will be off the job im the next 5-6 years anyway. If our DA has his way, we won't be carrying ANY firearms. 🙄🙄
@BX138
4 жыл бұрын
I'm assuming you're a cop or deputy?
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
Sad
@gierhedd75
4 жыл бұрын
@@BX138 Philadelphia
@gierhedd75
4 жыл бұрын
However, I have to make the disclaimer 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 Nothing I say represents the department in any way, shape, or form......
@rdz875
3 жыл бұрын
Glock 26 in a 1791 4 way holster
@jamescrowe7892
3 жыл бұрын
If you don't carry a semi auto pistol with a round in the chamber then the firearm is pretty much useless. You said it yourself: will you be able to draw, rack the slide to chamber a round, put your muzzle on target and fire in 3 seconds? It is a resounding "NO". LEOs typically have to draw, put the muzzle on target and fire 2 rounds in 3 to 4 seconds from 3 yards. If you aren't competent enough, confident enough and not going to bother with practicing to change that then I would suggest for the safety of others that you not carry a firearm. My habit is every time I carry, before I put the firearm in a holster I drop the mag, cycle the slide to remove the chambered round, insert the mag and chamber a fresh round then drop the mag to insert the round I removed from the chamber thereby having a full magazine then re-insert the magazine in the pistol. This procedure, for me, treats and verifies that the firearm was and is loaded and eliminates the need for the so called "press check" which may not guarantee that the chambered round is seated properly.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
3 жыл бұрын
I would be careful about recycling the same 2 rounds over and over. That can cause the billet to be pushed into the case and create a potential overpressure situation. I have one on my desk that is visible shorter because of that.
@paulross9287
3 жыл бұрын
It's all about having a holster that fits your needs.
@jimr5703
2 жыл бұрын
Depends on the level of competence. Specifically, trigger discipline.
@paulmitchell2742
4 жыл бұрын
been doing it for over 65 years ,never had a problem.
@RS-ss6go
4 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@gierhedd75
4 жыл бұрын
In SOME areas of the country, it could possibly be construed by prosecution or even a defense attorney should your attacker survive, that you had presence of mind to DECIDE to (premeditated) load a round and fire when you could have fled. Now please don't get me wrong. I am NOT taking that stance. I'm just saying that I have personally seen scumbag attorneys try to go that route. Best bet is to carry loaded and charged. And then train, train, train, train. Great vid, sir.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
And know and understand when use of deadly force is justified.
@sinistar426
Жыл бұрын
The only thing "unsafe" about keeping a round in the chamber is the control of your trigger finger if you have a proper holster. If you have no control over it in a situation where seconds count, then YOU might be "unsafe".
@SurvivalOnPurpose
Жыл бұрын
Exactly
@outdoorswashington7021
4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos
@2Amendment
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck trying to chamber a round with one hand
@gierhedd75
4 жыл бұрын
Practice practice practice - with BOTH hands.
@gierhedd75
4 жыл бұрын
@@papimaximus95 YES!!!!!
@bmx7596
2 жыл бұрын
You just said most self defense shootings are in 3 seconds or less. FBI says 3 shots in almost all encounters. There are several 8 shot revolvers and a 357 mag has alot more power than 9mm, along with better reliability. Go on YT and there are thousands of videos about clearing malfunctions for semi-autos, because they happen often. Every time I go to the range there are people clearing malfunctions on both sides of me, meanwhile, I fire for hours with zero. 4 years of shooting the same gun and not a single malfunction, but as SOON as switch to my sig or Glock, here we go, clearing malfunctions. Those extra 10 shots aren't going to matter, someone will have already won by that point, or ran far enough away to where the battle is over.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
2 жыл бұрын
Key work here is “most”. I don’t want to win a fight for mine or my family’s life “most” of the time. And I can literally count on one hand (with a couple of fingers folded down, how many time my Glock has malfunctioned through several thousand rounds.
@kchiloquin5570
Жыл бұрын
In a situation. Remember to take weapon off safe. Yep you read it hear.
@6bluestrings
4 жыл бұрын
well said
@kingrat5564
2 жыл бұрын
Just carry a pistol in your hand at all times and all you have to do is point, aim, and shoot. Still too many steps so walk around pointing your gun wherever you are going with somebody walking backwards behind you pointing as well. Then all you have to worry about is heart attacks and car accidents. Just joking around here but if it’s dangerous enough where you are that you need to be 1 second away from shooting at all times… you need to move
@kentvene.454
4 жыл бұрын
I do have to say though about a revolver . What about people who are not as experienced and who are in the process of gaining more experience beginners and such. As well as people who just feel more comfortable with revolvers. They may not be as efficient when it comes to killing because of capacity but you got to remember when it comes to military the objective is not self-defense it's offense. You're not playing defense you're playing offense your objective is to kill the enemy and protect yourself but the typical thug or kidnapper or whatever in the states it's a different situation is capacity as important as reliability and ease of use when all of your motor skills and cognitive abilities are at least slightly impaired? I'm just saying I absolutely agree that when it comes to offensive shooting Auto loaders all the way but when it comes to defensive shooting it seems as though revolvers might be better for that to fire a few reliable shots and then fall back to a safer position and call police.
@kevinsmith9142
4 жыл бұрын
Carrying without a round in the chamber shows a lack of intelligence that is inexcusable!
@charleshayes2729
3 жыл бұрын
I dont care weather you keep around in the chamber or not...but to argue about reaction time ..stressful situations..and not being able to think...if that's your excuse you shouldn't own a firearm...
@OhioPrepperOne
4 жыл бұрын
Its safe as long as you dont pull the trigger when you dont mean to.... otherwise, dont carry, practice the safety rules, practice the draw.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
See. You said “otherwise don’t carry”. I don’t necessarily agree. I absolutely think everyone who carried a firearm SHOULD get some quality training on the “tactical” use and handling of guns. But I don’t think it should be “required”.
@OhioPrepperOne
4 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivalOnPurpose What i said was if your not safe with a loaded firearm, don't carry, get some training first. if your not safe you will hurt yourself or others, so don't carry until your safe.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
I can agree with that
@pjamese3
3 жыл бұрын
The seconds a long time if you have to pull down on somebody
@bgelert
3 жыл бұрын
have a p365 with no safety, this is why I want to carry without one in the chamber. Also, how often will I encounter someone 6 feet away charging at me as opposed to someone in the house? Thoughts?
@smbyers
2 жыл бұрын
I have a p365xl and am not yet to the point of carrying chambered either, but I'm trying to get myself mentally ready to do it in the future. There are safeties on it from what I understand, but just not a manual safety. There are safeguards to prevent the firing pin from striking the primer unless the trigger was actually pulled. I do have a good kydex holster and have already been training myself mentally for when I will carry chambered including holstering before I put attach the holster to my waistband and not removing the gun from the holster unless I'm committed to firing it if the situation requires it. If there were a situation where I did have to remove it from the holster, I would remove the holster prior to putting the gun back in. This is one that takes a lot of mental preparation for me but I hope to get there soon.
@kiwi-bp6uo
4 жыл бұрын
For me personally.. I'd rather be killed or harmed before risking an accidental shooting of myself or another and definitely before risking a child getting it hands on my gun and pulling the trigger shooting themselves or another. I know most will say you that you shouldn't carry if you can't be responsible but there is always a risk for an accident so I'm willing to risk harm to myself for these reasons. Know that I'm not against those that have the chamber loaded at all times my husband carries his that way...👍
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
The key here is “carry”. How is a child going to get the gun if it is on your body in a good holster? Training is key.
@lauramartin7300
4 жыл бұрын
In our state, YOU MUST HAVE FIREARMS IN A SAFE. I believe that if you are going to have firearms and in your house have the knowledge and be trained and ALSO train your children. Our boys where told and explained about guns when they where small. My mother hated guns, but my dad taught me and we use to go woodchuck hunting. NO it wasn't to teach me how to kill, it taught me how to shoot and practice safety. Children get hurt or killed by a firearm because they have access to it, but ITS THE " CURIOSITY " OF IT. Oh what is it, or what does it to? That is why you should teach your child, NO you don't touch it, it CAN KILL. explain what that means.. our boys where 4 when we started teaching them and having them shoot BB guns. Today the whole family are nra pistol instructors. SAFTEY and TRAINING and KNOWLEDGE ARE A MUST!!! Get as must traing as you can, there are all kinds.Nobody can take knowledge away from you. Know everything about your firearm, so I'd in a situation, YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO AND BE ABLE TO CORRECT IT . ALWAYS BE SAFE. and practice safety.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
So you can’t carry a gun on your person? I am in no way advocating leaving a loaded gun (or an unloaded one for that matter) anywhere a kid or any other unauthorized person can get to it. This video is about “carrying” a gun safely. Bottom line, training training training.
@nitrorc4life1
4 жыл бұрын
Having one in the chamber IS responsible with proper training and holster type, period. If you are not comfortable with doing so, that is fine, rhen don't and then carry the proper type of gun for you. I use to be like you, then in time with lots of practice, I realized in a high stress condition when i would draw then rack and point I WILL miss rack 1-3 times out of 10 times in practice. Then I died 1-3 times...... in a real life high stress scenario where stress is much higher in any practice scenario. So I now ALWAYS, keep it chambered. You can practice all day every day racking after pulled from holster, but in real life threatening scenario you will miss rack your pistol at some point in time, will it be the one time you need it? If your not comfortable to carry with one in chamber, then do not! Or carry a revolver or a long pull trigger (self defense trigger) to each their own. There is NO right or wrong answer, but what is best for each individual skill and confidence level of experience.
@lauramartin7300
4 жыл бұрын
First I was responding to 1122 kiwis, her remark. YES We can carry. Concealed. Which I DO with one in the chamber, along with my husband and two sons.I understand what your video was for hope I hate to say cause always hearing it, I did not offend you. Again was responding to 1122 kiwi. Saftey and training a MUST!!
@armandogavilan1815
2 жыл бұрын
Question. While I DO agree having one in the chamber is the way to go, I'm a newbie and slowly want to develop trust first. Is there any chance as remote as it be that the gun shots WITHOUT a round in the chamber with full magazine? I know sounds stupid and my logic tells me it is impossible but bear with me 3 months ago I never even cared about guns thanks! (I carry glock 43x)
@SurvivalOnPurpose
2 жыл бұрын
No there is no way for the gun to fire without a round in the chamber. I strongly suggest you invest in some good training like that I have taken at Tactical Response. I just left there from alumni event this weekend. You’re 43X is a very good pistol and a very safe pistol if you keep your finger out of the trigger guard until your sides are on target and you have made the decision to FIRE. Confidence comes from competence and competence comes from good training. One more thing, don’t confuse training with practice. And as my friend James says: “training is what is done under the watchful eye of a competent instructor. Practice is how you reinforce what you learned in training“ OK, that may not be a direct quote but it’s pretty close and extremely accurate. Congratulations on making the decision to be responsible for your and your families protection.
@armandogavilan1815
2 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivalOnPurpose thanks a lot. Yes I'm sheduled for a complete training with Glock in my country.( I correct I still don't carry but soon will get the gun) And yes I'm aware the question seemed dumb, specially since I've seen countless videos on safety with Glocks and pistols in general. It is imposible yes but then I saw that video of a guy shooting himself in the groin and serious doubts came to my mind specially about carrying one in the chamber. I'll go slow util I get the confidence, I'm sure that guy thought he carried safe glup! Thanks a lot for the wise words appreciate them.
@zminvestllc9919
2 жыл бұрын
PEOPLE THAT IS WHY YOU TRAIN. - YOU TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN SO WHEN/ IF IT HAPPENS YOU ARE OPERATING ON YOUR TRAINED REFLEXES. BUT, YOU WILL NOT KNOW UNTIL IT REALLY HAPPENS HOW YOU WILL REACT.
@phile5437
2 жыл бұрын
I carry one in the chamber but I won't harp on people who don't. It's their decision.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
2 жыл бұрын
I hope I didn't come across as "harping". I'm just trying to encourage people to be honest with themselves and realize that carrying with an empty chamber is a self-induced handicap. I think far too many people have convinced themselves that things will go according to what they have planned for and the opposite is much more likely. Personally, I want every tiny advantage I can give myself when it comes to protecting myself and my family (especially my family).
@phile5437
2 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivalOnPurpose No sir, you didn't come across like that. I'm just stating my perspective.
@Jwitherow1964
2 жыл бұрын
Lol pastor said that love it true
@StevanOutdoor
4 жыл бұрын
There's nothing in this video I DISagree with. It's all true. I'm a former police officer in Amsterdam and the Dutch police force actually went from a FN pistol to a Walther pistol for this reason. The military (I'm also ex Army officer) changed from FN to Glock for this reason. Of course every drawn and use of a firearm is investigated in the police force. So many police officers gave as reason that they draw before entering a potential dangerous situation because they had to cock and lock first and now where entering with a drawn gun. This let to some accidental firing and unwanted shooting incidents. Because if you have your gun in your hand already your more likely to use it. So they decided (first the police force and later the military) that it's better to have a pistol ready to fire having one in the chamber so you can leave it holstered until it's no longer a potential dangerous situation but an actual dangerous situation. So I and the Dutch police force and military all agree with you.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@kennethrisner8648
Жыл бұрын
And way over here on the other hand you are much less likely to have a negligent discharge without one in the chamber and a manual safety
@SurvivalOnPurpose
Жыл бұрын
If you are willing to accept a self induced handicap to allow for unsafe gun handling, you wind up being much more likely to lose a potential self defense engagement. There are 4 rules, if they are followed (and I'll add be safe when re-holstering), you won't have an ND. And, actually, the holster thing is covered by considering all guns loaded because of course you'd be careful with a loaded gun.
@kennethrisner8648
Жыл бұрын
@@SurvivalOnPurpose To each their own I recon. Id just add that just because a person prefers a manual safety, such as myself, doesn't mean they practice un safe gun handling. Seems to me the disengagement of the manual safety can be simultaneous with the draw. I do however carry with one chambered. I do however respect a decision not to. And try as I may I just can't recall ever hearing of a negligent discharge without one in the chamber. I respect your opinion, I just have a different one
@2fast2block
4 жыл бұрын
I carry a single action revolver and I'm fine with that.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
yipee kiy yay cowboy ;-)
@2fast2block
4 жыл бұрын
@@SurvivalOnPurpose Now that's funny! I've owned a lot of Glocks over the years. None now but it doesn't mean I don't like them. I have a membership to a local range and go there often. The range officers are always telling me stories of people there with very unsafe gun handling and they are telling people on a regular basis to keep their finger off the trigger. Some of those are so prideful they go arguing with the range officers how they always did that and it's safe. Last week they showed me where someone shot a hole in their shooting lane table. It's sad that there are so many people who have guns and treat safety as a joke.
@douglasroyce5631
Жыл бұрын
This is just my opinion but I feel if your firearm is not ready to fire , you are not ready to defend yourself .
@SurvivalOnPurpose
Жыл бұрын
It’s not just your opinion. It’s plain old fact.
@trapperscout2046
4 жыл бұрын
I went deer hunting last season. A deer jumped out in front of me at about 20 yards. In the heat of the moment, I raised my rifle and tried to pull the trigger. I forgot that the safety was on. Luckily for me I was able to get a shot off and kill the deer. For this reason, I'm not a big fan of safeties on defensive handguns. You might not think it will happen, but you will forget to take that safety off in the heat of a defensive encounter. That could cost you your life. Likewise, for those that carry without a round in the chamber, you will forget to rack that slide in the heat of the moment.
@bunnymanmoe8819
2 жыл бұрын
Naw you just need more training Rook
@trapperscout2046
2 жыл бұрын
@@bunnymanmoe8819 I did get training. That's why I can carry with a round in the chamber confidently.
@bunnymanmoe8819
2 жыл бұрын
@@trapperscout2046 Get trained and continously training isn't the same. The fact you don't know how to draw a weapon with n take take the safety off shows how shity your skills are. It should be 2nd nature. You need to update your training.
@trapperscout2046
2 жыл бұрын
@@bunnymanmoe8819 There is a lot video evidence of external safeties on handguns getting people killed. You will forget to take it off during the heat of the moment. I've seen many people during my time in the military often forget to take the safety off during non-stress induced flat range shooting. And I've also seen it (usually with 1911 people) during the multiple civilian firearms training classes I've attended. It always happens. That's without their lives being in danger. Imagine what would happen in a defensive situation with stress induced. No thank you on external handgun safeties. As for updating my training, my last firearms training class was only about three months ago. I attend training regularly.
@addisonesslinger3653
4 жыл бұрын
And a spare magazine
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
Of course ;-)
@DocRock83
3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t hear you you address carrying a SA/DA semi auto. Solves all you safety issues as far as having one in the chamber.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
3 жыл бұрын
That's because I am not really a fan. But you do what works for you.
@wtpence4731
4 жыл бұрын
Well said, Brian. If you are going to carry... train, practice, Repeat ! Confidence comes with training & practice.
@JosephMullin
3 жыл бұрын
Revolvers have no safety other than your finger off the trigger
@jacklow8590
4 жыл бұрын
When you hunt you have a round in the chamber.
@matthewbartley2746
2 жыл бұрын
Is it safe? Well if you own a decent gun and you have even a modicum of trigger discipline enough to avoid and ND. Then yes, it's perfectly safe to carry in a proper quality holster, a well made reliable firearm from this century (I wish that was more of a joke) with a round ready to rock. Why wouldn't it be? Almost all modern firearms are drop safe, they have internal or external safeties that can be manually engaged or disengaged, or they contain a grip or trigger blade safety.. So there's basically ZERO chance the gun is going to go off any time outside of the trigger being intentionally pressed. More importantly. To NOT carry through weapon ready to go is just foolish and short sighted. Don't worry. You'll have the rest of your life to rack that slide. Because you'll most likely be dead. Don't draw from the drop, and don't train to rack as you draw. Because you'll forget and get nothing when you needed a bang.
@korkalba8658
4 жыл бұрын
In a 6 shooter i would put 5 in instead of 6. But a Glock i wouldn't have a problem with leaving one in the chamber.
@SurvivalOnPurpose
4 жыл бұрын
Most modern revolvers have a hammer block which makes it perfectly safe to load them fully. Leaving the hammer in an empty cylinder is a holdover from older designs. Of course you should make sure whatever pistol you carry is safe.
@robinresre818
2 жыл бұрын
they shouldn't even allow you to have a gun
@TheKillaMethod
4 жыл бұрын
If I appendix carry , I dont have a round in the chamber. It's my junk, I'm superstitious. If it's anywhere else I'm rocking a round in the chamber.
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