hackathorn explained it badly he did not think it was practical for carry but it was ok for home defence its like the guy who can not understand why someone would want a full guide rod on a 1911 but never fired one to know the difference and I am not into RDOs but its what you prefer but there are a lot of RDO fan boys I will say the most practical one for carry is the one on your carry gun practical and low profile compared to other RDOs I have seen
there can be some difference with ammo and point of aim but its not like back in the day were gun only liked certain ammo better made gun with better powder in the latest ammo have made being off point of aim minimal
you are pointing out what ever gun is chosen get it up to what will work for you and most important clean and maintain it PS not everyone is in to the latest gadgets out there but I know fan boys are
I mostly just love tiny guns, but BUGs seem better than spare magazines for civilians. I agree that planning around a primary CCW failure is excessive, but that seems to be a very small part of why so many police carry BUGs. They would almost be better labeled "Alternate Guns." I wouldn't say it's more valuable than an IFAK, flashlight, pocket knife, pepper spray, or reliable primary CCW, but probably above 2nd pocket knife, "tactical" pen, paracord bracelet, prybar, ferro rods.
The main channel is awesome, but it has to cater to the masses so I love that you created this channel; it’s great to get these more in-depth breakdowns.
Appreciate these discussions, this topic reinforces one of your tips...distance buys you time. To correctly identify the Go signal is the difference between being the defender vs the injured/dead victim. Thanks for sharing.
Part of the BUG logic is that your BUG might be easier to draw. Most police carry their BUG so they can reach it with their non-dominant hand. Ankle holsters are generally easier than waist holsters to draw from a seated position as well. I feel like you're not being fair with your assessment of BUG value by only considering how gun fights have actually occurred. I've seen a few ASP gun fights that degenerated into wrestling matches that could have benefitted from a pocket draw.
You could say I am the opposite of a 49ers fan (my Dad was from Texas and I grew up, and still am, a Cowboys fan. I know, I know.😢🤦🏻♂️), but I 100% approve of this trip! What a blessing to be able to do this for your Mom!❤️❤️❤️ I’m so very sorry for your loss John!😢❤️ I’m so glad you have memories like this to look back on, and I hope they have helped ease your pain, even though you will always grieve the loss of your Mom. Thank you for sharing this important moment in your life with us! Thank the Lord, that most importantly you will be reunited with her in Heaven someday.❤️
I am a Navy and civilian police veteran, and a concealed carrier. In all three applications, I can think of reasons not to use an optic. For military applications, the pistol is a secondary weapon, almost never used in combat, and I would want to save as much weight as possible while roving or patrolling. As a cop, in the middle of the summer, if I have to get out of my nice cool air condition patrol car really fast to run into a scene where I have to brandish my gun, the optic is going to be all fogged up by the humidity. As a civilian concealed carrier, I suggest watching James Reeves's videos on how any accessories added to your gun can increase the chance of conviction and increase sentencing years. The stupid gun hating/fearing prosecutor is going to say to the jury, "Look! He’s got a laser scope on his gun. He’s not carrying for self-defense. He fantasizes about shooting people from a distance!
The fogging issue is a thing of the past and very easy to completely mitigate. I am a court-admitted expert witness and disagree with James on the optics being a problem. It’s a very, very easy accessory to explain to a jury and makes the prosecutor look like an asshole, which is great for the defendant.
I find these videos very helpful. Just wanted to give you that feedback so that you know you are putting out good content that is valuable to the community, even if you don't hear it much.
I'm such a huge fan of these SPECIFIC videos. The training, the walkthrough, and the talkthrough is ALWAYS great. I can't tell you how many times I shared the part one to this video yesterday. I SO want to come to AZ and train with John.
It all looks easy when you know you are going too shoot, but in an emergency you dont always know who or where your attacker is coming from , so all that standing in one spot and shooting straight ahead goes out the window. You need situational awareness and be observant of all that goes on around you because the threat does not always come from directly in front of you.
