Concealed Carry Decisions to Make

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So, you've decided to buy a handgun and get your carry permit. In this video I attempt to present some of the questions you'll need to ask yourself and decisions you'll need to make.
It's a trial & error process, to some degree, but maybe my 21 years of legal carry experience can at least offer up some of the relevant questions you'll need to ask yourself.
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@hickok45 13 лет назад

@Maybehapsso, sorry, we don't tolerate bigotry here. You'll need to spread that stuff elsewhere.

@BezzyBee03 4 года назад

hickok45 ANNNNNND SUBSCRIBE!!!! Good to see kindhearted individuals in the gun community

@nutterinherbutter5080 4 года назад

What did he say?

@PiracyandDumbbells 4 года назад

Thank you for being the opposite of the gun owner cliche.

@jamesslick4790 4 года назад

@@nutterinherbutter5080 Who knows?!? I cannot find any such user on the RU-vids, Probably self removed their account. They got scolded by Hickok, They probably suck,generally! 😜

@callofthewillman4469 4 года назад

Amen Brother

@lightsout7034 8 лет назад

like a seatbelt you wore it for years didnt need it till you do thank goodness you had it on

@benf5370 7 лет назад

so thats why your unarmed Anon ?

@Veep_The_Goblin_Hermit 7 лет назад

ben folra Damn

@tobytaylor5960 6 лет назад

Robert If you make a mistake with a firearm you deserve what you get. If you don't know how to be safe don't have a gun.

@michaelharris6441 6 лет назад

Toby Taylor wow that’s a horrible statement to get what you deserve if you make a mistake carrying a firearm like you are so perfect and you don’t make mistakes. If you find yourself making mistakes are not feeling confident then keep training and seek out professionals like at gun shops or ranges those folks love teaching and want to see you be safe.

@jaredlangley6924 5 лет назад

@@michaelharris6441 Shouldn't be making mistakes while carrying. If you are still learning shouldn't be carrying.

@hickok45 13 лет назад

@Nexgcs, Yes, but the purpose of carrying is to help ensure that you get a chance to see if you CAN live with it. You can only use deadly force if your life is in immediate jeopardy, so you certainly won't have to live with it if you do nothing; you might not live with anything, a clear conscience OR not. At the point of my life's being threatened, I'll care very little who the evil one's family is or why they didn't raise the critter better. :-) I'll reflect on it later if I survive.

@46FreddieMercury91 4 года назад

Absolutely. Wise words. Even here in the UK with very very strict firearms laws, we have criminals carrying guns. They always find a way. It's only the law abiding folks who suffer the most

@krodriguez1641 3 года назад

Hell yeah sir 👍🏽.

@jasontipton8430 7 лет назад

The uncle we always wanted.

@downyfabricsoftener8790 5 лет назад

Does he have Lumbago?

@MOTORCYCLES-ANDGUNS 5 лет назад

I wish.

@innarukhadze5662 4 года назад

Downyfabricsoftener He also kinda reminds me of Hosea

@PiracyandDumbbells 4 года назад

@@downyfabricsoftener8790 it's a slow and painful death, ma brother.

@MasterChief2552-q2e 3 года назад

@@innarukhadze5662 from RDR2?

@MrTewilson1 11 лет назад

I have been in the Marine Corps for over twenty years. I must say you give some of the best lessons on shooting safely and carrying legally that I have ever seen. Thank you very much for what you do.

@hymugglee6236 5 лет назад

I found out having a Mossberg Shockwave inside my boot was a lil heavy so then had to get another one for my left foot too, it doubled my cost but boy do I feel safe now

@eduardomorales2379 4 года назад

Nice

@MASTEROFEVIL 3 года назад

Walking probably looked funny

@hickok45 13 лет назад

@classicguitar82, The NRA is not perfect, but you would very likely not even be able to own a gun if not for this organization that most of us support. We ARE the organization. Many of us are carrying the load; others are just going along for the ride. If you have a beef with the NRA, join one of the other gun-rights organizations and support them as much as possible.

@kyletible9698 6 лет назад

You are so cool. Keep doing what you doing Uncle Hickok!

@isthisforreal04 11 лет назад

Hickok, you are a RU-vid hero.. so many of your vids influence so many of us for ammo, gun, and reloading purchases.. Thanks for all your contributions..

@divindave6117 4 года назад

I'm 62 and have been around and owned firearms almost all of my life. I have 5 firearms in the closet right now, and one conveniently located. The town I live in has always been a rather safe place for the most part, so I never really felt the need to carry. Until recently........ With all the crazy rioting going on ........ Well I got my ltc last week, and Hickok, thanks for all of the tips. I've learned a lot from you, even at my old age.

@MASTEROFEVIL 3 года назад

Lock your doors

@MrUselesschannel1 11 лет назад

Here in Arizona you don't even need a ccp but most people who carry still do (arizona is a very gun friendly state)

@dustystix76 10 лет назад

same here in WY

@1957robertjohnson 6 лет назад

I saw a lot of guns not welcome signs when I was there. My brother said that was a recent change.

@armedarkansan9636 5 лет назад

@@1957robertjohnson, private property owners who don't want guns on their property are well within their rights as property owners. The fact that private property owners choose not to allow guns doesn't make the state unfriendly towards guns - the State not being friendly towards guns would make it unfriendly. And the State of Arizona is pretty friendly towards guns overall even if some private property owners aren't.

@1957robertjohnson 5 лет назад

@@armedarkansan9636 my point was that a lot more private property owners don't want guns on their property, compared to fives years ago. That is an indicator of a state's change. I think people in Arizona are going to see more attempts at restrictive gun laws. Unfortunately I think that will be a national trend. Democrats have taken their gains in the House as a mandate on gun control.

@147-k7u 5 лет назад

@@1957robertjohnson who cares anyways, concealed is concealed, worst case scenario is you get asked to leave

@daveyboy8907 8 лет назад

In regards to carring guns in questionable areas..I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6...

@ChiChiGlamShop 6 лет назад

Daveyboy yes sir!

@westynwelch6360 6 лет назад

I just got that

@8mmkyle865 6 лет назад

Poetry sir

@foo681 5 лет назад

Can someone explain this to me please i dont get it

@8mmkyle865 5 лет назад

He would rather be judged by a jury of 12 people than carried in a casket by 6 people... as in he would rather carry a weapon and be tried for it in court than be killed without protection

@jbaustin1962 8 лет назад

hey hickock45 me and my fiance really like this legal carry series...you should do some more videos on this subject for us beginners!

@byronvinson5519 6 лет назад

I recently purchased my only handgun. To choose I went to a gun retailer with an indoor firing range. I explained to a clerk that I was making a decision to purchase a handgun for concealed carry and I wanted to hold different guns to see how comfortable and natural they felt in my hand. He laid out about seven guns on the counter. I handled each one and narrowed the selection down to three. Then asked how much each gun cost. Thats when I eliminated a really nice Kimber. I then choose to consider a Springfield Armory XDS. I rented the gun and purchased some ammo and targets. The gun felt natural in my hands and for a novice I was pretty accurate with it. Later, after saving some money for the purchase I "pulled the trigger."

@Skoora 3 года назад

I’m looking to decide between an XD and a 509 mid size at the moment. Would be my first gun as well. I really like the feel of the Mod 2 but it looks like they only make a subcompact one these days, so unless I find it used I might be SOL. The biggest challenge to me has been just getting guns in my hand. Stores are either too busy or out of stock. It’s been frustrating.

@ny6u 7 лет назад

Carrying is a liability if you dont know what you're doing, get proper training if you're going to (legally) carry

@jimmysapien9961 5 лет назад

Luis Saavedra I Agree

@hickok45 11 лет назад

It depends on the state. In Tennessee it's actually a legal issue if a business owner has his or her business marked properly. With schools, of course, it's a legal issue, too, even private schools. Just be sure to check the law.

@xosammyb 4 года назад

I enjoy just putting on hickock videos while I browse the web. Whether or not im listening its just comforting knowing he cares about my safety and is giving me tips

@awizardalso 5 лет назад

I obtained my Ohio Concealed Handgun License in 2012, renewed in 2017. I did make a shoulder holster for my 45 acp 1911-A1, and only carry it when I'm wearing a coat or a jacket in cooler weather. I also have a Cobra Patriot 45 (45 acp). I made a holster for it too, that I wear inside my pants while clipped to my belt. I also wear an over sized shirt to reduce printing and only button up a few buttons at the bottom of my shirt, to make my handgun less likely to be seen yet easy enough to get it out if I have to.

@hickok45 11 лет назад

Good point. Just about all respected trainers will give the same advice. The reality is, though, I think it's just too attractive a method for carry for some people, especially with all the specialized bags/purses on the market designed for it. I suppose the same argument could be made for ever leaving a firearm in one's car or truck. There are probably more cars broken into than purses snatched. I have a feeling that if I were female that I just would not be able to resist a good gun purse.

@playsaboutmycat 4 года назад

Flashbang is the way to go!

@tthoy7338 8 лет назад

you sir, are one heck of a fine teacher

@jjjkoy 8 лет назад

he's a teacher? !

@dakotanicholson8421 4 года назад

@AvengingAvA taught*

@FallenFriendly 9 лет назад

Just bought a Glock 19 gen 4. I stumbled across your inside pant holster video first. I just got mine today and now all my jeans from highschool fit. I am 21. GA licensed. Thanks for your two videos.

@hickok45 13 лет назад

@job1181, They can work; it's just that a lot of people see them on Starsky & Hutch or something and end up with a loaded gun pointed at everybody they encounter (out the back), especially when they grab it. Nothing wrong with a full size 1911 if you can carry it all day with whatever your attire. Not many in the real world find it practical - some do. I'm just posing the questions people need to ask themselves and that I've worked through myself.

@davidbidewell9816 4 года назад

I surely do appreciate all of your teachings and opinions! Getting my first CCW permit at 70 practicing with a brand new Glock 19 5 and getting training as per your direction. Thanks again

@ronbaltus8164 5 лет назад

Same here, lost 27lbs. Saw your review on pocket holsters. I actually ordered a sticky holster last night for pocket carry. Most comfy for me. I'm 65 so I go for comfort. Love your videos. I've learned a lot. Thanks for the reply. Oh, I carry a mp9 shield.

@realitychess2747 9 лет назад

it's not a gun free zone for criminals

@stevenhaire5306 5 лет назад

Well said

@briannotafan3368 5 лет назад

i is a gun free zone when the criminal is pushin up dayseys

@Joel_Maverick 4 года назад

So true! Why don't people understand that?

@weekendatbernies2265 3 года назад

When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns.

@frankedgar6694 3 года назад

While that statement is true, I suspect a school principal or a cop that finds you with your concealed weapon in the liquor store or bank or court house or post office would disagree and you’d go to jail. How are they going to know. Think it through before making some stupid response.

@3347861 7 лет назад

Most CCW folks have a drawer full of holsters and receipts from gun trades. Takes some time to find what works for each individual. Here's what works for me... Find a handgun that you can shoot well and consistently. Be willing to find a carry method that works well for you and your chosen piece. Simple but not easy. For me, it is a compact 1911 and a 4 O'Clock holster. I have extensive experience with the 1911 and the 4 O'clock is easily hidden and accessible. Find what works for you. Invest in your safety and be open to experiment/invest.

@sisleymichael 6 лет назад

Exactly! have a box of holsters in the closet. FINALLY, found one I like.

@trauma4465 6 лет назад

1911 will always do you Justice !

@sukmaidack 6 лет назад

Get into a lot of gunfights do ya?

@PaynekillerJim 11 лет назад

I don't live in a risky place, but I do work in a gas station, and every day I wonder if today is the day, someone wants to rob this place.

@dcpc08161992 10 лет назад

I hear you, man. I used to work at the gas station in the 80's and back then I have to be walking to the customers with lots of cash in my pockets for change as credit weren't as common as now... luckily, those days passed without incident. But I can see the need to conceal carry if I am still working as an attendant as the gas station.

@dougandamandapotter9161 6 лет назад

Well many businesses are anal about employees carrying, so maybe you won’t have to much longer if they catch you. Lol

@jc-ue4fc 5 лет назад

If they wanna prevent robberies they need to hire armed security that’s not your job

@lahoozer6694 5 лет назад

Don’t paint the devil on the wall.

@BeersAndBeatsPDX 4 года назад

Let them rob it.

@garywoodlief1976 6 лет назад

I have always heard that it is better to have a 380 in your pocket than a 45 at home

@youtubestolemyhandle1 5 лет назад

Gary Woodlief Wise words

@continentalgin 4 года назад

I have read that General Patton carried a small, Remington 380 in a waist holster between his belt and shirt. He called it his "insurance gun." Of course, open carrying the Colt SAA 45 and/or the S&W Model 27 .357 magnum and/or his Army issued M1911 kept him pretty well armed. In an interview, he once said that he carried the Colt SAA 45 because it was his favorite gun to shoot, it had sentimental value to him because he bought it on the day he got promoted to first lieutenant, and his soldiers loved seeing it on him, but that the S&W Model 27 was for any situation in which he might need a "killing gun" against the Wehrmacht. His Colt SAA had two notches he carved into one of the ivory grips because he killed two 'banditos' belonging to Pancho Villa and he also claimed to have killed six Germans with it in WWI when injured in a bomb crater with a buddy who killed more than six. (edit, I meant WWI in the bomb crater. He and his buddy held off Germans for a day or so before getting back to safety)

@continentalgin 4 года назад

UPDATE: I haven't been able to find any corroboration for Patton killing Germans in WWI in an artillery shell crater (not a 'bomb crater'). What appears to have happened was that Patton was immobilized inside a shell crater on the combat front line, along with a buddy. His buddy helped him with a minor leg injury and the two of them held off attacking Germans for about a day and a half. Reportedly, his Army buddy shot and killed numerous Germans, but it is not clear whether Patton himself shot and killed any. He was armed with his trusty SAA .45 and possibly an M1911, as well. Don't know if he was carrying a rifle at the time. After the enemy retreated, medics carried Patton back behind the lines for medical attention and he fully recovered within a few days. It may have been something like a pulled ham string. In addition to his beloved SSA .45 and S&W Model 27, his Army issued M1911, and his .380 pocket Remington, he was also known to enjoy plinkng with a .22 rifle, especially in Africa. About his gun philosophy, he always told his soldiers, "Do not aim to wound or warn, always aim to kill."

@brianosterman456 4 года назад

The best EDC is the one you will carry

@Mylovejanedoe 3 года назад

It’s better to have a 45 in your waistband than a 380 at home

@blanegillum6700 6 лет назад

That opening draw was pretty damn smooth lol

@zachperez698 10 лет назад

We need more people like this and I'm not kidding

@MAGAMANTX 7 лет назад

I live in Texas and am taking my LTC class next Saturday. I'm really excited and happy I've finally stopped the procrastination and paid my state registration fee and doing my finger prints in a couple days and taking the class in a week. Looking forward to the class a learning how to safely, legally carry my pistol. Love all your videos btw.

@carryeveryday910 5 лет назад

Derek Brandes How’d it go brother?

@david-468 2 года назад

@@carryeveryday910 I’d assume good since it’s 4 years later and Texas is only loosening the anti-constitutional gun control,

@mikeoxlong3676 2 года назад

They need to waive the fees. It's absolutely insane I have to pay to use my so called "right"

@gcollin75 10 лет назад

I am a male and I carry in a shoulder bag. It's a Tactical EDC bag. The bag has a whole mess of velcro on the inside so I took some of that stick and peel velcro and attached it to my holster so that the gun stays in place while I'm walking around. I carry a full size Beretta Px4 Storm, with two extra magazines I have 50 rounds.

@bobjackson3735 7 лет назад

gcollin75 wow, do you take medication for anxiety as well?

@TIMMAAHY 7 лет назад

Why in the world would you carry a Px4?? Only 50 rounds?

@CurtisMassey 3 года назад

Always so thorough and knowledgable. All these years later and every word is still totally true.

@PrimericanIdol 12 лет назад

" I still want to be able to carry legally on campus." I'm with you, brother.

@crossknight29field24 3 года назад

My 9-year-old son and I really enjoying watching you together ,we call you the Bob Ross of the gun world. You're teaching is very helpful and enjoyable.

@jumpyfox1 6 лет назад

"it's better to be a warrior in a garden than a Gardner in a war".

@Adirondack46 11 лет назад

Sir, You are an absolute wealth of information for a newly permitted guy in the state of New York. Thanks so much for all your videos....

@hickok45 12 лет назад

One person's "practical" is another person's "impractical." Everybody just has to figure it out for himself. So many holster and firearms options. It usually takes a great deal of experimentation and money before reaching that Nirvana of carry. :-)

@alexpaiva2459 6 лет назад

Too bad hawaii is too hard to conceal carry and have the strictest gun laws in the U.S. just started watching all your videos and I learn so much from you guys. Thank you guys! I'm a big fan!

@jeastreet 13 лет назад

I literally got my permit less than a week ago. The timing of this video couldn't be better!!! You're awesome. Please continue in this direction!!! THANK YOU

@mikedeegan9342 3 года назад

Thanks for your insights. I have been licensed to conceal carry for many years. I still value all the on-line training available like yours. Keep them coming.

@quickguesswho 10 лет назад

I carry conceal carry a S&W 500 with an ankle holster, dragging the ground.

@Donovonm 7 лет назад

I open carry my S&W 500 with a leg holster , most people think it is a leg brace.

@D3adCZE 7 лет назад

Whoah, that thing is even carryable? My GP 161 is on the borderline in my shoulder holster. S&W500 is a monster. (Note: Here in Czech Republic, we must carry concealed)

@wijdanali855 7 лет назад

زخححنخح لا+David Morممح حدظكككجrison لا حبيبي يا

@runenicolaysen8180 6 лет назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@carl6167 5 лет назад

I just glue it on my forehead. People need to see/know what I carry.

@arthurmiller9434 3 года назад

@ Hickok45: Delighted to see you reporting on the topic of legal concealed carry. I conceal carry for business purposes, but unlike you, I do not have a law enforcement or military background. So I’m happy to receive the benefit of your experience.

@kimwilmot2886 7 лет назад

I'm a legal carrier but I don't feel well with the way the world is going

@user-ge2qn6gp4o 4 года назад

That's the whole point of carrying. If everthing was rainbows and pixie farts no one would need to carry in the first place.

@sunfishdana 4 года назад

That's exactly why you need to carry.

@xraystudios3693 4 года назад

Andre McGoo It will always be the same, however the people in it change.

@donnasmith275 7 лет назад

Thank you! For 38 years, my husband always told me, the only time you might need your gun, is when you don't have it.., so have it!! You just reminded me of that when this video started, he use to do that same training to me as we were hiking in the Arizona desert!

@fproszek 9 лет назад

Store robbery caught an off duty cop in line. Hands were up while cash register was emptied, then the thug demanded customer's wallets. Cop: "it's in my pocket" then slowly put his hand in the pocket and shot his .380 kel-tec through the pants into the perp's chest. His hip holstered glock would have made a bigger hole but the mutt still ended up on the slab. Since that story, I carry my kel-tec loose in the pocket, the only time I touch the gun is when I slowly take it out at bed time. I'll deal with the lint. I sewed a snap button on all of my gun pockets to prevent it from ever sliding out. was easy.

@bubbalee9924 7 лет назад

frank frank I don't want to get in a gun fight over some money, I find situations like this very difficult grey areas where I'd want my finger on the trigger but still tentative. I guess if you can be almost sure of neutralizing the target it's fine. (of course in situation you described, once a criminal sees the badge he might then kill). but I've heard enough stories about shooting gun defensively preemptively, not neutralizing target, and it turns out really bad when robber might not have done anything violent otherwise. of course, it's good to get a criminal off the streets, and to be cognizant of potential innocent bystanders.

@sc666666 5 лет назад

There are a lot of negative comments about the kel tec but I love my 3at in my pocket. It’s not a lot of fun or comfortable to shoot but it is very easy to carry.

@Drelam 4 года назад

@@bubbalee9924 Vast majority of the time an armed robber will take your money and leave that's it, but the problem is you never know when the person robbing you will just end up shooting you after they have taken everything either to leave no witnesses or they're just crazy.

@jaymcdude1291 5 лет назад

Hickok45: "I wish I had a pocket pistol" Me: "like hickok doesn't have a pocket pistol" Hickok45: *Draws from pocket*

@carlosbasurto3033 5 лет назад

That part was hilarious 😂

@charlessmith9198 4 года назад

Andre McGoo nobody asked

@KDuboutdoors19 4 года назад

I was waiting for him to pull out a few more.

@maddisonsullivan5806 4 года назад

Lol Hickock45 is such a gigantic human being, a pocket-pistol for him is a Glock 19 lololol

@picklejar7236 4 года назад

Erm not very humorous

@dariussthesniper668 3 года назад

"as you can see I'm unarmed today" * equips ear protection * everyone: *oh uh*

@shooterfan1974 12 лет назад

Hickock 45, you are a national treasure that only we "gun nuts" know about. Thank God for the Internet and your willingness to not just entertain, but inform. This may be the most important vid you've done so far.

@ItsDon-i 5 лет назад

“I wish i had a pocket gun or I’d show you.” *Pulls out pocket gun and fires it*

@jasonluchtel7974 2 года назад

I live in a tropical shorts and tshirt area and my little naa .22 mag works great for me for concealment. Light, easy, fast on target plus deadly.

@hickok45 13 лет назад

@ThunderousWrath, Great gun, just not as flexible in terms of carry, at least in full size version. With the bobtail on my Ed Brown Commander model (Kobra Carry), I find that it will carry about anywhere a Compact Glock will, except it's a bit heavier.

@thetalkingporcupine2827 7 лет назад

That bit about insurance shows what a rational man this is- love this guy

@militantx0660 9 лет назад

Great video. I will be obtaining my conceal and carry permit and this was very informative. Thank you!

@petezuhut4614 11 лет назад

Hickok45, thank you so much for taking the time out to share some of your wisdom with us. I have learned TONS by watching your stuff.

@DJPrince2032 8 лет назад

Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.... I shall now mount cannons and ballistas to my house in case of a dragon attack!

@murloc8973 6 лет назад

Bruh i love u

@richardbeaudangles2559 6 лет назад

DJPrince2032, I would use more modern means but.... yes

@ChiChiGlamShop 6 лет назад

DJPrince2032 I said the same thing when I purchased mine a few days ago.

@rowhaus5478 5 лет назад

Common sense dragon control

@willieboy3011 5 лет назад

Good approach: ask the questions. Also the biggest issues after those addressed here (what gun, how to carry, etc) is 1)awareness of surroundings. 2) Being capable mentally to shooting the bad guy. In the latter case I have mentally rehearsed the outcome, essentially programed myself to react. The training is essential, but the mind must be trained also. Then there is the aftermath. But that is another topic for another day. Enjoyed the video.

@txhatterguy 10 лет назад

Ur the best Mr. Hickok thanks for all the great knowledge :))

@Prof_Tickles92 4 года назад

Bought my first gun a month ago! Taurus M66 .357 and she’s a beauty.

@dillbot-no7if 6 лет назад

I pray for the unlucky soul that tries to rob Hickok.

@pnotuner1 4 года назад

Like Gran Torino

@308dad8 3 года назад

Good advice there Hickok. Picking your style of Carry is very important. Another point to bring up is level of comfort for the style and location of carry and the chosen gun. It needs to be comfortable enough to foster program compliance or wearing the gun everywhere (that’s not prohibited) everyday. Anyway, Another great video as always.

@rossmoroz 5 лет назад

Instead of being hounded by RU-vid you should receive funding from the National Institutes of Health or HHS or some other alphabet agency and perhaps a time slot on public TV to promote safe, sensible gun ownership.

@jamiesloan5902 4 года назад

This is why I love my Taurus PT-111 G2. It's a single action pistol, with double strike capability. This means you can manipulate it to be carried "decocked", so your first trigger pull will be a long double action pull. I, personally, would NOT carry a single action "only" pistol for self defense. To each their own...

@Creeper1313 12 лет назад

@5:17 "You're gonna carry it a shoulder bag if you're female [...] maybe some male's I don't know about" had a good laugh at that one :)

@ffryan 13 лет назад

Many good points are raised in this clip. Some other things people need to keep in mind is how often they'll train to carry concealed. It's not as simple as it seems in the movies. How do you draw from a light jacket vs a heavy winter coat, drawing from a car, drawing when your wife or kid are with you, stuff like that. And at the end of the day, since you are responsible for each round that comes out of the barrel, are you skilled enough not to be a safety hazard to those around you.

@hickok45 13 лет назад

@jordsonmtmalful, Thanks. It's good to have an expert on board to straighten all us other "experts" out. :-)

@brianpartlow5530 4 года назад

I carry semi autos in the waistband with a compatible holster. I carry midsize revolvers in a belly band holster. Whatever you carry make sure you are good with it. I make sure I get range time with all of my guns. My XDM is a pull and shoot, my 1911 has a thumb safety and a very light trigger. They shoot the same bullet but work differently. Practice with the ammo you will carry with too. A lot of people practice with cheap ammo and carry the top end stuff. Different ammo can hit way off. Cheap ammo is just for plinking! Practice and test yourself with whatever ammo you plan on carrying.

@hickok45 12 лет назад

My guess is that I'm probably less likely to meet a terrorist in my field than I am to meet a bigot, apparently from the North, or a person lacking a sense of humor on the Internet. :-)

@gregboggs4721 5 лет назад

You are a great American patriot that really cares, unlike some of these armchair warriors want to be’s that totally neglect gun safety. You remind me of my grandfather that served in WWI in France on the front lines. At the age of 8 he had me learning to shoot an old single shot .22 rifle with a small scope on it. We grew up in southern West Virginia in the mountains (life was good). I’ve always carried with me what he taught me in life and I’m a better person for it today. Now at the age of 63 I just got my first concealed permit, we now live in NC (west of Charlotte) and I’ve watched your channel for a good while and this old dog is still learning. Thanks for all you do, would love to meet you one day it would be almost be like seeing my grandpa again. God bless.

@jakelucas3878 5 лет назад

Carry everywhere!! Like commented below, I’d rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6 any day. Stay vigilant patriots!

@RC-te4mt 5 лет назад

Jake Lucas yes sir well said!

@johnnyrocket4527 5 лет назад

I carry my S&W model 19 on a rail fitted to my arm I made from some kitchen drawer runners. Slides out straight into my hand with one quick, exaggerated 'throw' of my arm. Sometimes 2 or 3 throws. Takes but a minute or two. Been waiting patiently for 18 years to deploy it in a situation, despite spending a lot of time hanging around banks, schools and fun parks for terrorists or criminals to make a move. Will continue to patrol and train my skills until the day I don't feel like it. God bless you all my fellow patriots

@coltonmoseley6739 11 лет назад

hickok for president!?!?!?

@tlm3574 4 года назад

I thot my inner ear had acted up till I realized you have some loud birdcalls in Tennessee. You may need a Harrell warning about background noise. Just kiddin. Love your videos. Saves me a fortune watching you spend ammo and research so I can spend wisely.

@boomerboys4857 8 лет назад

I have a 380 for backup on my ankle. Looking for a good primary CCW. I passed (100%) using my brother's G30 on my shooting part of the CCW. I would never recommend that UNLESS YOU PLAN TO OWN ONE. But I did plan to own that sweet, smooth, BIG and CONCILIABLE weapon. Then when I went to Walmart to get some affordable "target FMJs", I noticed a pretty big difference in price when it came to ammo/caliber. I live in Wilkes county NC and the closest Walmart is a 10 min. drive. But, you best know someone working there if you want a chance at some .22LRs. Point being... I noticed that the ammo for my .380 was cheaper (but only a couple of bucks) than the .45 ammo by about $3-$7 bucks depending on the brand and the tip. That's -when I saw the .40 Cal. ammo for the same or cheaper price than the .380 I carry as a 2nd/backup. Would love to see some "poor man videos", as it relates to "if you could only carry 1 handgun caliber, what would it be on terms of ammo affordability. Thanks.

@robkunkler4002 8 лет назад

9mm all the way. 22 if you are a little girl

@pycJIaH77 7 лет назад

yeah if you are dude you got to carry at least .50 so you can kill an elephant

@coyote520 Год назад

I carry 24/7. I worked in law enforcement long enough to know that carrying a firearm is my best protection against vile criminals that seek to take from me our harm from me, or other innocent people.

@39Thorns 8 лет назад

Good discussion. Something else to think about.....I've seen people develop back problems from carrying tool belts, and even wallets from having it on one side of their body all the time. It happens over time, not something you notice right away. If a gun has any substantial weight to it, you ought to take care not to develop this sneaky long-term trauma. This is where under the shoulder rigs might be better. At least having a good belt to support it, and a counterweight on the other side.

@Apollo_1641 8 лет назад

Solution: Carry two guns!! Problem Solved!!!

@Imissthefuhrer 7 лет назад

39Thorns what the heck were they carrying in their wallet. My wallet is like 3 oz

@edwardjacksonjr.5266 7 лет назад

KBLively You're absolutely right. I developed back issues from just sitting on my wallet for extended periods of time while driving & etc. As soon as I stopped sitting on my wallet my back pain went away! I now wear a man bag for my wallet & my concealed weapon. It all worked out just fine... 😊

@edwardjacksonjr.5266 7 лет назад

Thanks! I'm glad that the first question my doctor asked me was do you sit on your wallet while driving? After that ordeal I'm terrified of keeping my wallet in any almost any of my pockets. But if I have to carry it on me it's the front pockets only. The flashbacks from rehab made me feel too uncomfortable to ever place a wallet in my rear pockets again. #ExcruciatingPain

@petechilds788 9 лет назад

Great job, Hickok45! I recently received my LTC in MA and purchased a HK VP9 after watching your review and shooting the pistol at an indoor range. I love your videos and have subscribed. Thanks for all the knowledge and the way you present information. Cheers.

@ales_xy 11 лет назад

God, that's horrible! I'm glad it's legal to carry in Czech Republic (of course if you have the license and not in bank, courthouse...). There are many countries where carry is illegal - Luxembourg, France, our neighbour Germany... What are they thinking? Will criminals and crazymans obey the anti-gun laws? :-)

@LandePro 11 лет назад

Depends on the state. open carry is rather Permitted to everyone, or No-one can do it in different states. Concealed carry has to have a permit in EVERY state, but they all have different laws for qualifications. such as Florida you have to be 21 years of age and have a course for firearm safety plus. and in Montana you only have to be 18 and just apply for one no course needed..

@Deadlyguy75 13 лет назад

I'm glad I live in AZ, no permit is needed for concealed carry!

@BigThreezy 4 года назад

It's like heaven with a broken thermostat

@Christian-oi7sd 4 года назад

@@BigThreezy lol thats true great gun laws but horrible weather

@marilynceranski8416 4 года назад

@@Christian-oi7sd Remind us of that in December - April ... heh heh

@coolcutsgal2 4 года назад

🙋‍♀️me too🙋‍♀️

@ajent1337 9 лет назад

Hey, I just wanted to say I'm a big fan of your videos! I'm not new to guns, but I am pretty new to handguns and you do a great job of presenting unbiased and clear information and your gun reviews are great! Really great info and surprising lack of BS (unlike soooo many other terrible amateur gun videos)! Keep on making really concise and informative videos!

@Steve43952 9 лет назад

Always informative and always professional and sound advice. Enjoy your videos. Ltc, USA (Retired)

@mdogg1604 8 лет назад

I'm somewhat of a "newbie", and I've learned a lot from your vids; TY very much!

@johnd4348 7 лет назад

don't carry a CZ 75 spo1 for conceal carry. It weights over 2 lbs unloaded. For a self defense gun simpler is better. My choice would be a Glock. Just point and squeeze the trigger, no thought needed. and it is clean , nothing pertruding out the side like decocker, or safeties safeties. In a stressful situation like a gun fight who needs to think about taking a safety off. Just my thought.

@howardgoldstein2640 6 лет назад

John D I’ve been carrying the .380 in my pocket for a couple weeks now , most comfortable little shooter and lightweight as hell, the lcp 2 he actually did a video on

@gregorypeck1906 8 лет назад

just wanted to say thank you, after 30 years of raising kids i am at a place where I can feel comfortable with a gun in the house. i have watched all your vids and have helped me a great deal, This one more than any other. so again, thank you. I pick up my 27 g4 Wednesday day.

@sohoist 9 лет назад

joke: Three guys walk into a bar. First is carrying a Glock, second guy a Sig, and the third guy a S&W. Who laughs last? No one, each spend the night in jail for bringing a gun into a bar.

@Jesusmcjimmy 9 лет назад

Not in my state.

@BB-np4ib 9 лет назад

cory l God given right? I seem to remember a war or something like that.

@stanmondzelewski9253 9 лет назад

Not if they were in GA

@SeamusMacMattain 8 лет назад

+Nick T not here, private businesses have only a right to disallow carry.... All they can do is ask you to leave, if you don't the police will escort you out, but you will not be arrested, so... the Bar owner gets the last laugh because he just made 100$ off of 3 chumps that never even got to drink or waste table space for more customers

@Apollo_1641 8 лет назад

The Bar would have killed them, 20 rounds of freedom...

@hami7600 5 лет назад

I enjoy and appreciate your videos, and I'm a subscriber. I realize that most of the emphasis was on concealed carry, and yes printing was mentioned a lot, but weapon retention is a huge consideration that I don't many new gun owners consider.

@alexspillman9192 9 лет назад

Hell yeah hickok! ya never let me down

@ianhelgerson6146 3 года назад

I carry a full size cz 75b omega convertible suppressor ready concealed and two 17 mags inside the waistband with ease. I'm 6'0" 150 lbs so pretty lean. I carry it at 11 o'clock as a righty, takes up alot of my waist. Can sit, stand, walk, run, no problem. I find it easier to draw too, can get your hand around it more quickly. Obviously t-shirts and tight fits don't work.

@mikewarren7855 10 лет назад

legal carry. any gun, carried in any way, by any citizen, in any place, without any license.

@mikewarren7855 10 лет назад

You do not understand how it would work if most people were armed. I agree with the bar, that is the law here. And most everyone obeys that law. But remember, if most people are armed, for every 1 person that would threaten you, there are 20 more willing to defend you.

@theDoubleA1245 10 лет назад

Will Yeah It won't happen. When Texas implemented their CC laws people said there would be shootings at every corner and every car wreck. It hasn't happened.

@mikewarren7855 10 лет назад

They said sane about Chicago when they lifted the gun ban. It had 0 effect on crime. The thing is. For every one bad person wanting to threaten you with a gun there are 20 willing to protect you.

@dcpc08161992 10 лет назад

The place that have the most crime involved with guns is the place where they have almost a total gun ban... like DC, CA, and NY. Why? Because the criminals in those cities know that all the law bidding citizens (except COPS) don't carry guns so the criminal have nothing worry about.

@mikewarren7855 10 лет назад

Yup. Part of why I open carry. A criminal will wait till I'm gone as I have a chance at shooting him

@Sledge276 11 лет назад

It depends on your state laws. In a strictly concealed only state you can face prosecution for brandishing if your gun is accidentally exposed, or even printing through your clothing. Other states, such as Texas, do not allow full open carry, but their laws account for accidental exposure for which you will not likely be prosecuted. The main benefit for concealed carriers in an open carry state is that it doesn't matter if your shirt flies up or your jacket comes open.

@avlisk 11 лет назад

I'm new to this. What's wrong with open carry? Wouldn't that be better than concealed? Is it a different permit? Do all states have the option of concealed or open? What happens in your car? What happens when you go to a store with a sign saying "no firearms"? Why is any of this necessary with the 2nd Amendment in place? Where do I go for this info so I don't waste your time on this website? Thanks.

@mattcooper6637 11 лет назад

Open carry makes you stand out and makes you look like the guy that wants to be the hero. Many states have restrictive laws on open carry, to include Texas which many people think is the most 'gun loving' state. Places like hospitals and schools do not allow guns and it's not an infringement on your 2nd Amendment right. These places are private and can restrict your ability to carry. Search Google and you'll find a ton of forums that talk about your specific region and the laws that are in place in that area.

@dustystix76 10 лет назад

even tho not legal, i've carried my 1911 into every place i've been in, including no gun zones (in shoulder holster :) )

@RichardRecupero 10 лет назад

dustystix76 uhhhhhh

@NaihanchinKempo 10 лет назад

avilisk in many states its against the law. Past that Nothing is wrong with it, other then you attract attention. at times attention of a freaked out antigunner who will call the cops ..at that point it can get hairy

@madnsdestiny 8 лет назад

good way to make yourself a target "better take out this guy with the gun while he's not looking before I do what I intended to"

@iodrivesphrere 10 лет назад

Every time I watch your videos I ALWAYS learn something new. Thanks.

@thomasscharfberg5100 8 лет назад

When i open carry I always do it with a 50 cal

@P0licywonk 6 лет назад

Adolf Hitler figured you for a Luger

@williamjackson2084 7 лет назад

I have carried ccw for 40 years. 15 years in deep cover. Now a HR218 carrier. Concealment vs draw speed is always a problem. The weapon choice is always the issue. I have carried a 25 auto ,a 45 derringer all the way up to a 44 Model 29. It depends on the environment and what you can get away with

@gcm_uk 8 лет назад

I carry an mg 42 in my back pocket lol

@TheSicariuss 7 лет назад

George Carter I carry 3 of them

@jessican.1500 7 лет назад

I've actually been packing 7 extra concealed MG42s as a backup to my quad AA MG42, gets a bit heavy sometimes though.

@williamb3752 7 лет назад

George Carter I carry 5 minigun's in my back pocket.

@raydenkreps2014 6 лет назад

Psh, amateurs. I carry my Schwerer Gustav and two pak-40's as part of my EDC.

@cameronsmith4441 10 лет назад

I just trimmed down from an XD40 service to a DB9. This was a great video, but you never talked about how the bulk of the weapon might cause you to leave it in your vehicle... I am only saying this because that is what I started to do with my XD... This was a big problem in my eyes, and that is why I am putting it out there. I never miss a post hickok45, keep up the great work!!!

@IXIDORco2 10 лет назад

home owners insurance, and a fire extinguisher are excellent examples for adults. but for a younger individual maybe around 21, who is considering their first carry pistol... perhaps thinking about it like a condom?

@hondolane3125 5 лет назад

His point is those are things you always want to have in the event you need them, but hope that you never do - the example I use is a defibrillator. So you are hoping never to have an occasion to need to use a condom? Different strokes, I guess. I fear, unfortunately, that too many out there do see it like a condom, and can't wait to get their chance to legally bust a cap into some deserving punk. Don't forget, when you decide to draw a firearm, you are literally betting your life that over the next two to three seconds, more or less, you can outperform your adversary. The best way to win a gunfight is not to be in one.

@huemanatie4392 5 лет назад

I think they are more like opposites. You want to use a condom or you may be paying the rest of your life. You don't want to use a gun because you may be paying the rest of your life.

@FrankPapadakis 4 года назад

@@huemanatie4392 I don't know, I don't want to use condoms cause it takes away that sweet sweet feeling, but I also don't want to use my pistol for fear of taking away my sweet sweet freedom.

@thomascuddy6439 4 года назад

Great video. I went thru all those question when deciding to carry. I live in Florida and spend most of the time in shorts and tee shirts. After watching a lot of your videos and trying various guns and rigs, I settled on two to pocket carry: 1) Kahr P380 2) Bersa Thunder 380. I put in as much range time as I can to stay proficient with them.

@CUBETechie 8 лет назад

too bad that i live in Austria ( Vienna) and its hard to get a gun.

@hse6144 7 лет назад

That's a shame, Austria makes some of the best guns in the world.

@fishlanding 13 лет назад

Well said Mr 45..... where did you hide the teleprompter? I think you covered and will cover some good points for people to ask themselves as responsible gun owners, potential gun owners and permit holders. Done well once again....