Open Carry vs. Concealed Carry: When is it appropriate? with Jerry Miculek 

My Mom: "Why are you wearing a vest? You're 21." Me: "Well maybe I'm just a guy who likes a vest."

Robber: Give me your wallet! Jerry's timer: *beep*

Robber: Give me your wallet! Jerry: *puts earbuds in*

Jerry: walks out with a vest, helmet, 50 bmg, ar, and pistol “Hey what you got there”! Jerry: “oh just an umbrella”

I’m getting a holster that carries a Jerry Miculek

3:20 “Do I have a firearm? Maybe I do maybe I don’t, maybe I like vests” 😂 he’s the greatest

Post failed mugging interview: Mr. Miculek, please give me the details of the encounter. He demanded my wallet, first shot on target was about a 1.27 with .16 to .18 splits 'till he dropped.

“You can take this holster from me with little to no effort.” Sure, so is that before or after I hear the beep?

I don't always open carry but when I do I open carry with a 50 BMG

I love that Jerry is a rational gun owner AND amazing at shooting.

Open Carry, Concealed carry, doesn't matter. This is the last man I would ever want to have draw on me.

Every gun owner should strive to be more like Jerry or Hickock45 Calm Rational wholesome full of genuine practical advice and wisdom. Not the "gun nut" which is obsessive and full of spite and negativity and has infinite amounts of awful unwanted advice.

" I got a pistol in my pocket and I'm happy to see you" - lol! Keep up the great videos Jerry, you are a true legend!

"You can take this holster from me without any effort". Yeah Jerry, I think I'll skip. I'm afraid .5 seconds before I grab it I'll hear a beep.

Jerry's "relatively quick" is faster than I can even get my hand to my gun, let alone draw it.

Robber: This is a robbery Jerry: Standby Robber:.....

Nah... If I see Jerry Miculek in public I'll know he's carrying!

Jerry you might as well open carry...we all know you're strapped

Jerry seems like he gives the best hugs I’d love to be his grandchild

I've carried a weapon my entire adult life. You always learn something new or get great reinforcement in safety and common sense. Jerry, many thanks for your easy and friendly way of explaining things. All the best to you! SEMPER FIDELIS!!

1:14 Subtitles: "hey, I'm just out taking naked pictures, you know, I'm a fisherman or whatever."

M249 SAW is my concealed carry of choice but I have some pretty serious issues with printing.

It should be mandatory for everybody who carries to watch videos like this.

When the TSA at the airport asks if a have a weapon on me 3:18

Concealed carry just seems smart don't it? I mean you don't reveal the cards in your hand until you need them, right?

Do I have a firearm? Maybe I do Maybe I don't... schrodingers gun

I'm so glad you made this video. I always conceal even if it's an open carry unless you're in the woods. Also the element of surprise is always better. Thanks Jerry for another valuable lesson.

At 5:07, when he throws his hand up, and a round goes off in the background haha. Timing!

Jerry miculek, one guy you do not want drawing on you

Here is my opinion as a citizen & as a policeman on open or concealed carry. 1. In general public places conducting everyday work or travel I like concealed carry. What people don't know can be an asset in a crisis. Surprise can change the whole dynamics of a situation. I have heard that if the gun is openly visible it might deter a problem, and that it might no argument OR it could mean you are targeted first taking away your precious reaction time and tactic. After weighing both I still prefer concealed. 2. In rural settings I like open carry. Camping, Horseback riding etc.....open carry is more comfortable for long term wear, easier to access quickly and gear is more suited for open carry. WHY I like open carry laws & concealed carry laws BOTH. Due to the very selected and often liberal enforcement of gun laws a person might find himself in conflict with an officer or laws. Example: An area has concealed carry but outlaws open carry. You think no problem you carry concealed only anyway. But one day your getting out of your car at the mall or store and for a few moments you don't have your jacket on and your gun is "open" by definition of the law. While most cops view this with common sense and move along another liberal cop see's open carry = illegal. Now your under arrest, gun seized and all kinds of legal issues. In the end you might win it but still undergo the hassle of it. With open & concealed laws this would not be an issue. Now you might say "that wont happen". Well I didn't think so either, until it happened. I was a policeman in LAPD at the time also. After 45 minutes of hassle and interrogation and verification of ID after being detained for open display of a handgun I was sent on my way. But it was obvious that had I not been a policeman I would be on my way to jail. Very liberal beliefs in our law enforcement today.....you have to be careful. But it is just my opinion.

3:13 If Jerry hung a few fishing flies on the vest it might help because It looks just like the vest worn in "Big Lebowski"

Thank you Jerry for pointing out open carry/concealed pros and cons

"to all gun-owners in the United States." what a gentleman. he's a gun-owner's gun-owner.

Those sneaky left-handed samurai's had a leg up on the competition

You know this is great advice. I was a State Trooper for 26 years. I trained martial arts, especially jiujitsu for 30 years. I was a police combatives instructor. Open carry in public in most situations is not smart. I read an article as a young trooper about not wearing police identifiers in public. Changed my thinking. Jerry is spot on. Just wish I could shoot about a third of what he is capable of.

Thanks for the tips Jerry. I definitely need them. I just recently picked up my first hand gun for the purpose of concealed carry. It's great that you used the shield too because that's I got. I've practiced a little bit with it. Probably about 300 rounds through. Still getting the hang of firing given my family isn't that into guns so it's just a friend and I getting shooting. Thanks a ton! --Cameron

why am I watching this? I live in Australia.

People like Jerry make the world a safer and better place.

I love watching you explain this stuff Jerry - and I’m in England - but you’re an engaging teacher and a teacher who loves his craft is great to watch. 👍🏻

Seeing someone with so many guns, man he is absolutely scared of nobody 😂😂 I have just joined your channel and I have to say l have a lot to learn. Love watching and learning. God bless from South Africa 🇿🇦

"Maybe I do, maybe I don't. Maybe I just like vests." I love you, Jerry.

Jerry is the best coach I have ever witnessed! His insight is golden!

Jerry I have to agree with you on every aspect of this awesome video. I have carried for 47 years and have come across every one of these incidents including the pocket carry.

Jerry, Hickock, and Ian are the holy trinity of wholesome gun vidoes. They treat the guns as tools, with the respect and maturity they deserve. If your only motivation for getting a gun is to walk around showing it to everyone in 7/11 while treating it like an expensive toy, you probably shouldn't own one.

One of the very best videos covering open and concealed carry I've ever seen! It's been over 10 minutes now and I'm still laughing at your trip to the corner store for a gallon of milk scenario.

the speed of that concealed carry draw has so much authority

Gotta love the sound of that B-52 flying over & you didn't even have to edit or stop talking until it flew by because of the noise. Love the video!!!!

Jerry your closing words said it all for me. We are ambassadors for our sport and non shooters potentially judge the whole shooting community by our actions. To bear arms is a right but it is also a responsibility and a golden opportunity to ensure that future generations can inherit our freedoms and our sport.

Couldn't agree more Jerry it's all about the presentation.

I love the humor in the beginning, it's funny and makes a good point. You make it clear that although you are not against open carry you believe that those that do need to take several important things into consideration before doing so. This is just sound advice from a grown up to a crowd that can be a bit childish with things.

“It draws a lot of attention to who I am”. Pretty sure most people who know even a little bit about firearms know this guy. Talk about a memorable face. Thanks for another good, informative video.

Your awesome man, truly. We need more people like you in this world

Any bad guys choosing Jerry as their next 'victim' would have a very very bad day.

you had me at the intro. MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT TO YOU, SIR! you are an excellent ambassador for our hobby / way of life.

I've watched a few of your Target and speed shooting vids. However, this video enticed me to subscribe. Well done keep up the good work!👍🇺🇸

Gun grandpas is my favorite youtube genre now. Genuinely makes me calm the fuck down after a chaotic day of high school.

Less than three minutes into this video, and it drips and oozes with rational, common sense knowledge that most citizens disregard, or have not the capacity to comprehend. Reality versus Dreamworld, Ego versus Responsibility. Fantastic public service video that educates, while supporting the basics of the Constitution. Protect and safeguard, by all means necessary…….

"I'm just a guy who likes a vest..." Haha.. that's true though, misdirection is a self defense weapon too.

Jerry walking towards the camera with a rifle and saying "everything has changed" was one of the most cinematic moments I've ever seen.

I will say that's the first time I've heard someone's pocket being described as a "hostile environment".

Jerry, you truly are a great spokesperson for the gun community. Thanks for what you do!

As a former cop, I can say I NEVER open carried off duty. If someone does want to make trouble, who in their right mind would want them to know they are armed? I'd sure like to conceal that fact until the need is there to have a weapon in hand.

What I like about you Jerry is you always make sense.

IMHO the most important function of a pocket holster is to keep your booger picker out of the trigger guard when you first grab the gun in your pocket. You have to draw the gun safely. A good pocket holster also keeps your firearm in a consistent position so that each draw is the same. Try grabbing a loose pistol 20 times out of your pocket after walking just a bit between draws and you will find out how often your draw gets messed up because the gun turns a bit this way or that. A pocket holster also helps reduce printing and lint in the works. To paraphrase Jerry, get one!

I personally prefer concealed carry. I like to be the "gray man" and not draw unneeded attention to myself in public. I have no problem with open carry though. Not many people do it in my town - I'm in IN but a very liberal town near Chicago so the sight of a gun is sometimes alarming. I open carried once locally and a child said "LOOK MOM HES GOT A GUN!" Really loudly and the mother panicked and ran away with her child in tow, and it put everyone in the gas station on edge too. (Little brat should mind his own business). With concealed carry, no one knows I'm packing and I don't make a spectacle of myself. As I said though, I don't mind open carry. Unlike many, I take comfort in knowing there is another gun owner in the area should the SHTF somehow.

Jerry, As a former LEO, you are spot-on when it comes to a thug attempting to grab your weapon if you open carry. That is something a lot of people do not consider. Many times during a scuffle with a suspect, they would attempt to go after our service revolvers.

"accept that responsibility" wow that was refreshing. I haven't heard that sentiment out loud in many years...

Best info I've received on a youtube video. Great job sir.

A very wise old man, with all respect Sr.

Thank You Jerry...!

Much love n respect Mr Jerry. Thank you for all your great vids. I’m from Jefferson Parish. WHO DAT!

This is the best video I've ever seen on how to be a responsible gun owner. Train and be courteous.

" I got a pistol in my pocket, and yeah I'm pleased to see ya" :D lol Subbed

His posturing lesson was what I've always thought but no ones ever known. Thank you Jerry

I love this guy! Always worth listening to.

You da best Jerry Miculek. You crack me up with your outlook on the truth. Makes so much sense.

15 seconds in & I'm like "That's it I gotta sub" 😂

I open carry my North American Arms 22lr and conceal carry my Savage 338 Lapua mag rifle with scope and bipod.

Thank you for sharing. You educated and reconfirmed that we must be aware of how to properly carry keeping good relations.

Another Very Informative, Interesting And Great Video. *Jerry Miculek Is The Finest Example Of What The USA Is All About*

As always Jerry. Funny, smart, and just plain makes sense.

So refreshing to see a thoughtful and succinct presentation on open carry. Good on you

This is exactly what I was looking for and I didn't know it. I need older people to mentor me about how to be polite with a firearm. Not everything is obvious to me and I neednit spelled out. Great job!

He reminds me of my grand dad funny and brilliant even till his last days god bless this man

Great video. Personally I only conceal carry because I don't want anyone to know I am armed. Open carry you lose the element of surprise and as stated you really have to look out for your firearm.

Hahahaha...........love the "bit much" opening.....!! Great vids.....thanks.

Great points, I prefer open carry personally but I’m very careful and aware of my surroundings out in the public. As far as public perception goes, when people see me being a friendly and honorable person when I open carry, it shows people that folks that carry are not the evil vile creatures that the news would have you believe we are. However I do think that not everyone should open carry. If you are a jerk and have a bad or unfriendly personality, you should probably conceal because you ain’t helping the cause.

Pure distilled insight. Great video!

Jerry, you're the best!

New subscriber. This video was published in 2014. It is worth reposting this year.

The way you started the video omg GOLDEN 😂😂

Thanks Jerry. You are appreciated.

Concealed carry unless you're a cop or on active military duty. Because** you don't want to advertise you are armed and have someone try to take it.

I love this video. I'm Pro 2nd Amendment but there is a point of common sense and considering your fellow human beings.

Excellent sane points. Thank you sir. As a retired coroner, I like to say, placement is critical.

Fantastic educational video and the ending about posturing is the best. Jerry is the best.

If you haven't shot your carry gun in over a year you are being incredibly irresponsible.

Always love your videos and knowledge and input. I have grown up through your career. Thank you

Excellent safety training video ty for sharing

So much knowledge!! Thank you for this video!