Videos tagged with Ed Combs

This video features CCM Senior Editor Ed Combs reviewing the Bond Arms Patriot pistol, highlighting its ability to fire both .45 Colt and .410 shotshells. The review focuses on the "clear impact" of these "old cowboy rounds" through a "21st century pocket pistol." The description also heavily promotes the USCCA's mission, membership benefits, and educational resources for gun owners, including concealed carry tips and legal protection. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe, like, and share the video.

This video features a review of the Smith & Wesson 686+ revolver, specifically highlighting its use with TELOS .357 Magnum solid-copper hollow-point ammunition. The presenter, Ed Combs, discusses the revolver's historical role with law enforcement and the exceptional results achieved during a "Clear Impact" test. The video also promotes the USCCA's mission, membership benefits, and various free educational resources for gun owners, encouraging subscriptions and engagement.

This video reviews the North American Arms 10A .22 Magnum mini-revolver, focusing on its effectiveness as a concealed carry option. Ed Combs of Concealed Carry Magazine demonstrates a ballistics test using an FBI block, showing significant penetration despite the small size. The discussion highlights its potential as a backup firearm and its dual-caliber capability with an optional .22 Long Rifle cylinder.

This video reviews Hornady's .45 ACP +P Critical Duty ammunition, highlighting its performance in ballistic gel tests. Associate Editor Ed Combs of Concealed Carry Magazine discusses its increased muzzle velocity and energy compared to standard .45 ACP, and its penetration capabilities, emphasizing its viability as a defensive cartridge.

This video features Ed Combs, former Deputy Sheriff and Associate Editor of Concealed Carry Magazine, demonstrating the Jennings J-22 pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle. The content explores the potential use of such firearms by adversaries, highlighting that even less common firearms and calibers can be lethal threats. Combs aims to see if the J-22 can be fired multiple times in succession and discusses the effectiveness of .22 Long Rifle ammunition in a defensive context. The video also promotes the USCCA app and membership for gun owners, emphasizing education and legal protection.

This video from USCCA's Hot Seat features Ed Combs and Brock Maclowski discussing the merits of 9mm versus .45 ACP for self-defense. They emphasize that modern ammunition has closed the performance gap, making consistent carry and proficiency with a firearm you trust more critical than the caliber choice. The discussion debunks the myth of 'stopping power' in handguns, highlighting the psychological impact of being shot as a primary factor in incapacitation.

This video from Concealed Carry Magazine's 'Cover vs. Concealment' series features Ed Combs testing the effectiveness of a cooler full of drinks as potential cover during a simulated shooting scenario at a picnic or while camping. The video encourages viewer interaction to suggest future testing topics and promotes the USCCA free gun giveaway and resources.

This video from Concealed Carry Magazine, featuring Associate Editor Ed Combs, explores the difference between "cover" and "concealment" in a self-defense scenario. Using bags of dog food as a practical, everyday example, the test aims to determine their effectiveness in stopping incoming rounds. The content encourages viewer interaction, asking for feedback on the test and suggestions for future "Cover vs. Concealment" experiments. The video also promotes a free gun giveaway and directs viewers to USCCA resources for further information.

This YouTube video explores the concept of cover versus concealment using cases of water bottles as a test subject. Associate Editor Ed Combs from Concealed Carry Magazine demonstrates whether stacked water bottles offer true cover or just concealment. The video encourages viewer interaction, asking for their opinions and suggestions for future tests. It also promotes a free gun giveaway and links to USCCA's community and social media channels.

This video, "Cover vs. Concealment: Cases of Soda," features Ed Combs from Concealed Carry Magazine investigating whether cases of soda at a grocery store offer effective cover during a potential shooting incident. The video aims to educate viewers on practical self-defense scenarios, emphasizing the difference between cover (which stops bullets) and concealment (which hides you). It also promotes a free gun giveaway through a provided link and encourages viewer interaction for future test ideas.

This video from Concealed Carry Magazine, featuring Ed Combs, tests the effectiveness of water softener salt piles as cover or concealment during a hypothetical active shooter scenario. The description also promotes a free gun giveaway through a linked offer.