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 Barnes TAC-XPD .380 ACP ammunition, testing its performance through a Diamondback DB-380 pistol. The content highlights the advancements in .380 ammunition over the past century and positions the Barnes round as a potential self-defense option. The video also promotes the USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association) and its mission to educate, protect, and prevent crime, offering resources for gun owners to learn more and potentially join.

This video features former Deputy Sheriff Ed Combs testing Hornady Critical Duty .45 ACP + P ammunition through FBI gel blocks. The 220-grain rounds demonstrate impressive penetration, exceeding 16 inches in the first block and showing 2-4 inches of penetration in the second. The video highlights the continued viability of .45 ACP for defensive purposes, noting its use by law enforcement. It also promotes the USCCA and Concealed Carry Magazine, offering resources for responsibly armed Americans.

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 USCCA Hot Seat discussion between Ed Combs and Brock Maclowski delves into the 9mm vs. .45 ACP debate for self-defense. While acknowledging the historical significance and perceived stopping power of .45 ACP, the experts emphasize that modern ammunition performance, particularly penetration in gel tests (13-15 inches for both), makes the difference less critical than often believed. They highlight that 'stopping power' in handguns is largely a psychological effect, with consistent carry and proficiency being paramount over caliber choice.

This video from Clear Impact features Ed Combs discussing PHD solid copper hollow-point ammunition. He highlights its effectiveness, noting 12 inches of penetration and a significant wound channel. The video also promotes the USCCA's mission to educate and protect gun owners, offering resources and membership information. It encourages viewers to like, share, and subscribe for educational content aimed at saving lives and promoting responsible gun ownership.

This video is a detailed review of the Federal Hydra-Shok in .380 ACP, presented by Ed Combs, Associate Editor of Concealed Carry Magazine. The review promises impressive results and highlights the firearm's capabilities. The video is sponsored by the USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association) and promotes a free gun giveaway. It provides links to learn more about the USCCA and enter the giveaway.

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.