Videos tagged with Kevin Mikolowski

This review of the SCCY CPX-2 9mm pistol highlights its budget-friendly price point (MSRP $315, street price around $275) and its suitability as a defensive firearm. The presenter, Kevin Mikolowski, editor of Concealed Carry Magazine, emphasizes its reliability, even after extensive testing with over 500 rounds without cleaning. Key features include a 10-round double-stack magazine, a 3.1-inch barrel, and a shrouded hammer with a long double-action trigger pull, which also has a significant reset distance.

This guide outlines a tactical approach to carjacking scenarios, emphasizing de-escalation and strategic firearm deployment. It advises against immediate physical resistance, suggesting a feigned surrender to draw a weapon. Post-engagement, the focus shifts to tactical repositioning and contacting emergency services, rather than engaging with the threat further.

This video by Kevin Mikolowski, editor of Concealed Carry Magazine, introduces the importance of using a shot timer for firearm training. He defines 'performance' as executing necessary functions like drawing and firing, and 'outcome' as the measurement of that performance. The drill demonstrated involves drawing and firing one shot on target at 10 yards within 2 seconds, emphasizing perfect execution of functions over speed initially. The shot timer is presented as a tool to add controlled stress and measure improvement.

This video emphasizes the critical principle of 'stopping the threat' in deadly force encounters. Editor Kevin Mikolowski of Concealed Carry Magazine explains that the sole objective is to immediately cease the aggressor's actions, not to kill or wound. He details targeting the central nervous system (brain or spine) as the quickest method, or center of mass for incapacitation if CNS shots are not possible. The instruction concludes with the directive to shoot until the threat stops and then cease fire.