7 Things To Do Before Carrying A Gun

Published on February 16, 2025
Duration: 9:09

Colion Noir, with over 15 years of daily carry experience, outlines seven critical steps before carrying a firearm. This guide emphasizes ensuring ammunition reliability, practicing draws from concealment in daily outfits, maintaining optics and lubrication, verifying chamber status, and checking spare magazines. These practical steps are vital for responsible and prepared concealed carry.

Quick Summary

Before carrying a concealed firearm, perform seven critical checks: ensure self-defense ammo reliability by firing a box, practice draws from concealment in daily outfits, maintain your optic's battery and mounting, verify firearm lubrication, confirm a round is chambered via press check, and inspect spare magazines for debris.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Concealed Carry Responsibility
  2. 00:541. Ammo Reliability
  3. 01:482. Mag Dumps from Concealment
  4. 03:513. Practice Draw in Daily Outfit
  5. 04:364. Red Dot Maintenance
  6. 05:125. Firearm Lubrication
  7. 05:516. Chamber Status
  8. 06:447. Spare Magazine Check

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential checks before carrying a concealed firearm?

Before carrying, ensure your self-defense ammo reliably cycles by firing a box, practice drawing from concealment in your daily outfit, check your optic's battery and mounting, verify firearm lubrication, confirm a round is chambered, and inspect spare magazines for debris.

Why is practicing draws from concealment important?

Practicing draws from concealment while wearing your typical daily clothing helps identify and eliminate snags or malfunctions that can occur under stress. This ensures a smooth and reliable presentation of your firearm when needed.

How should you maintain a red dot optic for concealed carry?

For red dot optics, check the battery level, ensure the lens is clean, and verify screw tightness. Using a marker on screws can help visually confirm they haven't loosened, maintaining your optic's zero.

What is a critical mistake to avoid before carrying a gun?

A critical mistake is carrying an unchambered firearm, especially after cleaning or dry firing. Always perform a press check or verify the loaded chamber indicator to ensure a round is chambered and ready.

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