Daily Defense #39: Winter Concealed Carry

This video demonstrates a self-defense scenario for food vendors using the 945 Morph Bag. The bag is designed for concealed carry, offering ample storage for essentials and a quick-access feature for a firearm. The instructor, experienced in firearms, highlights the importance of being prepared for potential threats, especially for those in vulnerable professions like food vending.

This guide details nine concealed carry positions, ranging from traditional IWB and AIWB to less common methods like ankle and off-body carry. It emphasizes the critical importance of trigger guard coverage and consistent training for safe and effective firearm concealment. The video highlights specialized gear like the Phlster Enigma for enhanced concealment options.

This guide details a technique for improving concealed carry garment clearance in cold, windy weather, as demonstrated by GBRS Group. The core principle involves adding a small amount of weight, such as a spare magazine, to the garment's pocket. This weight helps the jacket or coat fall away more effectively, ensuring a quicker and unobstructed draw stroke. The instructor emphasizes that without this added weight, the garment is more likely to be caught by the wind, hindering access to the firearm.

This video demonstrates a rapid deployment technique for an EDC setup featuring a P365 with a Flux Raider brace, utilizing a 945 Industries bag. It highlights the speed at which the firearm can be accessed and made ready using a quick-rip tab, emphasizing a practical method for concealed carry. The demonstration includes drawing, firing, and re-holstering, showcasing the efficiency of this specific gear combination for immediate access.

Reno May provides an expert review of the Savior Equipment Obscura sling bag, highlighting its effectiveness as a concealed carry platform. The review details the bag's dual 3L and 5L capacities, ambidextrous design, and multiple retention levels for secure firearm access. May demonstrates practical applications, including vehicle carry and efficient draw techniques, emphasizing the bag's quality construction from 900D polyester and its utility for organizing EDC items.

Esai Givens, an EDC/Tactical Gear Influencer, demonstrates a practical solution for carrying a firearm comfortably, especially with athletic wear. He highlights the challenges of traditional IWB holsters in shorts and showcases the 945 Industries Carry Bag as an effective alternative for quick firearm access. The video emphasizes a specific draw technique from the bag's dedicated compartment.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.