How to Get Comfortable Carrying Concealed Before You Ever Leave the House | CONCEALMENT TIPS

This episode of the Louisiana Firearms Podcast features a lively discussion among hosts and guests about the best starter handguns and current EDC choices. The conversation highlights popular models like the Sig Sauer P365 XMacro, Glock 19, Glock 43X, and Glock 45, emphasizing factors such as concealability, capacity, and ergonomics. The hosts also touch upon the importance of personal comfort and training over specific firearm features when selecting a carry gun, with a brief discussion on rifles towards the end.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of consistently carrying a concealed firearm for responsible gun owners. The speaker highlights that many individuals fail to carry their firearm daily, rendering their training and investment in firearms ineffective in a real-world threat scenario. The core message is to ensure your firearm is on your person when you leave home and to address any reasons preventing consistent carry, such as an uncomfortable gun or holster, by finding suitable alternatives.

Colion Noir, an experienced appendix carrier, discusses the valid safety concerns associated with this carry method, particularly the risk of pointing a firearm at oneself. He emphasizes that while appendix carry offers performance benefits like better concealment and faster draws, it requires a heightened awareness of safety protocols, especially during reholstering. The video highlights that choosing a different carry position due to these inherent risks is a legitimate risk management decision, not necessarily a sign of fear or lack of training.

This video reviews the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0 FC, a pistol featuring a full-size grip and compact slide for enhanced concealability, paired with an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 red dot optic. The presenter highlights the optic's specific mounting system, battery access, and features like an enclosed emitter and co-witnessing sights. The review also covers the JM Custom Kydex Quickship Appendix Wing Claw 2.5 holster, emphasizing its secure fit and concealment-enhancing claw.

Former CIA officer Jason Hanson addresses subscriber questions covering topics from disappearing and improvised weapons to personal preparedness and firearm carry. He emphasizes the importance of blending into a small town for anonymity, discusses the utility and limitations of canes as weapons, and shares his reasons for leaving the CIA to prioritize family. Hanson also touches on the current state of the country, advocating for preparedness with food, water, firearms, and financial assets like gold, and provides practical advice on generators, Faraday bags, and interacting with law enforcement during traffic stops while carrying a concealed firearm.

This guide focuses on deep concealment techniques for carrying firearms in dresses and skirts, emphasizing the importance of clothing selection and the use of the Phlster Enigma holster system. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, highlights how the Enigma's band and leg leash facilitate secure and accessible carry, even with longer garments. Practice with an unloaded firearm is crucial for ensuring a reliable draw.

This guide details the technique for firing the Micro Uzi in full-auto, as demonstrated by Dave Merrill and Dave Rhoden on RECOILtv. It emphasizes proper grip, stock usage, and recoil management due to the firearm's high cyclic rate (1250 RPM). The instruction highlights the effectiveness of the compensator ports in controlling muzzle rise during intense firing sequences.

This entry details the extensive career of Billy Waugh, a legendary figure in US special operations and intelligence. It covers his early life, military service in Korea and Vietnam with Special Forces and SOG, pioneering HALO jump techniques, and advanced intelligence gathering operations in Africa. Waugh's expertise in clandestine surveillance, tracking high-value targets like Carlos the Jackal and Osama bin Laden, and utilizing night operations in challenging environments is highlighted.

This video provides an expert-level look inside a real Ukrainian arms room in 2024, showcasing a diverse array of weaponry from Soviet-era relics to modern Western platforms. Host Iain Harrison, RECOIL's editor, details the logistical shift towards NATO standards and highlights specific weapon systems in use by Ukrainian forces in Eastern Ukraine. The entry emphasizes the practical application and integration of various firearms and munitions in a high-intensity conflict zone.

This guide details the field stripping and basic operation of the PKM machine gun, as demonstrated by Iain Harrison of RECOILtv. It covers disassembly steps including barrel and bolt carrier group removal, as well as loading and unloading procedures. Harrison, an expert with high authority, highlights the PKM's Soviet construction and unique feeding mechanism compared to Western designs.