Should’ve bought a Glock 19…

The speaker advocates for streamlining one's firearm collection and training around the Glock ecosystem, specifically the Glock 19, for improved consistency and skill development. This approach prioritizes simplicity, reliability, and repeatability in shooting fundamentals like draw and reloads, ultimately aiming to make the user a better and more consistent shooter. The video highlights the common journey of testing various firearms before returning to Glock due to its practical advantages for training and carry.

This guide, drawing from an experienced practitioner's insights, details how to select the appropriate round capacity for your concealed carry firearm. It emphasizes balancing concealability, personal protection needs, environmental factors, and daily comfort to ensure consistent and effective carry. The host highlights various popular models like the Sig P365, Glock 19, and HK VP9, discussing their pros and cons in different scenarios.

Colion Noir, an expert firearms instructor, provides a guide to five excellent concealed carry handguns for those new to the concept. He emphasizes personal safety in light of global tensions and highlights specific models like the Sig Sauer P365, Glock 43X, Springfield Hellcat Pro, Glock 19, Springfield Echelon Compact, and Ruger MAX-9, detailing their features and benefits for concealed carry.

The Glock 26, often referred to as the 'Baby Glock,' remains a viable option for concealed carry and as a backup firearm in 2025. Despite the advent of slimmer single-stack pistols, the Glock 26 offers significant advantages in magazine interchangeability with larger Glock models like the 19 and 17, simplifying gear choices. While it may offer slightly wider shot groups at extended distances compared to larger firearms, its effectiveness for close-to-medium range engagements is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of training with the firearm one carries.

This video from Civilian Tactical showcases three distinct firearms for Everyday Carry (EDC), featuring the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0, Glock 19, and the unique Switch-Gun. The presenter, an experienced firearm enthusiast, discusses the practical applications, concealability, and specific features of each, including the use of Defiant Ammunitions hollow points and the Viridian RFX15 red dot sight. The content offers insights into choosing firearms for personal defense based on different carry needs and scenarios.

This guide details how firearms instructor Will Workman organizes his range bag for effective concealed carry training. It emphasizes efficient use of space with the Lynx Defense Pistol Bag, inclusion of essential training tools like multiple shot timers and cleaning kits, and prioritizing PPE. The setup is designed to maximize training time by keeping all necessary gear organized and accessible, focusing on practicing with an EDC firearm.

This video demonstrates an advanced self-defense technique for surviving an armed robbery. An expert instructor showcases how to de-escalate, comply to create a distraction, and execute a rapid concealed draw from an Appendix (AIWB) position to neutralize the threat. The demonstration highlights weapon retention and close-quarters combat proficiency.

This guide, presented by Jeff from Tenicor, outlines five common mistakes new concealed carriers make. It emphasizes choosing appropriate holsters and belts, selecting suitable clothing, finding a balance between firearm size and shootability, and carrying with a round in the chamber. The advice focuses on practical application and safety for everyday carry.

This guide details safe reholstering techniques for appendix carry, emphasizing visual control and body positioning to prevent self-injury. Expert Jeff from Tenicor, with over 25 years of daily carry experience, demonstrates the 'muzzle wedge' method, crucial for appendix inside-the-waistband (AIWB) holsters. The advice is geared towards intermediate carriers looking to refine their safety protocols.

This guide outlines the four universal firearms handling rules, emphasizing their critical importance as they are 'written in blood' due to past tragedies. The rules are: 1. All guns are always loaded. 2. Never point a gun at anything you're not willing to shoot or destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target. 4. Be sure of your target and what's behind and beyond it. The video, presented with authoritative instruction from a professional instructor, also touches on the 'Be Polite' rule and the distinction between universal safety rules and specific range protocols.