Suzi Huntington: "What I Carry" — GMP#217

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.

This video presents a 'Top 5 Fight' of concealed carry pistols, featuring a debate between full-size and smaller options. The hosts discuss various models, highlighting capacity, concealability, ergonomics, and shooting characteristics. Key takeaways include the Sig Sauer P365 Macro's popularity for its capacity and ergonomics, the Walther PDP F Series' formidable design and trigger, and the Glock 19's enduring appeal for concealability. The discussion emphasizes personal preference and the importance of trying different firearms.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of consistently carrying a concealed firearm for responsible gun owners. The instructor highlights that many individuals fail a simple question: 'Do you have it on you?' The core message is that if you carry a firearm for self-defense, it must be on your person to be effective in a real-world threat scenario. The video encourages re-evaluating carry methods if the firearm is too large or uncomfortable, suggesting alternative firearms like the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380 for easier concealment.

This video highlights five budget-friendly concealed carry handguns available for under $350, emphasizing value, reliability, and concealability over mainstream hype. The featured firearms are the Ruger RXM, Palmetto State Armory Dagger Compact, Taurus G3C, Ruger MAX-9, and Taurus GX4, all praised for their performance and features relative to their price point. The instructor advises prioritizing quality defensive ammunition, a Kydex holster, and proper training.

This video provides guidance on how to interact with law enforcement during a traffic stop when carrying a concealed firearm. The speaker, a former CIA officer, emphasizes remaining calm, keeping hands visible, and politely informing the officer about the firearm. The advice is framed around common sense and de-escalation techniques to ensure a safe and uneventful encounter.

Colion Noir discusses the rationale behind choosing a more affordable carry gun like the Springfield Hellcat Pro over a high-end firearm such as a Staccato XC. He emphasizes prioritizing shootability, reliability, and carryability, arguing that the best gun for self-defense is the one you shoot best and can comfortably carry consistently. While acknowledging cost, he prioritizes performance and confidence in a defensive tool, even if it means carrying a less expensive firearm.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.