Open Carrying the Desert Eagle

Published on March 4, 2015
Duration: 5:48

The YankeeMarshal discusses open carrying a Magnum Research Desert Eagle, focusing on its use as a conversation starter for Second Amendment awareness. He highlights upgrading the grips for aesthetics and notes that despite its weight, it's manageable with proper gear. The video showcases positive public interactions while carrying the firearm.

Quick Summary

The YankeeMarshal open carries a Magnum Research Desert Eagle to spark Second Amendment conversations. He upgraded the grips for aesthetics and found the heavy pistol manageable with a quality belt and holster, leading to positive public interactions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Every Second Matters & Open Carry Philosophy
  2. 00:59Desert Eagle Grip Upgrade: Aesthetics Matter
  3. 02:02Public Interactions While Open Carrying
  4. 03:34Carrying the Heavy Desert Eagle: Belt & Holster

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the speaker choose to open carry the Desert Eagle?

The speaker open carries the Desert Eagle primarily as a conversation starter for Second Amendment awareness, aligning with the 'Every Second Matters' initiative, rather than for typical daily concealed carry.

What modifications were made to the Desert Eagle?

The speaker replaced the stock Hogue rubber grips with Hogue G10 G-Mascus green grips. This aesthetic upgrade was chosen because the firearm spends most of its time holstered.

Is the Desert Eagle comfortable to carry openly?

Yes, the speaker finds the Desert Eagle surprisingly manageable to carry openly, comparing it to other full-sized handguns, provided a high-quality belt and holster are used.

What kind of public reactions were observed?

The speaker reported positive interactions while open carrying the Desert Eagle in various public places, noting that the firearm's distinctive appearance successfully initiated productive dialogues about gun rights.

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