Would you carry it? (FN Reflex XL) Shot Show 2025

This video provides an expert-level review of the top 10 handgun brands for everyday carry (EDC), excluding Staccato. The instructor, with extensive experience, ranks brands based on reliability, model innovation, and value. Key brands discussed include Glock for its proven reliability, Kimber for its comeback in affordable 2011s and micro-nines, Springfield Armory for its diverse and innovative lineup, and Ruger for its pocket pistol offerings. The assessment emphasizes practical considerations like affordability and consistent performance, offering insights for both new and experienced firearm owners.

This review of the FN Reflex micro-compact 9mm pistol highlights its internal hammer-fired system and lightweight trigger, which some consider among the best for concealed carry. The presenter, with apparent experience in firearms instruction, discusses the pistol's trigger break and reset, the absence of a blade safety, and FN's mitigation strategy of including an ambidextrous thumb safety. Testing focuses on trigger feel, split times, appendix draw proficiency, and overall ergonomics, concluding that while the pistol is snappy due to its size, its features make it a viable option for concealed carry.

Paige Roux, also known as 'Some Chick Who Shoots,' covers the FN Reflex XL MRD at SHOT Show 2025. This new firearm is a scaled-up version of the FN Reflex pistol, featuring a longer slide and barrel, and an extended grip for increased control and capacity. It comes with 15 and 18-round magazines and is optics-ready.

This video provides an expert-level review of ten leading micro-compact handguns for Everyday Carry (EDC) in 2026. It highlights key features, performance characteristics, and value propositions of each model, catering to serious shooters looking for optimal capacity, shootability, and concealability. The analysis emphasizes how manufacturers are no longer forcing compromises in these critical areas.

This video compares the FN Reflex and the FN 503, arguing the discontinued FN 503 is a superior firearm that the Reflex should have evolved from. The speaker highlights the 503's superior build quality, durability, and trigger feel, despite the Reflex's more modern design and features. The FN 503 is praised for its tank-like construction and reliability even under extreme abuse, making it a preferred choice for serious self-defense.

The video compares the FN Reflex and SIG P365 micro-compact pistols, with the speaker leaning towards the FN Reflex due to its internal hammer-fired mechanism. While acknowledging both are in the same class as striker-fired options like the P365, the internal hammer is presented as a distinguishing factor for the Reflex.

This USCCA video presents a critical incident scenario in a retail environment, highlighting an active physical altercation. It emphasizes the importance of bystander and staff intervention and prompts viewers to analyze their own tactical responses to dynamic threats. The content is produced by USCCA, indicating a focus on self-defense preparedness.

This video from USCCA, featuring Kevin Michalowski, analyzes the lawful use of deadly force. It breaks down the legal framework of Ability, Opportunity, and Jeopardy, using real-world surveillance footage to illustrate a self-defense scenario. The discussion emphasizes situational awareness and the importance of decisive action when facing a credible threat.

This video demonstrates a critical self-defense scenario in a retail environment. A store clerk successfully defended themselves against masked suspects during a robbery. The incident highlights the importance of situational awareness, de-escalation attempts, and decisive action when faced with an immediate physical threat. The clerk's use of a knife to repel an attacker who breached the counter is a key takeaway, emphasizing the need for preparedness in high-stress situations.

This guide outlines the recommended procedure for interacting with law enforcement during a traffic stop when legally armed. It emphasizes immediate, clear communication about the firearm's presence and location, maintaining visible hands, and cooperating with the officer. The USCCA, a leading authority in concealed carry education, highlights these steps as crucial for ensuring safety and de-escalation during such encounters.