7 Things To Do Before Carrying A Gun

Published on February 16, 2025
Duration: 9:09

Colion Noir outlines seven crucial pre-carry checks for responsible gun owners. These include verifying ammunition reliability by firing defensive rounds, practicing draws from concealment with your daily outfit, and performing maintenance on optics like checking battery and screw tightness. He also stresses the importance of firearm lubrication, confirming a round is chambered via press checks, and ensuring spare magazines are clean and properly loaded.

Quick Summary

Essential pre-carry checks include verifying ammo reliability by firing defensive rounds, practicing draws from concealment with your daily outfit, maintaining optics, ensuring proper firearm lubrication, confirming a round is chambered, and checking spare magazines for debris.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Concealed Carry Responsibility
  2. 00:541. Ammo Reliability Checks
  3. 01:482. Practice Mag Dumps from Concealment
  4. 03:513. Practice Draw in Daily Outfit
  5. 04:364. Red Dot Optic Maintenance
  6. 05:125. Firearm Lubrication Check
  7. 05:516. Verify Chamber Status
  8. 06:447. Spare Magazine Check

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential pre-carry checks for responsible gun owners?

Essential checks include verifying ammo reliability by firing defensive rounds, practicing draws from concealment with your daily outfit, maintaining optics, ensuring proper firearm lubrication, confirming a round is chambered, and checking spare magazines for debris.

Why is it important to test defensive ammunition before carrying?

Defensive ammunition, especially hollow points, can be finicky. Firing a full box ensures it cycles reliably and accurately in your specific firearm, preventing potential malfunctions during a critical incident.

How should you practice drawing a concealed firearm?

Practice drawing safely with an unloaded firearm while wearing the specific clothing you intend to carry with. This helps identify potential snags and ensures a smooth, efficient draw under stress.

What maintenance is crucial for red dot optics on a concealed carry firearm?

Regularly check the optic's battery life, ensure the lens is clean, and verify that mounting screws are tight. Marking screws with a marker can help visually confirm they haven't loosened.

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