Should You Carry This Way?

Published on February 1, 2025
Duration: 0:46

This video from Shatterthewicked discusses optimal firearm carry methods for self-defense. The instructor emphasizes the critical nature of time in a self-defense encounter and advocates for carrying with a round in the chamber (Condition 1) to eliminate the need for slide manipulation or safety disengagement under stress. The content includes a demonstration of drawing from an IWB holster and firing.

Quick Summary

For self-defense, carrying a firearm with a round in the chamber (Condition 1) is recommended by instructor Shatterthewicked. This method eliminates the critical seconds lost racking the slide or disengaging a safety under stress, allowing for faster deployment. Common carry methods include loaded mag/empty chamber, round in chamber/safety engaged, and round in chamber/no safety.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Common Firearm Carry Methods
  2. 00:11Reasons for Carry Choices
  3. 00:25Self-Defense Readiness: Round in Chamber

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the three most common ways people carry firearms?

The three most common methods are: 1) Loaded magazine with an empty chamber, 2) Round in the chamber with a manual safety engaged, and 3) Round in the chamber with no manual safety. The latter two are often referred to as Condition 1 and Condition 0 carry, respectively.

Why is carrying with a round in the chamber recommended for self-defense?

In a self-defense situation, seconds are critical. Carrying with a round in the chamber (Condition 1) eliminates the need to rack the slide or disengage a safety under extreme stress, allowing for faster deployment of the firearm.

What might cause someone to carry with an empty chamber or engaged safety?

The speaker suggests that choosing to carry without a round in the chamber or with a manual safety engaged often stems from a lack of training or a lack of trust in one's gear and firearm. This can lead to slower response times in critical situations.

What gear is shown in the video for concealed carry?

The video features a Sig Sauer P365 series pistol, specifically a P365 XMacro, equipped with a Holosun red dot optic and a Streamlight TLR-7 SUB weapon light, demonstrating common setups for modern concealed carry.

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