Stop Doing This With Your Carry Gun!

Published on June 24, 2022
Duration: 18:34

Hegshot87, with extensive carry experience since 2014, outlines five critical 'don'ts' for carry gun owners. He advises against cosmetic and trigger modifications due to potential legal ramifications, stresses maintaining concealment, and emphasizes using OEM magazines for reliability. Proper holster use and thorough testing of defensive ammunition in your specific firearm are also highlighted as crucial for safe and effective self-defense.

Quick Summary

Avoid cosmetic modifications and lightened triggers on carry guns, as they can create negative legal perceptions. Always keep your firearm concealed, use only OEM magazines for reliability, and never carry without a proper holster. Critically, test your specific defensive ammunition to ensure it cycles reliably in your firearm.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Top 5 Carry Gun Don'ts
  2. 01:15Product Feature: Sightmark Ultra Shot M-Spec
  3. 03:23Tip 1: Avoid Cosmetic and Trigger Modifications
  4. 06:55Tip 2: Don't Show Your Gun to Others
  5. 09:45Tip 3: Stick to OEM Magazines
  6. 11:48Tip 4: Always Use a Holster
  7. 13:44Tip 5: Test Your Defensive Ammo

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common mistakes to avoid with a concealed carry gun?

Key mistakes include making cosmetic modifications that could be legally detrimental, showing your firearm to others, using non-OEM magazines, neglecting a proper holster, and failing to test your defensive ammunition for reliability in your specific firearm.

Why should I avoid modifying my carry gun's trigger or appearance?

Modifications like custom backplates or lightened triggers can be perceived negatively by juries in self-defense cases, potentially suggesting intent or an overly aggressive posture, even if unintended.

What is the best type of magazine to use for a concealed carry firearm?

For maximum reliability, it is strongly recommended to use Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) magazines. Aftermarket extensions can sometimes compromise feeding reliability, which is critical for a self-defense firearm.

How important is testing defensive ammunition for a carry gun?

Testing defensive ammunition is crucial because not all hollow-point rounds function reliably in every firearm. You must confirm that your chosen defensive load cycles smoothly through your specific carry pistol to ensure it works when needed.

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