3 Ways to Carry | Back to Basics

This guide synthesizes expert advice from Firearms Instructor Will Workman on the pros and cons of open carry versus concealed carry. While open carry offers comfort and faster draws, Workman emphasizes its tactical disadvantages, such as attracting attention and losing the element of surprise, making concealed carry a superior choice for everyday self-defense. The importance of proper holsters like Eclipse Holsters and consistent training is highlighted.

This guide details the installation and configuration of the Apex Development Co. MedMod system for Everyday Carry (EDC). It emphasizes the critical importance of integrating medical preparedness with firearm carry, addressing the 'other half' of potential threats. The modular system allows for various carry methods and holster integrations, ensuring essential trauma supplies are readily accessible. The speaker, with high authority based on long-term testing, advocates for this preparedness approach.

This video explores the challenges of traditional Inside the Waistband (IWB) concealed carry, particularly discomfort during prolonged periods like driving. The host introduces an off-body carry solution using a 945 Industries CCW sling bag, highlighting its quick-access features and comfort. The Glock 19 with a Leupold DeltaPoint Pro is showcased as the EDC firearm.

This guide, presented by Jared from GUNBROS, focuses on optimizing firearm grips for better handling and comfort. It covers the benefits of aggressive textures for secure handling, especially in adverse conditions, while also addressing the potential for skin irritation during concealed carry. The video suggests customization options like stippling or grip tape for enhanced performance, particularly for OWB carry.

Richard Bryant from Pitbull Tactical demonstrates the versatility of their Universal Mag Carrier at SHOT Show 2019. The carrier boasts a super-thin profile and can be used for both Inside the Waistband (IWB) and Outside the Waistband (OWB) carry. It is designed for ambidextrous use, allowing for magazine insertion with rounds facing either forward or backward, and accommodates a wide range of pistol magazines from 9mm single stack to .45 double stack.

This video from Alien Gear Holsters explores various concealed carry methods, detailing the pros and cons of pocket carry, shoulder holsters, Outside the Waistband (OWB), ankle carry, and Inside the Waistband (IWB) including appendix carry. The instructor emphasizes the importance of proper holster selection and personal experimentation to find the most effective and comfortable method for individual needs and firearms.

This safety brief from The FieldCraft Survival Channel highlights the dangers of fireworks, particularly during celebrations. It emphasizes maintaining safe distances, proper ignition techniques, and immediate evacuation in case of malfunctions. The video serves as a cautionary tale about the potential for catastrophic chain reactions with pyrotechnics, underscoring the importance of preparedness and smart decision-making in potentially hazardous situations.

This video showcases a tactical law enforcement intervention by the Georgia State Patrol in Atlanta, highlighting their decisive action amidst city crowds and traffic. The footage demonstrates a high-intensity apprehension technique used by a GSP officer to intercept a suspect. The content emphasizes situational awareness and the importance of avoiding urban congestion for safety.

This video demonstrates a critical wound packing technique for severe bleeding. An instructor from Fieldcraft Survival shows how to rapidly pack gauze into a simulated wound cavity, emphasizing the importance of direct pressure to control life-threatening hemorrhage. The training utilizes a specialized wound packing trainer with simulated arterial bleeding.

This guide details essential tactical pistol techniques, including slide-lock reloads and vehicle exit strategies, as demonstrated by Mike Glover. It emphasizes maintaining muzzle discipline, efficient magazine changes, and immediate lateral movement to evade threats. The instruction highlights the importance of using available cover and proper body mechanics for survival in dynamic situations.