Better Than A Hollow Point!

Colion Noir, an expert in concealed carry with years of experience, addresses the debate around appendix carry (AIWB). He acknowledges its performance benefits like superior concealment and faster draws but emphasizes that choosing not to appendix carry is often a deliberate risk assessment, not a sign of being untrained. Noir highlights the inherent mechanical risks of AIWB, particularly concerning the femoral artery, and stresses the importance of a cautious reholstering process. Ultimately, he advocates for personal choice in carry methods based on confidence and risk management, cautioning against dogmatic shaming.

This guide details the adjustment and draw technique for the Alien Gear Holsters Rapid Force Level II Holster. It covers setting both active and passive retention levels, emphasizing a secure fit while allowing for a fast, intuitive draw. The guide also touches upon the various mounting options, including the locking belt slide and Quick Disconnect System, for versatile carry configurations. Proper firearm safety is paramount throughout the process.

This guide details how to use specialized purple tip ammunition, identified as 'slime bullets', for tactical purposes beyond standard ballistics. The video demonstrates two primary applications: creating a loud flash and detonation for distraction, and utilizing a spark effect to ignite flammable materials for a controlled incendiary display. It emphasizes that this ammunition is 'much cooler than regular ammo' and highlights its potential for unique tactical scenarios, while also promoting firearms technology education.

This video from Louisiana Firearms demonstrates critical gun store etiquette violations, including unsafe firearm handling and drawing a pistol indoors. It also features a product recommendation for the SureFire X300 Turbo weapon light, with the instructor sharing personal use insights. The content highlights the importance of safe practices when handling firearms in retail environments.

This video demonstrates the proper use of a hard case for storing multiple firearms, including an AR-15, a Glock pistol, and a shotgun. It highlights how foam-lined cases can protect firearms equipped with accessories like optics and weapon lights, emphasizing secure and organized storage. The content serves as a basic guide to firearm case management.

This video provides a detailed test of various 9mm ammunition types, including standard FMJ, blue tip rounds, and the explosive Havoc round, against a hog target and ballistic gel. It also features a rigorous test of an Enigwatch bulletproof watch safe, subjected to multiple 9mm impacts. The presenter, with a hobbyist authority level, offers insights into ammunition performance and the durability of specialized safes, concluding with recommendations and warnings regarding self-defense ammunition.

This video presents a humorous skit emphasizing the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It visually demonstrates a handgun malfunction and uses a relatable, albeit exaggerated, scenario with a spent casing to highlight the potential dangers of inadequate eye safety. The creator, experienced in firearm handling and tactical gear, reinforces this essential safety message.

This video features a 'bulletproof' test where a tree is used as a ballistic medium to test various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high-level firearms expertise, shows that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG can be significantly stopped by a dense tree, with none of the tested rounds achieving a complete pass-through. The test highlights the surprising terminal ballistics of different ammunition types against natural barriers.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the concept of using a human body, simulated with ballistic gel, as a suppressor. The host fires a Derya Arms .22 rifle directly against a ballistic gel head and block, noting the shot sounded 'dead silent.' The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head and into the gel block.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a Belgian M1 steel helmet, evaluating its resistance against various calibers from birdshot to .223. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, shows that the helmet is not bulletproof against common handgun and rifle rounds like 9mm and .223. The host's energetic and demonstration-oriented style, coupled with expertise in tactical gear, provides a clear assessment of the helmet's limitations.