Carry Your EDC Chambered or Don't Bother Carrying!..(Dispelling Tacti-tard BS!)

Published on July 30, 2024
Duration: 7:40

This video debunks the 'tactic-cool' notion that carrying a firearm unchambered is useless. The instructor argues that having a gun, even without a round in the chamber, is significantly better than not having one at all. He advises choosing a firearm you are comfortable carrying chambered, but stresses that carrying unchambered is a valid option if it's the only way someone will carry.

Quick Summary

Carrying a firearm unchambered is a valid choice if it's the only way you will carry. While carrying chambered is faster, the fraction of a second to rack a round is often not critical in self-defense. Having a gun, even unchambered, is significantly better than not having one at all, debunking 'tactic-cool' myths.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction: Debunking Tactical Myths
  2. 01:14The 'Carry Chambered or Don't Bother' Myth
  3. 01:41The Tactical Mindset Poisoning
  4. 02:08Choosing a Firearm You're Comfortable With
  5. 03:05Why Carrying Unchambered is Better Than Nothing
  6. 03:40Fraction of a Second vs. Having a Tool
  7. 04:48Don't Listen to the 'Tacti-tards'
  8. 05:33Statistical Realities of Firearm Injuries
  9. 06:04Comfort and Carrying

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it necessary to carry a firearm with a round in the chamber to be protected?

No, it is not strictly necessary. While carrying chambered offers a faster deployment, the instructor argues that having a firearm, even unchambered, is significantly better than not having one at all. The fraction of a second to chamber a round is often not critical in most self-defense situations.

What should I do if I'm afraid to carry my firearm chambered?

If you're afraid to carry your current firearm chambered, consider finding a different firearm that you are comfortable carrying in that condition. Options include hammer-fired pistols or revolvers, which some find less intimidating than striker-fired models for chambered carry.

What is the 'tactic-cool' mindset regarding firearm carry?

The 'tactic-cool' mindset, often found on online forums, promotes rigid, often impractical, rules for carrying firearms. A common example is the belief that carrying a firearm unchambered is ineffective and that one should not carry at all if they aren't willing to carry with a round in the chamber.

Are there risks associated with carrying a firearm chambered?

Yes, there are risks. Statistics suggest that more people injure themselves annually due to carrying firearms 'hot' (chambered) than lose their lives because they had to chamber a round from an unchambered state. This highlights the importance of personal comfort and safety.

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