First shots - NEW Glock exclusive Aimpoint COA & A-CUT

This video provides an expert review of the Glock 43X for everyday carry, focusing on its reliability with aftermarket components. The instructor, demonstrating extensive carry experience, highlights the performance of PSA Micro Dagger magazines over thousands of rounds, contrasting it with a negative experience with Shield magazines. A Bill Drill is performed to showcase the firearm's consistent performance and reliability, reinforcing its status as a 'spicy' yet dependable carry option.

This video from Classic Firearms at SHOT Show 2026 introduces the Aimpoint COA optic, highlighting its expansion to the wider market. Expert insights from Aimpoint reveal its suitability for handguns and concealed carry, featuring a large window, low-profile design, and enclosed emitter. The COA is positioned as a smaller sibling to the Acro, with an MSRP of $599 and upcoming availability.

This guide compares the Aimpoint COA, ACRO P2, and Holosun EPS/EPS Carry pistol optics, focusing on their mounting systems and design features. The Aimpoint COA utilizes a proprietary 'A-cut' system for a low profile, while the ACRO P2 offers a different mounting solution. The Holosun EPS is presented as a viable alternative with diverse reticle options. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding these differences for optimal pistol sight selection and potential custom slide modifications.

Elliott Delp, an experienced firearms reviewer, outlines three essential firearms for any owner: the Glock 47 pistol for its reliability in home defense and CCW, the Mossberg 590-TAC pump-action shotgun for its straightforward operation, and the Daniel Defense DDM4 V9 AR-15 for its accuracy, reliability, and versatility. The video showcases these firearms with various accessories like red dot sights and weapon lights, emphasizing practical application and ease of use for the average shooter.

This guide synthesizes expert advice on selecting and configuring Everyday Carry (EDC) gear, emphasizing personal preference balanced with practical performance. It covers handgun size considerations, the benefits of red dot optics with closed emitters, ammunition choices, the utility of handheld lights over weapon-mounted ones, and the importance of carrying essential medical supplies like a tourniquet. The discussion highlights how specific gear choices, like spare magazines for holster stability, contribute to a more effective and reliable concealed carry setup.

This live Q&A session covers a wide range of firearms and gear topics, offering insights from an experienced instructor. Key discussions include preferred pistol models like the Glock 45 and 43X, comparisons with the Hellcat Pro, recommendations for 300 Blackout suppressors, and advice on AR-15 builds and optic choices like LPVOs versus magnifiers. The speaker also touches on Cerakote versus spray painting, truck gun calibers, and general firearm ownership philosophy.

This video demonstrates an advanced self-defense technique for surviving an armed robbery. An expert instructor showcases how to de-escalate, comply to create a distraction, and execute a rapid concealed draw from an Appendix (AIWB) position to neutralize the threat. The demonstration highlights weapon retention and close-quarters combat proficiency.

This guide, presented by Jeff from Tenicor, outlines five common mistakes new concealed carriers make. It emphasizes choosing appropriate holsters and belts, selecting suitable clothing, finding a balance between firearm size and shootability, and carrying with a round in the chamber. The advice focuses on practical application and safety for everyday carry.

This guide details safe reholstering techniques for appendix carry, emphasizing visual control and body positioning to prevent self-injury. Expert Jeff from Tenicor, with over 25 years of daily carry experience, demonstrates the 'muzzle wedge' method, crucial for appendix inside-the-waistband (AIWB) holsters. The advice is geared towards intermediate carriers looking to refine their safety protocols.

This guide outlines the four universal firearms handling rules, emphasizing their critical importance as they are 'written in blood' due to past tragedies. The rules are: 1. All guns are always loaded. 2. Never point a gun at anything you're not willing to shoot or destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target. 4. Be sure of your target and what's behind and beyond it. The video, presented with authoritative instruction from a professional instructor, also touches on the 'Be Polite' rule and the distinction between universal safety rules and specific range protocols.