When you open carry with a crappy holster as a security guard

This video demonstrates the critical importance of situational awareness and proper holster selection for open carry. Instructor Mike easily disarms a security guard, highlighting how common holsters like the Blackhawk Serpa can be compromised by individuals with knowledge of their mechanisms. The demonstration emphasizes that even with a firearm, a lack of awareness makes one a vulnerable target, recommending superior retention holsters like Safariland.

Open carry necessitates a high-quality retention holster to prevent firearm theft, as demonstrated by a case study of a gun being stolen from a pocket. The video critiques the Blackhawk Serpa holster as inadequate, recommending active retention systems like the Safariland ALS. Responsible open carry also demands heightened situational awareness and understanding the moral implications of losing a firearm.

This video reviews the Blackhawk Serpa Level 3 retention holster, highlighting its suitability for both civilian open carry and law enforcement/security duty use. The host, Joel Persinger (The GunGuy), shares his positive multi-year experience with the holster for his 1911 pistol. He details the reasons behind his purchase and recommends it for its retention features and versatility. The video also features promotions for the host's website, Patreon, and various firearms-related organizations and sponsors.

This analysis from USCCA experts discusses the potential tactical disadvantages of open carry, highlighting scenarios where visibility can lead to ambushes and firearm theft. It also speculates on the reasons behind misreported stolen firearm incidents, suggesting embarrassment among open carriers.

This video critiques common open carry practices, highlighting the risks of making oneself a target and the inadequacy of Level 1 retention holsters. It emphasizes the necessity of Level 2 or Level 3 retention to prevent weapon snatching, demonstrating an Alien Gear Level 2 holster's effectiveness with a sub-second draw time.

Instructor Mike demonstrates how easily a Blackhawk CQC Level 2 holster can be compromised during an open carry scenario. He highlights that even alert individuals can be vulnerable to gun snatches, especially when distracted or physically manipulated. The demonstration emphasizes the importance of choosing gear that accounts for physiological responses under duress and warns against overconfidence.

This video demonstrates a compliant and safe method for Illinois concealed carriers to interact with law enforcement during a traffic stop. Instructor Mike emphasizes keeping hands visible, informing the officer about the firearm's location, and presenting identification and permits via a lanyard to avoid sudden movements. The officer recognizes Mike from his educational content, validating his teaching methods.

Instructor Mike strongly advises against storing firearms in vehicle locations like the sun visor, door pocket, under the leg, seat gap, or glove box due to poor accessibility and security. He emphasizes that carrying on the person, specifically in the appendix position (AIWB), is the most recommended method for quick access and retention, especially in carjacking scenarios. Demonstrations use a blue inert training pistol for safety.

This video highlights the critical importance of situational awareness and proper gear for off-duty law enforcement officers working side jobs. Instructor Mike demonstrates how easily an inattentive officer, distracted by a phone and wearing limiting clothing with a poor-quality holster, can be approached unnoticed. The content emphasizes that while direct confrontation was avoided due to potential negative reactions, the observed vulnerabilities are a serious concern for officer safety.

This video demonstrates a traffic stop scenario involving Instructor Mike and a Chicago police officer. It highlights the importance of maintaining visible hands during an interaction and provides a practical example of how to communicate effectively with law enforcement. The officer issues a warning for a missing license plate, emphasizing the need for proper vehicle documentation.