Safety Or No Safety on 🔫?

Published on August 15, 2025
Duration: 2:17

This video advises new gun owners against using manual safeties on striker-fired pistols, especially for concealed carry. The instructor argues that in a high-stress situation, a new owner may forget to disengage the safety, leading to a failure to fire. They recommend striker-fired handguns with Kydex holsters that fully cover the trigger guard as a safer alternative for beginners.

Quick Summary

For new gun owners, manual safeties on striker-fired pistols can be a liability. In high-stress situations, forgetting to disengage the safety can prevent the firearm from firing. Experts recommend striker-fired handguns with Kydex holsters that fully cover the trigger guard as a safer alternative for concealed carry.

Chapters

  1. 00:00New Gun Owners & Safety Concerns
  2. 00:09The Myth of Needing a Manual Safety
  3. 00:16Modern Handguns & Holsters
  4. 00:22Manual Safety as a Negative for New Owners
  5. 00:30The Danger of a Click When Expecting a Bang
  6. 00:38Stress and Safety Disengagement
  7. 01:00Recommended Setup: Striker-Fired & Kydex
  8. 01:09Challenges with Newer Gun Safeties
  9. 01:28Comparison to 1911 Safeties
  10. 01:31Industry Backwardsness for New Owners
  11. 01:42New Owner Misconceptions
  12. 02:04Consequences of Misinformation

Frequently Asked Questions

Should new gun owners use manual safeties on striker-fired pistols?

For new gun owners, especially with striker-fired pistols for concealed carry, a manual safety can be a liability. In high-stress situations, forgetting to disengage it could prevent the firearm from firing when needed, potentially costing your life. It's often recommended to opt for a striker-fired handgun with a Kydex holster that fully covers the trigger guard.

What are safer alternatives to manual safeties for new handgun owners?

A safer alternative for new handgun owners, particularly with striker-fired pistols, is to use a Kydex holster that completely covers the trigger guard. This design inherently protects the trigger from accidental activation. The focus should be on training to draw and present the firearm effectively, rather than relying on a manual safety that might be forgotten under duress.

Why might a manual safety be a negative for a new gun owner?

A manual safety can be a negative for a new gun owner because, in a life-or-death situation, the adrenaline dump can cause them to forget to disengage it. This leads to a 'click' when a 'bang' is expected, rendering the firearm useless at a critical moment. This is particularly true for striker-fired pistols where the safety is an added manual step.

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