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Thanks for actually being willing to tell people who are new and nervous to carry unchambered. That’s how I started. Over a little bit of time I got a lot more comfortable and now I carry hot and wouldn’t dream of carrying another way. We in the 2A community need to realize that to inexperienced people, guns are kinda scary and we need to encourage people to take baby steps and grow, instead of making them feel bad for not being a commando on day of owning a firearm. Great video!

I just started carrying last November and instinctively did these things. Week 1: Started carrying around the house unloaded. Week 2: Carried unloaded to a nearby restaurant. Week 3: Carried unloaded to college (got licensed for that). Week 4: Started carrying loaded everywhere. Now I feel naked without a gun on me. Oh, and I train at least once a week.

What I like the most about John is the fact that he conducts himself as a gentleman. There’s no profuse vulgarity or acting like a know it all tough guy. People who are secure enough in themselves don’t need to use such antics. There’s other sites online that shall remain anonymous (carry trainer!) that are a real turnoff because of the attitude. God bless you John. It’s refreshing to see a gentleman and not a thug for a change.

UP-UP-DOWN-DOWN-LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT-RIGHT-B-A-START Great video. Been shooting a long time and doing most things "wrong" during that time. Trying to re-train myself while teaching my son and wife to shoot as well. I've finally gotten them beyond the fear stage and to the respect stage of handling a firearm. It's funny you mention shot anticipation, it's the one thing I am having an issue with for them.

I really appreciate these recent “carrying for beginners” videos. I’ve got my carry permit, a new gun and a quality holster… But I’ve been hesitant to actually start carrying it… Partially due to the discomfort, partially due to my lack of training & confidence. Thank you for the nudge to keep moving forward.

If you are uncomfortable, you need to train. If you are comfortable, you need to push your training.

I dearly wish we had your 2nd ammendment rights here in Europe. I have regular intel up on YT. Keep prepping guys 👍 🙏 ✝️

Warrior Poet, you deserve the props! Thump you chest and flex 💪. Your service has been fundamental for me understanding my responsibilities and needs as a CCW. Back in March 2020 when people were strangling each other in the streets, and it look like curtains, you were the first video that I found, and it gave me the courage to take the leap and arm myself. Thank you!

The “carry unloaded” thing sounds crazy but it’s great advice. For some people who were never exposed to the idea of carrying a gun (parents never did it, etc), starting to do it can be a big bridge to cross. I grew up around guns but when I started carrying I couldn’t get over the idea of carrying a gun with no safety and a round in the chamber. So I carried with a mag, and racked the slide so it was “cocked” but no round chambered. After about a week, I learned to trust that it wouldn’t go off by itself and I started carrying with a round in the chamber. Carrying with a round in the chamber is extremely important, but don’t hammer people who are scared to do it. This is a great way to gather that trust in your firearm. Just use a proper, safe holster and it’ll be fine.

Let me just take a moment to say, "Thank you, John". America is a better place because of guys like you. God bless you.

Thanks for this John, it really is important to talk about carrying these days and help get people comfortable with the idea it is a responsible thing to do. I've been watching your videos for a long time, and have been building and target shooting pistols for 10 years, but never carried before. A week ago my wife and two sons were shopping in our local mall, and minutes after they left a psychotic showed up with an AR. After a standoff the police eventually made the arrest without shots being fired, but hundreds of people were there and no one was carrying. Over half the people trapped in the mall we're kids it could have been horrible, and it could have been my family. It really hit home for me. I finally took your advice and made the decision to take on the responsibility to carry. I spent a couple of days thinking about it, then went through WPS pistol 1 and 2 again, locked my high performance custom Glock clones and speed shooting 1911's in the safe, and bought a reliable $550 bone stock Glock and a kydex appendix holster. Today was day 1 of carrying an unloaded pistol with the magazine in my coat pocket. Very uncomfortable, poked me in the gut every time I sat down, and I was paranoid all day someone was going to notice it and freak out. I am committed to it, and will get better at it, I'll definitely have the magazine in the gun next week :) Just wanted to say thanks again for your work, it really is important. I see a few other warrior poets in training, are on week one too :)

Even after 22 years in the military, training is non stop,

Great info. Training benefits everyone, even us old dogs. I still take the basic handgun course at our range every few years or so. The instructors are great and almost always come up with things I did not know. Train hard, live safe.

Practiced the hand grip from one of your videos and it instantly improved my accuracy. Began at 15 yards and progressed to 50 yards and held decent groups. I had nearly given up.

All great points. My first instructor, in about 1966, wouldn’t allow me to touch a firearm until I could recite and explain the four Cardinal rules. Talk about motivation!

Up,down,up,down,left,right,left,right,a,b,select,start! 🤣

The contra code is up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start

Been concealed carrying for years now. But it’s great for a refresher thank you brother!

Contra cheat code: Up up , down down , left, right, left, right ,B, A ,B, A , start or select start for 2 players 😁👍🏻

So glad I ran into this video. Been following this channel for a short time. I have been researching what I should do for about a year. Just decided to finally get my first weapon, and am going to be going with a friend who has CCW for a long time, just to keep me grounded. This content confirmed that I am on the right track, Thanks