The "wannabe tough guy" ego section was really good. I had an incident where I was doing my laundry at night only to be met with an anonymous family member with his rifle pointed at me after reaching the top of the basement stairs. The fact that there was no light attached to the rifle at all and how easily I could've been shot had I not been carrying that laundry basket puts chills down my spine. I can't stress enough of knowing your weapons role. If your weapon is for home defense, a weapon light should be the FIRST upgrade so you know what you're aiming at so any false alarms don't turn into fatal accidents.

It's great to see channels and guys like you explain the mentality of having a gun for carry, and in general. It seems to me that the news paints a bad picture for all us only highlighting the idiots that are out there, and not enough emphasis on the fact that there are professional responsible people who carry guns for all the right reasons. That we do in fact have lots of training avenues and great knowledgeable instructors who are whole heartedly here to help. Cheers! Thanks for this I'm now a subscriber! 😁😎

Glock 19 and 43x. Simple and effective.

Love your products and content thanks Jeff and Tenicor👊🏽.

Outstanding advice.

This is one of if not the most thoughtful video on this topic I’ve watched. Thx

Awesome video, that second half is especially something more people need to see.

Cool rational discussion of the many issues of carrying. This was very informative. Thank you.

I went the other way, started with the Glock (in 1985) found out I shoot other types of pistols better. Of the Glocks, the 19 Gen 5 worked the best. But after multiple classes and instructors over 30 years, just about any striker-fired pistol works better for me.

I watched a lot of videos Believe me a lot so far you're one of the best honest and truthful about a lot of things if people stop to not hear you but to listen to you they will go far thank you

I am relatively new to handguns and carrying. After my short journey with no mentor and several wrong turns, I find your advice spot on. I wish I had this advice two years ago. Great advice. Thanks

Very informative and insightful. Gave people lots of things to think about. Currently one of my favorite channels at the moment

Awesome video Jeff; very informative and great points! I think a lot of folks will get a lot out of this. 👍🏼👍🏼💯 Do more longer-form videos like this on certain topics regarding carrying/owning/shooting firearms. Very informative.

Started out with Glock 45. Got slide bite for days. Then went to the SD9 in smith and Wesson and didn't like the heavy trigger. Then I went with a 43x and got trigger blister, then I went to the Smith and Wesson M & P 2.0 and loved it then I carried it along side with the shield plus. Then I fell in love with the Walther PDP and love it now. It's now my main

Solid advise especially the part about lifestyle changes that was never mentioned to me when I got a firearm I lost people I thought to be friends. But absolutely agree no matter what gun you buy training is highly important. And the ability to walk away and have self control keep a cool head no matter what when carrying.

Ton of videos out there for new owners. But this one really struck me the most. Thank you for sharing your insights and the thought process on carrying a gun.

Quality video, appreciate the content.

Great video review!

Just got the Velo holster and zero belt. Wow great quality! I always liked your informative videos and heard good things about your products so gave them a try. Thanks for what y’all do

Awsome video, great info/subjects that no one really talks about. Im prior LEO for over 5 yrs, 10 yrs after leaving that position (transfered to FD😊), I am about to start carrying as a civilian. I've been watching quite a few videos to brush up on tactics. Lots of things I've forgotten about or have changed in 10 yrs. I was plain clothes, carried outside the belt. I think one of my biggest challenges is going to be getting used to IBW. I have watched a few of your carry videos, including the appendix. Thank you much for all the tips, I took lots of notes.

I started with a Glock 17c, spent a couple years practicing with it and recently got a 43x. I’m glad I got the 17 first because I feel like I would have got frustrated with the 43. Great advice

Thank you for your videos. Very thoughtful.

KZfaq recommended your channel to me yesterday, I am so thankful that it did, Thank you for your level-headedness and easy to follow speech pace as well as the occasional humor tossed in, I really appreciate this, greetings from Canada, wish you guys could ship stuff to us, but unfortunately our firearms laws are well BS as you're well aware, thanks for the content and hopefully this changes in the future and we Canadians can enjoy the cool gear you guys and gals in the US have.

Spot on! Great video as usual! The reliability point you made is so true. I have a few Glocks but I carry the Glock43, soon to be a Glock 19 Gen 5 and it simply WORKS and it works EVERYTIME. I also like that you called a cartridge a cartridge and you didn't call a cartridge a bullet. So many "GunTubers" call a cartridge a bullet and it drives me nuts. If people are going to take the time to put out quality videos, they should also use proper terminology so they can be taken seriously. Good job!

Good talk. Covered all the bases.

Glad I picked right the first time. I almost bought a Glock because it was the safe option, but I ended up with a CZ P10 because it was like a Glock but honestly just better in every way and uses almost all the same holsters. Haven’t regretted it after improving my skills and technique. Modifying the internals of a carry gun is a no go for me just for reliability reasons, so the only aftermarket that mattered to me was holsters

Really appreciate you covering the mindset and consequences of carrying and deploying a firearm. I have been astounded at the amount of ignorance and outright stupidity that some circles of the gun world consider “wisdom”. Also, I fear that those who “have something to prove” are also the ones least likely to heed your warning. Or, for that matter, to have the emotional maturity to be able to make a life or death decision. So grateful there are people like you making content so I can grow as a responsible civilian and i don’t have to rely on the local gun goons for information

Love this series of videos you've been doing. Very straightforward, honest and simple. The people need this way more than the flash and pomp of buying x-bajillion dollars worth of kit if you want to be the best of the best of the best.

Great Video 🙂. I started with a Glock 17 gen 5 put 2k rounds in it then got a Colt 1911 45, went back to 9mm with a CZ Shadow 2 then Concealed carry became a thing in NJ so I got the Sig P365 Spectre Com and Finally my Staccato C2 with a Tenicor holster and now I found my perfect spot 😀

i watch a ton of guntuber videos and a lot of them regurgitate the same stuff and some of them sound like they dont even know what they are talking about. but im delighted to see some fresh perspectives with this channel 👍🏻

Love my Tenicor Zero belt, holsters and mag pouches for my Glock 17. Also like the Velo4 and Abdo mag pouch for my Shield Plus. Thanks for making excellent minimalist products.

Your advice echoes what we teach at WCAN. Well presented.

This is a great video for the newcomer to the importance owning and carrying a handgun. I have coached a few friends and colleagues with the same principles, most decide on the iphone of handguns.

As a young man looking to purchase his first firearm this is a super helpful list of considerations

good advice I tell new people find a place were you can rent to see what comfordable and get instruction to see if your choice is the right fit

Excellent video!

Very good information.

Good info. There is definitely a difference in the felt recoil between the 9mm and. 40, respectfully. I never think about hurting or killing people when making a consideration of owning a gun. More importantly when you own a gun train. Training is everything to lower the chances of failure if/when you have a real encounter of risk on your life or loved ones.

Great video, a lot of practical advice here, just the kind of stuff I’m looking for. I started with a G26 Gen5 and G45 for my first Glocks (bought simultaneously). Didn’t get formal training for a while (about time to go back now!), which was a mistake. Also got swayed by S&W Shield 2.0, how it felt in the hand and how I shot it, so I traded in for a Shield Plus. I still shoot my Glocks better, and I carry my G26. Actually considering trading in my Shield Plus for a G48; thinking it’ll fit my needs better. Trial and error, but I’m getting there. End of the day, get the training, it works haha. Spent a lot of time and money on romantic ideas, finding the “right” gun, etc., when training was what I needed most. I might pick up a G49 to complement my G45; I’d get 4 guns for the price of two.

Excellent video

I tend to agree with the points made in this video. For me, I get slide bite from all the Glocks, making it very uncomfortable to get through a training day with a Glock. Therefore I switched over to M&P's when the 2.0's came out. About 10K+ rounds later, I haven't looked back.

I switch mine up alot... glock 27 in .40 cal, springfield hellcat and hellcat pro both in 9mm, Beretta x80 in .380..... but always go back to my SiG 229 legion compact. Or hellcat Pro, nothing compares, glock factory trigger and sights are poor, you learn that when you start trying everything.

Love your products! Thank you

Excellent information. Very well thought out and explained. I learned a lot from you and just happen to have gone with the Glocks myself. I have a 19 and a 43 that I carry. I’ve got no ego I just want to go home to my wife and protect my family it I absolutely have to.

Oh and thanks for NO Ads!!!

Fantastic commentary

Excellent video. I have one handgun: Glock 19. For second gun, I’ve been torn between the Glock 34 and the Glock 47. I liked what you said about one for range, one for carry. Since 34 is a range gun, kinda leaning towards that one. Also, I’m experimenting with an X Grip on the 19 to simulate a 17 grip, but yep, limits concealment for sure when I carry 3-4 o clock.

I like how he explain the pros& cons on having a ego of carrying a firearm 🤝

well done!

The responsibility of caring a gun is a life changing commitment. If you pull a gun, regardless if you pull the trigger, it will change your life.

Got me a smaller shield 9 plus, the small size was neat, but my hands are super wide. Quickly found out not a fan until I found an extended magazine, now it fits so much nicer and I haven't regretted it yet. Only real problem is now the gun and the magazine are about the same size now.

As a law-abiding citizen, my number one priority is threat avoidance. When a lethal threat becomes unavoidable, breaking contact becomes my number one priority. This is a vastly different mission set than the military's and law enforcement's mission to close-with and neutralize the threat. I need a gun that shoots well and carries well. Carries well means slim and as short of a grip as possible that allows all fingers to grasp the gun. A full grip improves shootability as much as a quality trigger. There is no better trigger than a 1911's trigger. The officer size grip is just long enough to allow for a full finger grip. Round capacity is important for the military and law enforcement but not for my mission set around town. For home defense my colt defender is only back-up to my AR.

New sub here and have been perusing your videos. You make great points and I like your style of delivery. I’m just curious why you hard-sell Glocks. Keep them coming!

I run a Glock 45 MOS and a Glock 43x MOS. Nice pairing. I lean toward my 45 all day tho over my 43x.

great video, I am looking to start carrying and luckily my ego stays at home, and the gun is for life preservation, not materialistic goods they guy can take the cash from 711 insurance will replace it and I don't know if the robber has a friend.

Glock was the gun my friends and family said was the best gun. Didn't like it at all. I went through Ruger, S&W, Taurus and Sig, they were ok but I needed something different. I settled on the IWI Masada Slim. I shoot it well, it's comfortable to carry and it fits several of holsters I already own.

This is my 2nd video from the Tenicor channel I've watched. My first one was earlier today. These videos are very informative! I have learned a lot from the two videos I have watched. I am a senior who has only carried for about 2 years now. I like the fact your mic is on your lapel, providing superior audio quality!! My only suggestion (that might yield more "likes") is....please lose the music track. The music is distracting in my opinion. When you are trying to educate and inform, music tracks underneath are not a good idea.

I went to buy a smaller ccw pistol. Wanted a glock 43x but the slide bite is real for my hand shape and went with p365 instead. I have glocks and sigs. Both have disappointed me in their own ways.

I bought a full size XDM Elite that i absolutely love but man is it hard to find a good IWB holster even without red dot/light

A.... I try but the Keltec P32 is the only gun I can say is always with me. That freaking Zero belt is Brilliant! I will never wear another belt again!

... "...probably feel like the gun you bought is stupid..." I cannot stress how real this is. My first pistol was a Glock 20. I got talked out of the 20c, but still went 10mm. Could barely find ammo for it until I got rid of it, in favor of an XDm in 40S&W. The XDm was a significant improvement for me - despite being lighter - because the 40cal was more manageable, and Glock hadn't quite gotten to Gen4 yet with adjustable backstraps. My next was a macho 1911, wasn't reliable, and I couldn't shoot it accurately when it was shooting. Another XDm - this time the OSP Elite in 9mm - and when Springfield hopped on the trigger-pack-as-registered-piece I left the XDm for a Glock clone - because I could see the XDm falling off production, but Glock never changes [significantly]. That MR920 was a hoot - but the grip was too small, and it was too finicky with some of my area's most readily available ammunition.... so I traded it in, at a stiff loss... And came back to Glock. My new 19x is just about everything I want - Except for a slide cut, and a threaded barrel (I'm not going to let that can sit, I swear...) it's the most perfect for me so far. I think it's a boring gun, I think it's an underestimated gun, and I think it's not a talking piece. But that's just fine - It's not a piece of art to be admired as art. It's a piece of art because it's refined, reliable, and workaday. In a world of gimmicky tools, a Glock is a basic carpenter's claw hammer. Proven. Reliable. Completely capable for it's intended use.

Great video. Was surprised that you did not include Sig on your list of reliable, durable guns. I would think a current model striker fired Sig would be near the top of the list.

Everyone in my family has a Glock, they work just fine. My first pistol was a CZ, so was my second. CZ has basically ruined every other gun for me lol. My EDC is a CZ P01, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon….Unless I’m able to conceal a P09😂

agree with some points, disagree with others; would appreciate further exchange on a few topics..if possible, pls let me know how/where; always grateful for the perspective and willingness to share

Please make a CertumLuxII for the 43x w/ TLR7sub. The SagaxLuxII form is great but does allow for varying body shape.

The entirety of Chicago needs to watch this

I do like this a lot. I know my glock 23 better than my AR that I set up damn near close to how I had it in the Army. BUT! Silly me can't get that glock to work on my body while carrying. So I went with the hellcat. Does it work? Yes. But my draw is dog 💩 with it due to my hands being a bit on the big size.

The behavioral part of the video is so spot on! It is something I constantly have to deal with and consider even now, after years of carrying. At the start, I'd carry all the time and was like "I'm not going to give my money to places that don't support 2A." Now, that's more of an internal struggle, and I sometimes don't carry at all. The price of not having my children experience certain things far outweighs my need/want to carry. Keeping my kids away from zoos, museums, and other activities just because the locations do not allow guns is something I have decided to not be worth it. Do I wish it's different? Ofcourse, but I need to live in the reality, and make the sacrifice and take the risk for my family.

CZ P-01 for me

Started with the G19, then I got the P365 and carried that a lot (shot it well). Got a PDP, and started using that as my main range gun. The P365 got built into a Specter Comp build using aftermarket parts, and over the past few months has gotten up to about 1600rds. I look forward to shooting my carry gun, and that's what I think matters. If you can't handle a smaller gun because it's abusive, then maybe find something you can put 500rds through and not feel fatigued. I have considered changing my range gun, but my carry setup is pretty solid for now (capable out to 50 yards, and it will hit at 100 but that's just for shits and giggles).

Sage advice

I bought a Glock 19 first. I like the 4-ish inch barrel, 15 round mag size. I've shot pistols with friends and family before and I know I don't like sub compact or micros. No pocket pistols for me. I knew it would be durable, reliable and I would be able to find anything I needed for it easily and quickly. Every time I go to the range to shoot it, I rent something else from the shop and try it. I ended up buying a Canik because I shoot it way better than anything else. So I'm carrying the Glock until my holster comes in and it'll get retired to the truck I guess.

If I may, I would like to reach out to you. I have a though that I would like your opinion on but also would be curious as to if this subject matter is worth you covering in a future video.

I see a lot of bigger guys carrying sig 365 or 365xl and during classes they quickly realize they should of went say 320 or g19/45

I’m definitely more hesitant to get into confrontations now that I’ve been carrying.

Taurus 40 cal sub compact with an uncle mikes holster for the win!!!

"Whatever the little gun fairy tells in your ear." BINGO!!! Having no one in my life with experience in concealed carry, there were the ported .357Mag Ruger SP-101 flamethrower, Kahr CW9 (really stupid decision considering that I wear size XL gloves), Turkish CZ clone, Glock 23 (until .40S&W got too snappy for me), Govt 1911 simply because it was the centennial of its adoption and St. John Browning had to be recognized, and the list goes on and on.... Agree completely with the idea of looking at the support "network" first. The flavor of the month pistol may be gone tomorrow, though I will admit that the Sig P365 series has lasted longer and had a wider support system than I first thought. I also went thru the caliber question, largely to convince myself that .380 could/should be carried simply because of their size. Maybe for some, but not for me. Also, I hadn't noticed the big difference in case wall angles between .45ACP and 9mm before - thanks. Regarding the legal aspects of owning and possibly having to use a gun in defense of self or others, I strongly recommend videos by Andrew Branca (a lawyer who has made a point of studying the laws regarding self-defense throughout the U.S.). Gun and tactics people who have lots of experience as an expert witness provide valuable input, but they haven't studied the law in detail. Just my two cents.

Rent a gun and get training with multiple guns. You learn how to hold them grip them and you will be able to decide. It may be a Glock, it may be a Smith & Wesson, it may be a Sig or it may be a CZ. The reason agencies have gone back to the 9mm from the 40 is price and recoil not because it has more stopping power. The 40 absolutely has more stopping power.

I treat my lawnmower pretty well. Choose a gun that's been proven in service you say?

I bought your thicker belt and can’t get it to fit your holsters. Clips are not right sized. Any suggestions?

Jeff, what trigger did you choose for your Glock and why?

Out of curiosity Jeff, what did you not like about the P228? I rented either a P228 or P229 and thought it was swell.

Started with a Walther PPS M1 which I still own and will carry when DEEP small of back concealment is needed. Then onto an Sig P365 and I still have that. However, I recently transitioned to Appendix IWB carry and wanted a DA/SA pistol for the job. It had to be accurate and dead nuts reliable. I opted for the CZ P07 with a RMR and Streamlight. It’s a hoss but with Kore belts and a high end holster system, I am very happy and confident with this setup. 😊

Glock 48 for me, basically a thin 19

My first gun was a 4" barrel Taurus 627 Tracker; .357 Magnum... It's good - but somewhat of a hand cannon, lol! 😄 I'm a revolver guy, but my most recent purchase is a more everyman caliber 9mm; a Canik Mete MC9.

smaller guns need to be smaller calibers, you don't want to shoot a pocket gun with a 44 caliber round designation, 380 caliber is a fine defensive load for smaller guns and they now come with higher capacities with 3 and 4-inch barrel lengths to help absorb the mild recoil and improve shot placement which is what should help to stop a threat.

I just cant do Glocks. I respect them but theyre not for me. I went with the M&P 2.0 instead. I feel like as long as you have a reliable firearm and train with it as much as possible you should be good as long as you take the training seriously. I look up to shooters like Taran and Mr. Miculek. They dont only shoot glocks well.... For CCW I went with the Sig p365xl. I feel like i made a good choice as far as "what felt right" to my ability to shoot the pistol accurately.

As long as it is gold plated with ivory grips, I am good to go

I like gun with a safety. Not available on a Glock

There is a pretty huge difference in ballistics between 9mm and 40sw.

I disagree with much of what he says.... 1. All quality guns work reliably. I owned Springfields, Sigs, Glocks, S&W, Canik, Ruger, Desert Eagle, etc...They all go bang when you pull the trigger almost 100% of the time. 2. The most important factor in concealed carry is the carry part. Yes, larger guns are typically more comfortable to shoot but they are not more comfortable to carry. If carry comfort and concealability are the factors that are going to determine whether you actually carry the gun or not, go with the smaller gun. Realize that you will not be in regular gun battles so you won't be shooting that gun as much anyway. You still mustvoractice to be proficient but that does not require thousands of rounds. For me a little discomfort shooting a smaller gun is secondary to the fact that I'm more likely to have the smaller gun with me when I actually need it.

I have a beard and a plaid shirt 🤣😂🤣🤣

Why is he describing a hipster as the guy that will shoot anyone that intrudes in his home 😂

Don't want to assume... but I guess staccato is not a carry option for you since it was set beside classic 1911s? Btw, since it's 2023 so everything needs a disclaimer, any answer is fine... I was genuinely curious!

are you affiliated with glock? felt like an advertisement

Cant like a video if its just a Glock add.

Never heard that 9mm is chosen over 40 and 45 due to better reliability. I consume a lot of gun content, have taken several classes, and have read many books and articles on the subject and have never once heard that.

All good advice but in the end seems like nothing but a long Glock commercial. To each their own…but I would never buy or carry a Glock.

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Shit. Just pick something and train. I started with Glock. Still carry a Glock. I can shoot ANY other gun better, but very few can even shoot mine. It's a brick. It fires every time.