This was be far one of the best videos I have ever seen regarding CCW carry.

Condition 7: gun is completely broken down into lower, slide, recoil spring and barrel. All parts stored in separate pockets. Magazine is loaded but it's at your house.

We only have the tactical cell phone to rely on here in the UK as a self defence weapon. You guys are lucky to have the 2nd. Make sure you never lose it. Really enjoyed Lennys presentation, good tutor.

Dude has the ultimate radio voice. Like he might have a morning show on the radio

I have so much love and respect for this guy. Taking all the time to explain and test the best guns and gadgets out there.

I was in San Diego a few months ago. Went to the GS and sure enough Lenny was there. I shook his hand and told him that I periodically order from them. He was real nice to me.

Thank you for putting this in perspective. I’m new to cc and was leaning towards #3. But after watching your video just cleared all the fuss.

I grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and have a literally been around guns my entire life. I also have military experience. I still learned something from actually quite a bit. Thank you!

Lenny does a good job giving the beginner gun owner plenty of options on how to carry concealed. Once you're a "pro", any way you carry that works for you is the right way to carry....for you!

I was in the military for 22 years, and fired countless rounds of ammunition. I believe this video is perfect, as many CCW holders are new to the concept of carrying a pistol. New gun owners should carry in this condition 3 as Lenny recommends. More experienced carriers and those who have paid to receive live training with instructors can advance to a different level of carrying. With many striker fire pistols on the market that do not have a safety coupled with the fact that many pistol owners do not have years of experience with concealed carry I believe Lenny makes a very good point.

Lenny is a Jedi...absolutely incredible man with amazing knowledge. Love his videos

very informative Lenny. I always thought about those conditions of concealment, but no one has ever addressed this issue like you have. Thank you.

Great explanation of the conditions! Thank you Sir!

Lenny, I want to thank you for this video along with your other videos (Proper Handgun Etiquette & the Combat Grip). I appreciate your teaching style and have learned a lot from your videos. Thank you.

BEST EXPLANATION FOR CONCEALED CARRY I HAVE SEEN.

Thanks for passing on the knowledge. Now i know how to term my carrying status.

Lenny is a great instructor. I got some of his earliest videos and they were great.

Your video information has brought us/American patriots , together. Great info and what to look for gives us a heads up. Thanks for being a straight shooter and laying it out. It’s great to know that most of us here can discuss issues if things go south. We are Americans and this is our country!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏼

I could just binge watch all lenny videos

This is one of the best gun videos that I’ve ever seen. Thanks, Lenny!

I carry A G48 condition 0 I trained as a law enforcement officer and I know that under very stressed condition you could forget to chamber a round, and if you're being charged at by someone with a knife, that could cost you you're life.

Great advice Lenny. I carry a double/single action bersa, condition one, safety off (or a double action only Kahr, condition one). My safety is the double action trigger pull. Many folks are not ok with condition one, particularly with a glock. I know to many that car carry only, they don't carry on their person. You are so right to emphasize having the gun on your person, and resolve folks concerns with condition three carry (regardless of the type of gun). People can be safe and still have carry protection. Also, kudos for reminding us to be safe first, fast second. Hopefully more people will actually "conceal carry" !

Love this video. Your the first expert to teach condition 3 carry. I myself have always carried my 1911 in condition 1. And I have always carried my glock in condition 0. Before I carried in condition 3 I would have to have many hours of practice to rack that slide near as fast as you do. Thanks a lot. God bless.

Lenny Magill you’re one of the best teachers I listen/watch on KZfaq, love your channel keep up the great safety lessons ✌🏽

My friend, a retired sheriff, who carries a Glock 23 .40mm was in a bad situation at a Pizza Hut store where he worked as a delivery man, was being robbed by 3 gun carrying individuals at closing time. The manager has left to drive an employee home and was told he will come back and to watch the store. He has his gun tucked appendix carry, loaded and ready to fire. He was whipped in the head 8 stiches, got his wallet but never drew his gun until the guy decided to kill him. Took him to the freezer and raised his shirt to cover his face before shooting him, he drew his weapon and pumped 3 shots at the guy, another one came over to check what was going on and he shot him 3 times to the chest, the 3rd guy ran out and escaped. He said if his weapon was not loaded and ready to fire, he would not have made it. He was not charged and it was a justified shooting.

Most important point to me this lesson was concealed carry is not about speed, it's about having a gun. I tend to get enamored of guys who are fast but in the real world it's rarely a quick draw situation. But it is always a thinking situation and using my head is my best defense

Thank You Lenny! This is an "Excellent" video and it's so generous of you to take time out and share this great technique with us all.

Great video. I love that you didn't rush and explained everything.

His training exercise is proof that everyone needs to learn their weapon. I carried a 1911 for a few years and I carried it in condition 1 as it was designed to be carried. I now carry a g19 with a round chambered.

I have a lot of respect for this advice. Also, I greatly appreciate how well this guy communicates. Very logical, easily understood, and relatable. Thank you for making this content.

Awesome instructional video, law enforcement/advanced training quality. A must see for everybody considering this avenue. Thanks Len.

I'm so glad you explained all this properly. Great video!

Can't wait for the first video fromthe Nashville store!

In Brazil you should always carry with one in the chamber... there is no other away. Otherwise you can be killed with your own gun by a thife or something. Because they'll already have the upper hand when they go robbing... They'll have a gun pointed at you. That's why IN BRAZIL one in the chamber is the best choice and always unlocked (for strikefires of course).

This is one of the best firearms presenter I’ve watched !! He takes the thing seriously !!

Just outstanding video Lenny. Thank you for you calm. sensible instruction on CCT.

One of the best ccw videos I've seen thank you

Super helpful Lenny. Thank you for the video! I've always been a condition 3 guy and am very comfortable with that amount of readiness and that is how I practice as well. Thanks again.

Great trainer, I am very impressed. Never got this kind of valuable info in my 6 different types of gun ownership since 1986.

Lenny, you’re great…I learn SO much from you! Thank you…

Great advice Lenny....thanks man.

Thank you LENNY. 👍

Great instruction. I just bought (my 1st gun), a Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS last week so this was great to watch and I learned a lot. Thank you!

I keep rewatching this video over the years as you and your thoughts are so exceptional. I totally agree with you with condition three. Thank you for all the knowledge and entertainment you have given me for many years. I see you as the top overall gun guy!

love these instructional videos the one u made on grip helped me find a use for my off hand and aim with my thumbs. cant wait for nashville store to open i like your style of range. i carry 1 n chamber but with a manual safety when i draw i push safety just like my ar gun up safety off gun down safety on it becomes second nature with practice.

Lenny is a legend. The guy's been doing this since the 80s.

Awesome video! You have a GIFT for teaching, Mr. Megill. Thanks for all your hard work making these videos. I have three young boys who love to shoot. Little do they know most of my teaching material I have for them comes from you. Great work!

Love your clear thinking and explanation Lenny.

Great job Lenny, love your wisdom and videos!

This is the first video I've seen that promotes condition 3 and I think I completely agree. Lenny always seems to have sound advice. That extra 10th of a second you need to rack the slide, with training has minimal drawbacks I would think in most situations. Addressing that issue of the "noise" of racking the slide- If you need to be quiet you are probably hidden. The work-around for that is to pull back the slide and engage the slide stop. You can then hit the slide stop to put it into battery as you present the gun with virutally no loss of time and lower/different sound than racking a slide.

Well-spoken and thoughtful discussion. Thank you!

People like Lenny Magill and Lynn Thompson were literal idols growing up for their business acumen, as salesmen, being able to talk, explain, sell, and all things business. And if you can claim success in business, I'm pretty sure just about all or most other aspects of being successful in life fall in line. As far as the video... Some of the information may seem fairly basic or redundant, but I like that he thoroughly explains and goes through the various aspects and doesn't leave anyone behind. Bravo!

My preferred carry style is 3 I couldn't agree more Lenny Magill really gives great examples in my opinion

Thank You 🙏 for teaching and providing arms that allow Citizens to protect life home and country 🇺🇸🙏❤️

I've watched many videos and have learned much regarding conceal carry. In this single video I've learned so much more than I expected I would. Thank you. I have a Glock 19 G5 with a Vedder Kydex IWB holster.

What a great teacher, real peoples person, love you Lenny I think you're great!

Our city library has Lenny's concealed carry DVD, it's really good.

Lenny...i have watched you before and learned and enjoyed, but this video made me a subscriber. A lot of great information and things to ponder. What made yours different wasnt so much the content but the attitude. You didnt inject your personal beliefs and make others feel less. Instead you understands different point of views and philosophies and provided all solutions regardless of how or what they believe or what they feel comfortable with. Kudos to you sir. Thats a true educator.

I was always of the thought 0 was the safest way to carry until I listened to explain the different scenario so, now # 3 seems the best for all the reasons you described. Excellent video

Thanks, answered many questions I've struggled with for years.

Man, I'm glad I saw this video. I just learned some stuff today and how I want o carry my Glock 26 9mm. Thanks for the tips Lenny!🇺🇸

I used to work as an EMT in South Central L.A. during the early 1990's and was working there during the riots in '92. We saw gunshot and stabbing victims out there just about every single night. I've also lived in L.A. all my life and have spent my entire adult life working as a first responder. I agree with everything Lenny just said. A huge part of staying safe, is a combination of situational awareness and avoiding conflicts whenever possible. One thing I've constantly scene in a gang/thug community, is that they're far more apt to get into a confrontation if they're carrying a gun. For them, that's the insurance needed in case the other guy might win in a hand-to-hand fight. It makes them cocky and far more prepared to escalate the level of violence if they meet any resistance. Sure, it's great to be armed if you should ever have the misfortune of encountering someone who wants to rob you or has a gun and is ready to shoot people. As Lenny said though, the bad guy has the advantage if he's already pointing the gun at you. This isn't the wild west, where you're going to see who's the fastest draw in town. Our goal, I believe, is to steer clear of conflicts as best we can and to use the gun only when absolutely necessary. A police officer can't hide the fact he has a gun on him and what role he plays in society. His uniform makes him a target for anyone who's willing to use a weapon to break the law. He HAS TO carry in Option 0, because confrontation can meet him at any given moment of the day. I'd say the same goes for when we're at home and not expecting anyone to visit. Anyone breaking in has already deemed you a target, so I'd say your firearm(s) at home should also be at Option 0. When you're out and about in plain clothes though, your goal should be to blend into the wallpaper and not be seen by the bad guys. Criminals are much like the lions at the watering hole; they look for easy prey, such as the unaware, the feeble, or the elderly. If you're out there among the sheep with your tactical casual wear and 2A baseball cap, you're basically projecting to them that you're going to take on the role of a police officer and try to defend the people they might want to harm. In some cases it'll work and they'll move along. In other cases though, they might see you as an obstacle to their prize and make you their first target. In my experience, life is too precious to lose over a simple piece of property. Crime is like the waves in the ocean. Stopping one bad guy, while noble and appreciated, won't stop the flood of thieves and thugs out there. Discretion is the better part of valor. Just my .02.

Love how thorough you are.

Extremely well presented. Many Thanks!

Love the common sense training. Talks to people like adults.

Another excellent video for beginners

Condition 3 it is for me, safety first (we're not at war). This video is gold. Practice, Practice, Practice. Thanks Lenny, life saving advice. 👍✊✌

Great refresher for anyone who carries. I always carry in condition 3, and have had people tell me, "Why bother".......I feel more comfortable.

Great video, different conditions for different situations and people. I always carry locked and loaded in case I need it now. But I can definitely see the benefit of other modes of carry for less risky areas.

I am glad that someone is talking about safety carry conditions like Lenny. Every other video is saying, "Its about speed and being ready" and "Always carry with a round in the chamber." Im glad to finally hear someone say its ok to carry unchambered rounds without feeling guilty about it. Man knows what he's talking about to the average Joe. Thank you Lenny!

New hand gun owner great video Lenny best info on KZfaq thanks for taking the time to touch all the bases

Lenny thank you brother. Be safe out there. Happy holidays

I just started carrying concealed. I have gotten flack about not carrying with one in the chamber. I just don't feel that it is necessary for me. Awareness of my surroundings is very important. I am not a police officer where I need to have my gun fully racked and chambered. I practice drawing from the appendix position and a quick follow through with a rack. Takes me a total of about 1.5 seconds. Lenny Magill has been an inspiration to me. He tells it like it is and as he says, basically that having the gun available is the big picture. Practice drawing and racking your gun slowly with proficiency and then speed will come. THANKS LENNY!!

I've been carrying concealed since 1989 when the crack cocaine murder rate was peaking in my city. I kept me and my wife safe with no accidental discharges. Carrying Condition 3 works for me, Lenny, and Israeli civilians. I recommend it just like Lenny!

Hey Lenny, thank you for taking the time to explain !!! awesome video

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. It has changed my perspectives. I feel more comfortable with condition three.

With all of this great info you’re delivering here, it makes me want to take this course even more. Thank you for sharing. Great video.

The *little known* Condition Five involves all aspects of Condition Four, while simultaneously juggling two bowling pins and riding a unicycle.

Well said sir thank you for your time for explaining how the way we carry our concealed firearm

This is the best common sense approach to concealed carry .. protect your junk!! also it’s been stated that most accidental shootings occur while reholstering the weapon with a round in the chamber, clothes, holster or something else snags the trigger ..,condition 3 is what I preach as well . Great video 👍

I actually bought his VIDEO TAPES back in the day.

This guy is the Rex Quan-Do of Glock. “Break the wrist, walk away...”

TY for the class info. Now day's you better be safe and alert more than when I was growing up. 👍

Thanks for the vid!! Condition 3 is for me ! I’ve been carrying like that for 12 years with my g26 and g19!! Thanks again

This is the 1st time Ive seen a Lenny video and I almost dismissed him when I saw him appendix carry but I'm glad I watched the whole video and saw that he carries condition 3 .... 9 out of 10 gun guy videos advocate the loaded chamber - quick-draw McGraw mindset , which is so unsafe .... my gun-guy neighbor and friend last year had a round in the chamber and for whatever reason ( forgot the round was in there or just thought he could get away ignoring gun safety for a second) it was definitely his fault but his gun discharged , struck him in the chest and he was dead before the ambulance ever showed up ... that's a real life event for me , I lost a friend... on KZfaq I watch videos of trained police officers accidently shooting themselves or a postal employee having his gun go off in his pants striking himself in the groin , and yet 9 out of 10 gun guys claim you are a fool if you don't carry one in the chamber .... bad discharges only happen to other people, right ? Wrong .... a momentary lapse in safety sense or clothing interfering with your weapon can do you in ... so I applaud Lenny for standing up and saying that you don't need to have a round chambered 24/7 , chamber one if you feel threatened .... myself , I was threatened by a pack of coyotes , they were all of a sudden on top of me and I was amazed at how fast I had my gun out of my pocket,racked a round, and got the first shot off - it might have been 2 seconds tops... think safety first at all times, forget the quick draw b.s. ... listen to this man , he makes mountains of sense..... sorry to rant but my neighbor's death really got me to worry about guns going off unexpectedly....

I was with a large West Coast Dept. In 1986 I bought this strange looking handgun called a Glock 17. I decided I liked 17 rounds as a back up to my primary at work. Had to qualify with it first at Police Range. They had never seen one before and one of the Armorers referred to it as "A strange European automatic" Anyways I agree with you and whenever I have carried a Glock concealed it has ALWAYS been with no round in the chamber. I recall being present in the locker room on two occasions where cops had dressed in street clothes and went to conceal their new Glocks almost blowing their you know whats off. Yours is the first video that I have found that agrees with what I always thought. Of course if your primary weapon is a Glock and you utilize a good holster that covers the trigger guard then that is a different story. Although I would be really careful during holstering even in that case. Lennys right, this isnt Dodge City where you meet an opponent out on the street and its a fast draw contest. I made literally thousands of arrest, many by gunpoint and in not one case was I required to make a fast draw. The chances of you blowing your Johnson off by mistake is much greater than the need to keep one in the chamber and risking an accident

Great presentation. I love the way you detail the situation excellent It's very easy to understand. And like you say practice makes perfect. I think you're a very good instructor very good teacher thank you.

Excellent points on keeping gun unracked for safety. His quick draw and rack shows that in a sec your ready to rock snd roll.

Excellent advice Lenny. Thank you.

Exelente !! amigo saludos desde el salvador !

Sir ur demo is very interesting especially to concerned glock owner to refresh my previous training on gun safety and ops as a fmr military. Thnx for ur channel.keep us safe.

Great information. I have owned my Glock 21 for almost ten years and I love it. I conceal carry a Glock 21 and I watch your videos all the time.

“You’ve got to make up your own mind.” There’s your summary guys.

Great information

I enjoyed this video immensely. Challenged my beliefs. Thanks.

Keep on keeping on Lenny....thanks

I like and respect all of the conditions now for their proper situation. It can't be understated how much some threats will grapple and love to find your have an early Christmas gift firearm for them falling out of your waistband. This video is the best I've ever seen on this topic

You are a great teacher,u make it easier for anyone to grasp the lessons.

I learn more from your video's than any other. Thank you.

I just learned a lot just watching this thank you Lenny