If you’ve ever blushed when Flannel Daddy calls your gut “extra survival weight,’ go ahead and hit that like button.

As Clint Smith said: "Carrying a gun isn't supposed to be comfortable, it's supposed to be comforting."

"I'm not shooting anything I can't positively ID" THANK YOU. went to buy a new pistol in march and the guy at this new gun shop told me "you don't need a light, just aim the laser at the silhouette and you'll be fine." Jesus Christ I couldn't imagine being like "i'm cool smoking that based on my assumptions." I also I love how you push home "you can and should carry, but you also must be proficient and accountable for that weapon" The number of guys I know who carry and never go to the range, or don't practice the basics you've talked about is baffling. It's like having a car but never learning to drive. What's the point in carrying if you're just as likely to hit someone you're not aiming at as you are the person you are aiming at? A well armed society is a polite society, but a well armed society that doesn't practice with their weapons is fucking terrifying.

Great stuff as usual. However, I am going to make one comment regarding the seatbelt issue. You are more likely to get in a collision where you want your seatbelt to work properly than you are to get into a scenario that requires a draw from concealed while seated and belted in, so I would recommend against lifting the lap belt up/over/behind the holster. For a lap belt to work properly, it needs to lay on top of the "hip pointers" or wings of the pelvis, which for the vast majority of people is the same general area as the pants belt. When seated in a car, the "ideal" positioning of the seatbelt might actually be _below_ your pants belt (unless you're wearing super low-rise/low-waist pants or some such). Having the seatbelt above the pants belt by a significant margin (closer to the belly button) means that the belt is not covering the pelvis, and hence instead of a strong bony structure with skeletal support, it is rather "restraining" the soft tissue of the lower abdomen. And yes, it is "soft tissue" regardless of how ripped your 6-pack is, because large structural bones are far stronger in compression than any muscle group. In a crash, this bad placement of the lap belt can cause significant bruising and internal injuries, as well as possible lower spinal damage and increased likelihood of "submarining" the lap belt -- meaning your hips slide forward under the lap belt and pull your torso down and forwards through the lap belt, like a submarine slipping under the surface of the water -- which can lead to knees striking the under-dash panel which increases likelihood of knee/femur injuries. Proper seatbelt positioning would essentially have the seatbelt more or less overlap your gun carry belt if not slightly lower, overlapping the body of the holster, and while I've been living overseas for the past few years and hence haven't been in a car with a modern carry holster, I imagine it wouldn't be that much more uncomfortable than carrying in a regular chair sitting position with the pants belt cinched down a bit more. And in any case, this positioning of the lap belt still leaves the grip of the pistol completely free, since the seatbelt is down by the trigger guard area of the holster, so you'd still have decent access to draw in the event that it's needed (not much different to drawing from seated in an office chair or restaurant booth besides the limited lateral mobility and the steering wheel in the way like the restaurant table). Anyway, just my $0.03 (inflation), and as usual your individual situation, priorities, and clothes/gear/seat fitment will dictate.

Pro tip: You dont have to worry about your shirt getting in the way if you wear exclusively crop tops.

“You have the more minimalist style” *holds up the chonkiest 92 and holster I’ve ever seen*

For those with a little more “survival weight”, (I love that phrase, I plan on using it from now on 😂), here is one more reason to jettison that weight: you can conceal carry in the appendix position. In addition to this tactical advantage, losing that extra energy store will improve your reaction time, mental clarity, and physical stamina.

It’s cool to see the evolution of his channel. The confidence he displays in his current videos are awesome and hilarious. Love the Channel dude you are a Gem here on KZfaq

"Make sure you train, not just in shooting, but in everything. Hand to hand, ect." >Me watching this eating a McGangbang with a medium fry: interesting

Who ever is reading this, may you find plentiful ammo in the caliber you desire!

Loved the video. I am not used to concealed carry, but I am comfortable with open carry from my old job. All great info, but the moment you gave the advice to be kind and aware of others is when you got a new subscriber. I tell my son those same words everyday.

I gotta say that's one of the most professional cc tutorials I've ever seen. Mighty fine job Mr Thumb 👍

Garand thumb: this is just what I do Everyone: I also now do this

9mm is a great round. It is faster, easy to shoot, cheaper, and you can carry more of it. It’s seriously the best caliber out there. That is why I carry a .45.

I've changed to a thicker, heavier belt, and my draws are far controllable, definitely a game changer. For me, the square edged, heavy leather belts perform better, but that is probably different from person to person. VERY good video btw, this should be "must see" type of informative video for anyone carrying a firearm. Very clear, very honest, and to the point. Thanks man.

One thing I BEG people who conceal carry is to hold yourself to a higher standard, not only in how good you are with your gun, but to do everything to de-escalate situations. In my state, we've had several incidents recently in my city where someone is legally concealed carrying, and they don't remove themselves from a confrontation, causing tempers to continue flaring, but they won't just back down because, "fuck you, I have a gun", and then someone loses their life over something incredibly stupid when it didn't need to keep heading in that direction.

Carrying in a vehicle would be a good topic flannel lord

Having been to prison many years ago I still prefer to carry rectally.

For my EDC pistol, I ended up going with an RM08 (dual illuminated; green 12.9 triangle). Yes, it does get a bit dim indoors but I also use a nightstick 850xls with irons cowitnessed to the RMR. The reason is that on 2 of my other pistols that had optics, each had bottom batteries that needed replacing every year-ish. The first time I replaced my first battery, the mounting screws stripped the threads. The second one sheared off 1 screw and the head stripped in the other. All of these were screws that came with the original typical semi-permanent thread locker and everything was installed 100% to spec (12-20 in/lb) with a torque wrench. I couldn't use the usual blackout bits so I ended up snapping the optic off, backing the threaded end out, buying a new mounting plate/screws, and having to reinstall. One of the screws that holds the plate onto the slide stripped also, meaning I had to re-tap the slide. It was all insanely arduous and infuriating considering it was a very basic task on a very refined gun with a top-end optic being performed by a highly experienced fabricator/gunsmith. With the RM08, I never have to remove the optic so I used heavy duty thread locker and have not had a single issue since. I always HIGHLY recommend that you use an optic on your slide that does not need to be removed for any reason. There are awesome sights that have top-load or side-load battery trays or there are the fiber optic and tritium sights that are good for 12-15 years (for the tritium) and get brighter outdoors than ANY other sight. I'll take the dim reticle in dark areas (still able to cowitness irons) for 12 years over stripping screws and tapping threads every year. Hell, I probably won't even have the pistol for 12 years since I love the trading game. Peace y'all, and keep one in the pipe!

The kore essentials belt is what really made my edc an edc . It made me much more confident with my draw and consistency can’t recommend it enough

1:18 Belt _(kore, ciguera, blue alpha, flagrant beard, hanks)_ 3:24 Holster 10:30 Gun 13:09 Ammunition 15:05 Optics 16:15 Weapon Light 17:46 Internal Changes 18:05 Slide Work 18:17 Stippling 18:43 Drawing 19:59 Magazine Cycling 20:40 Consistency

I may conceal carry my weapon, but I’ll always open carry my daddy issues.

I learned the importance of a strong CC belt when I had to figure out how to carry in elastic waistband clothes. Just wear the belt under your pants and holster the weapon on it. Helps conceal it and doesn’t drag on your clothes also very secure especially if you carry a large revolver.

“For my individuals out there who have a little bit more survival weight” 😂😂😂 I died when you said that. Thank you for including us Garandthumb!

I never attach a flashlight to my gun. I just wear a headlamp wherever I go. 10/10 would recommend.

"If you CAN concealed carry, you SHOULD concealed carry." Good advice.

I use 124g ball for training and then a duty ammo for carry. I’ve tried different rounds and found a good combo that shoots very similar. That being said a hit with ball ammo is better than a miss duty ammo.

I was always nervous about CC. even though I have a handgun carry permit. Surprisingly, It was a cop that actually motivated me to follow through. And buy a gun and CC.

Ammo is expensive and hard to find! So I have been cc a blunderbuss. I pack it with steal shot and confetti. So we can celebrate with style 💥🥳👌

Mike- “And this video is brought to you by simplisafe.....” Me- **Double tap, Double tap, Double tap...**

Great video, covered a lot of important points. Former Army SF guy here. Here knows what he is talking about in this video. Please listen to his advice. Gave me some important reminders. Thanks for making this video!!!!!👍👍

Been wanting to take a ccw course and will finally go through with it on my 21st birthday! Research has helped alot and so has this video.

My concealed carry belt isn’t the only thing that’s stiff

Kindness does count. If you draw your weapon more times in a day than you smile, well you have something else to train about.

Hey man, you’ve helped me loosen up and find more humor in life.. thank you sir

Been wearing your belt with my 19x for the past few months. Absolutely fantastic. Tried Klik,5.11 and others none were comfortable

"It's heavy, but the world's attitude is heavier."

The vast majority of civilian defensive encounters with a handgun involve shooting distances of 7 yards or less, most even 3 yards or less. At that distance, the ammo type will not determine whether or you hit the target, but FMJ will definitely make it more likely that you over penetrate. And you are accountable for every round that leaves your muzzle.

I am really thankful for your videos. As a first time gun owner, i am learning so much about handguns and how to a be responsible gun owner. That is going to be an exiting journey.

So glad you addressed the ammo thing. I've always thought it nuts to train with one thing but carry another.

"Is that a gun on your pants or are you just happy to see me" -An AC-130 probably

@12:33 “Holy god I can’t hit anything with this” as I’m swerving down the interstate trying to hit deer with my truck.

Just found this on my feed and I’m subscribing just for the simple fact of how well he speaks and keeps it real!

Kore is by far my favorite belt. My father inlaw get me one and I absolutely love it! It's easy to take on and off, and most of all it's rigid and holds your pistol/holster nicely.

I have a friend that got into a motorcycle wreck at 60mph and fell on his handgun. He was carrying a cz shadow 2 with a Holosun 508t and the optic wasn’t even scratched, still works and holds zero like a charm.

Who else carries the longest slide possible so they can tuck their shaft behind the holster to keep IT from printing?

I love your closing statement!! Keep the awesome vids coming!!

Complete respect for appreciating the AC-130. Former MX and IT tech on the AC-130w.

If you’ve ever thought you had to fart and it turned out to be a shart go ahead and hit that like button

Bruh I was hearing him talk like “carry what you practice most with” and I was like “no way the motherfucker carries FMJ” and he said it. Mind blown.

I've been wearing a Hank's belt for about 4 years now. Carries my OWB holster, pistol, second mag holder, and EDC carry pouch that has my Leatherman Wave, Fenix light, and a Boker pen.

I’ve always concealed Glock 19 Gen 3, same reason, I’ve always had this firearm and I’ve had it for a long time. With that being said, I have had ZERO issues with it living in Alaska. Always reliable for me, even in low negative temps.

"I find night sights kinda weird because you can't ID a target so what the fuck are you aiming at" Somehow changed my perspective and made me laugh

"A lot of people make a big deal about size" Yeah my wife for instance...she wants full size, but all I've got is compact.

Much Respect to you Sir. Kindness above all, May God bless you where you stand and where you go.

I recommend checking out the Groove Life belt. It is a great normal belt and is keeps in mind people who like to carry.

“Survival weight” lmao

Pro tip for you dads or dads-to-be, who carry appendix while driving: maternity seat belt adjuster. It keeps the waist belt away from your stomach so you can draw easily without snagging. My wife had one in every car when she was pregnant and I still use them

I’ve been using the Kore gun belts for years and I’m a huge fan of them. Highly recommended.

Imagine how mad the boomer who carries his 1911 in a leather holster at 6 o'clock would be if he could figure out how to work KZfaq

I Mexican carry with a belt I bought at Kohl's for $19.99.

Discipline is easy when you have a disciplinarian standing over you the hard part is doing it alone. Really thorough video, well done. Thanks.

Man I’m glad I found your channel. Such good info and from such a positive person

Another good point would be to train your early warning radar. Train to avoid potential volatile situations in the first place. Listen to your gut and your instincts. Avoidance and descalation are always preferable to violent altercations.

If you ever, had the police lights light up your rear view mirror and realized you didn't have your driver's license, then pull over only to have the police car go right by and pull the car over that was ahead of you, then go ahead and hit that like button...

The information in this video was gold. Thank you man. My current CC gun is an M&P Shield compact but learned today after firing it for the first time that I need a bigger gun. Can shoot it just fine, but it’s just small enough to where I don’t feel confident about my grip in a quick draw.

Lot of Great points, you definitely gotta get to the range as stated, and definitely the firearm that you are gonna E.D.C. You gotta practice with.

"Those of you with more survival weight". Thanks for calling me fat and not making me feel bad about it

"If you want to show off those muscles " Clearly daddy doesn't know his audience

I love your word about kindness at the end of the video!

Just wanted to add that shoulder rigs are also an option if you commonly wear on over shirt or denim vest like I do, it's pretty great.

If you've ever tricked out your gun with a light and RMR, then realized you can't find a holster without going custom... go ahead and hit that like button.

Runs out of t.p. in the field.. Looks at sling..

Taking my consealed cart class in New Jersey. 35 years old and never thought I would be able to get this right back. In nyc too! I feel like I’m in bizaro world

My go to belt is the comfort concealment belt. It’s comfy as hell and I can wear any pants or shorts or gym shorts or even a bathing suit with it. It’s super sturdy when on. Can’t explain enough how much I love it.

Im buying my gen 5 19 today! Turned 21 on shift yesterday at the firehouse

Finally... Someone talking sense about ammo and full sized weapons... Thank you for standing confidently for what you believe in... Keep FUELING the FIRE 👊🏻👊🏻

Thank you for your service to this country we need more men like you these days.

One of my favorite edc video I've watched it 10 times

"Everyone has something they're going through." *goes through the comments*

Mike: "Leather is great for concealed carry" Me in my full body leather sex suit: "We are talking about two different things aren't we?"

Love my hanks belt..had it for a few years now. It’s held up well in everyday work/abuse and carrying.

I love the transparency and honesty in this. This is my favorite reference video fro conceal carrying. Thank you.

I love this dude’s community! These comments are priceless!

Military asked me to conceal carry my issued weapon when I went on one of my patrols in the local village. I was issued an M16A2.

Been using the KORE belt for 3 years now. It’s an awesome, quality, easy to use belt that is clearly made for guns/holsters. It makes such a huge difference.

Some things I hadn't considered... Never stop learning. Thanks GT

If you empty an entire magazine in a self-defense scenario, you’ll be on the local TV news. If you need to reload, they’ll make a movie about your life.

I cycle duty ammo once a year when it’s issued. Speer Gold Dot 124 is expensive stuff, I ain’t made if money.

Good video great advise and the pointers for new CCW shooters. Don't be Gucci, train on what you can afford and is reliable.

My only two handguns (right now) are a Beretta 92FS, and a Glock30 gen 4. I’m always torn between which to carry. The Glock is way more comfortable and significantly lighter. But for conceal carry, the Glock’s trigger is way more sensitive (2lbs trigger weight vs 5-7lbs). I have had my Beretta for a couple years longer than my Glock and have a good deal more experience with it. Then it comes down to 9mm vs 45ACP

Sign: no weapons allowed Concealed carriers: yeah, fuck that 😎

whatever you decide to carry, be sure to train on it.. then you can argue in these forums about which trigger is best, which optic, which method of dropping the slide on reload is best, etc.; always grateful for garand thumb content and perspective

You’re a hell of a good guy! I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

My belt, that I bought for work, but was designed for and great for CC is the Magpul El Burro. Reinforced polymer, and still looks close enough to leather that it doesn’t look tacky.

Thank you for starting off with the BELT! I harp on belts to my carrying friends every chance I get.

You cover some excellent points and speak about stuff most don’t think about. You can’t protect life unless you train! Thanks for the awesome video! This is probably a topic we will cover on our channel as well in addition to mindset! Great video 👍

Thanks for the tip (and all the tips) about practicing and recording yourself. I will be doing this for sure to practice my draw/presentation. Enjoy your videos.

I can't express how calming your voice is. And immediately that calm is killed by that goddamn waving hand of yours.

he’s the best commentator when talking *but the best operator at the range*