Why I Stopped Carrying These 5 Handguns (Instructor Review)

5 Guns for Concealed Carry I Trusted and Regretted (Tested) In this video, I provide a professional evaluation of common carry platforms based on my 15 years as a police officer and my current role as a firearms instructor. In this video, I break down the concealed carry guns I actually carried, trusted, and later regretted. These aren’t internet opinions or theory—this is firsthand experience from real-world use, training, and duty carry. If you’re researching concealed carry guns or trying to avoid common CCW mistakes, this video will help you think more critically before you commit. ------------------------------------------ #carrygun #concealedcarry #gunreviews #guntest ---------------------------------------------------- ➡️ If you enjoy this content and you would like to show your appreciation: https://ko-fi.com/graydogllc 👍Please like and share the video. 🔔Don't forget to subscribe and press the Bell for Updates. 🔥 Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/@graydogllc?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------ 🎬 Related Videos You Might Like: ✅✅ Range Preparation: Best Gun Cleaning Tips (Instructor Secrets) 🎬🎬 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tndXps6iVK0 ✅✅ Best Trulap Adjustable Dumbbells Review 2024 🎬🎬 https://youtu.be/MS_cR0KgmiI?si=MmYXvtEnmFRHCHQK --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌟 My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/graydogllc ➡️ Trulap Adjustable Dumbbells (coupon code graydogllc) https://trulap.com/graydogllc 🔴 Follow My Instagram: ✅✅ https://www.instagram.com/graydogllc/ 🔴 Follow My Facebook: ✅✅ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580548721974# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0:00 Professional Experience & Firearms Safety Standards 0:37 Glock 27: Evaluation of the .40 Cal Concealment Platform 3:00 S&W 642 Snubby: Defensive Realities & Sight Alignment Issues 5:19 Kimber 1911: Lessons in Mechanical Reliability & External Extractors 7:48 Ruger LCP: Backup Gun Context and Micro-Pistol Ergonomics 8:58 Sig P226 Duty Review: 9 Years of Professional Law Enforcement Carry 12:15 Instructor Conclusion: Mindset Over Gear for Effective Defense 13:28 Professional Resources, Gear Training, & Channel Updates 👉About Me: Guns, Knives, Booze, and other random things that entertain me and will perhaps amuse you. I'll try to make intelligent recommendations on things that will help you in your day-to-day life and perhaps help you to avoid any pitfalls that I've encountered myself. I occasionally review products that I've tried out. I have no sponsors at this time and do not receive any free merchandise, so you can rest assured that you're getting my real opinion and not one that is bought and paid for by any outside source. ======================================================== Disclaimers: I am an Amazon Affiliate. Any link that I provide to their site will be an affiliate link, and purchasing through that link will give me a small commission on applicable purchases. This helps offset the costs of items and video production and allows me to do these videos in my spare time. I appreciate your help in this regard, although obviously there is no obligation to buy anything through my links. This video is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes. Imitation or using anything demonstrated in my videos is done AT YOUR OWN RISK. Please ensure that you follow all applicable safety rules, use all appropriate personal protective equipment, and follow all local, state, and federal laws. I do not want you to get in trouble, so if you have any legal questions at all, please consult an attorney. I am not an attorney, and I am especially not your attorney! Know the law! All work on arms should be carried out by a licensed individual, and all state and federal rules apply to such. We (including YouTube) will not be held liable for any injury to yourself or damage to your arms resulting from attempting anything shown in any of our videos. I do not endorse any specific product, and this video is not an attempt to sell you a good or service. I am not a retail shop, and I DO NOT sell or deal in arms. Such a practice is heavily regulated and subject to applicable laws. I DO NOT sell parts, magazines, or arms. These videos are free to watch, and if anyone attempts to charge for this video, notify us immediately. By viewing or flagging this video, you are acknowledging the above. Fair Use: If I rarely include someone else’s footage or sound, it is covered in Fair Use for Documentary and Educational purposes to drive commentary and allow freedom of speech. Thank you for watching this video. Click the “SUBSCRIBE” button to stay connected with this channel.