Carrying With A Round In The Chamber Saved My Life - CNP 22

Carrying With A Round In The Chamber

In this episode, a follower named Chris messaged me on Instagram to say that a video I posted over 10 years ago about carrying a gun with a round in the chamber helped save his life.

Before watching my video, Chris never carried with a round in the chamber.

However, after watching it, he decided to start carrying with a round in the chamber, and it ultimately allowed him to defend himself during a robbery attempt.

I was moved by his story and invited him to come onto my platform to share his experience.

In this episode, Chris opens up about the events that led up to the attempted robbery, the importance of carrying a loaded gun, and how the experience has changed his perspective on life.

According to him, he has never shared this story with anyone until now.

Tune in to hear Chris's exclusive story and discover how the smallest things can make a big difference in life.

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[Pillers]

A gun in hand is worth more than an entire police force on the phone.

[Rightsrestored]

I’m a convicted felon I got my gun rights restored and I’ve been helping other people get their rights restored. It’s amazing thing a story like this. He is the perfect example of a law abiding Citizen, who has changed his life for the better and deserves to have a firearm. Thank you for bringing more awareness to this topic.

[jayn]

"I could buy guns again, so why wouldn't I?"
Best quote ever!

[scottydoo]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen. This guy touched on everything. Even his weaknesses. He realized he didn’t have a great grip. Amazing interview. God kept him in His hands.

[brettloo]

1. Good on Colion for being a champion for our 2A cause
2. Thank you Chris for sharing your story
Shaking: Adrenaline is a hell of a drug!

[paddyify]

Carrying with an empty chamber is like thinking you'll be able to buckle your seat belt before a car accident

[jeremy]

I always keep a round in the chamber. The bad guy won't give you the time to rack a round in to defend yourself

[paulwoodall]

What impresses me the most is he turned his life around and was able to get his rights back. Excellent work.

[Roadking]

I am from the same area as this guy, and I have carried for over 30 years, and always carried with a round in the chamber. I also carry a Ruger 380 max with extra mag as backup. At times I also carry an NAA PUG with the 22WMR cylinder in it. No such thing as overkill. Now if I'm running a mile up to the 7-11 I carry the Max with extra 12 shot mag, and the
NAA. I have never carried with an empty chamber.
My step dad was a collector, and a deputy in Eastern
Washington. He then opened a gun store when he retired. He taught me well.

[art]

As an Infantry combat vet from Iraq in 2004 when the war was "hot" we called that "slow down time" gut check time or razors edge during a fight. You are so intently focused all of your senses are on stopping the bad guy. You did good bro and I am going online to buy a gold chain from you. Everyone let's buy some of this guy's jewelry!! I will give it to my wife so I can negotiate for another Glock!!

[Soravia]

You were not "weakened". Your brain and body was sending signals faster than muscles can react. This is why muscle memory from training is important.
The attacker was slower because he was not expecting counter attack.

[msaintjo]

Every tenth of a second counts in a defensive gun situation.

[walkingcontradiction]

Seattle.. He's lucky not only to have his life, but not in prison as well. Criminals are a protected class.

[EVHiii]

This man’s training saved his life. This has really put things into perspective for me. I am currently down the rabbit hole with: lights, optics and other “cool, ” items for pistols. Training is key. You can’t teach someone to swim while they’re drowning

[gphilpot]

You may never get a second chance. Thank God this guy was prepared.

Recently I was downtown Indianapolis, was walking to a work trade show in broad daylight (noon time), when crossing the street 3 guys in a car in the intersection (first one at the light) was spouting profanity at me. I ignore them and changed my path to go 3 cars behind them. As I almost reached the sidewalk, one guy sprung for the backseat with a ski mask on. This absolutely changed the entire dynamic of the situation for me. However I was totally unarmed being work hours. It was then I had to revert to another type of training figuring out how I was going to survive whatever was about to unfold. As I crossed the street I was already aware of my surroundings and what options I had. I ran into a loaded parking lot to put distance between myself and the person. Thank God I did as I had a 30 foot advantage headstart. I ducked about 5 rows in behind a tire and was able to observe him from under the cars. As he could not see where I had run he was confused on his next move. By the grace of God other cars started honking their horns for the car to move and the guy retreated.

But, my ordeal was not over. As this guy said, who else was there? Were they going to circle back? I went further into the parking lot and reassessed my options for any weapon I may use, what escape routes did I have, and was there a place of safety within my reach.

Luckily they didn't return, but I never let my gaurd down as if they weren't coming back.

Obviously I was OK, but that situation changed me. The ski mask elevated the situation to absolute threat level and being in fear of my life. By this point, I was very familiar carrying loaded and chambered. My primary carry was a .38 Ultra Light snub nose. But this video has made me realize, is 6 shots enough? Is a .38 my best option. Should I go back to my FNX40 with 17 rounds? Is the .40 the best gun based on size and weight? Is a 9mm the one I need?

I have been pouring through videos to learn. I have switched to my 9mm for now, but I have reservations on the stopping power, but nobody likes to leak, so a 9mm is effective. And yes I have watch the videos on the 9mm guy, 40 guy, and 45 guy.

This month alone I have purchased 10 new guns. Some because I just wanted a .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and the Taurus Judge because why not??

But, I plan to really get more serious about taking a class on self defense. I have already started assessing my carry position and the holsters I use. More importantly I probably do about 50 repetitions practing my draw daily (all 100% cleared and unloaded). I have found it more difficult to get my shirt out of the way than I ever thought it would be. I found myself worrying so much about speed that I forgot the safety, didn't make a good purchase on my hold, and you name it all the mistakes were happening.

So, I cannot stress to myself and others after learning more and practicing more can absolutely save your life and others.

Gun ownership and carrying comes at a higher price than we really think. It is up to us to be safe, to be prepared, and train.. train.. train.. and train even more.

Take aways for me? Drawing from the holster to get the muscle memory down. Practice hip shot. Shoot with my defense rounds (people always thought I was crazy burning expensive rounds). But as Chris said, you have to know what your gun is going to do. Defensive rounds can be higher grain or higher velocity and/or you never want to learn to late that the fancy hollow points you love may not cycle through your firearm when you need it most.

Be safe, be prepared, and train. Because when it gets real, that is not the time you are going to be Jerry Miculek (spelling) and pop off 30 rounds on center.

[TeilonWoW]

I’m an ex-MP and military armorer and when we train soldiers we train that if you’re carrying a fire arm outside of a training environment then it unit is always loaded and assumed as such. Tactically, we never have a loaded mag and empty chamber. If the mag is in, you load that chamber. I’ve taught my wife and son as such. Kudos for you spreading this much needed truth.

[johnleidorf]

Always carry with one in the chamber. There is no other way to do this. Train to a point of safety. Speed is life.

[boxelder]

I didn’t used to carry with a round in the chamber. Then a buddy explained why I should. I racked the slide and left it that way. Then one night it happened that someone tried to carjack me and he opened fire. I pulled mine and pulled the trigger. Never thought about if it was ready to go just aimed and shot. I am very glad that it was ready to go.

[buffalobill]

This is probably one of the most intense interviews I've watched. This content is very necessary.

[carlthejexican]

It's nice to see someone who not only turned his life around but kept it because he defended himself.