5 Reasons You Should Carry With A Round In the Chamber

About this video

Colion argues that carrying a firearm with a round chambered offers significant tactical advantages over carrying with an empty chamber. He presents what he describes as five reasons to carry chambered versus one reason not to, covering speed, reliability under stress, one-handed operation, ammunition capacity, and mental bandwidth during critical incidents. Colion shares his own experience transitioning from carrying unchambered to chambered carry and emphasizes individual comfort with the decision.

Key takeaways

• Colion demonstrates that drawing and firing with a chambered round is measurably faster than having to rack the slide first, which he argues could be critical in a sudden attack
• According to Colion, high-stress situations may cause fine motor skill degradation, making slide manipulation more difficult and increasing the risk of malfunctions or short-stroking
• Colion teaches that chambered carry enables one-handed operation if an arm is injured or occupied, and provides one additional round of ammunition capacity
• Colion acknowledges that the primary concern against chambered carry is accidental discharge, but he contends this risk is minimal with a quality holster that fully covers the trigger guard

Episode details: published February 18, 2024 · 8:26 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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