Should You Carry A .22lr For Self Defense?

About this video

Colion addresses a common question about carrying .22 caliber handguns for self-defense, using the FN 502 Tactical as an example. He argues that while he’s not anti-.22, approximately 90% of people don’t need to carry one due to concerns about stopping power, penetration (especially through winter clothing), and reliability compared to larger calibers. Colion acknowledges that for the 10% with medical conditions affecting recoil sensitivity or slide manipulation, a .22 may be appropriate, but emphasizes understanding the limitations and trade-offs involved.

Key takeaways

• Colion teaches that .22 caliber rounds have less stopping power and require more precise shot placement compared to 9mm, .40, .45, or even .380 calibers
• According to Colion, .22 handguns have reliability concerns and require meticulous cleaning, plus defensive .22 ammunition is expensive and needs extensive testing for reliability
• Colion recommends that most people explore 9mm or .380 options with modern recoil mitigation technology, but acknowledges .22 is appropriate for those with medical conditions or severe recoil sensitivity

Episode details: published December 21, 2021 · 5:22 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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