This Cop Carries 145 Rounds Every Shift, Hear Why!

About this video

Colion recounts the 2008 officer-involved shooting of Sergeant Timothy Gramins in Skokie, Illinois, emphasizing the lessons Colion believes it teaches about handgun limitations. According to Colion’s retelling, Gramins fired 33 rounds and struck an armed suspect 14 times, including hits to vital organs, yet the suspect continued fighting until Gramins delivered fatal headshots. Colion argues this incident demonstrates that handguns are practical but limited tools, and he stresses the importance of carrying sufficient ammunition, continuous training, and mental preparation for defensive encounters.

Key takeaways

• Colion teaches that handguns have significant limitations and may not immediately stop a determined attacker, even with multiple hits to vital areas
• According to Colion’s analysis of the Gramins incident, ammunition capacity matters critically in real gunfights, which is why Gramins increased his carry from 47 to 145 rounds after the encounter
• Colion emphasizes that preparation, skill development, and understanding both your own limitations and your firearm’s limitations are essential for anyone carrying a defensive handgun

Episode details: published July 19, 2025 · 6:11 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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