This Open Carry Mistake Could’ve Gotten Him Killed

About this video

Colion analyzes surveillance footage showing a gas station customer having his openly carried firearm stolen by an armed robber. He argues that open carry without proper retention holsters makes gun owners vulnerable targets, especially since criminals are often armed themselves and wait for carriers to drop their guard. Colion advocates for concealed carry or, if open carrying, using at least level 2 or 3 retention holsters in high-traffic areas.

Key takeaways

• Colion teaches that open carry without retention holsters invites gun theft, as no one can maintain constant vigilance and criminals specifically target visible firearms
• According to Colion, the deterrent effect of open carry is largely a myth in his view—criminals come prepared with their own weapons and aren’t intimidated by visible guns
• Colion recommends concealed carry as the safer option, but says those who open carry should use minimum level 2 retention holsters and maintain extreme situational awareness in public spaces

Episode details: published September 29, 2026 · 4:36 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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