This Self-Defense Shooting Was Illegal 10 Years Ago

About this video

Colion analyzes a recent defensive gun use in Chicago where a licensed concealed carrier shot at armed robbers, using it to illustrate how Illinois gun laws changed after the McDonald v. City of Chicago Supreme Court case. He argues that before 2014, when concealed carry became legal in Illinois, this same victim would have been defenseless or potentially prosecuted just for possessing a firearm. Colion emphasizes that restrictive gun laws disarm law-abiding citizens while criminals ignore those laws entirely.

Key takeaways

• Colion explains that concealed carry was not legal in Chicago until 2014, following the McDonald v. City of Chicago case and subsequent state law changes
• According to Colion, the victim in this incident could have been arrested simply for carrying a gun before 2014, or more likely would have been unarmed and defenseless against the armed robbers
• Colion teaches that being prepared for self-defense includes both training and understanding the legal aftermath, noting the importance of legal protection especially in jurisdictions he describes as hostile to gun rights

Episode details: published January 31, 2026 · 4:52 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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