Watch Armed Citizen Use Birdshot In A Gunfight, Proving Why It's A Bad Idea For Self Defense

About this video

Colion breaks down a reported incident in which a Tennessee store owner, Roger McCandless, defended himself with a shotgun against an intruder who broke in, fled, then returned armed with a 9mm handgun. Colion uses the case to illustrate why he believes relying on criminals to flee is dangerous, and why he considers birdshot inadequate for self-defense compared to buckshot or slugs. He emphasizes his view that preparedness and the Second Amendment enable armed citizens to stop threats, and promotes USCCA membership for legal protection after defensive gun use.

Key takeaways

• Colion argues that criminals don’t always flee when they discover someone is home; some may return armed, making preparedness critical
• According to Colion, birdshot is insufficient for stopping a human threat—he recommends buckshot or slugs to neutralize attackers decisively
• Colion teaches that the goal of armed self-defense is to stop the threat immediately, not to warn or injure, and that legal protection (like USCCA) is important for handling post-incident consequences

Episode details: published June 17, 2025 · 6:23 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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