Why Do I Have To Check If A Gun Is Loaded Even If I Just Saw Another Person Prove It Isn't Loaded?

About this video

Colion explains why gun owners should always personally clear every firearm they handle, even if they just watched someone else check it. He demonstrates the correct clearing procedure (remove magazine first, then rack the slide, visually inspect the chamber) and argues that making this process instinctive through repetition can prevent negligent discharges. Colion shares his own practice of automatically clearing every gun he touches and warns that improper clearing has led to accidental shootings and criminal charges.

Key takeaways

• Colion teaches that the correct clearing sequence is: remove the magazine first, rack or lock the slide back, visually inspect the chamber, then release the slide
• According to Colion, many people clear guns incorrectly by racking the slide before removing the magazine, which can leave the gun loaded
• Colion emphasizes that personally clearing every firearm you touch—regardless of who checked it before you—builds an instinctive safety habit that can prevent tragic accidents

Episode details: published November 26, 2022 · 3:35 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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