I have never seen a gunfight that is not scary, chaotic, and FAST. We show these at Active Self Protection​ to train our minds to make unknown situations known, and part of that is knowing what is cover and what is only concealment!

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Want to learn more? There are 8 additional lessons, 3 class starters for instructors, and links to more information about this gunfight on our website: https://get-asp.com/s8w5

Attitude. Skills. Plan.

(music in the outro courtesy of Bensound at http://www.bensound.com)

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If you want to start a “grab your popcorn” debate in the gun world, a good way to start is by talking about carrying with the chamber full (condition 1 for 1911 lovers) or empty. (condition 3) At Active Self Protection we believe that each person has to make that decision for themselves, but as for me and for what I teach, I believe that the best way is to keep the chamber full if possible. This video is why.

Why is chamber full a better defensive setup?

1. Chambering a round takes both hands. Everyone teaches chambering with both hands because that is the fastest way to do it, until some goofy holster makes the rounds again that is impractical and not helpful for concealed carry. If your support hand is engaged in a bad guy or holding a child or is injured in earning your draw or otherwise engaged, you’re out of luck. Sure, range masters will teach using the rear sights to hook on the edge of your boot or belt or whatever, but those are small targets and someone is stabbing you or bashing your head in.

There are four additional reasons why chamber full carry is preferred on our website, so head there for more: https://get-asp.com/hi9g

Attitude. Skills. Plan.

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