7 Things To Do Before Carrying A Gun (Most Permit Holders Skip #4)

Your permit is not the finish line—it is the moment your preparation begins. I break down the seven things I believe every new carrier should do before carrying a gun in public, including the free practice most people skip, the one-card decision that can shape a critical moment, and the preparations that protect more than just your marksmanship. I’ll walk through the legal, practical, medical, personal, and defensive considerations I taught officers to take seriously before leaving the house. My goal is to help you carry with greater awareness, responsibility, and preparedness—not false confidence. 0:00 Prepare Before Carrying 1:09 Read Your State Statute 2:11 Plan for Legal Defense 3:17 Practice Fifty Dry Draws 4:36 Write Your Use-of-Force Line 5:46 Discuss Medications With Your Doctor 6:45 Reassess Your Daily Routes 7:41 Have the Spouse Conversation 8:46 Build the Complete Checklist #ConcealedCarry #GunSafety #FirearmsTraining #SelfDefense #ResponsibleGunOwnership