I'm an old guy. Been packing heat for 50 years. Tactics and gear really do evolve. Got a giant box of holsters to prove it, lol. Thanks, Pat for keeping me up to speed. I always learn something from your videos.

@stunod1479

2 жыл бұрын

I hear ya old timer. I hope to retire on my box 'o holsters!

@anubisthedog2

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidtaller222 I'm 6'10" 285 just turned 50. You shorter guy's don't realize how lucky you are

@psycold

2 жыл бұрын

@@anubisthedog2 I'm 8'10" and have a 42" penis. I'm also 132 years old. You shorter guys don't realize how lucky you are.

@mattysee24

2 жыл бұрын

@@anubisthedog2 I'm 7'11", yeh u short guys should count urselves lucky

@irishdefense77

2 жыл бұрын

@@mattysee24 7’11” my ass.

I recently found your channel, and I gotta say, Pat, you're a scary dude; In the best way possible. We need more people like you in the world.

I have personally dissuaded and possibly saved myself (and two co-workers) from a potential attack with a 500 lumen flashlight. We were closing the bar one night. 3 of us waking out the back door. I was the only one armed, and I had my flashlight clipped on my back pocket. I had situational awareness, and I noticed two shady characters hanging out by the dumpsters, at 3am. When everyone had left hours before. No car in sight. I beamed them from across the lot and said “what’s up fellas.” They both dumped their cigs and scurried off. That’s all It took. Situational awareness and a flashlight.

@MB2.0

2 жыл бұрын

Basically the real life version of "swiper no swiping"

@speilpotts

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, cockroaches don’t seem to be too keen on the light.

@coltlaw1655

2 жыл бұрын

You're a god damn hero

@MechInvent

2 жыл бұрын

My flashlight saved my black dog when some moron decided to offroad in a public park at night.

@adriandarcy-taylor6429

Жыл бұрын

Yup, scumbags don't appreciate being floodlit.

“It’s not just going to go off.” Amazing line lmao

"I can kick someone in the face with these things on" needs to be in an advertisement for 5.11 jeans. Also, speaking of 5.11 - I have their leather gun belt which I wear daily, and I absolutely love it. Even has a little pocket in the back for a cuff key, never know when you might be restrained and need to unattached yourself from those nickel-plated bracelets.

@youtubedeletedmycomment6160

2 жыл бұрын

I've only had one pair of 5.11 and I love them. Plus theirs a side pocket that carrys mags perfect. As a guy that loves to high kick I make sure my pants can handle it.

Great common sense. Knife and flashlight(s) a must (carry) Retired Chicago Copper. I always carried (still do) 2 small (double AA) flashlights. 1 in each L/R front low cargo pocket. 2 reasons: I always worked w/guys who’d never carry a damn light when working days. And sometimes you can’t easily reach into the one pocket.

I like the O ring idea.

Great video. I used my light more than anything else in 29 years LEO and 4 years military. Second was OC, which I highly recommend. Always a pistol, reload, tourniquet, & small knife. Keep up the content.

@benb5960

2 жыл бұрын

@Homicidalhaz I always carry a POM OC spray (&13) on my keychain. My wife does too. For occasions when I can’t carry a pistol I try to carry (in addition) either a Fox conical (fogger) $25, or a Kimber Guardian Angel $30 to $40.

@benb5960

2 жыл бұрын

@Homicidalhaz that (above) should be $13, not & 13

@benb5960

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyFathersBusinessLLC It’s never instead of a gun…it’s in addition to a gun & for lower level threats. It works about 80% of the time in those situations. 4 years MP, 25 years LEO.

@grostig

2 жыл бұрын

What is OC acronym?

@benb5960

2 жыл бұрын

@@grostig OC stands for the active ingredient (oleocapisicun) in pepper mace. Mace is an overall term, & can be OC, CS, CN, or a combination. My personal opinion is OC is far superior if used correctly (right distance, not into the wind, aimed at offenders eyes especially).

Nothing better than a friendly reminder by SGM. Sure as hell feels good that my SOP reflects his ⚡️

I carry with those 5.11's all the time, they're worth the money. Very flexible and they look like regular jeans.

O-ring on the flashlight. Goddamnit that’s the kind of low cost Macguyver shit I’m looking for. Rock n Roll!

Having a non lethal option like a pepper/mace spray can be useful too.

I see you have just a couple of challenge coins and some patches there sir. Thanks for all the knowledge.

Pat Mac laying it down yet again. common sense meets elite in the middle. invaluable guy.

PMac is a national treasure 🤘🏾

Thank Mac! Always appreciate you giving us your perspective and advise.

Thank you for your Service Sir! And thank you for sharing your knowledge! I've been carrying AIWB for quite a few years. I'm always happy to be reminded of details that are fundamental but still important and some new tips and tricks as well.

I’ve been doing this a while and always learn something. Never stop learning. Thank you. Great vid

Practical, effective, and valuable advice from a true pro with special military legit credentials. Thank you, Pat! 💪🏼😎🇺🇲

Need to be able to run as a "scalded ape". 🤣 Related, I've been diggin' the 5.11 Apex pants. Stretchy with cargo pockets. 🤘🏻

Drink water, and eat right cause carrying IWB it is so much easier if you don't have a lot of body fat in the way.

I love the morning tips. Thanks Pat Mac.

Excellent advice Pat…Just excellent. Thank you!

Thank you for your continued years of service hoss man. God bless you and you’re pack 🤙🏻🇺🇸

3:38 that got me grinning, for that alone MANY MANY THANKS. Always a pleasure to watch your video.

Awesome Tips Pat. Always great content. Much appreciated.

O ring on the flashlight, awesome tip for practical use. Thanks PM

"It's very personal." My words exactly when people want me to tell them how to carry and which holster to use. I will always give them tips and suggestions based on my experiences but I will also tell them the final decision is completely theirs. They have to be the ones to determine what works for their needs, what is comfortable for them and does it fit their physical abilities. To give them a clear picture of what it might take before they find that perfect holster and carry position for their daily needs, I have told my customers that I have dozens of holsters at home that I used a few times or even once and found out it wasn't what I wanted. Trying them on in the store is one thing. Wearing it 10 hours a day is something else. Carrying is fluid. Daily life changes. Our needs change. Most likely so will your holster and carry style.

5:52 of common sense with Mr. McNamara. No fluffs, no theatrics, straight knowledge acquired with experience. Thank you for sharing, especially the 30cents mod for the flashlight. Small things make big difference. Cheers from Up North

Great info! O-ring idea is awesome!

Great as always. Something to mention on the dress shirt being slim cut impeding your draw you can swap the bottom button on the untucked casual button down with a magnet button so it can break away.

A stupendous instructional orientation of a very important consideration for those responsible for their personal protection.

Y’all 3 are the embodiment of good keep up what y’all are doing. Pat to you and Becca keep on being each other’s best friends that is the way it is supposed to be.

2:29 "doesn't have all the lumens" Flashlight guy's head explodes!😅

The O-ring on the light is brilliant!!! Okay thank you!!!

Great talk. Affirmation.

Appreciate anytime you upload a video. Mahalos!

Love that wall in the back

I'm glad you always emphasize training realistic scenarios with a firearm, not just shooting at cardboard while standing still. Practicing drawstroke while sitting is something people probably don't think about enough. I can see how it might cause unforseen problems not to ensure it works while sitting.

Glad you mentioned seating positions when carrying along with different garments used in every day wear. Once again not rocket science but there is a science to it.

Always helpful Pat. Thanks!

Good reminder! Thank you sir!

Very good and nice to be reminded.

Good stuff Pat, great content always hitting the ten ring with your input and content.

Dropping knowledge bombs. Always good to hear from Mac. Keep up the good work.

Lee makes a excellent stylish stretch pant as well. Excellent share

Awesome info, Pat! Thanks!

Always Learning. Great content. Really liked the plumber o-ring addition for the flashlight.

Thanks for the update Mac Daddy.

Very helpful. Always great content Mac!

hey Pat! Great tip on the belt. The 1.25 width is perfect. Great product. Solid EDC belt

Always good to see what others are wearing and the reasons behind it. I should probably do an edc suit video -- many of our students are professionals and I know they don't carry because the "fashion" of suits doesn't meld well with the typical methods of edc carry. 48 and windy in Hartford.

@outdoorvideoswithbrad

2 жыл бұрын

I do a lot of hiking and camping alone and never felt the need to carry, I got videos you can see I don’t have a gun, I own guns tho haha mostly long guns, got videos of them too

Pat Mac, love your stuff! Thank you for what you do!

Hello fellow McNamara and fellow soldier. Love yer vids, much common sense and good advice. Cheers Pat !

Good stuff. Thanks for posting.

Pat, I found flannel shirts at Duluth that have magnetic buttons. These are awesome for quick access to nearly any kit.

Always helpful! Thank you!

Great video. I will never go without a flashlight again, and not just for defensive reasons. I was in a theater with my kids once and a storm caused a blackout, and another time in a football stadium at night when there was a blackout. it was scary how dark it got even though there was emergency lighting.

Varusteleka makes some really great "tactical jeans" as well. Super comfy and super practical

Thanks Pat!

Very likable, very friendly, very scary guy 😂

Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

always great stuff in a helpful manner

Fun fact - In rock climbing, we use stretch denim a lot, and 5.11 is a difficulty level that pretty much sets begginers and intermediates appart. Just found that coinsidence funny that a brand called 5.11 would make stretchy denim jeans. Hope some rock climbers here get the joke.

@asmith7876

2 жыл бұрын

Royal Robbins is rolling in his grave! LOL

Pretty much all button down shirts need to have the bottom button left open . Try it both ways and you'll most likely want that extra slack. Makes one hand draw easier too. Plus you get some advantage of the person behind you not noticing your shirt rising during your draw .

Great advise! Thanks

ALWAYS great videos! Appreciate your service and all that you do to help others! Traded a friend out of a holster that love that's made by Relentless Tactical called the Defender. IWB leather with spring clip that fits just about anything I've put into it, including the 1911 and 9mm. They're lifetime warranty products and cheap at about $40. They have a steel core reinforced carry belt if anyone needs such a beast to prevent belt roll-over or just to encourage a bad guy to look elsewhere. Awesome video tips and easy to learn...Mac, you are a great teacher. Thank You!

Prana denim is great too. Company started for rock climbers. Nice looking jeans that are stretchy and tough.

As always, solid information.

Thanks. Great review.

Awesome stuff!!!

Always thinking, always putting out good tips.

I found a holster to which you can put a slightly reversed Cant ( as opposed to a totally vertical holster) makes for a more natural grip angle as you’re coming from the shoulder line to the midline of the body. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Thank you.

You always make me feel good about being myself.. ..you've always stood out to me . Lol. Rack on brother

great tip on verifying proper operation of your kit in various garments. if your reps are all baggy Tees and the day you need it happens to be that fitted button up, you better be ready to lose a couple buttons!

Great stuff!

PM you crack me up man! Always informative and entertaining!!!

Awesome advice as always 👍👊🇺🇸

Dude you always get me pumped 🤘

Good advice and information thank you 👍🏾

Great tips

Very good points !!

Thank you!

Great tips!

Great info! Thank you!

Pat - ran across you some years earlier. Just a thank you! Cheers!

The most comfortable belt I've ever worn is from Kore. I was skeptical about the ratchet style belts but the 1/4" adjustments are awesome compared to 1" on a typical belt. It's stiff and easily holds the weight.

@cavecanem2826

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, just got a leather 1.5 inch Kore carbon fiber reinforced belt. By far best belt I own. Love it. 👍

@irishdefense77

2 жыл бұрын

Been wearing Kore belts since 2018.They are far and away the best ever.I used to carry all leather carry gear which I still do,but the belt has been a game changer-the quarter inch adjustments have been so much better and the belt is ultra sturdy with a G19,2 reloads,Surefire flashlight,tourniquet and a j frame Smitty up front as a backup.No shift of gear and super comfortable.

@AFGixxeR88

2 жыл бұрын

Kore didn’t work for me honestly. I offset my buckle do to the holster and the lever to adjust your buckle always dig into my hips.

@chuychubasquino2957

2 жыл бұрын

@@cavecanem2826 I love the Kore belt, my leather one broke, nine months in, they replaced it with the nylon. Been going strong since '18.

I love that guy😎.... Rock and roll!!

So many great tips

Dude.. Love all of your videos.. You are a bad ass! Keep it up..

Thank you

Your a well of information and inspiration 👏.

awesome video Pat

Thanks for the belt hookup that Speed Clip is a nice belt for $25 I just ordered one 🤘

I just ordered the Cloud MCH edc light. Crazy stoked for it

Great video

Great vid #patmac. God bless brother.

Fantastic video 👍😄

Thank you sir