7 Concealed Carry Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Most people focus on gear when they start carrying…
but the biggest mistakes I see concealed carriers make have nothing to do with equipment. They come down to mindset, behavior, and the decisions you make long before anything goes wrong.
In this video, I walk through the 7 most common concealed carry mistakes, and how to avoid them, using lessons from both sides of law enforcement and civilian life.
If you’re carrying, or thinking about carrying, these principles will help you stay intentional, reduce unnecessary risk, and build real capability instead of false confidence.
Stay safe. Stay aware. Stay intentional.
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The Second Act Mindset — Personal Safety • Protector Mindset
I’m Rob, former law enforcement officer, coach, and dad.
I teach everyday people how to build calm confidence, real-world awareness, and responsible personal safety.
What you’ll learn here:
• Situational awareness and early warning cues
• CCW mindset and responsible concealed carry
• Real-world incident breakdowns (behavior, decisions, lessons)
• Firearm fundamentals and practical training
• Everyday readiness skills to protect your circle
No politics. No fear.
Just real training, real lessons, and a clearer way to stay safe in a chaotic world.
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What’s the biggest mindset shift you’ve made since you started carrying?
I’m always interested in how other responsible carriers think about this stuff.
Share your lesson below… your experience might help someone else.
Concealed carry turned me from a gun guy to a competition shooter. I knew if I was going to carry I would be responsible for shooting fast and accurately and that I will be responsible for every bullet that left my chamber so I started taking multiple classes a year then eventually ended up getting into USPSA.
No a badge doesn't guarantee respect you pussy, you look pretty young to retired from police duty, tell us please how you screwed up and lost your job 😂😂😂