The other day I asked if I should go back to carrying this 45. I got some great answers in the comments. Here are my thoughts.
When I carried this gun it was for work. Things have changed. I'm retired. I haven't got a job anymore and I don't need to deal with violent people all day long. Obviously, I'm still running Practical Defense Systems where I teach, I manage our rental properties, and I make videos for GunGuyTV. None of which puts me in harm’s way on a daily basis. My needs have changed.
Back in the day, I needed a big gun because I was dealing with bad people for a living. I don't do that anymore. I also avoid places where bad people congregate. So, I don't really need to carry a big gun for that either.
I love the old Colt and I take it to the range a lot. It's an old friend. If I ever again need to be in harm's way, I'll take it with me in a heartbeat. But, not today or even most days. I carry my M&P Shield or my Taurus Model 85 most of the time.
Times have changed. My needs have changed. The tools have changed. I guess one size doesn't fit all.
In the first half, attorney Sean Maloney from Second Call Defense joins me to explain the lessons gun owners can learn from what happened to Kyle Rittenhouse.
In the second half, I discuss a home invasion case from Oceanside California in which the homeowner successfully defended himself.
Grand Military Parade Sainte-Mère-Église | 🇫🇷 82nd D-DAY | Normandy France 4K 60 fps
Jun 8, 2026
🇫🇷 Sainte-Mère-Église comes alive during the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day in 2026. Historic military vehicles, reenactors, veterans, and thousands of visitors gather in the heart of Normandy to honor the courage and sacrifice of the Allied airborne troops who landed here on June 6, 1944. The parade through this iconic town is one of the most memorable D-Day commemorations in France.
