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.
Grok made the Mariachi Band. The others we deported. 😁
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.
I’ve received a couple of emails expressing concern about folding GunGuyTV into Practical Defense Systems. Not to worry—this has been the plan for several months.
Consolidating under one brand means we’ll be managing one website instead of three, one YouTube channel instead of two, and roughly half as many social media accounts. This will save significant money (SEO and GEO work on just one site, for example) and make everything much more efficient.
If you visit one of our websites and find it’s gone, don’t worry. The site was taken down because we no longer need it. The URL for that site will forward to pdsclasses.com. It sometimes takes a day or two for the forwarding to kick in.
I will still be interviewing Chuck Michel, Rick Travis, Kostas Moros, Dan O’Kelly, Sean Maloney from Second Call Defense, and continuing to fight for our constitutional rights. Working under the Practical Defense Systems brand also allows for a broader range of topics. Guests like Dave Weiner ...
Apr 24, 2026 #CaliforniaBankrupt #CaliforniaGovernor #ElaineCulotti
California Governor 2026 candidate Elaine Culotti just said the quiet part out loud — California is officially bankrupt.
I sat down with Elaine Culotti, Independent candidate for Governor of California, at Take Our California Back in Stockton this weekend.
