Episode 005 — Concealed Carry: with Matt Jacques of Victory-First

Summary: Join us in Episode 5 as we talk about Concealed Carry, Training and Gear with Matt Jacques of Victory-First! Today's Sponsors SafeToCarry Cool Guy Yard Sale   Thumbnail Bio for Matt: Former US Marine (served as an MP with HMX-1/ Presidential Helicopter Squadron) Retired Police Officer (Patrol and SWAT/Sniper, Special Assignments) Worked at FNH USA on several projects (FN SPR, Belt Fed Weapons, SOCOM SCAR) Most recently left  a position with a Federal Law Enforcement Agency as the Firearms Training Unit Chief of Operations Panteao Productions featured instructor Featured on Trigger Time TV   Discussion Matt's Background How Victory-First came to be Matt's Philosophy on concealed carry/ thoughts on Starbucks Thoughts on "advanced" training and why it is so important Whats more important? Gear or Training? Recommended Guns: Type/Manufacturer, Size (Subcompact/Compact/Full Size), Caliber? Carry Method: AIWB or strong-side inside or outside the waist band? EDC Discussion: See below for recomendations Remaining "low-profile" and discreet while carrying...does it even matter? Panteao and other video training and how students respond differently based upon their level of training and experience Matt going to classes, and how training with many reputable instructors is key to student development and advancement Upcoming projects with Panteao- A new release should be around SHOT Show and another next spring Upcoming "Fundamental of Every Day Carry" 19-20 OCT Hedgesville, WV   Matt's Recommendations and his Everyday Carry Gear Good rigid gun belt, specifically Matt likes the Ares Gear Aegis Enhanced Belt Matt prefers holsters from Raven Concealment, specifically the Phantom Light Compatible Holster or Vanguard 2 when carrying AIWB HSGI Pistol Taco on RCS Moduloader Panel for magazine carry and management Surefire Back-Up Light Multitasker Series 3 Emerson Roadhouse Knife S&W M&P Full-size pistol in 9mm (occasionally a Shield) with Arredondo Baseplates (Full-size Glock and S&W M&P Pistols in 9mm are Matt's go-to carry guns)   Find Out More about Matt and Victory-First WWW.VICTORY-FIRST.COM FACE BOOK Like and Share! TACFinder Read reviews and ratings Post reviews and ratings     The Practical Tactical Podcast and Blog are presented free of charge. All of our information is given to our readers, listeners and subscribers free of charge. There is no membership program. There are however costs associated with the production, hosting and maintenance of the show and site. If you are able and would like, feel free to utilize the "support the show" PayPal "donation" on the right side of the screen. Also be aware that while we only recommend or advertise products we know, trust, have used and believe in, most links in the resources section of the site are affiliate links. What that means is that if you purchase an item we link to such as a book from Amazon, or an Aimpoint from Brownell's, we receive a modest commission on that purchase. We have chosen to utilize these methods to keep the content free for all.  Thanks for your understanding and support. We are pleased to have you as a listener or reader.  As always, please leave your feedback as we want this to be a discussion, and feel free to share our posts and subscribe without worry...we will never sell your email/ contact information.