A couple of weeks ago The Yankee Marshall, a prolific YouTube gun guy, posted on a new (for him) car-carry holster that enabled to him to draw in situations where reaching for his inside-the-waistband firearm was problematic.

 

(Ahh, the things people in must-issue states worry about.)

 

He subsequently posted on what to do if you're stopped by the police and have a gun in that particular holster configuration, which is basically sitting in the open. He suggested as soon as you pull over to hide the gun in the glove compartment or under the seat so the cops won't see it.

 

WTF? 

 

So I brought up this real-life scenario. About two months ago we were staying in a hotel in Kingston, NY. Around 4 am I was awakened by pain from a minor medical condition that hits me 1-2 times a  year. I went downstairs but the guy at the desk said he had no Ibuprofen. "But the Walgreen's down the street is open 24/7."

 

I hopped into the van and, right outside the pharmacy driveway, saw the bright, swirling lights behind me. I pulled into a parking space, turned on the inside light and, before my wallet even reached the steering wheel area, the cop was rapping on my window. 

 

Anyone guess what the headlines would have read if, instead of a wallet, I was fumbling with my GP100?

 

I pointed this out to Mr. Yankee Marshall but got nothing but shit from him for even suggesting that he was wrong. "The police would have to have forgotten everything they were trained to do," was his response. 

 

I guess he never watches any other YouTube channels.

 

Thoughts?

 

If you are legally carrying, keep it holstered where it is... that's my opinion.

 

That, or transition it to an alternative location when you first get in the car (i.e. console mounted holster, etc.) that may already be out of sight from a passerby.

Inflated web egoes like the clown you re mentioning might get someone killed as you concluded yourself.

Dont use his holster if you intend to keep your gun secret from the officer.

 

I ve seen him on youtube. He s a hot dog.

A couple of weeks ago The Yankee Marshall, a prolific YouTube gun guy, posted on a new (for him) car-carry holster that enabled to him to draw in situations where reaching for his inside-the-waistband firearm was problematic.

 

(Ahh, the things people in must-issue states worry about.)

 

He subsequently posted on what to do if you're stopped by the police and have a gun in that particular holster configuration, which is basically sitting in the open. He suggested as soon as you pull over to hide the gun in the glove compartment or under the seat so the cops won't see it.

 

WTF? 

 

So I brought up this real-life scenario. About two months ago we were staying in a hotel in Kingston, NY. Around 4 am I was awakened by pain from a minor medical condition that hits me 1-2 times a  year. I went downstairs but the guy at the desk said he had no Ibuprofen. "But the Walgreen's down the street is open 24/7."

 

I hopped into the van and, right outside the pharmacy driveway, saw the bright, swirling lights behind me. I pulled into a parking space, turned on the inside light and, before my wallet even reached the steering wheel area, the cop was rapping on my window. 

 

Anyone guess what the headlines would have read if, instead of a wallet, I was fumbling with my GP100?

 

I pointed this out to Mr. Yankee Marshall but got nothing but shit from him for even suggesting that he was wrong. "The police would have to have forgotten everything they were trained to do," was his response. 

 

I guess he never watches any other YouTube channels.

 

Thoughts?

 

 

My weapons mentor has already deemed this guy (YM) a "moron."  I pointed out to my mentor,  YM's video on the "M & P Shield" prior to the 08/19 recall notice and their subsequent fixing of it.  But immediately, people began to "counter video" him, as in this video by GunznGear.

 

Anyway, I'm pretty much set on the M & P Shield 9mm as my carry sized weapon.

Yet another example of "just because you own both a gun and a computer, it doesn't make you an expert on either"........

 

Guy sounds like a real schmuck to me!

I have a holster in my center console.  When I'm visiting America, I carry when I'm out of the vehicle and when getting into the vehicle, the gun goes into the center console next to me and I close the top of the console. 

His videos are entertaining, and some are informative. Even some of his social commentary is ok. But he has a very low threshold for criticism. Besides, he posts approximately one video per day. Does he really have that much to say?

P.S., I just checked and one of my previous pissing matches with the guy has been deleted. It had to do with a topic near and dear to all, i.e. carrying (or not) with one in the chamber. As a nearly lifelong resident of this state, a relative newbie, and someone too old to lose or benefit during his natural life when it comes to this subject, I deserve a bit of slack on this topic, don't you think?

 

I have also been banned from commenting on this guy's channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqM-SHZlZjM, after noticing that he didn't take the time to say explicitly that smaller rim thickness (in bulk .22lr ammo) is better (or why that's so). "What are you an asshole or what??" was sort of how he responded.

 

I sound like I'm griping but I've learned a lot about guns on Youtube. My 16 hours of personal instruction cost me a bundle. Range time, when you factor in the cost of even the cheapest ammo, is also quite costly. The videos are free, but you have to choose well. 

P.S., I just checked and one of my previous pissing matches with the guy has been deleted. It had to do with a topic near and dear to all, i.e. carrying (or not) with one in the chamber. As a nearly lifelong resident of this state, a relative newbie, and someone too old to lose or benefit during his natural life when it comes to this subject, I deserve a bit of slack on this topic, don't you think?

 

I have also been banned from commenting on this guy's channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqM-SHZlZjM, after noticing that he didn't take the time to say explicitly that smaller rim thickness (in bulk .22lr ammo) is better (or why that's so). "What are you an asshole or what??" was sort of how he responded.

 

I sound like I'm griping but I've learned a lot about guns on Youtube. My 16 hours of personal instruction cost me a bundle. Range time, when you factor in the cost of even the cheapest ammo, is also quite costly. The videos are free, but you have to choose well. 

It sounds to me like you have youtube all figured out.  There are a LOT of people that are self proclaimed experts in all kind of things on youtube.  There are also some people that really do know what they are doing too.  If you try to look up something on youtube because you know NOTHING about it you can really get into trouble if you find an idiot first!

Ken