https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/cf88fc36-abb1-47ef-a7b1-319cee8efdbb One in the chamber or an empty chamber? Being a dad shapes my answer. I don’t carry with a round chambered. In this video, I explain why—and why I train around that choice. My biggest concern is the possibility of an accidental discharge while playing with my daughter. When I weigh that concern against the possibility of needing to defend myself on an ordinary day, I choose to accept the additional step of chambering a round. That’s my personal assessment, and I recognize that it comes with tradeoffs. My kids’ safety is at the center of this decision. ⚠️ SAFETY DISCLAIMER: This video shares my personal perspective, not firearms instruction or a recommendation to copy my carry setup. An empty chamber does NOT make a firearm childproof or replace safe handling, secure storage, or preventing access by children. Additional steps can create delays or fail under stress; practice does not guarantee performance in an emergency. Seek qualified instruction and follow applicable laws. When stored, firearms should be locked and unloaded, with ammunition locked separately and keys or combinations inaccessible to children. Secure firearms before physical play with kids. Has becoming a parent changed how you think about carrying? Share your perspective below—keep it respectful. #FirearmSafety #ResponsibleGunOwnership #ConcealedCarry Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:52:44 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://greyhive.com https://greyhive.com/lazy-static/avatars/5746210d-885d-44b2-9be0-92bf1e4d34df.webp https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/cf88fc36-abb1-47ef-a7b1-319cee8efdbb All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://greyhive.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.