How Cowboy Guns Were REALLY Carried in the American Old West (the TRUTH Revealed)

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How Cowboy Guns Were REALLY Carried in the American Old West (the TRUTH Revealed) #oldwest #cowboys #nolongerhere Hollywood lied to you — those low-slung six-shooters weren’t how cowboys really carried their guns. The truth is far more surprising. In the dusty towns and wide-open plains of the American Old West, practicality always outweighed style — and the way a gun was carried could mean the difference between life and death. From massive revolvers too heavy for belts to discreet derringers tucked away in smoky saloons, this video uncovers the ingenious, authentic methods cowboys used to carry their weapons — separating Hollywood’s myth from frontier reality. We dive into everything from the vibrant 1920s to the revolutionary 1960s and the bold 1980s, covering daily life, iconic moments, and unique facts. Our content is crafted to be warm, respectful, and deeply emotional, fostering a sense of connection and belonging. Join our community of history lovers and subscribe to No Longer Here for your weekly dose of captivating history and meaningful reflection. 💥 Watch the full WILD WEST SERIES here: Part 1 → 25 Forgotten Weapons of the Wild West You Won’t Believe Existed 🔗 https://youtu.be/i_jCNVS-R24 Part 2 → 25 Bizarre Wild West Home Décor You Won’t Believe Existed 🔗https://youtu.be/Q-Qb2OsI3fk Part 3 → 25 FORGOTTEN WEAPONS of the Wild West You Won’t Believe Existed (the TRUTH Revealed) 🔗 https://youtu.be/i_jCNVS-R24 👀 More nostalgic journeys: [Wild West History Playlist] 🔗https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGaYOnzEUeNFQpLox2edrHx7P7BXI00vc 00:00 Introduction 00:39 The Beginning of the Holster 02:47 How Long Guns Were Carried 05:19 Holster: Speed or Safety? 07:50 Holster Design Upgrades 09:41 California Slim Jim 12:08 Shoulder Holsters – Concealment & Comfort While Seated 14:49 Derringers & Pepperboxes 17:03 The Buscadero holster myth – When Hollywood manufactured speed 19:55 Solutions to the capacity and speed problem. #nostalgia #memories#history #1950s #1960s #1970s #1980s #americanhistory -- SUBSCRIBE NOW! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkN5jNYky03jok8jy5mKhzw -- Mail contacts: [email protected] COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER We use under: Copyright Disclaimer, Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. "Fair Use" is permitted for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching. scholarships and research.