We would like to thank Mr.
Noir for taking the time to do this Q&A session withThe Armory Life.
I work so hard to defend our rights because of the security and independence firearms provide.
Colion Noir has earned a reputation for being a straight-shooter on the subject of defending our Second Amendment rights.
This a uniquely American freedom that we must jealously guard.
We cannot just surrender this right for false promises of security and safety.
TAL:Well said.
Noir has recently been working with the SA-35 pistol, along with a Craft Holsters Vertical Roto Shoulder Holster System.
What first got you into guns?
Did you grow up around them, or did you discover them on your own?
CN:I have a good friend who first introduced me to guns.
The new Hellcat Pro pistol’s balance of performance and compactness has really impressed Noir, both on and off the range.
One day, he just asked me if I wanted to go shooting pistols at the gun range.
It had never even crossed my mind before to do it.
To be honest, I was a little nervous.
Over the past roughly 15 years, Noir has developed a powerful social media following for his Second Amendment advocacy efforts.
The first shot terrified me.
I pretty much fell in love.
From there, I did a deep dive into everything I could with firearms.
Noir’s background in law gives him a unique perspective on how best to protect all of our Second Amendment rights.
So, I thought, Why dont I start making my own?.
TAL:When did you first become a Second Amendment advocate, and why?
CN:Early on, I was delving into the conversational aspects of the 2A world.
The Craft Holsters Vertical Roto Shoulder Holster System is available for a wide range of pistols, including the Garrison 1911 from Springfield Armory shown here.
You know, where I was talking about different aspects of concealed carry, legalities, things like that.
It was with the appearance of significant gun control efforts that I said, Wait a minute.
Now were talking about banning stuff?.
My first video on it took off.
I did a couple more, and those took off.
I started to realize that people seemed to really want to hear my thoughts.
So, I continued to do them, along with my gun reviews.
CN:It has definitely shifted toward the 2A advocacy side, but not because of my interests changing.
I still like doing the gun reviews.
I also base it on the environment.
If there is a big push for gun control, I address it.
If things are quiet, I can focus on the gun reviews.
TAL:Does your background in law inform your opinions about our Second Amendment rights?
If so, how?
A lot of people dont realize this.
I get pretty in-depth.
I want as broad an audience as possible to get it.
TAL:You have amassed a significant following over the years.
Why do you think that is?
CN:Based on what people have told me, I believe there is a relatability with me.
I didnt grow up with firearms, and I wasnt in a 2A household.
So, I have a unique ability from that standpoint to speak to people like that.
I can talk about how I am an unapologetic city rat.
A lot of people who grew up in the city like me didnt grow up around guns.
There is a familiarity there for them.
Also, I am unapologetic in my stance and my beliefs.
I am willing to stand up for them.
Where does your role fit here?
CN:I think there has been a net positive.
It has given us a bigger voice.
Its given us bigger visibility.
They would be able to characterize us however they see fit.
They cant do that now.
We can speak outside that.
TAL:What are your primary means of communicating with your followers?
Why do these platforms matter to you, and what are their relative strengths and weaknesses in your opinion?
CN:YouTube was the genesis for me.
Its how I started.
It serves as the perpetual fire for my passion.
YouTube has become the go-to for long-form content.
Thats how my mind works, in creating that long-form content.
It has a relatively younger audience not young, but younger.
Its an audience closely aligned with my own age group.
More or less, millennials.
Its both easier and harder in some ways.
But cutting it down becomes a little problematic.
So that can be a little bit of a challenge.
Granted, Im everywhere.
Im on all these platforms.
But, I would say that my main drivers are YouTube and Instagram.
CN:People like to put me in a box as a political persona for 2A rights.
I know what YouTube was when it started.
It was the Wild West.
Now it has gotten more refined, and has its own voice.
Right now, Web 3.0 is that new Wild West.
I have been entertaining ideas of doing NFT (Ed Note: non-fungible token) stuff.
Ive been entertaining ideas of maybe doing firearms stuff in the metaverse.
We dont want the 2A rights world to be relegated to the old digital world.
We need to stay relevant, you know.
And Im sure many of my peers out there are trying to do the same thing.
TAL:What Springfield Armory firearms have you been using lately, or really enjoyed trying out?
For me, its the perfect complement to the SA-35.
Theres just something special about wearing a quality shoulder holster when the occasion calls for it.
And I have to mention theHellcat Proas well.
That thing has managed to fit in my life in a way I never anticipated.
As soon as I opened the box, I was thoroughly impressed.
It is such a good-looking gun.
The slightly opened-up proportions over the original Hellcat creates a visual balance with its looks.
And then you add that size component.
With a micro-sized gun, you still have a small gun.
I carry small guns all the time, but its only when I have to.
Now, Ive been carrying the Hellcat Pro a lot.
Im enjoying carrying the gun.
That gun has my heart right now.
Noir, thank you for taking the time to do this interview with us.
It is truly appreciated.
Also, thank you for your untiring work in 2A advocacy.CN:Thank you for having me.
