Appendix Carry and the Tacti-Cool Morons That Love It

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Original score: Madison Stegall
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[@potlick18]

The ad on this video was for an appendix carry holster

[@virallord2788]

I saw that too 😂

[@bunberrier]

7 months later... same thing!

[@Sub20fpe]

@@virallord2788 me to lol

[@James-es1fg]

Really? Mine was raid shadow legends

[@jmh033089]

Golden

[@brandonalexavier2000]

6:20 "As you can see as i draw my gun, I'm not coming anywhere near flagging myself" Proceeds to flag himself.

[@caribou2636]

glad i wasnt the only one who noticed that.

[@fuzzypickle5307]

@deezomaxima If he's going to demonstrate something while trying to prove a point, and that demonstration just so happens to do exactly what he says it doesn't..expect somebody to point it out.

[@kennyphelps1160]

Even so he wasn’t aiming at a major artery

[@kennyphelps1160]

Oh yeah you say I have my gun aiming right at my balls and major arteries all day every day, you pointed yours your big toe Nana Nana nana

[@WE-ep9tq]

The way he flagged himself he definitely would have passed a round through his femur.

[@philadelphiapatriot335]

I had my appendix removed when I was younger. Can I still appendix carry?

[@PaulHearn]

Philadelphia Patriot winning!

[@pk13910]

Philadelphia Patriot If the doctors threw away your appendix, then there is no way you will be able to carry it.

[@Darkwolf1942]

I tried colon carry once.....one airport cavity check later and I've learned my lesson....

[@tedcruz8549]

For you, it would be called castration-carrying.

[@ReticentSparrow]

lol

[@austinc7354]

My Fudd alarm is going off the charts

[@syskusa6512]

Because he says if you decide to appendix carry you should know the risk, and to TRAIN? So common sense is for Fudds now, the more you know.

[@jonboy9734]

@@syskusa6512appendix has the same risk as all the other ways to carry, even open carry you can put one in your leg.

[@syskusa6512]

@@jonboy9734 the difference is the location of the femoral artery and the ease of striking it then isn’t it? Well you could also take out a nut, or shorten your wiener. I mean I don’t want to get shot at all, BUT taking one down the side of the leg coming out of a holster, or a round through the ass cheek from SOB carry doesn’t threaten reproductive parts, or arteries usually. I would have thought that answer was common sense, but since it’s social media and if we don’t agree we have to hate each other, and argue because obviously this argument is so fuckin important that name calling will ensue……. Oh wait @austinc7354 got to the name calling and now we have to start insulting each other. Those are social media rules so 🤷‍♂️

[@LinkHyrule03]

6:20 "As I draw my gun in slow motion, I'm not coming anywhere near flagging myself" He says as his gun angles inward, clearly pointing at a shallow angle toward his leg. You can tell he's being extra cautious to try to avoid showing how the gun angles inward when drawing, yet he says he doesn't flag himself. If your gun was a lightsaber, you'd have burned pants and seared flesh. Not enough to be screaming "I hate you", but enough to maybe hate sand and have mommy issues.

[@laneneckar6486]

I thought the same thing. Plus if the holster was iwb, at the same position, it would have been even worse, and then you’re sending a bullet straight down through your entire leg.

[@nickrobinson9503]

Hmmmm,,, ok put your pistol in the appendix position and sit down,, now tell me where that fucker is pointing.

[@Arodgers204]

If you look he still flagged his leg drawing lmao

[@Jawnwickk]

Derek “Tex” Grebner shot himself in the leg with a 1911, coming from his holster.. He carry on the hip.

[@dylancleveland]

@@nickrobinson9503 do you carry a gun that goes off in the holster? that's your problem.

[@ak47t-rex37]

you just hate appendix carry cause your big belly won't let you do it.

[@KatotownUSA]

I used to carry appendix and I did like it but once I put on weight it was uncomfortable. That being said I still prefer just having it on my right

[@ram-sj4bs]

Ak47 T-Rex it's also a every retarded way to carry a gun. These civilians don't know how to handle firearms. In the army you never flag someone , only point your rifle to what you intend to kill, now why would you want to walk around with a gun pointed to your balls. But that's just my opinion haha

[@OzarkW1]

Ak47 T-Rex true spec ops guys like Haley and John Lovell are about 100 times more qualified than YM and they appendix carry.

[@usMarinecuv902]

RaM Doe come on there are plenty of dumbasses in the army..

[@jman9022]

Glad someone brought Travis Haley up, love how everyone just forgets the spec ops dude who had light years more training than YM or anyone here, including me, supports appendix carry.

[@jayjuliecooper8882]

Gives a whole new meaning to "de-cocker".

[@raymondmaglaris4149]

nice one

[@cat637d]

Ain't it the truth!

[@caleshriver134]

Also, this is the typical “I know it all” type of gun guy that you run into at gun stores that run people off with the BS that they spew.

[@tableeccentric7533]

Amado Leon i hate that. They go read a few articles and watch a youtube video and now there an expert.

[@andrewpancroft3284]

Agreed!!!

[@robertlulek1634]

@Amado Leon until they have an accident

[@j.dsanchez9267]

No shit 😂

[@joeyr7983]

@W.A M.P but I have a big dick and want to do that.

[@ryant5652]

I'll probably go ahead and keep carrying appendix everyday.

[@wolfpack4672]

Right, since it's the best way to carry. Me too

[@anthonymccally3611]

I'm a short fat mf so it's the only comfortable way for me 🤣🤣🤣🥴

[@eclipsewrecker]

Anthony Mccally you’re a short fat male feminist? I’m sorry.;)

[@petergriffin383]

Appendix carry is the only comfortable way to carry, plus I don't print.

[@petergriffin383]

@Amado Leon We hear every major self defense expert talk about how safe pistols are when in a holster... but tell them you appendix carry and they act like my gun will go off the second I bend down.. pffft...gimmie a break

[@JoeDurobot]

*Why is it always fat dudes who think appendix carry is dangerous or stupid?* *Just because you can't do it doesn't mean it's stupid.*

[@josepht614]

Lol for real. If you have a flat stomach you can angle it slightly outward while you reholster or at least 90 degrees down. When your gut forces your grip out 40-45 degrees I'd be scared to appendix carry too🤣

[@jasonfindley3548]

I have found that my fat belly actually conceals the weapons better LOL

[@southernlonghorn4507]

jason findley Ha, extra armor and fun concealment....tactical belly?

[@acewilder8206]

Exactly... butt hurt much?

[@michaeledwards7668]

@Nic Salerno where exactly have you seen multiple people shot carrying appendix?? I call BS!

[@pnw3608]

How to not shoot yourself while appendix carrying - use a quality holster that completely covers the trigger

[@sycamorebacker1]

And never take the gun out of the holster.

[@sycamorebacker1]

I would guess that the trigger is pulled on about 99% of ND's and AD's.

[@robertseminaris5694]

I appendix carry, in a holster that covers the trigger and safety on.

[@sycamorebacker1]

dgfytrf2ca: Good safety rules. Do you know why we have to have rules? Because people don't always follow them.

[@reptilesgamers00]

That and carry a good DA handgun

[@davidfarish6485]

Carried since 91 & have NEVER been in a situation where drawing occurred. I’m not a guy who believes having a gun makes me more powerful, it makes me MORE CAUTIOUS! I’m not going to jail for anything

[@ryansmith1458]

Id also like to know what percentage of those that shot themselves in the groin or inner thigh actually had the gun in a holster and not just in their waistband. Untrained thugs are probably a large percentage of these cases

[@laneneckar6486]

Ryan Smith I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@alexhart5992]

Or people cleaning a gun and not checking if its loaded first, there are people out there that do

[@guillermoleal6867]

LOL .... WHAT WOULD BE YOUR INTERPRETATIONS OF A THUG LOL IVE CARRIED SINCE I WAS 16 IN A HOLSTER WITH IT CHAMBERED ....

[@brianjackson5732]

I doubt that thugs being shot is attributed to waistband carrying. More likely another thug is the cause. And I also doubt that thugs willingly provide statistical data on their illegal gun possession. You might as well ask a drug dealer for his tax returns.

[@TheWyleECoyote]

@@brianjackson5732 lol funny story because some drug dealers do report income because if they don't then the IRS will go after them in prison

[@ericguidry9726]

I accidentally just hit this video. Forgot what a doofus this guys was. Back to Paul Harrell.

[@junkersintutus4282]

Yeah, Paul's always AIWB...

[@JustMe-999a]

@@junkersintutus4282 Yeah, it's hard to imagine Paul ever carrying appendix. It would be interesting to hear him comment on it.

[@AlexAG-bn7hz]

@@jtcorvin9614 agreed

[@samlaine3315]

@@jtcorvin9614 yes i cant stand this douche

[@uppercaset12345]

Paul is always OTWB but part of his EDC is that jacket he is always wearing

[@josepht614]

I wasted 13 mins of my life waiting for him to actually make a valid point.. What I got was basically 'I'd rather shoot myself in the outer thigh than inner thigh' argument... I think someone who appendix carries really pissed this guy off at some point in his life😂

[@bstrickler]

I don't think you realize how fast your femoral artery bleeds. I've been one of the lucky ones to survive it, but only due to it being from a surgical incision, and being right by a table with a clamp for stopping the bleeding. There wasn't even time to take my gown off. I was pretty much thrown back onto the table and clamped down, and the stain was already massive. And this was just from an angiogram. Not even being shot. I would rather die than deal with that pain again.

[@UraniumReaperActual]

@@bstrickler glad you survived

[@deathtdow]

Appendix does flag your junk though. Thus he has a point... Hip holsters are much less likely to flag you thus shooting yourself is alot harder.

[@ruinedrx8]

DeathTDOW in a quality holster it is completely safe, even without manual safety

[@cwatson42785]

@@ruinedrx8 It's funny I want to appendix carry as that's the most comfortable and I know that the gun won't magically go off but when the gun is pointing straight at my dick and balls its like a mental block I have thinking well what if even it's a one in billion chance, what if it goes off lol. I just think of the pain and permanent damage it can cause.

[@goghphucough6410]

I’ll continue getting my advice from the Warrior Poet. He’s an actual professional and he’s not a pessimist.

[@kennyhughes1259]

Yessir me too

[@avo420turbo]

The Contradicting Yankee will make a video in 3 weeks about how awesome appendix carry is.

[@harryberry3620]

That's because he's a mutable sign ... very changeling like you know. And ... just between you, me, and the race horse ... "he's old". But don't tell anybody.

[@BigChiefTomTom53]

Marty Lucas Wtf is "disassemble"? Do you mean, disembowel?

[@BigChiefTomTom53]

chris c. LoL! YOU DUMBASS! Mexican carry is tucking the gun in between your body and your pants, with NO holster! Appendix carry is when you carry a gun, IN A HOLSTER, in the front of your body.

[@iancornell141]

Marty Lucas Cabernet. The manliest alcoholic beverage

[@jmuk3571]

Justin Todd. You dumbass, the gun is still pointing in the same position. That was his point of pointing that out to you. Appendix or Mexican carry, the gun is pointing in the same direction. Dumbass with your "lol" did you really laugh out loud?

[@Randys_youtube]

I'm a super skinny guy I don't really care about all the tactical stuff but it's really the only way I can carry without it being extremely obvious so yeah everybody has their own opinion

[@1CoLoRz2]

Kenneth Basham Old but same

[@rigomortisss6753]

It hides under my belly

[@ridethelightning9]

It's the only fucking way to do it without printing unless you wear a burqa

[@ridethelightning9]

@e fred?? 😂 Watch my mouth, why ? I'm not sitting with your grandma. It's KZbin bro, are you OK

[@frankiegunnz8066]

@monty1300 Me too BRO, Except my G19 had a full 15 rounds In summer and a 17 round G17 mag and sleeve In Winter. And I was fat and now I'm skinny.

[@justinz9225]

I'd love to see this dude square off against John Lovell and see how fast that fight ends. Carrying concealed is already inherently more dangerous. It's funny to me how gun folks are super gung-ho about how there's no need to be worried about NDs if you have good fundamentals, but all that logic goes out the window if you suggest appendix carry. Also, no offense, but it seems to be almost universally overweight guys who hate appendix carry.

[@quityourfuckincryin]

Fuck John Lovell

[@justinz9225]

@@quityourfuckincryin Yeesh, that's harsh. You can disagree with him if you want, but I don't see how this statement is warranted.

[@southernlonghorn4507]

True, hard to find “normal” build guy willing to rant on like this against appendix carry. NDs are so often operator error/caused so I guess if you are fat, an idiot, clumsy, bad trigger discipline, etc then sure....appendix carry might not be for you.

[@f5tornadeau]

quityourfuckincryin I know why you might want to: perfect hair, solid beard, good sense of humor, and a black belt in gun fu, but I’m not quite sure you you’d want to tell everybody...

[@mikefriday5325]

@@quityourfuckincryin I believe John Lovell is a quality instructor. He likes appendix carry, but I don't think he would try to push you into it if you don't like it

[@Mr345696]

Been appendix carrying nearly every day for the past 5 years. I keep a round in the chamber, no safety with the muzzle firmly resting against my right ball sach. Keeps me alert and gives me great trigger discipline when I pull the gun out...

[@zakattack467]

Mind of I ask how many ball sachs do you have?

[@justsomeasshole7388]

@@zakattack467 lmao

[@jamesw7072]

You got 2 ball sacs?

[@googlechicken]

You have 2 ball sacks?

[@DetVen]

KISS - "you pulled the trigger on my dadadadat dadadadat dadadadadadadadadaddat love guuuuuuun loooooove guuuuuuun"

[@ljefferies2012]

Sorry, but Reckless by definition means being aware of the risks and intentionally disregarding them. You defined negligence, which is performing an act without knowledge of the consequences, and in such circumstance a "reasonable person" would not act the same way.

[@CaptainShuffles]

Fun at home project; with an unloaded firearm or suitable alternative, use a bore/barrel laser to better illustrate where the barrel is pointing on the draw while appendix carrying. Do so while standing, sitting, or other varying positions. Repeat with other carrying styles. Ideally, the laser should not touch you at all, but chances are it might. Prioritize the severity of a potential wounds in those locations where the laser touches, from least to most severe. Post results in a video.

[@michaelscarborough7011]

To say a method is unsafe is respectable. To give your opinion on a method is respectable but to call someone names because they don't agree with your line of thinking of your opinion on a method is highly distasteful and disrespectful. Agreed there are big concerns with appendix carry and you need the highest level of training practice and confidence with this method but for some it is the more desirable method of carry due to several factors. Yes.. There may be too many under qualified practitioners our there shooting themselves but there are also many pros who appendix carry and recommend the method. That picture you found on the internet is Lucas Botkin creator of T.Rex Arms and the Sidecar AIWB holster which is praised by many military guys. Lucas can probably shoot better on his worst day then you on your best. Scores of SF guys carry AIWB when they get out. UC and agency guys have shoved a gun in their waistband for years before it was all hype. Massad Ayoob also has and talks about this method but does warn of its dangers. I lost all respect for you after the title of your video and adherent disrespect you show to someone who doesn't have the same viewpoint as you.

[@notsojoerogan]

Almost exactly how a snobby liberal acts like in my opinion, oh the irony

[@steventerrell506]

I totally agree! This guy is an offensive individual,he's not looking to help his fellow man!

[@dwarrior-ck1bw]

He's whinning cause not everyone is carrying gun like he does. I hope he doesn't post a video on wearing a shirt one size smaller and how to tuck it in.

[@kevinmarrett9532]

I lost all respect for this idiot years ago. I just click on his videos to downvote them

[@rms5654]

You just did exactly what you accuse him of, only worse.

[@TheMobster450]

Has this guy ever been in a fight other then the struggle with opening the cookie jar?

[@davehoover6699]

Almost pissed myself. Too funny.

[@therugburnz]

Yes he has. it is the time a 357 revolver 'saved his bacon'.

[@juliusevolvere6835]

@@therugburnz never heard the story but I did hear the story about how he seriously damaged his ears because he forgot to put ear protection in on the range while shooting 357 and then stopped carrying it...🤷🏻‍♂️

[@pedrovela7303]

The point of carrying is to be ready, not to intentionally get into a fight. It's the same with hand to hand training. It's called discipline, just because you know how to do something or carry something doesn't mean go out and get into a fight. So does it matter if he has or hadn't gotten into a fight or does it really matter that he has self control? Go ahead and think about that before trying to sound funny. And yes he's right about the consequences of appendix carry. The chances of shooting yourself are higher no matter the training. Training does lower the chance along with correct gear, but the likelyhood of shooting yourself is still higher just because of the area it's in. Guns malfunction, take the sig that has a history of going off by itself. No matter what gear you have, it goes off without even touching it. It's happened to a few officers which is why they switched to glock. Sig has yet to fix or discontinue that pistol. So for example, imagine appendix carrying that pistol... carrying that way doesn't sound too appealing anymore does it. Yes, it's unfair to pick a gun with a history, but all guns have that ability to go off by themselves, just some more than others. So it has nothing to do with being in a fight, it's common sense. But like he said, does the benefit out weigh the risk to you? If it does, then by all means carry how you want. That was the whole point of the video

[@920WASHBURN]

He's a liberal, what do you expect?

[@jonathonvega8211]

I've learned that you are more likely to get into a dangerous situation when you open carry than if you conceal carry/appendix carry. There's always idiots that will test you because they see that you have a firearm. The element of surprise will also give you a better chance at stopping a threat. If they see that you have a firearm they more than likely will be on you before you know that they are a threat.

[@jonathonvega8211]

@deucedeuce22oz i live in Arizona. So i have the right to conceal carry by choice. Not by permit.

[@jonathonvega8211]

@deucedeuce22oz you don't have to get a conceal carry permit in Arizona. That's what I'm talking about.

[@jonathonvega8211]

@deucedeuce22oz Are the gun laws strict where you live?

[@USA.THE.LAND.OF.GUNS.702]

You data on that or is that your opinion?

[@jonathonvega8211]

@@USA.THE.LAND.OF.GUNS.702 that's from experience and knowledge.

[@DanoG-xf7jb]

I just don't pull the trigger while re-holstering and I haven't had a problem.

[@zack9912000]

DanoG1984 just takes one fuck up and your dead in 45 seconds. Good luck. No matter how spec ops you are, accidents happen

[@hawaiicalivegazshane9794]

@@zack9912000 when it comes to firearms... accidents do not happen if you don't allow them to.

[@whereandbackagain7059]

@@hawaiicalivegazshane9794 That's the definition of an accident.....

[@AshGreen359]

I put my thumb over the hammer while holstering

[@jhanks2012]

@@whereandbackagain7059 someone who every time they handle a gun knows it is a deadly weapon and focuses on what they're doing will statistically probably never have an accident. Somebody who says fuck it, accidents happen, you can never be truly safe, will probably shoot something on accident one day and will probably be averse to carry in the appendix position

[@jrogers9660]

I like appendix carry cause I like the feel of kydex and steel rubbing against my junk!

[@DocMitchell69]

J Rogers Definitely a turn on.

[@rickdeckard2704]

You call it your "Junk"? I call it my "Winky". Different strokes I guess.

[@midniteoyl8913]

Rick - But all strokes are good strokes..

[@mattmanbrownbro]

Midniteoyl unless they filll you with shame or self disappointment. lol.

[@46ace]

I like the weapon retention aspects: Nobody can sneak up out of sight (behind) and try to take my firearm without me noticing (and having two hands to counter the attempt.)

[@Boofchug]

Appendix carry is very safe. Just as safe as any other form. What is unsafe is carrying without knowing what you are doing and without training. The benifits of appendix carry far outweight the "dangers". This video didnt age well with most instructors teaching appendix carry now.

[@stevenwilkinson8373]

so, because "most instructors" (not a fact by the way) teach it that makes it safe?

[@Boofchug]

@@stevenwilkinson8373 yes. If it was unsafe instructors probably wouldn’t teach it lol.

[@stevenwilkinson8373]

@@Boofchug we won't get into the discussion on the plethora of "instructors" (the statement you made was "most instructors teaching appendix carry now." which cannot be proven to be factual) who preach the latest media driven cool thing nor am I going to debate whether one carry method is more safe or less safe than the one chosen by an informed idividual who researched and made the decicion for themself on which carry position they chose. EDC is a right and an individual must choose to exercise that right in the manner they feel suits them best.

[@LoftOfTheUniverse]

@@stevenwilkinson8373 it isn't the method of carrying thats unsafe but the person carrying it

[@Yournamehere1009]

I weigh 120 how else am I supposed to carry. Im a smaller guy and this is the only way I can pull it off. Or should I carry a pop gun lol

[@stevenseagal4664]

This guy is a clown in my book.

[@Jhammie1776]

Nobody has ever read your book.

[@TheSouthpawSharpshooter]

But you watched the video!

[@raymondmaglaris4149]

me too

[@coltonwood9846]

Some of us aren't as fat as you and have to carry appendix to be concealed

[@Headbangin4Jesus]

Colton Wood not true. I am 6'2'' 165lbs and I don't appendix carry. And before you ask, no, I do not carry a sub compact .380. Just be aware of your movements and stances and you'll be fine.

[@MinimalistMotoLife]

@@Headbangin4Jesus or just appendix carry a full size double stack pistol or 4" wheelgun with no thought put into your movements except refraining from doing the limbo or upside down crab walk. *shrugs I don't know man, folks legally carrying shouldn't be as concerned about printing as a lot of them are anyways. If you're a gangbanger convicted felon illegally packing a hi point then yeah printing should be a concern because that will put you in jail but, if you're a law biding citizen even one that ignores faux gun-free zones, you shouldn't have to think about if there's a bulge under the shirt. I actually find myself OCing more and more these days as I get older and more belligerent. Maybe that's why so many old timers OC instead of CC too? As you get older you care less and less about the rest of society.... I have even ran into LEOs where it took them a minute of talking face to face before they realized there was a pistol, open on my hip. Everybody's head is so far up their... or phone these days.

[@dhardy6654]

Colton Wood you are right. This marshall guy is creep. All his videos have zero information. I appendix carry and its why i like safetys

[@castlehill6717]

FAT JOKES EVERYBODY. THE FAT JOKES ARE COMING BACK. STAY TUNED.

[@carryeveryday910]

Colton Wood Someones mad lmfao

[@cbracken55]

I'm a retired fire department paramedic and years ago I was called to a shooting in Scottsdale AZ. A guy who had just robbed a grocery store had driven his get away car to another location to switch cars. While getting into the other car this guy simultaneously tucked his revolver into his waistband at the appendix position. Under the stress of the situation he forgot that his finger was still in the trigger guard. As you would expect... he shot himself in the femoral artery. His accomplice drove him a few blocks to a nearby convenience mart and called 911. We arrived within 3 min of the call. I found him unconscious and circling the drain from blood loss. We code 3 transported him to the ER and treated him with IV's and anti shock suit. We managed to save him for the time being but he died 3 days later of DIC, (disseminating internal clotting), a complication of hypovolemic shock. You can say...well, this guy was stupid, but, can anyone say that they have not done something unintended when momentarily distracted? Dropped a glass or knocked something over? As a 32 year Paramedic I can attest that accidents happen all the time. Moral of the story...all it takes is a little distraction or stress at the wrong moment and anyone can forget something as simple as where their finger is or miss that a foreign object, such as a shirt tail, has accidentally slipped into the trigger guard. I agree that the choice is personal. I considered appendix carry myself due to the speed and concealment benefits. But, I remembered that stress and distraction are often present in life and always present in a life or death situations. When I did the math I factored in that with appendix carry the muzzle is pointing dangerously close to my femoral artery pretty much all day and that most UD's occur when handling and or holstering. Factor in as imperfect beings we all have the capacity to get distracted under stress even if only momentarily. With appendix carry you have to be 100% perfect at all times including and especially those times that are the most stressful but are the times that the greatest distraction occurs. I found the right gun/holster/shirt combo to make strong side hip work well and carry a little more stress free in the knowledge that a distraction at the wrong moment will not likely be fatal.

[@showcasecharlie11]

You can use logic and common sense all you want, but there are just too many people who will scream at the top of their lungs and try to justify their method of carrying no matter what. I see no reason to argue with them. If they take themselves out of the genepool, so be it.

[@christianmcnally4323]

Underrated comment

[@gauban544]

I believe you man my friebd was in the same position (well he is no robber or hold upper) it was an emergency situation in which he is in direct danger of being shot at by thugs he returned fire with his model 10 .38 special when the danger past ofcourse adrenaline still pumoing and he reholstered his gun in the aopendix and forgot his finger is on the triger slightly and shot himself in the left testicles his alive but at a price

[@thebardock6785]

What you say is true but there's almost no reason to need to Re-holster after using it in a defensive shooting. Just take the holster out and place it inside or compose yourself. I think much of this stems from training and muscle memory.

[@ViktoriousDead]

That’s such a niche argument, when are you going to be reholstering your weapon in such a high stress scenario if you’re a law abiding citizen? If your gun is out it should stay out until the situation is handled.... of course robbing stores and running is a good way to do something stupid.

[@wtfdoihavetodohere]

I'm amazed at the number of people who disagree with this video. Appendix carry is inherently more dangerous than other positions of carry. Fact.

[@arthurnied5500]

I agree with you. Here's another fact. A majority of the comments on this video are just outright nasty and childish and are not persuasive in the least. I would bet 99.9% of all of these people who are so full of themselves have never had to draw in a self-defense situation. It's all Theory. None of them have experience yet they all talk so badass as if their firearm makes them a tough guy. I wonder how many of them are really thugs?

[@alphaq6585]

I watched this video while having my gun holstered in the IWB appendix carry position. In a real fire fight or self defense situation, this guy would be the first person to get tagged.

[@bmcgrath8892]

"I"m not coming anywhere near flagging myself." *Points gun directly into hip when drawing*

[@genin69]

Also, most ND self shoots happen during reholstering on strong side carry.. the amount of times Ive seen people point that barrel way into their hips to try and reholster when carrying on the hip is scary, or the miss the holster and flag anyone standing in a 6 foot radius directly behind them.

[@inhumanfilth681]

@@genin69 thats not so much an argument agsinst hip carry as it is an argument against retards amd the need for basic fundamentals. I also find it disturbing how often that happens

[@dougbutler2528]

There’s 13 minutes of my life I cannot get back. What a dope. It’s all in the training.

[@AntiTankSolutions]

I love the ignorance in this industry. Especially ignorance spread by people who have no real word experience with self defense/defense training.

[@jdl9679]

The gun industry by far has the most built up fake testosterone build up I’ve seen way more then gym culture imo. It’s a bunch of arm chair neck beards who are ready to kill anyone that gets in their way and that is the highlight of their life. I love guns I love the right to have them but I don’t give a fuck to mention it to anyone to say what I do or what I own it’s retarded

[@WhozaCardoza]

holster carry anywhere on your body has inherent dangers. pay attention

[@KOAnonymously]

Are you on you’re period? No I’m a little too old for that now! 😂😂😂😭

[@stevenlozano6602]

This guy is the Scotty Kilmer of the gun industry.

[@tgraham360]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@notsure7874]

Does he shoot a 1995 Toyota?

[@leahbender7032]

Scotty

[@calebangell77]

That's not really a glowing review of this channel.

[@calebangell77]

@Thomas Foster you're the point

[@subwoofer6726]

Even though this video is old, it's heavily biased, misinformed, and just aims to insult people who carry appendix. When you have someone calling you a slur, you know right away either they are intimidated and/or they are just a child about how they address things; just plain ignorant. It also goes to show the lack of knowledge that comes how the gun operates where you have a lot of old dudes fear mongering people who NEVER address nor have understood things guns have called sear blocks, manual safeties, and drop safety mechanisms. Another reason why this channel does not deserve the amount of support it has and why I see a LOT of people speak of Yankee with a degree of animosity and/or displeasure. Channels like Paul Harrel or John Lovel approach their topics humbly and least hold their audience with a level of intelligence and comprehension while promoting the correct attitude a gun person should aim to have. They don't try to pander to this "old tough guy" crowd with a "my way or no way" mentality.

[@motoremedy986]

Subwoofer you said this video is misinformed and biased. What was so misinformed?

[@eclipsewrecker]

Ratt Pack how to read statistics. He reads “stats” the way politicians misuse them; “you are more likely to...because stats.,” ....”every 5 seconds...” illogical reasoning; “you shouldn’t be in a grappling match.” .....then that means....using the same logical pathway.....don’t carry because if you need a gun you have already messed up getting into that position.

[@timthompson6284]

Wow. Absolutely no clue how to draw a firearm. Everything you said no longer holds water.

[@TheYankeeMarshal]

Bullshit. You are ignorant.

[@Dubsack]

TheYankeeMarshal uh oh did he hurt your feelings with facts? Snowflake much?

[@travishoffman2537]

Not to mention the crossed thumb grip. If you can not manipulate and hold your firearm properly, you do not have any place to be knocking other shooters.

[@zack9912000]

Tim Thompson says the fucking idiot who doesn’t have a clue that NGs happen every day even by spec ops special forces guys and their wanna be followers. Difference is when you have blonde moment it better happen outside of your holster or your dumb ass is dead in 45 seconds

[@monstermushroomcloud]

@@Dubsack What facts?

[@Kevlar_soul]

I only found that there are only around 500 accidental deaths from firearms per year. CDC reports at least 250k protective uses. Not sure where ur getting ur numbers

[@marcogram1216]

It wouldn't matter what the almighty Government says or reports, he would still worship at the altar of government information providing.

[@Lv-sl3rm]

Also remember the same report also listed about 9k accidental hangings. Don't ask how....

[@VulgrDisplay]

Those 250k are just the ones that get reported.

[@calebrather5728]

Lv2089 children and toddler can get hung up on things pretty easy, blinds are a common one for toddlers.

[@notsojoerogan]

@@calebrather5728 Your telling me 9,000 children a year accidentally hang themselves? Why has there not been a revamp of the way blind companies prevent their products dangers? Don't think that can account for even a decent chunk of 9k a year. Maybe only a few hundred.

[@jrmygore]

I’ve been in law enforcement for 14 years. I’ve always appendix carried my off duty and back up weapon. At the end of the day I think it comes down to proper training and having a proper trigger guard or holster.

[@lb7144]

Same here Jeremy, 20 years LEO. 23 years I appendix carried my agency certified backup Glock 27. I am recently transitioned back hip carry after surgery a couple years back. Appendix carry isn’t as comfortable anymore. I trained at the range several hours qualifying with both carry styles before and since retiring.

[@syskusa6512]

Bingo, TRAINING is everything.

[@jerrypeevey]

Why do I keep clicking on this channel ? There is 3 minutes of my life I can't get back.

[@beanzz801]

Just so the ignorant can know... This dude is not respected in the legitimate gun community.

[@lastactionmedic5677]

Oh we know, but thanks bud lol. So dickhead that thumbs his revolvers twice a week in his safe lol.

[@beanzz801]

@@lastactionmedic5677 I have no idea what you're saying

[@ghostuscoyote]

Glock owner spotted.

[@beanzz801]

@@ghostuscoyote me? I own no Glocks

[@jonathonvega8211]

Thank you for the heads up. I could kind of see that when he kept speaking in his Barny voice.

[@elsea8901]

Depends on your D.O.D. (Degree of Dunlaps) -Paul Harrell 2017🇺🇸

[@justsayin7937]

Just because you dont escalate a conflict doesnt mean someone else will. To say that it's your fault because you cant always walk away is nonsensical. Some people have grown up in or live in environments where others will not let you walk away from a conflict.

[@sullivanmarsh2194]

The point he was making is that a firearm is for unavoidable situations. If the situation is avoidable, you should avoid it. That’s a good point. It’s a valid point. Your firearm is your last line of defense. Your first line of defense is common sense. Your second line of defense is humility. An argument can’t become a shooting if you don’t argue back. Your firearm is for defending your life, not your ego.

[@MrKettlebell23]

I have literally spent an hour trying to find the statistics from the cdc saying that the number of negligent discharges or deaths from Appendix carry. I did however find the number of deaths from guns are almost 7 thousand and a third of that number was from children ages 0-19, but What do I know I just attend classes from reputable instructors and train the way I carry which is gasp😳😳 appendix and I still have my ball and tackle. Thanks for the entertainment though!!

[@kylewood8327]

I Appendix all day in a quality holster AND my pistol of choice is a CZ 75d, a da/sa firearm. Holding the hammer with my thumb while reholstering is my safety check to insure that a misfire will not occur.

[@johnlocke8966]

You bought a CZ. That shows your judgement is suspect right off.

[@kylewood8327]

@@johnlocke8966 I suppose you have one of those buba Glocks!

[@johnlocke8966]

@@kylewood8327 "CZ, because not everyone can have a decent weapon" ---New CZ ad campaign

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

I find appendix carry to be the most comfortable and readily accessible type of position to carry a gun during all the normal activities of daily life. BUT I carry chamber empty so it’s completely safe to do it that way.

[@GPuga-ib2ng]

Do you still carry 0 in the pipe?

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

G. Puga Depends. I don’t just do it automatically because I am not in clear and present danger on a daily basis like a police officer so in times of diminished danger I carry chamber empty. But if I’m in the wrong part of town at night or feel the situation warrants it I rack one in. So it’s conditional.

[@cwatson42785]

@@MaxHeadspace9mm As much as I hate carrying with a round chambered I think I might have to switch to that as appendix is definitely most comfortable but I can't get it out of my mind that I have a loaded gun pointing right at my junk and just the immediate and life long pain that would cause.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

@@cwatson42785 True. And in the event of a discharge the least you would lose is your junk. The largest arteries in the body are in that region. And in most cases severing one of them leads to bleeding out in under a minute.

[@that99tj28]

Carrying a firearm in general is "dangerous". Through proper training and discipline, you combat these risks

[@AlexAG-bn7hz]

This video reminds me of why I stopped watching yankee Marshall's videos. Next thing hes going to tell people that they should carry with an empty chamber.

[@stevenjacobs6934]

When I'm walking around a mall or out in public, I appendix carry, I always carry with a quality kydex holster, there's zero chance my weapon will fire in the holster...my weapon will never be out of my holster unless i or others are in imanent danger...if I do need to draw, my trigger finger will not be on the trigger...if for some crazy reason I have drawn my weapon and need to re holster, I'm certainly not going to jam it back in the holster....moral of my story is simple, respect your weapon and don't be an idiot and appendix carry will be as safe as any other position...don't let Yankee dipshit scare you ,

[@adam2084]

Only one question. When you say “zero chance my weapon will fire in the holster,” is it fully double action? If not, you really can’t say zero chance. If it’s single action striker, which I’m assuming it is as most people carry those, as long as the mechanics inside are under tension. There is always a chance it can fail. Slim to none chance but people always say “not me” and end up becoming part of the slim chance. I carry double action only with restrike capability. Not single action with double action restrike capability. Fully double action only. MY weapon 100% won’t fire in a holster.

[@dylancleveland]

he literally flags his thigh while drawing and saying "see it's not flagging me"

[@xXholyassassinXx]

I know right! 😂

[@shreddersparrow]

This.

[@inkednpierced4u53]

Just pointed this out in my comment lol also imagine being this guy and calling out an Army Ranger legend like John Lovell on anything weapons related especially the safe handling of one. Wow. Special guy. Now I remember why I never watched or subbed to his channel.

[@jimyowell850]

It's funny... I keep seeing people say they can't carry AIWB because of "their big belly." I carry a BIG gun (FN FNX 45 Tactical) AIWB (with a big belly) without any problem. I don't carry that "big gun," or AIWB to be "tacticool" though. I carry that way, being fully aware of the increased dangers of it for several reason, NONE of which is "tacticool." 1) I have Arthritis, and both wrists are"fused" in a straight position, so I can't bend them either forward or back. 2) My right elbow is fused in a slightly bent position. 3) Because of my arthritis it "can" be difficult to easily move my arm back into position to draw if I'm wearing my holster "strong side." 4) The reasons I carry the FNX 45 Tactical are simple... it's fully ambidextrous, and it's BIG. Contrary to belief it's actually much easier for someone with arthritis to use and fire a large gun than it is a smaller gun... If I ever have to use my gun I might not be able to use my right hand and the ambidextrous features of the FNX 45 Tactical solve all those problems. Carrying the weapon in the AIWB position means that IF I have to I can get to my gun with my left hand (and yes, I know there are a whole new set of problem with that but that's preferred to NOT having a gun). I carry this set up EVERY day unless I'm at work, because I'm an RN in the Emergency Room, and am not allowed to, (don't get me started on THAT), without any problem, or any discomfort. it's very easy to sit, drive, etc, and obviously much easier to draw while sitting in the car if necessary.

[@bourbonresponse6062]

What holster brand and belt do you use?

[@curtis9188]

I carry the same thing. But not appendix because the light digs into my leg.

[@CHAOSMOVEMENT]

You seem to type pretty well for someone who's wrists are locked.

[@gregoryfoster8179]

I'm certainly no fanboy of yours but I agree. Risk/reward is a no brainer.

[@CreateJDM]

I’ve carried every possible way and appendix is still the best way...

[@Gottaculat]

Something I never knew about and therefore never considered until my training to be a range safety officer was having an Israeli bandage as pert of your EDC. In the event you DO get shot, it's really helpful to be able to stop the bleeding with as little effort as possible, and an Israeli bandage is amazing for staving off death until you can seek medical treatment. I now carry one on me most of the time, have 5 more in my car (can also be used for injuries from car crashes) as I'm an Uber driver (yeah, it's against company policy to have a gun in the vehicle, but they can blow me), and another 2 in my home. It got me thinking about first aid, and so my car and home both have first aid kits, which I learned how to use back in the Boy Scouts (first aid training is a MUST for any kid, boy or girl). Of course, I'm old enough that when I was in the Boy Scouts, Israeli bandages hadn't been invented yet. It was also just for boys, but that's a subject for another time.

[@wingnutmcspazatron3957]

"It's against company policy.. but they can blow me" fuck yeah, son!

[@Lovell93]

This guy must hate John Lovell from the Warrior Poet Society lol. John is a legend and who got me into appendix carry. We also share the same last name, not that that matters, but I think it's cool haha.

[@yourboytomTV]

It’s true. I’m his last name

[@justindr.yaegertodd6220]

Ok, TYLER L, or TYLER LOVELL...

[@Lovell93]

@@justindr.yaegertodd6220 Yes that's my name lol.

[@Lovell93]

@@yourboytomTV I didn't know you were my last name. That's crazy!

[@justindr.yaegertodd6220]

@@Lovell93 I'm not your last name!! I'm a tall fat redhead...

[@jasonusaf6326]

I have to agree with Yankee on this one…not pointing my firearm at things that would make life suck to not have.

[@williamlezotte7954]

6:40 all I could take of dude.....yap yap yap....I appendix carry my Baretta PX 4 Storm Compact 10 + 1 .40 cal...DA/SA in a suede slide....easy to conceal, easy access from any position, especially seated while driving...good presentation of your weapon comes with practice...

[@ourvaluesarewhoweareinadem4093]

Easy to access face down on the pavement? Easy to access when someone has their arms around you waist? Easy to access with someone sitting on top of you pummelling your face? Think through your carry method a bit more because absolutely NONE of them allow "easy access from any position."

[@williamlezotte7954]

@@ourvaluesarewhoweareinadem4093 Well thought out after 40 years of CC!

[@ourvaluesarewhoweareinadem4093]

@@williamlezotte7954 No, not well thought out. You seem to think appendix carry is some panacea and are completely unable to see that it has downsides. EVERY method of carry has positives and negatives. Judging from your writing style, and the fact that you carry .40, you can barely even think at all.

[@williamlezotte7954]

@@ourvaluesarewhoweareinadem4093 ass holes are everywhere, read a history book if neccessary dip shit - lol!

[@lordvalen8133]

@@ourvaluesarewhoweareinadem4093 "Easy to access while face down on the pavement?" Imagine not being able to do a pushup. Or roll over.

[@sambaggins2798]

Lol, I've carried a gun for 34 years without issue because I follow the golden rule. Don't point a gun at something unless you want to put a bullet in it. In this day and age of striker fired handguns with trigger safety's do you really want to pull a gun hopped up on adrenaline in a life and death situation from an area where a mistake will turn you into a soprano. I'm not talking mafia family. Hell any gun can be hazardous with minimal training and adrenaline. Most who carry don't fire hundreds or thousands of rounds from their guns. They don't have the muscle memory for it during an emergency. For most people it's a cost thing. To me it's like buying a Porsche and not being able to afford new tires when the old wear out. The more you practice the less you bleed. Finally, keep it simple. Nothing fancy needed.

[@renegadephilosopher5996]

I really find it hilarious that he has the balls to preach about accidental discharges while carrying a weapon that has an inherent flaw of accidental discharges.

[@broot1375]

If you have to say you dont have notes....you probably have notes. In my experience, I find that it is much easier to get a "clean" reholster with appendix, when I try to carry at 3 holster hits my hip bone and is uncomfortable so I push it back to 4 or 5 o'clock where i cant actually see everything thats going on when im reholstering....this makes it much more likely that a bit of shirt or other clothing gets hung up on pistol when I reholster, or I just go in at slightly wrong angle and have to fidget with gun to get it back in holster. Also, my appendix holster has a pad that pushes muzzle of gun away from body, and I lean backwards when reholstering so gun is not pointing at my "junk" but rather about 2 or 3 feet in front of me as im putting gun in holster. So while it may be possible to do more damage with a discharge when holstering appendix I feel it is much more likely that one would have a Discharge while holstering at 4 or 5 o'clock. Carry where u want to carry, just dont get sloppy or lazy when handling a loaded firearm and you will be fine. Practice until you are really good and then practice some more....

[@kermitketamine7198]

I find appendix to be the most comfortable and accessible. And I carry Glock 19 which is very reliable.

[@jman9022]

I'm sick of him, walking around, grabbing his you know what, flipping the you know who.

[@bbridges100]

jman9022 Yeah but he's so cute though

[@YTBEN1045]

can't compromise safety with comfort....

[@-JohnSmith-]

SpunkMonkey69 I appendix carry a Glock 17 with a spare 33 round clipazine in my pocket, is that too much?

[@-JohnSmith-]

Probably just a teenager or closet gun loving liberal.

[@Gottaculat]

Good point about avoiding escalating conflicts. I've found that when carrying a gun, I'm a lot more diplomatic, because in a scuffle, it's possible my gun could be taken from me and used against me. I also abide by the philosophy that unless my pistol is gonna be cleaned, used at the range, or showing it to friends in the privacy of my/their home, my pistol WILL NOT leave its holster unless I intend to end someone's life. Like Teddy Roosevelt said, "Don't draw unless you intend to shoot." Wise, wise words to live by. I'd take broken ribs before pulling out my gun... unless they're coming at me with a knife, crowbar, baseball bat, etc., 'cause legally those are classified as deadly weapons and I have every right to blow their brains out at that point. Never in a fist fight. Not sure what mace is considered as, as it differs between states.

[@persona-non-grata]

Agreed. Granted, there are instances of legal, lethal self-defense even fist fights. Massad Ayoob has some great information on this in some of his videos. For example, if you are outnumbered considerably (a mob attacks you, even with just their fists), you can argue lethal force was necessary. Or lets say you are in a fist fight (not initiated by you will help the defense) and your opponent gets the better of you, is in full mount, and is bashing your head off the ground and you're about to lose consciousness -- you're allowed to kill them with a firearm. This is exactly what acquitted George Zimmerman. I hear you though -- my pistol never comes out unless I plan on using it. As you mentioned, the most important skills to learn if you want to carry any firearm on you in public is how to restrain yourself and de-escalate conflict. If you don't have those skills down, you shouldn't be carrying.

[@arthurnied5500]

@@persona-non-grata excellent points. There is also a legal and moral self defense in brandishing. I really believe that tactic save the lives of that couple that was being threatened by the BLM mob. Some states have very relaxed laws on brandishing whereas other states would put you in jail for it so it's important to know the laws much less the very few exceptions it would be useful.

[@brucetheshepard5.7x28]

Is anyone going to acknowledge the fact that while he was demonstrating his carry position, he was using an OWB holster. If he had an IWB holster he would still be flagging himself. Also once I get my permit I'll be carrying appendix because 1) its the most concealed 2) it's the most comfortable for me 3) I have what's called trigger discipline. If you firearm ever goes off without your finger on the trigger, you should invest in a new gun. 4) you should be conscious of your holster being obstructed or in poor condition. So that should never be an issue

[@bowdezaufa2609]

I appendix carry. I also do not put my finger on the trigger until the pistol is horizontal to the ground and I re_holster with extreme caution. Also use nothing but kydex. I have no fear of an accidental discharge while practicing these steps with this equipment.

[@Girthquake111]

Imagine having a channel based around guns and still being a fudd

[@x-deathxgirl-x8553]

Guess I won the grand prize of appendix carry at birth !

[@ramosmarshall]

A good holster is a must in appendix carry mode, I recommend a rigid Kydex that covers the trigger housing otherwise your are risking a lot.

[@KiLz0N3]

JM RAMIS reckoning by crossbreed

[@cssjuba101]

No matter what other people say about yankee here he has had a ton of good points in his videos. There are times where I feel a bit weird with appendix carry but I do it as needed. I practice both appendix and 3 o’clock. I loved on from my 19x and g27 carry because often I didn’t feel comfortable and I carry a bodyguard. It’s just easy to slip it into appendix carry before exiting my car. And there’s no concerns with that heavy trigger

[@tjbeckman8232]

A holstered weapon is inert. You can have an arterial bless from a 4 o’clock carry. If you’re carrying a gun that’s randomly going to “go off” you shouldn’t be carrying that gun.

[@greoricm771]

This guy gets it.

[@alanthesalamander2327]

Tj Beckman Problem is when you draw. Say you draw 10,000 times during your life, all it takes is one time you brain fart and grab the trigger on the way up. Humans, but definition, are not perfect at anything.

[@EmanKcin8820]

@@alanthesalamander2327 that's true with any position. With practice/repetition, you reduce the probability of that happening.

[@kennyphelps1160]

Yeah because no one actually accidentally pulled the trigger in heat of the moment when their life is at risk. you’re totally right man everything goes exactly like it does at the range, especially when you’re a pro like you.

[@ChillWill281]

Well also I don’t carry with a hot firearm I will never carry with one in the chamber but I do carry with a full mag plus my gen 4 g23 is kinda idiot proof🤷🏾‍♂️

[@OzarkW1]

keep this in mind, by your definition of reckless, anytime you handle a loaded gun your being reckless, as there is an inherent danger associated with loaded guns. I'm not sure why your so eager to bash appendix carry, just because you don't do it doesn't make people who do idiots.

[@TheYankeeMarshal]

No, because when a person handles a loaded gun they are hopefully taking the possible consequences into account...so you are 100% wrong.

[@OzarkW1]

Not by your logic you just taped. Handling a gun is dangerous, hence the safety precautions we take. So carrying a gun is the same thing. Just because you don't like it or do it doesn't make you right. Yes, the gun points at our legs, but that come with the territory. I have my 80 hr LEO firearms cert. and I do my requals, appendix carry has nothing to do with the tactical trend, at least not in my life.

[@OzarkW1]

When we carry appendix, we are also taking the possible consequences in mind, you have too, if not one wouldn't take the steps to be safe.

[@ReticentSparrow]

Sir, you have only reinforced OzarkW1's point while undermining your own. The definition you have provided is also flimsy. A person who weighs all the options, decides appendix carry is right for them and takes all possible precautions while doing it could no longer be regarded as "reckless." This would become a "calculated risk." And, as OzarkW1 has pointed out, any action has inherent risks on a gradient of possibilities. If the vein taken is to insist on the dictionary definition route, I'm gonna need some other terms spelled out. What qualifies as "thoughtful" and "proficient," for instance? What is the minimum threshold?

[@OzarkW1]

Thank you sir, but he can't admit that, he denied flagging his self and it was captured on video.

[@I_Magni_I]

You can carry in any position you choose as long as you train often and safely. Any one who claims to know everything . Learns nothing.

[@anonymous09154]

Scared of shooting himself "accidentally" then proceeds to carry Sig P320. What a clown

[@stevensmith8191]

@theyankeemarshal I totally understand your point about appendix carry. I think, after weighing the benefits and consequences of appendix, I'm going to continue to carry this way. It may not be the safest way to carry, but it's what I find to be the most comfortable for me.

[@js2567]

... I think as long as you are aware of you're reholsering (which I don't generally do if I'm carrying appendix, I'll just remove the holster in order to reholster my gun) you'll be fine. If you have a solid set up the risk is minimal, in my opinion.

[@flyingplumber226]

I fully understand the risks. It's the reason why all appendix carriers take the extra steps and precaution when doing so. Some of us have no other option.

[@observinghumanity3034]

Keith Gemmill I am one of those who could not carry in any other position either. I examined many options and only appendix carry allowed me to still access my firearm with my strong side hand as I am an ak amputee on my right side leg. There is no way to carry any strong side owb or especially iwb holster on that side. So I went with appendix.

[@flyingplumber226]

Arthur Vickery there are many of us out there. Wether it is due to a medical reason, or other physical handicap. I wish he could see, we don't do it because we think we are some badass Operator that's gonna save the world. I would rather carry at the 4 o'clock position as it is safer if there ever would be a ND. But it's just not an option with my body size, job, and places I go. My gun needs to be 100% concealed at all times and the only way I can assure that will happen is with appendix carry.

[@observinghumanity3034]

Keith Gemmill Yankee will never argue with logic, and has never posted any reply to my several posts defending appendix carry. I like his videos, but the truth is he is a youtube person, so he needs to make videos that folks will click on. What better then a controversy to get clicks. He knows this though. I still think he has a weird fear of appendix carry though.

[@alecmullaney7957]

Keith Gemmill how many people do you see regularly shoulder crying anymore, though? by far the most popular style of cary is waist, because it flags he ground and that's pretty much it. with so much at stake if a gun goes off unintentionally, isn't it worth it to choose the safest form of handling? also, how often do you see pe regularly shoulder carying or pocket carying?

[@flyingplumber226]

Alec Mullaney you obviously dont live in an area where most people conceal carry. There are LOTS and LOTS of people that shoulder and pocket carry. Especially pocket carry. And appendix is only dangerous for the person that is carrying. So really pocket and shoulder are the ones flagging other people and dangerous for them. Appendix does not and is the only option for some people like myself due to body build. My job requires my gun to be concealed 100%. That is only possible with appendix carry. AIWB does not put anyone at risk anymore then traditional IWB. Except the person carrying the gun. It's up to them, to be safe and take the extra time when re-holstering. To give you an example, I'm a plumber and spend most of my work day crawling, bent over, or in an awkward position where my shirt will ride up in the back and the infamous plumber smile is exposed. If I carried at 4 o'clock every customer I went to would see my gun. Not all of them are gun loving republicans and I can't afford to loose a job/money because someone doesn't agree with my choice to carry a firearm everyday. Wth appendix carry I never have to worry about that. My G26 is out of sight, all the time no matter what and I don't have to take my mind off my job and check to make sure my shirt is pulled down all the time.

[@hardcore4476]

For concealed carry, Appendix is one of the best options… Might I add, hammer fired is recommended!!

[@OVRDTH]

You literally did flag yourself.

[@kennyphelps1160]

Oh yeah you say I point my gun at my major artery all day, you just flagged your big toe so there you go ha ha Ha.

[@cooperjones6235]

Kenny Phelps or flag your pelvic bone. Either works .

[@rlo5547]

Did you seriously cite the CDC? It has been documented that they have skewed their research numbers in favor of bad gun policies... That said, I totally agree with you on the danger of appendix carry. I don't ever think sweeping a part of your body, especially the area in question, is a good idea.

[@m.a.1594]

Its all about training. If you train enough, carry whichever way you are more comfortable.

[@karencrittenden7685]

I really enjoy you no bullshit way to speak on all your videos. Thank you for your honesty and lessons well received.

[@johnsmith-qm1mr]

Id love to see an actual real life debate between YM and some of the other instructors he is speaking of.

[@williams.1130]

I guess we should take yankees word over ex army ranger john lovell who has a several month long waiting list to train people with firearms including a huge amount of law enforcement. Or maybe the ex navy seal with 40 some deployments and experience as a cia operator Sean Ryan. Both of which carry appendix. But to be fair i have seen a handful of clips of yankees back and side as he fired a handful of rounds at some paper targets at the range. And even though one of those clips i watched his 8 or 9 year old son out shoot him i still think we should listen to yankees expertise on something he doesnt actually have experience with himself But read some stats of unspecified injury results online. I actually am a fan of his though thats why im here and hate leaving comments like this but im tired of him bashing appendix unjustly. also just a side note you absolutelty flagged yourself even from owb and slow mo. you wouldve flagged yourself even worse at real speed and from actual concealled carry. and just because you shoot the other side of your leg dont mean you wont hit your artery. and just because your older and upset that your old way is being challenged doesnt make it wrong. appendix is not a new carry but it is newly popularized and thats because it's a very legit way to carry. dont hate a younger generation for figuring out with proper training, knowledge, and holster that it's a very effective carry method. with that logic you should stick to type writers and horses.

[@robby844]

Hmmm no "sean ryan" comes up under the navy... Army sure.... Howd he get 40 deploys in 4 years though?

[@madmartigan8774]

@@robby844 It's spelled Shawn Ryan. Most of his deployments were while contracting for the CIA. He has been on pod casts with Robert O'Neill (SEAL who shot Osama Bin Laden) and Marcus Luttrell (SEAL that the movie Loan Survivor was based on). So that further proves he's legit. He has a company named Vigilance Elite. Go check out it's youtube channel.

[@robby844]

@@madmartigan8774 if you think they actually killed bin Laden then you have problems... Lol

[@madmartigan8774]

@@robby844 Another internet troll

[@robby844]

@@madmartigan8774 says the dipshit that trys to prove a point and cant even get names and stories straight... Sure buddy.

[@EGlideKid]

Let’s be honest, the most dangerous part of carrying concealed and having a negligent discharge is PROBABLY during re-holstering the firearm. The second-most dangerous is PROBABLY while drawing your firearm, followed by getting your left hand out in front of the barrel when discharging the weapon (or vice-versa). Right up there with all three of these is not following the rule that says a firearm is always loaded, and to keep your finger well clear of the trigger, as well as barrel control. I would hazard a guess that this is PROBABLY the highest contributor to non-suicide deaths. That and alcohol consumption or just being an idiot. Furthermore, once the weapon is safely holstered - in a good holster and not some el-cheap job - that firearm is essentially INERT. That being said, I would invite you sir, to look at re-holstering and drawing techniques while carrying strong side. I would submit it is EVEN EASIER to accidentally/negligently discharge a weapon carried strong side because it’s a tad more difficult to see FULLY down into an “empty” strong side holster that it would be to look straight down into an appendix carried holster. And let’s not forget where the femoral artery resides while doing this. Thus, I would submit to you that inadequate safety standards, being distracted or over confident or in cautious, and carelessness/negligence are the real culprits with non-suicide deaths ... and not necessarily WHERE you carry your firearm.

[@hawkeye4469]

EGlideKid Well said.

[@mikechampion1614]

Good holster and practice. Goes a long way.regardless of your choice of pistol, caliber or carry position. Good point about walking away, and avoiding conflict.

[@blackaciddevil]

When you sweep the muzzle up like that, it’s incredibly easy for it to pushed away or grabbed. Drawing from the waist band lets you drive the gun forward, which is so much better for several reasons. I really liked your content til I saw this video, too bad we disagree.

[@CharlesD4rwin]

It’s ok to disagree with someone sometimes. I don’t think you need to abandon ship.

[@DB.KOOPER]

I've been a CCW permit holder for several decades at this point and I'm also a FF/Medic and former ER-tech who's watched skilled and well trained individuals die in front of me due to ND-GSW's resulting from AIWB carry. It wasn't a lack of confidence that killed them it was a momentary and split-second slip-up that could happen to anyone and they're dead. Just as YM says (and to be fair I do not agree with his..."theories" very often) this is a trend born out of a detachment from reality by trainers (and an unrealistic fixation on draw-speed and a couple specific, highly-unlikely, hollywood-style defensive scenarios they love to demonstrate for photo-ops) and the typical spreading of bad information on the internet. There are certainly people for whom the AIWB carry location is a decided advantage and for whom the trade-offs in safety and other compromises are worth it... For the average civvy CCW permit holder, of whom a large number vastly over-estimate their own skill and competence (and who, once they get their permit, seldom keep training) it serves no purpose other then to emulate what they see online and in magazines. The few milliseconds that the AIWB location can take off of the draw time (IF you practice it a LOT) is hardly worth the increased chance of an ND being life-ending. Plus, 9x out of 10 when I catch someone fiddling with or adjusting their holster/weapon in public... it's an AIWB set-up and they're far easier to spot on average (body type has a lot to do with it) then a decent IWB set-up behind the hip on your chosen side.

[@millercycles]

Well said , and a good read . Thank you !

[@uhavenosushi]

Yeah. I don’t believe you’ve seen even one person die from appendix carry.

[@floydi9709]

Yeah this is all bullshit dude. You probably aren't even an ER tech. Like you know the level of training of ANY victim who comes into the ER for anything. Exactly how many times have you " Caught someone in public fiddling" with their holster. For the record, I am not an AIWB proponent ( or opponent), but I am a master at spotting bullshit.

[@mannymacfly9567]

Still don't understand your war against appendix carry.

[@nothingnewtome1]

Manny Macfly because he doesn't have a legit background to know what the fuck he's talking about

[@7KingCobra7]

Both plausible

[@andrewmeilinger6203]

#situpsarefree

[@oopsiepoopsie2898]

Yeah I don’t I know why. I have appendix carried for 13 years never had a problem. But then again I would train every day just pulling my pistol out with no rounds and dry firing. So I think it’s really just a training thing.

[@justinpowell1139]

I don’t even understand how appendix carry is ‘tacticool’ because I can’t name a military or law enforcement agency in the world with appendix carry as doctrine.

[@ACAquatics]

Carrying a loaded gun is "reckless" by your definition. Maybe consider the risk of the mass amounts of misinformation that you spread.

[@coyoteclone]

"You ain't even my real Nad"

[@murderc27]

exactly why he hates appendix carry. cause he used to until that fateful day.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Coyote Clone "Oh Naddy Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling. From glen to glen and down the mountain side,..."

[@OfficialRiP4Life]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@BurnTheNuance]

Awh, to early to see the blowhards have their mental breakdowns, :/.

[@danhansen909]

BurnThePope LOL!

BurnThePope this is outrageous! _(grabs popcorn)_

[@jdodds1612]

This guy doesn’t come off as a sarcastic funny, he comes off as angry and it’s really off putting

[@chilidem]

Easier to conceal. Easier to access. Extremely comfortable. Appendix carry is great.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

I appendix carry but I also wear Kevlar bulletproof drawers, so I think I'm good to go.

[@tactickleshtooper1753]

WizardofAhhhs 75 >>> yep, it the worst case you'll get a nasty bruise on Jim and the Twins and they'll be out of comish for a few weeks.

[@ShaddySoldier]

Kevlar codpeice

[@Toys4Life]

One of the gun rules is - do not point your gun at anything you do not intend to destroy. For this reason I just cannot come to grips with Appendix Carry.

[@michaelshapiro1543]

YM coulda saved about 10 minutes of this 13+ min. video if he'd said just that.

[@Blakostructr]

that rule only applies when you're handling the gun, not while it's in a holster/case/safe.

[@TheViruss63]

Well you play with toys 🧸 so drive on and leave weapons to adults 😝

[@TheMythOfTheThickSix]

Shawn Stover you must have micropenis to be that bold

[@zack9912000]

He isn't wrong, too many cool guys out there.

[@Keepone11]

I literally lost half my brain cells listening to this

[@zfjames]

I was going to make this comment. The scenarios he sets up are pretty bull.