Here's how I've not shot myself in 20+ years of carrying a gun

Jeff talks about appendix carry and why it is not as dangerous as some internet commenters think.
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[@seaofred88]

No reason to ever rush the reholster process. Putting your gun away means all threats are accounted for

[@tenicorusa]

Better to be deliberate than rush

[@devilsoffspring5519]

Unless the guy hits the deck just as you hear police sirens! Put that shit away before they drill you! Dropping it on the floor just buggers the finish and they might swipe it even if they don't shoot you. Once they have it they'll never give it back to you--you're now out a gun even if the judge decides it's legit self-defense.

[@jlinka79]

@@devilsoffspring5519 completely false. Take off the tin foil hat. You’ll lose your gun and carry privileges during the investigation but once it’s determined justifiable use, they’re not gonna just keep your gun. Take off the tin foil hat. 🙄🤦‍♂

[@slhenorth7002]

Speaking of rush. From the camera angle it appears the shooter at :31 seconds was amazingly quick to have finger on trigger. @@tenicorusa

[@tenicorusa]

@@slhenorth7002 That's USPSA GM Mark Smith. He's fast.

[@AlexJon14]

"Rules only matter if they change behavior" is a great line in many areas of life.

[@tenicorusa]

🔥

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

when I was taking my CCW class my instructor said "if you take your gun out the world already knows you have it, so take all the time in the world to put that gun back" in 22 years of training he had one injury and guess when it was? yep, when someone was holstering their gun at the end of class.

[@Eaon69]

I always wondered if these instructors ever have it in their minds about this. Its pretty risky to go in front of new gun owners with loaded weapons to teach them I think but I guess 22 years and only 1 accident is a good sign!

[@BensonBol]

Amazing. I got it

[@ernestl709]

Rule #1 as a gun owner THE GUN IS ALWAYS LOADED EVEN WHEN ITS NOT

[@chrism1586]

Not when the mags out and the bolts back and chamber clear

[@chrism1586]

Unless it’s an open bolt fire arm then it would be mag out bolt closed

[@evanshall]

Thanks dad.

[@italysr]

@@chrism1586what an ignorant comment

[@KTannerPaisleyKK]

That's the exact same saying when I have to check a diaper

[@catalystactual6491]

It's almost like if you don't pull the trigger... the gun won't go off (well SOME guns might.. lol). The fear of appendix carry comes from lack of training and lack of confidence in yourself to safely manipulate the firearm from that position.

[@papichulo1577]

Unless it’s a Sig p320

[@catalystactual6491]

​@@papichulo1577 That's why I had to make a little disclaimer lol

[@SkullanGuns]

It smashed my hotdog so bad.

[@jayfig78]

I’ll carry appendix maybe around 5% of the time, if at all. There’s this universal rule. Never point a gun at anything you don’t want to destroy. For some reason, we carved out an exception for the most vital part of the human body. I’m not exactly sure why that is, but there are many variables for what can happen. And malfunctions are still part of that equation. And it only takes one incident to ruin your life permanently. Just imagine, you have a gun so you and your family can be safe, and the very tool that’s supposed to keep you safe is the one that makes you unsafe. Doesn’t make much sense to me. So, my rule of thumb is, 1 in the chamber… 4-5 o’clock carry 95% of the time. If my gun ever malfunctioned, I’ll have a bad week and perhaps a small surgery. If your gun malfunctions at appendix, it could change your life completely. And no one is going to take responsibility for what happened to you after it happens, especially the manufacturer.

[@GlockSnW]

Ah hmm sig ah hmm

[@MrJeronlewis]

Here's an idea, don't change the factory-installed springs and sears if you're gonna carry with one in the pipe. That will keep your junk safer.

[@victorsantillan2276]

reading that makes me like my 7lb trigger even more lol

[@Edward55221]

Here’s another idea. Don’t carry one in the chamber. With training you can rack the slide in the same time it takes you to point and shoot.

[@rosettastoned5002]

@@Edward55221absolute horse-hockey but alright

[@davidnunez3523]

how do you do that on a self assembled lower? lol. been carrying overwatch precision appendix in a p80 lower appendix for 2 years already no issues. definitely tested it a bunch before but with a glock trigger, it needs to be pulled to fully load the striker spring so nothing can happen even if there is some internal malfunction that drops the sear.

[@davidnunez3523]

@@Edward55221 if you're going to do that then it's better to not carry than having someone get the jump on you and remove your gun for the use of criminals.

[@enice617]

Finally. Someone made a dedicated video on this that’s actually good

[@tenicorusa]

Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate the support. 🤙

[@seinfelb6851]

For me, a small guy, appendix carry is the best choice for a simple reason. I never have to worry about the grip printing when I’m seated or bending over. It’s also way more comfortable when seated.

[@tenicorusa]

That is the case for a lot of folks. Thanks for watching

[@Grooove_e]

Agreed, I'm a larger guy and with AIWB I EDC a Beretta M9A4 with a Surefire X300U in a T-Rex Sidecar. Doesn't print, isn't uncomfortable at all.

[@tomcat1555]

Isn't it uncomfortable to carry appendix when sitting down?

[@Grooove_e]

@@tomcat1555 depends on a lot of things, holster setup, body type, size of the firearm. But when it's set up right it's perfectly comfortable.

[@seinfelb6851]

@@tomcat1555 once you get the ride height correct it’s fine. Im a 5’7” manlet so I can do it with a G19 but no big flashlight or else it gets real uncomfortable

[@russi1743]

A few weeks ago, a retired us forces dude shot his balls off in the next bay to me in the outdoor shooting range. He was practicing draw from aiwb holster with p229, I think. He miricaly lived. The guy was experienced for sure, and those accidents do happen to the best of us. It made me very uneasy to carry my p320xc aiwb and especially with all those "discharged while holstered" news. I will probably switch to the hammer fired decocker ver pistol soon. I spend most of my shooting time competing in uspsa, but now I dedicate a few sessions a month (maybe 500rds) to practice my live fire appendix draw. My advice to all, no matter how much experience you think you have, don't get too comfortable, stay sharp. Do daily dryfire before holstering.

[@insiditious6203]

1. Deliberate movements 2. Trigger/ finger discipline 3. Remove holster, reholster, secure holstered weapon in ur appendix carry position Those r the 3 things I do to ensure my safety. I carry appendix everywhere I go, even if it’s just for a late night drive with no destination

[@basicallynuclear3073]

As a fat guy, appendix forces me to lose weight

[@truecross4090]

I heard a marine say once, "your greatest weapon is your fitness." And I'm too heavy and guilty as well, but we spend so much time picking guns and ammo and holster we don't think about the simple. Would I be fast enough to run away if needed or strong enough if the fight got close. A good weapon needs to be maintained, men. You need to be a weapon.

[@michaelcannata3681]

Get the Fat guy holster from jx tactical !!

[@taylorsessions4143]

​@@truecross4090Amen! Been hitting the gym M-W-F every week this year and although the scale hasn't moved, I feel strong and confident. At 5'10 and 275, I'm proud of my twelve minute mile 😅 gotta train with my weapons.

[@ExactAeration]

Carnivore Diet for the win 🏆 One Meal a day. Tons of videos in KZbin... Exercise for strength 💪 fitness... Gotta change diet for weight loss...

[@waefawawrgaw2835]

or you can just open carry lmao

[@roaring_angels]

It’s not only the holsters that make you guys a great company, you guys are providing absolutely incredible value and information. I am such a satisfied customer and supporter. Keep these up, fellas.

[@tenicorusa]

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[@KenS826]

Another excellent video covering every aspect of concealed carry in a thorough and easy to understand way. I especially liked the re-holstering tutorial. I have never seen that explained so well. Sharing this video.

[@tenicorusa]

We appreciate the support!

[@cbwizard1982]

I'd like to thank you for the levity at 6:25, and an informational video altogether.

[@tenicorusa]

The media team likes to take some creative liberties. 😂 Glad to hear you appreciate it. Appreciate the support. 🤙

[@KiloBee777]

I always remove the holster from my waist to reholster.

[@johndingly1967]

This entire story and information from 2:30 - 3:34 absolutely hit home with me and will forever change the way I handle firearms. Being American and living with my gun owning grandfather, I naturally learned firearm safety. Now that I am an adult and new gun owner, I have definitely had this sense of "guns I know are unloaded are 100% safe", and from this point forward will never think the same. Thank you, sir.

[@WillC23]

This was very much worth watching. Good information, liked that you always circled back to gun safety, and appreciate you saying that appendix carry is a more mature skillset and that new ccw’s may be better served practicing with hip carry. All good stuff here, thanks.

[@tenicorusa]

This is great feedback. Appreciate the support. 🤙

[@zforce4399]

Thank you for such a transparent discussion. We need more of this in the community. I felt exactly as you described when carrying. It was all I could think about. My wife is grabbing steaks and asking me what else is on the grocery list and all I can think about is I have a loaded gun on me in public. Very reassuring to know others feel the same way. It is an incredible responsibility that should be taken with the utmost seriousness.

[@tenicorusa]

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[@zforce4399]

@@tenicorusa Absolutely. Not sure how you feel about it but a video of the pros and cons of open carry vs conceal might be a good one. Personally I'm against open carry and don't like seeing guys flexing in public like it's the wild West. Don't really have any positives to say about it other than slightly faster access. Would like to know your thoughts.

[@weeyee60]

Nice! Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this topic. Your presentation & demeanor are very pleasant. Not typical to see, when searching for videos to view & learn from. 👊🏽

[@tenicorusa]

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[@HellaSmuuv]

Been waiting on a video like this🙌🏾

[@tenicorusa]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@tangero3462]

I appreciate framing it as a more mature mindset being needed. I know people who at minute one of learning how to handle and shoot firearms likely had the maturity to handle safe practices around AIWB, and I also know folks who've been around guns their whole lives that I absolutely don't trust with that. I think you can crawl-walk-run those sorts of people into AIWB, but it takes active change from them to make that happen.

[@tenicorusa]

Well said

[@liberaceboiithe3rd5]

These informative videos are wonderful, keep it up. Love my Malus sol and zero belt

[@tenicorusa]

Happy to hear you like the gear. Thanks for watching.

[@BryanDurio]

Thanks for an informative video! Being new to concealed carry, I'd never really thought about the reholstering procedure.

[@tenicorusa]

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[@BouncermanDotCom]

1. Use the proper holster for your firearm 2. When placing your firearm into the holster, make sure it is properly seated 3. Keep your finger off of the trigger 4. Don't aim it at anything you don't want dead or destroyed 5. If you have to use your firearm, know that whatever is behind what you are about to shoot will also possibly die or get destroyed. How much more simple do you need it??

[@DA-rm5bh]

Are you ignoring #4? Many people on YT will either ignore, deny or lie about every FACT they simply don't like.

[@BouncermanDotCom]

@@benfranklin5335 I have read the babbling riddles of the truly insane, but I have never had even a thought to live by their words. Unlike the 10 commandments, I can easily prove that guns exist, and eventually a day will come where if you have a gun and don't follow those rules, a boom will be heard, someone will die and/or something will be destroyed. I think if people would stop with the PC foolishness of not wanting to offend or hurt feelings, and make them view bodies and the destruction of what bullets do, let them puke a few times...I think it would make people see reality.

[@DA-rm5bh]

@@benfranklin5335 I'm confused....are you saying most people cannot follow simple rules or that the 5 rules are outdated?

[@timsimmons9995]

And appendix carry violates #4 and arguably #2 and #5 because it is pointed at oneself during holstering, during carry, and during a (possibly stressful) draw.

[@jb76489]

@@DA-rm5bhthis is what it looks like when thinking scares you

[@BishopBlast]

This is the way I have always carried, most comfortable and best access….love it

[@user-rs7qb1wb7l]

This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen this instructor really gets it i also have been carrying appendix for over 32 years and every single thing that this instructor has said was absolutely true I also am a Certified Master Firearms Instructor i was so impressed with the knowledge of this instructor I’m going to also incorporate certain things from his videos to my own advanced Students Hey brother keep up the good work making Great Learning And Teaching videos their only a few instructors who really care about students learning Quality Training Concepts Thank God for people who care the industry of Firearms Training regimes ⭕️⭕️⭕️

[@tenicorusa]

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[@jeffreymoreno527]

Thank you great video lots of information very clear to understand and a lot of great points !!!!

[@tenicorusa]

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[@highkingskid]

Excellent advice. Thank you.

[@tenicorusa]

Thanks for watching

[@jessco8950]

I mostly carry IWB at the 4 o-clock position. But if I’m not wearing a jacket or sweatshirt I carry appendix just cause it’s more concealable. 4pm is easily the most comfortable area to carry but comes with a lot of risks with printing and someone grabbing your gun.

[@sjagain]

How many reports have you seen, read or heard about where the bad guy saw the imprint of a weapon and grabbed it? Pretty hard to do if you're aware of your surroundings, and have your shirt covering the weapon. They would have to pull your shirt up and then grab your weapon without you knowing or fighting back...Pretty hard to do.

[@heatherva]

what does printing mean in this context?

[@benjaminhurst8207]

Totally safe as long as you’re not carrying a sig

[@redseamole]

as a P226 mk25 owner, i agree 95%😂

[@DanielMiranda-lu2bn]

I carry a gen 1 p320 apendix 12 o'clock just to keep me on edge

[@Tenicor_Mike]

🤣🤣🤣

[@JSmitty33349]

😂😂 💥

[@alldayballin01]

The rush you must feel has got to be INCREDIBLE 😂

[@BensonBol]

I really benefited from this video.the guy is well versed on it.thank you so much

[@tenicorusa]

Appreciate the feedback. 🤙

[@adamkaminski]

You have to practice holstering, certainly. But, in my experience in several years of appendix carry, in daily usage you may not have to take that risk, you just put your holster in your belt with your gun already holstered. And at the end of the day, you took your holster from your belt with your gun in it (unless you need to use your gun during the day, which is very rare to occur).

[@rocker76m88]

I'm definitely doing this. No need to play "Quick Draw McGraw" and run the risk of an accident.

[@BBaldwin]

Agreed. I NEVER remove my gun from the holster unless I’m firing it or cleaning it.

[@Killer-SeveN]

Tessa Booth has a video and demonstrates pivoting your hips forward and moving your torso backwards when reholstering to get any part of body out of the way of muzzle. Its what I do when reholstering from AIWB.

[@tenicorusa]

Changing your body position when reholstering is a good practice 👍

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

Mas Ayoob has a similar video.

[@masonrainwater2477]

I carry appendix and almost always holster the firearm out of my pants and then stick the whole thing on my waistband instead of holstering in the waistband to really eliminate the chance of errors.

[@practicalphotography1235]

Wise

[@2agunguy5]

Great video explanation of appendix carry. I started off Carrying 3 o'clock then because of printing and just figuring out it is way better to carry appendix I started carrying CZ decockers. Now I carry 365s appendix which was kinda scarry at first but you just need to use a good holster and reholster looking it in very carefully. For anyone who wants an extra failsafe and you don't mind carrying a larger more Glock 19 size pistol buy a CZ double action decocker like the P-07, P-01, or a Shadow 2 compact, these give you an extra level of saftey with the longer double action pull as well as being able to keep your thumb over the hammer when reholstering. With your thumb over the hammer you will feel if anything catches the trigger.

[@tenicorusa]

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[@memedealer171]

I only carry appendix, i know it's not going to go off but i feel phantom pains in my leg when im carrying sometimes, but overall imo it's the safest bc us appendix advocates are trained to be safe while holstering, we make sure our garment is absolutely cleared and we walk our firearm into the holster. I've seen some people get into a hurry to shove it the holster really fast and it gives me the spooks 😂. Safety depends on the person 🙂

[@houseofhas9355]

How long you been doing it. How does one get into it. The fear as a newbie it scares me. I don't want to lose my junk 😂

[@tradbowtimewithuncledan2686]

I prefer to carry outside the waist at 3:00. Sometimes based on clothing that is not possible and I appendix carry. My draw is smooth and fluid from either position and slightly faster from appendix. No issues drawing from appendix but, I personally will remove the holster and insert the gun as one unit. Do I have to? No but, I see no reason to be in a hurry to reholster.

[@johnshepherd9676]

I am with you on OWB. I just find any form of IWB very uncomfortable, even with my G42. I do live in an open carry State so I am not concerned about printing from a legal standpoint but people are overly concerned people might notice. It is my experience that 75%+ of the population won't notice an openly carried pistol let alone one that is covered but prints a little bit.

[@tradbowtimewithuncledan2686]

@johnshepherd9676 That is about the same for me. I have found for me appendix carry is comfortable or more comfortable with Micros but, it wasn't until I got the Kore Essentials belt. When I carry appendix my holster is about 1:00 to 1:30. The Kore belt causes a slight stand off at the buckle. Unlike most guys that carry appendix I keep my buckle in the front but pulled over to about 11:00. That has made all of the difference in the world to me.

[@takedeadaim8671]

If it works for you that’s great. For me anything IWB is just not comfortable. I carry, and have for over 40 years, OWB at 3-4 o clock I can draw and re holster without looking with slow deliberate movement the gun slides back in the holster. I don’t care what works for others, what I do mind is going to a training and having someone demand I change what has worked for me because they were a super operator with PDC agency. There is more than one way to safely carry a firearm.

[@tradbowtimewithuncledan2686]

@@takedeadaim8671 I agree 100% carry the way you like.

[@Perkeletricksterservantofrher]

Where you get that tenicor glock appendix holster ? I want a G19 size. also does it fit P80 too ?

[@funkle4200]

I love safeties just for reholstering. Safety on -> reholster -> safety off 👍

[@SaleenJ]

I don't have my appendix anymore, this type of language is very hurtful (LOL)

[@seraphim2525]

“…25yrs ago when I first started carrying a…SMG as a 5yo…” Nice insert😂👍🏾

[@tenicorusa]

He's actually super old. It's those Asian genes that makes him look young.

[@seraphim2525]

@@tenicorusa 😂😜

[@christopherreeves7915]

Great informational video and thanks for sharing.

[@tenicorusa]

Thanks for the support!

[@jcarey65]

I really like your presentations! Which led me to your website to consider a holster, but I don’t see a MP 2.0 4” with light AIWB holster. Am I missing it?

[@tenicorusa]

You're not missing anything. We don't currently have a light-bearing holster for M&P. Possibly in the future though.

[@HungryWop]

New to the channel here. Loving the content and style/editing of the videos. Thank you for all your helpful opinions and guidance on these topics. Keep up the good work! 💪🏻

[@tenicorusa]

Appreciate the support! 🤙 Let us know if there are other topics we should cover.

[@NPC-Gamer]

I've been appendix carrying and training since 2007 with a cloth uncle Mike's holster and haven't shot myself in the stones yet. I do really feel like I need a holster upgrade though

[@brendanireland5561]

You definitely need a new holster dude

[@NPC-Gamer]

@brendanireland5561 I really do. That old holster wanted to die years ago

[@jeffcj]

Thank you for this informative video. I was sold on appendix carry a while back when i bought my first CCW gun; however, I couldn't get it to work for me; can't sit down with it, uncomfortable to even walk. Am i doing it wrong??

[@tenicorusa]

It's typically a holster design issue or a fitment issue. We'll have a video soon on how to best adjust your holster for comfort as it can be a little tricky.

[@kylewood8327]

Great video…I’ve been carrying my 66-2 snub appendix since 2005 and haven’t even come close to shooting myself.

[@stevesweeney7892]

Approaching 50 years of carry. I was a NRA LEO Firearms Instructor before I trusted myself enough to go appendix carry. In competition it was natural. Now it's all automatic and muscle memory. In a Patrol car it could be very difficult to draw from the seated position. We did not have the appendix carry as an option. Listening to you I sound like I am listening to one of my lectures. Great job Brother and Thank you for your service. Beware of FBI style jacket wind cords and cinching knobs when reholstering! Sgt.SteveRet 🇺🇸

[@tenicorusa]

Thanks for the support! 👍

[@nilov71]

50 years of not carrying. Never felt the need to, never heard of anyone that felt the need. But I'm European, so I can't relate to constantly feeling threatened by everyone you meet.

[@Brightsunlight]

@@nilov71if Johanna Blanes would have had a means to defend herself should wouldn’t have been graped and murdered by that Syrian refugee in France. The saying goes “better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it”. You’re more than free to pretend bad people don’t exist it’s all good.

[@stevesweeney7892]

@nilov71 you never worked in Law Enforcement either I bet!

[@nilov71]

​@stevesweeney7892 No, I haven't...

[@joeputney5748]

This guy knows his stuff! Great vid

[@tenicorusa]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@dtna]

Do you know if the instructors at Gunsite in AZ are now teaching the appendix carry? I learned the IWB 4 O'Clock carry position 25 years ago. It is uncomfortable in a car and am thinking about switching over.

[@tenicorusa]

Not sure, you'd have to check with them.

[@funkycoldmedina67]

I agree, Appendix is super fast to draw from- I have dunlap disease so I can only carry on the side or shoulder holster unfortunately.

[@nicholasbaker2904]

I forget which instructor it was but he suggested never reholster while in the belt. Pull the holster. Reholster weapon. Then put rig back in belt. I like that way best.

[@nickbade5123]

I do the same every morning! Seems almost bulletproof safety as long as following other basic rules.

[@nonconsensualopinion]

If your gun has a safety but you don't use it normally, it can still be used when holstering, then switched off.

[@stevesmith756]

Retired LEO and was trained that way for our off duty carry. Always holstered after removing the holster from the waistband

[@wadewilson6628]

Not taking my pants off to reholster my gun. Maybe don't carry if you're that paranoid.

[@nicholasbaker2904]

@@wadewilson6628 noone said take your pants off. It was take holster out. Insert gun. Hook on belt for appendix

[@hoseman121]

I wear a compression shirt under the t shirt/polo shirt . No chance of shirt getting caught between gun and holster during reholstering .

[@tenicorusa]

A good undershirt helps a lot. Thanks for watching.

[@hoseman121]

It helps when you have a little stomach too lol

[@scrider5493]

Very good class. I have your Appendix Holster and favor the plastic straps to secure it, you are one of the few that make them available. Price on this item is selling point and its function. Good work.

[@tenicorusa]

We appreciate the support!

[@n0n9001]

This is why I prefer DA / SA when appendix carrying. Thumb on the hammer during reholster.

[@GhostDaTactical]

6:23 🤣🤣 Thanks for another great informational vid Jeff!

[@tenicorusa]

😂 Thanks for watching

[@palmplaza812]

Gold

[@Caleb.Morales22213]

Bro I lost it 😂😂😂

[@koyle3027]

Next video title: How I shot myself after 20+ years carrying appendix

[@tenicorusa]

The risk is never 0%. 😂

[@VapeTime79]

That is exactly how I did it. I became a gun owner in 2010 I carried on my hip outside of the waistband until probably like July of last year. I applied for my concealed carry permit that month and when I was outside, I would open carry, and then I would conceal carry around the house. I went with the appendix position because it is what fell most natural to me. I do understand that the margin for error is a lot smaller and my femoral artery is right there, so when I am doing my dry fire exercises, I put my finger on the outside of the retention clip on my holster, and I keep it flat. I do the same thing when I am at the range and I am drawing from a holster, that is a retention holster outside the waistband. I don’t put the tip of my finger on the button I put the joint on the inside of my finger against the button. I also make sure that every single holster that I have that is an inside the waistband holster covers the trigger.

[@ICKY427]

a really good point i heard recently about carrying is that you do NOT need to re holster quicky. ever. if you are holstering your gun then there is no threat, there is no rush. whatever rush there may have been must be over if youre putting your gun away. so its ok to take your time and do it safely.

[@jamesparham9734]

Agreed. No threat, no reason to rush.

[@PhilipHubbe]

“Feels more dangerous than it actually is” should be replaced with “feels AS dangerous AS it actually is”

[@jackkrauser8687]

But it's not dangerous if you do it properly.. thats the whole point of the video

[@Jleitte]

Outstanding video! As a retired LEO, I still carry at about 4 o'clock because of gun retention training and habit. I really like the idea of caring cross-draw.

[@tenicorusa]

Thanks for the support!

[@respecttheopr8r]

6:23 mark! Hysterical 😂😂😂😂 Way to insert a moment of levity into such a serious video. Okay……back to the video.

[@tenicorusa]

We try 😁

[@Nortwich]

absolutely GREAT video!

[@tenicorusa]

Thanks 🤙

[@jasonavila-roman3419]

Gotta make a holster for CZs

[@tenicorusa]

We might at some point. No timeline right now though.

[@Charsept]

I hear all this same stuff about pocket carrying. I've been pocket carrying for 11 years. No issues.

[@skyblue1122]

Pocket carry is safer in my opinion with good kydex holster, it eliminates the re-holster process.

[@Hard_Corsair]

@Tenicor thoughts on modifications like the Striker Control Device for Glocks?

[@tenicorusa]

We have not used them but they seem unnecessary if you have proper training and skillset in place.

[@jiroperez12]

I'm a bit on the heaver side and I carry appendix. I was always told to make sure u see before u holster I can't cuz my belly so what I do (this may sound dumb but so far it works) I take out my holster from my pants and holster my gun then I put them both back

[@gregdavis8944]

I’ve always thought about how shoulder holsters are just flagging everyone behind you. Probably completely fine unless you’re carrying a first gen p320.

[@catwhispurrer137]

That's why you would want a vertical shoulder holster. It also makes your gun seem smaller and is even less visible under your arm. It still carries the concern of shooting yourself, but that's why you should never be in a hurry to re-holster it. There's a whole video on shoulder holsters here, on KZbin.

[@wadewilson6628]

Why should I care about people behind me?

[@denniskielton2447]

Question for the doubters: how do you get a clean shirt pull to get it out of the way of your grip when your holstering from 3-6 o' clock? you don't lol. You (probably) lean forward to expose your grip and get your hand on it, or use the same hand you'll use to draw to first pick up your shirt or jacket THEN draw. And that's not at all considering how much people print when they carry on their hip, I've yet to see someone able to totally conceal while doing things like sitting or bending over with a hip carry, at least not in a way they can reliable draw. Appendix carry? World record draw to shot times. P.s. great job mentioning the REHOLSTERING process, I have no real data to back it up but I’m pretty sure that's how most of these accidents happen..

[@wadewilson6628]

Ahhhhhh, see there's your problem. You think we care what the dickshooter crowd says.

[@tonyanderson2269]

Do you make an IWB for Shield Plus with Crimson Trace laserguard? Great content. Thank you.

[@tenicorusa]

We do not.

[@xenosayain1506]

I carry a m&p m2 3.6" barrel. I have the thumb safety lever. I've trained my body to not pull the trigger til drawn, and to slap my safety on the draw. I have a piece of steel blocking my trigger. unless something pulls my trigger with enough force to snap the steel. I'm safe.

[@keggerous]

I find that people who carry appendix often times invent a lot of stuff to justify it. It's not that I don't think there are reasons to do it. For instance, I do think it leads to a faster draw. I also think it can be very comfortable sometimes. That being said, it's also super dangerous. Like, WAY more dangerous than other carry methods. I can carry in my shoulder holster, on my hip, in a pocket, and NEVER point the gun at myself during the entire time. maybe when it's in holster it will flash me but I'm never holding the gun and aiming it at myself when holstering or drawing. At most you can say that I'm maybe coming close at times but there is a massive difference between holstering into my shoulder holster or on my hip and holstering into the front of my waistband. I think anyone who suggests otherwise is either dishonest or being silly. Also, guns in a holster aren't secure. We shouldn't pretend like they are. Modern guns fail. Holsters fail. Safeties fail. Kids reach their fingers into shit... I'd rather them fail with minimal damage to myself and my surroundings. Relying on the safety of the holster to protect you, seems like a flawed way to think. Yes, when holstered and in a prone position, I'm pointing the gun backwards. Yup... That happens and some of that is unpreventable and is always going to be a concern.. That doesn't mean you don't minimize the risk. I've seen multiple examples of guns going off in a delayed fashion. Pulling the trigger, nothing happens, and then all of a sudden BOOM! Gun goes off. All it takes is one trigger press with no click and no bang and then someone's dumb ass puts the gun back into the holster and.... Well.... Loses their junk or their life. On top of that, there are multiple videos of p320's firing themselves. Guns firing from bumps or drops and people making dumb adjustments to their triggers and making them not safe anymore. I don't want to be a statistic because I didn't avoid something that was incredibly avoidable. In fact, I refused to carry a gun for a good amount of time. You carried for 25 years? Well, I refused to carry for 10 before I felt like I could do it safely. Maybe it's because I've seen enough gore videos to know what happens when that one little thing goes wrong that you didn't plan for or planned around it never happening...

[@Cameron-mw5cr]

Carrying appendix is not unsafe at all

[@wadewilson6628]

@@Cameron-mw5cr If you believe that please stop carrying a gun. Carrying a gun in any fashion is unsafe. Its how we mitigate those risks that keeps accidents from happening.

[@wadewilson6628]

Thanks for the well crafted response. Sums up my feelings as well.

[@Cameron-mw5cr]

@@wadewilson6628 “carrying a gun in any fashion is unsafe” no it’s not, as long as you have a proper holster it’s completely safe .

[@jablack68]

great video thank you ,if you can make a video about wearing glasses and protective safty glasses also aining down irron sightsand or red dot sight while wearing them looking foward to your video thank you

[@tenicorusa]

Interesting idea. Jeff is our resident glasses-wearer, we'll ask.

[@sTeadFasT96]

This type of content reaffirms why I daily carry a Tenicor holster and why I believe in this brand

[@tenicorusa]

Thanks for watching and for the support!

[@jonasschmitz506]

Appendix is the best way to carry, but the fear is real, so I think the best way is choosing the most safe gun and training, we are human and shit happens

[@xenosayain1506]

I posted this as my main comment, it just applies to your message I carry a m&p m2 3.6" barrel appendix. I have the thumb safety lever. I've trained my body to not pull the trigger til drawn, and to slap my safety on the draw. I have a piece of steel blocking my trigger(the safety.) unless something pulls my trigger with enough force to snap the steel. I'm safe. If you are scared of an impact setting of your trigger, just get one with a well placed safety. Then TRAIN with it. I spend 10 minutes everyday drawing and dryfiring with snapcaps. Being I have to move a safety to shoot you have to train your muscle memory to flip it. Appendix carry is as safe as the gunholder.

[@wadewilson6628]

Best way for you. We all aren't shaped the same or have the same range of movement. Watch out with the blanket statements dickshooter.

[@markhamersly1664]

Coopers Rule #2. Appendix carry is a violation of rule #2 by definition. I have been teaching firearms for 43+years, and am a retired Federal Officer. It might be fine for you, but for me, I'll follow the good Colonel's universal Rules. No problem with concealment over very many years. I choose OWB as well. Good luck my friend... Hammer. USAF SSgt; US Army CW4/SrAviator; INS/ICE/CBP, ret.

[@JonathanTheZombie]

You do you. Hundreds of thousands of people will appendix carry safely today while you safely carry a different way.

[@Opachki69420]

Doesn't surprise me the fed doesn't realize he flags his femoral artery even with his OWB carry... Stay classy

[@markhamersly1664]

@@Opachki69420 when did the femoral artery move to the rear? Look, I've been shot. I've taken people a gun point. I been to the dark place, and Murphy rides on each of my shoulders. I do what I do, the way that I do, for longer than you've been able to talk. I have nothing to prove. And I try not to cause problems for others. And you? Hammer

[@Opachki69420]

@@markhamersly1664 you have nothing to prove yet completely unprovoked you try and quote your entire life story. I've seen seals with smaller mouths

[@markhamersly1664]

@@Opachki69420 My life story would be entitled "An Ordinary Life." I don't tell war stories. Mention facts, yes, but little else.

[@dividad1]

Im new to the gun scene and am curious, if your finger is off the trigger when reholstering, is the next most likely candidate to cause an accidental discharge a piece of clothing? How do these accidents happen?

[@tenicorusa]

Clothing or maybe something else lodged in the holster (debris, brass, etc.)

[@ericguzman234]

Do you have any advice for big guys like myself that can't appendix carry? I carry iwb or owb at the 3 o'clock position

[@tenicorusa]

IWB or OWB is still a viable carry method that just works better for some people. If you are trying to carry AIWB clothing choice, belt, and setting up your holster correctly can go a long way.

[@gfexc]

Until you have to sit down

[@NewlyOutdoors]

If you have a good holster it’s not that big a deal doesn’t bother me at all

[@replexity]

In the wise words of the flannel man, if you’re not fit, you’re gonna die

[@skyblue1122]

Pocket carry is another option btw.

[@cmac37420]

After I bought my s&w mp shield, I found out there was an issue in the past with misfires. It was fixed before mine was manufactured but I'm still nervous to carry with one in the chamber. I wish I could get over that mental block

[@wmg33]

Strangely when I first started concealed carrying years ago it never bothered me. I wasn’t overconfident. Just comfortable

[@RustyShacklefardd]

It's fine for standing but, Sit down and tell me where the muzzle of the gun is pointing. *Never point a gun at anything you're not willing to destroy.*

[@tenicorusa]

The rules of firearms safety don't apply when it's holstered.

[@RustyShacklefardd]

@@tenicorusa That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard

[@tenicorusa]

🤷‍♂️

[@Zach_D]

@@tenicorusa He's right though. The rules always apply.

[@tenicorusa]

If LEO or Military lay prone to shoot rifle, does the pistol in their drop leg holster point at people behind them or their own leg? If your pistol is secured at the 3'o'clock in your holster does the muzzle ever point at your butt cheek? Do you bend over and "point the gun" at someone's feet behind you? This concept has been around a while fellas. The universal gun handling rules apply to gun handling. If the weapon is properly secured in a good holster it is no longer being handled. I appreciate the dialog. 🤙

[@zuludeltanovember]

why tf would you carry a firearm when you're in a concert

[@christianb8268]

Wasn’t one of the biggest shootings in the last 10 years at a concert lmao

[@Harrison-Tactical-Patriot]

​@@christianb8268concert, movie theater. Schools, churches, mall.

[@firefon326]

Tell me you’re rocking a room temp IQ without saying so.

[@rubennavarrete3198]

Great video! Thank you

[@tenicorusa]

Appreciate the support. You're welcome! 🤙

[@Mawaskaa]

Hi Jeff. Greetings and thanks for the substantive information about CCW. In Poland, it is only becoming more and more popular. Please, my friend, tell me what self-defense ammunition is best used with the Gen5 G19? Thank you and please provide more content. It's a pity that I can't get your holsters in Poland, they look great here, a modest selection

[@lowkeyog7961]

I'd try some hornady critical defense or duty, speer gold dot, federal hydrosock, or any jhp round

[@tenicorusa]

Federal HST or Speer Gold Dot are solid.

[@MrKitty-zv3dl]

When drawing from a horizontal shoulder holster you flag the non shooting arm unless you raise and tuck. Same issue with a major artery at risk but more people have issues with a weapon pointed at their junk. Know the dangers in the method of your carry and minimize the risks by training.

[@fin_jan]

Good stuff. Training is essential. But it can also make you complacent. We have to fight to stay diligent while training.

[@tenicorusa]

True 💯

[@BooDamnHoo]

When I first started carrying, it did give me some pause to carry appendix but after a fairly short time I became quite comfortable with it. Appendix is the only concealed carry position that i can comfortably use AND not have any issues with printing. Or sitting and having the chair uncomfortably mash the gun into my back or hip.

[@tenicorusa]

Appreciate the insight. 👍

[@romagman]

I conceal carry and I use the appendix style because holstering from the hip hurts my back. I find using that style is very comfortable and most of the time you forget its even there.

[@tenicorusa]

💯

[@landeuce2802]

Awesome video. Very informative.

[@tenicorusa]

Appreciate the feedback. 🤙

[@georgegeeseman6652]

Really good video. I was always against it before but I'm starting to come around. Thanks

[@tenicorusa]

🤙

[@quazim.u.ahmed.3908]

Dear Sir, I love to learn from you always because of your clear point of view. I need your help to find an appendix carry Holster for Canik METE SF.

[@tenicorusa]

Glad you like the video. We don't currently offer any holsters for Canik models.

[@Mark-wq1nh]

I have see negligent discharges in multiple carrying positions and on the hip they took a round to the thigh i have seen NDs at appendix where the got lucky and only lost a pair of pants

[@4funtimesonly]

Is it safe to keep your firearm in the holster while putting it in and taking it out of your wasteband? Today was my first practice run carrying an unloaded firearm arm appendix, never took it out of the holster.

[@mersinaryboy]

Yes, so long as you have a quality holster. Though, it is obviously safer to put the holster on first then holster the firearm, unless you are taking it off. When I remove my gun I always leave it in the holster and take the whole thing off my belt.

[@tenicorusa]

Great question. As stated above, if it's in a good holster, it's totally safe. It's our primary way of putting it in and taking it out. It's nice to use the palm of your hand against the side of the gun for leverage when manipulating the clips. 🤙

[@poppasmurf63]

I have never figured out how to comfortably apendix carry. Im reasonably fit but the wepon just digs in too much. What am I doing wrong?

[@tenicorusa]

It's often a holster design or a fitment issue. We'll have a video soon on how to properly position for maximum comfort.

[@donxinfinity2261]

The moment I started carrying, I started with appendix. I had researched all the different holster positions and appendix just seemed like the safest option. Safe on the account that as long as I properly handle the gun I wont shoot myself and also safe on the account that no one can really walk up and grab my gun off of me. I’ve read so many stories and seen many videos of people having their guns snatched off them at the 3 and 9 as well as the 6. Sure a higher retention level holster, less printing, and better situational awareness could’ve probably prevented a lot of those incidents, but all of those things paired with gun safety just makes appendix carry superior to all others imo.

[@leokelly359]

For me carrying AIWB while I am outside of my home. when I am outside I am usually utilizing my power wheelchair. re-holstering for me is difficult but, I have found that if I remove my JM4 holster works best . then re-holster it is much safer, then I put gun and holster in my AIWB position . only problem I have is over the years my stomach has gotten bigger.

[@timjacob1397]

This comment is so silly. You’re wheelchair bound and think that carrying will save your life. If you can’t be mobile with a gun, you won’t win any gunfight, your life is in other peoples’ hands. You carrying is pointless, but if it mentally gives you some semblance of the perception of control, then I don’t blame you.

[@leokelly359]

@@timjacob1397 well your comment is pointless because I have saved mine and my wife's life already once. its not about having control it is about living my life.

[@AncestralFuel]

Everyone has to come up with their own program for carrying. For me, appendix carry makes me feel uneasy, but I know it is best. My protocol is 1. Carry a 2011 2. Always carry in the cocked and locked mode (condition 2) 3. Practice drawing and holstering with empty gun (condition 4) 4. When gun is loaded I always holster with the holster away from the body and place the holster in the waste band appendix carry after the gun is loaded. This protocol provides 4 safeties: grip safety, thumb safety, trigger safety and holster trigger guard. 3 of these 4 safeties are passive and the one active safety- the thumb safety - can be deactivated during the draw and thus not interfere with the draw speed. With all 4 safeties in place. I feel comfortable carrying appendix style.