Massad Ayoob Examines Ankle Holsters For Backup Guns - Critical Mas Episode 73

In this Wilson Combat Channel presentation, Massad Ayoob discusses the practicality and considerations of ankle holsters for carrying handguns. Ayoob acknowledges the historical use of ankle holsters, emphasizing their popularity as secondary or backup carry options. He recounts anecdotes of individuals whose lives were saved due to ankle holsters in specific situations, such as when seated in a vehicle or after losing a primary gun. Ayoob also demonstrates drawing from an ankle holster and offers his recommendations.
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Critical Mas(s) with Massad Ayoob is a show that provides expert analysis over a wide range of contemporaneous topics related to civilian and law enforcement self-defense, the use of force, and second amendment issues, provided by a renowned and established author with a career spanning decades in training law enforcement officers and the public at large, who is frequently called upon to provide expert witness testimony.
ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB:
Massad Ayoob has been handgun editor of GUNS magazine and law enforcement columnist for AMERICAN HANDGUNNER since the 1970s and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force.
The winner of the Outstanding American Handgunner of the Year Award in 1998, Mas has won several state and regional handgun shooting championships. Ayoob was the first person to earn the title of Five Gun Master in the International Defensive Pistol Association. He is the current President of the Second Amendment Foundation. He served 19 years as chair of the Firearms Committee of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, and several years as a member of the Advisory Board of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. In addition to teaching for those groups, he has also taught
for the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and the International Homicide Investigators seminars.
Mas has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part-time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. He has
appeared on CLE-TV delivering continuing legal education for attorneys, through the American Law Institute and American Bar Association, and has been retained to train attorneys to handle deadly force cases through the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. Ayoob served for two
years as co-vice chair of the Forensic Evidence Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also appeared in each episode of Personal Defense TV (Sportsman’s Channel).
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[@michaeltyler5370]

I’d love to have an episode dedicated to the snub nosed revolver. His philosophy of use and some recommendations

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

So would I! The snubby may be old technology but it's far from obsolete.

[@Matthew.S-87]

I agree to this... I have one on my CCW and shoot flawlessly with it. I would love to see his point of view on them.

[@qwertqwert2066]

What these guys said!

[@terrenceb.9860]

And now with great bullet design and performance it is an effective round.

[@BR549-2]

Absolutely!

[@marcoluoma3770]

I love that I can get Massad's decades of experience for free on WC. More, please.

[@SuperTrb0]

You mean a couple of years of experience as a reserve officer patrolling the mean streets of a small town? Decades. SMH. 😂

[@MikeB-ff6zr]

@@SuperTrb0 So what brings you here?

[@sciji3118]

Absolutely

[@stephencolley334]

​@@SuperTrb0 I guess you would say that someone who has been in just 4 gunfights has no relevant experience to share. Get real!

[@SuperTrb0]

@@stephencolley334 He claims he’s been in four gunfights and yet has never provided any proof. Just word of mouth. It was easy to make those claims back in the late 80s and 90s, pre-internet days which is what he did when he was telling tall tales in articles for various gun rags back then.

[@robertgray4374]

In the late 70's and 80's I carried a wheel gun on my duty belt and a S&W Chief 38 Special as a backup in an ankle holster. Thankfully I never had to use the backup but I wouldn't leave home without it. I still have both the backup gun and ankle holster today. Some habits are hard to break.

[@TimParker-Chambers]

My first exposure to ankle-holsters was in an episode of the X-Files: Someone knocked Mulder down and he lost his Sig, but all of a sudden, he whipped another from an ankle-holster; I was absolutely 😮😮😮😮🤯🤯🤯🤯 to see such a thing.

[@bobhill3941]

I felt the same way, on a show called third watch, a NYPD cop named Morice had the same thing happen. Also, on an episode of Law and Order SVU, Det Stabler carried an ankle backup too.

[@HettycTracyn]

And of course in NCIS Gibbs has a revolver on his ankle for backup as well…

[@ronfox5519]

I carry the backup to my backup under my hat.

[@HettycTracyn]

@@ronfox5519 sounds like a way to nd… Unless it is actually secure…

[@jordanforever2345]

Never goes old to listen Massad ! My 71 yrs old neighbor starts to listen Massad episode and he said this guy seems knowledgeable. 😅

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Ayoobs been in the game since the 1970s. He's a reserve sworn LE officer, trainer, match shooter, hunter. Ayoob taught 1000s.

[@stephencolley334]

​​@@DavidLLambertmobile Also a certified Expert Witness, and has had several books and 100's of gun related articles published. Def within the very top 5 trainers and experts in the U S.

[@georgeburgettar1573]

Thanks

[@TheRealKlinky]

Few people actually understand what a legend this man is...he was teaching police & swat in the 80s - absolute BOSS!

[@buddy22801012]

Another benefit of the ankle holster is how well it’s hidden. I carried one as a backup and sometimes as a primary off duty. There were many times I attended events where security was wanding everyone entering. Being an active officer at that time I was always curious to see if they’d find it. THEY NEVER DID. I wouldn’t do it as a retired officer but my thinking was if they miss mine how many others did they miss. When interviewing robbery victims many times the perpetrators would pat the victims down quickly. I would always ask did they pat your ankles. I never had a robbery victim state his or her ankles got patted down. Sometimes the best weapon is the one no one knows your carrying.

[@bikersoncall]

My assumption is that ankle holsters are somewhat of a forgotten thing by many, In fact I hadn't really considered it in the last 20 or so years, just got reminded by this recommended video lol.

[@ronfox5519]

That is very interesting on its own, but also made me wonder just how much a wand is detecting. Are they strictly detecting iron? Obviously they aren't detecting plastic. But what about non ferrous metals like lead, brass, aluminum, titanium? Or coin metals? Do wands give many false positive hits(that might allow someone to b.s. their way through a beep)?

[@_trudge]

for those interested in using this technique , i suggest getting a matching weight for your opposing ankle . this is more important if you are required to walk consistently . if you are sitting / stationary , muscle imbalance is less a concern . it may seem little but joints are sensitive to extra weight , particularly over time .

[@michaellane1316]

😐Great content.

[@Adam_Wilde]

Or... Two matching baby Glocks, one for each ankle!!!

[@muzzlevelocity4397]

@@Adam_Wilde Now there's in idea, even if one is not a fan of Glocks. 😆

[@ricjona1069]

​@@muzzlevelocity4397 2 LCPs

[@cycleboy8028]

Right leg speed loader holder? LOL

[@mattgonzales810]

For those interested, Galco's Ankle Glove has served me well for over 2 years. Appreciate your insight as always, Mas 🤘🤙✌️🇺🇸

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Ken Null, Don Hume, Kramer, Galco all make great ankle rigs.

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

Keep em coming Mr Ayoob. We all benefit from your videos. As always, well done Sir.

[@mikeb949]

I used to read Massad's articles in magazines years ago, before I became a LEO. Some of his insights on tactics saved my A** on more than one occasion. Now, retired, I recently found this channel, and can agree with Mas on a great many things that had actually happen to me and my fellow officers while on the job. My ankle gun was a charter arms Bulldog. LISTEN to this man! he knows his stuff.

[@timothybrooks4577]

I'm an office worker. Casual wear often exposes the clips of any holster worn around the waist, with the exception of the Philster Enigma, but sitting all day with appendix carry puts pressure on areas that become uncomfortable and complicate the draw from a seated position. I have ankle carried for quite a while, first with a S&W J frame, then a Bodyguard in .380, and now with a Sig P365 SAS in a DeSantis Die Hard holster. I typically practice crouching on the draw. As an office worker, my thought is that I will be obtaining cover behind my desk and making myself a smaller target while drawing and engaging my assailant. My movement would be crouched in the office environment, so I practice that as well. I do dismount at the end of the day by using the stork method, and standing at 5'7" is less than a 2 second draw, so it remains a viable option if the situation demands it. I very much appreciate your insight, Mas, and I look forward to the next video from you and the Wilson Combat channel.

[@200130769]

How do you like your DeSantis holster? I'm debating between that and the galco for my p365. Is yours bulky? Or does it hide really easy?

[@donniejobe5662]

I’ve been wearing an ankle holster every day since 1987. I retired in 2017. My first BUG was a Charter Arms snub gun, 6 shot 2”. The BUG I carry today is a Glock 43. I’ve been carrying two pistols for about 36 years now. I agree, if you can conceal only one, and the ankle is the only place to carry it, having one on the ankle is far better than not having one at all. Thanks Mas for sharing, great vid, excellent info.

[@kellyshea92]

What ankle holster do you use for your 43? I have a 43x and its still a little too big for my Bug ankle holster

[@donniejobe5662]

@@kellyshea92 … I have used Uncle Mike’s #16 for as long as I can remember. It will securely hold the G43, G26/27 and I have used it to carry a G19. I’ve bought and experimented with Bianchi, Galco and others but … I’ve always returned to the old reliable Uncle Mike’s.

[@donniejobe5662]

@@kellyshea92 … sorry … that size is #1 … not #16. Size #1 ….

[@donniejobe5662]

@@kellyshea92 I’ve found that anything larger than the G26/G27 is a bit difficult to hide. A small framed auto or revolver fit the best.

[@6omega2]

Mas it's been 40 years since I read your book, "In The Gravest Extreme." I still consider it one of the best books on the subject I have ever read. I always learn something new from you. Thanks for all you do.

[@sombra6153]

This is a great tutorial! I carried steel frame five shots, Glock 26/27s and finally a 43 on an ankle for 24 years. I will personally attest that the Galco Ankle Glove is the best one out there, but we all come in different shapes, sizes and tastes. The lighter the pistol the better as a a 43 or an alloy frame is light enough not to grate on the ankle bone when running or just experiencing a long day on your feet. I never had any to draw for real from one but do recall a couple of instances where I realized it wasn’t the best option for primary carry.

[@johnmartyn9018]

Thank You Mr. Ayoob! Thank you for your sophisticated analysis explained in simple, elegantly understandable terms. You’re not only explain “What” to do, but provide the “Whys” behind the techniques proffered. No nonsense, just straightforward, helpful and life-saving information provided.

[@terrenceb.9860]

I have used an Alissi ankle holster for years. Very comfortable but expensive. I quit using an old heavy steel frame S&W 36 once I tried a S&W 642 Airweight. Much lighter. The Alissi is an all leather hand made holster. Standard in federal LE.

[@muzzlevelocity4397]

Thanks for the information. Expensive is fine if the quality is there. You only need to buy it once, and price should not be an object if it can save your life! 😄

[@Joe5561000]

I make Kydex holsters as a hobby now but I used to make them for a living. One of the holsters I designed was a "boot holster". It was a leather cuff that wrapped around the upper part of the boot and laced to it. I used this type of holster many times to carry a backup gun. The first one I made was rather crude. It was a traditional hybrid design with a Kydex outer shell and the leather of the cuff as the back. It held a Taurus 38. Later I upgraded the design so the holster could not only be used as a boot holster but also could be used as an outside the waist holster or an inside the waist holster. I also upgraded the Kydex holster by making it a traditional "Toco shell " Kydex holster. This made it more comfortable because the retention of the gun was no longer dependent on how tight the boot was laced. I used this design to carry a Glock 26.

[@Howie3]

His I could listen to him talk gun safety and how to all day. What a firearm legend!

[@WW_SHTFF_WW]

Found an old Gander Mountain catalog from 1964-65. Hercules Bullseye powder was $2.30 per 11 oz can. Red Dot was $1.80 for 8 oz can. Unique was $2.50 for 13 oz.

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

Don’t forget Sonny and Cher…

[@lawdogdaddyusa1255]

I met Mas at Aslet conference in 1989. He gave me the same advice then. Except he said to get used to it wear it around d the clock. I did. I wore an Allesi ankle rig for some 25 plus years after that until I retired. It was good advice then as it is today.

[@irishdefense77]

I have been carrying a 340PD on my ankle for 15 years-it backs up my G19,and I love this video-I went to one of Mas’s classes and I remember him saying “I’d rather have 5 right now rather than 10 a half a second later than right now”and that’s what got me to stock carrying my G26 as a backup-and I am so thankful for it.Its faster by far to draw and more than half the weight-and loaded with 357’s,just as effective as 9mm in a smaller lighter easier to draw package.

[@lcar9871]

What ankle holster are you using for the 340PD? I find there's a lot less options for the 340 than a standard 38 snubbie. Thanks!

[@chriserickson4417]

I am a big fan of ankle carry. Thanks Massad for another great video!

[@jonjamison9246]

On your advice years ago , I carry a lightweight J frame. When traveling I can hand my wife or daughter, who is 18 both are both trained. My back up and I can leave them armed. While I carry the primary gun. I also leaned that from you. Thank you for your words of wisdom.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Pro tip: A altoids mint tin can conceal 2 5/6 round .357 or .38spl Quik Strip, Bianchi speed strips. I've used this method for my .38spl J frames or DA revolvers since 2012 or so. ✅️

[@mentalcog2187]

Literally have been thinking strongly about an ankle pistol a lot lately and this pops up. Answered many of my questions including what type of pistol would be a good choice. Perfect timing and Thank You Massad for this Video! *Cannot beat experience!*

[@70selvisfan]

I work church security here in Texas. I was looking into an ankle rig for my Sig P365XL. This video popped up just in time! Summers in this part of Texas are brutal, so wearing a sport jacket over an OWB pistol and holster is not always the most comfy way to go.

[@Kyle-sr6jm]

Things like super tuck IWB, cloak tuck, where the shirt goes over the gun, inside the pants, fill that niche.

[@Snookynibbles]

@70selvisfan Greetings from the Texas Hill Country (Kerrville). I also carry at church, and I own a P365XL w the Romeo Zero red dot. Being slender, I would not be able to conceal that gun in an ankle holster configuration. However, I will carry a S&W 360PD J frame snubby that way w/o issues. The P365 is a versatile platform. You may be aware that there’s a configuration that marries the 3.7” XL barrel/longer slide to the shorter grip (10 rd magazine) that comes with the 3” bbl model. That may be an option if you find the XL to “print” at your ankle.

[@70selvisfan]

@@Kyle-sr6jm Thanks! I'll look into those too!

[@Flyshooter2]

The history about Chic Gaylord was interesting. I used that lift-the-leg technique in the 90’s. It always shocked the local RO’s when you could get a 2 second hit on target from your ankle.

[@bobhill3941]

That is impressive, but I don't have the balance for that.

[@DavidHummell]

I carry a S and W Bodyguard in a velcro rig with room for 2 mags. I've modified it somewhat, so it doesn't show and feels comfortable. Always grateful for your advice, Massad

[@tmaddrummer]

This old guy has two speeds..... slow and slower. Thanks Mas, this has brought back some old memories of boot gun and boot knife and I eventually got my first ankle holster for my PPK/s in 75. Thanks and Blessings!

[@RicArmstrong]

I was a Taxi driver for a few years and ankle carry was the best for that situation. I had to draw once, but thankfully didn't need to fire.

[@alanhoracek9952]

I never thought of that. Thanks!

[@fscottfscott5369]

Pearls of Wisdom!! Thank u Sir!!!

[@timothyulrich395]

LONGING TO HEAR ON THIS SUBJECT FOR A LONG TIME!

[@GraveFiller613]

Thanks for the insight. I like ankle carry for the concealablity. I do prefer to have my prefered ccw on my hip.

[@kevinclause4p55p5]

This was helpful. I forgot ankle was even an option. Thanks

[@AVICommunications]

Great information…

[@JoshuaG-o2h]

This guy is that dude! He has the best carry education in my opinion. Old school the best school

[@bluveiner43]

Have carried a Colt Agent 6 shot in an ankle holster as a backup both in my Leo days and still 40 years later and found it very practical to keep tuned especially now at 80 years old to practice different positions and adapt to my current physical limitations in order to be able to efficiently draw it to my satisfaction .

[@lizzapaolia959]

Outstanding video. Your mentioning of not using an ankle holster if they have a circulatory issue is very important. Some of the best advice on using an ankle holster. Thank you 🙏

[@WolfoftheWoodsTactical]

I read Mas in Combat Handguns. His wisdom on firearms and carrying them is a mine we should all be mining.

[@paulvanaarde5778]

I am 64.5 years old living in warm South Africa. Since i were 18 i only used the ancle holster. When i have to take it off i feel naked. Yes you have to clean it very often and it is only a Walther 7.65 but is is always on me, a hell of a lot better than a 44 or 45 in tga safe at home.

[@Bcgray5532]

Since I have been binge watching your reels and podcasts my gun collection keeps growing. I now want a WC Commander. I retired after 30 years and now realize I should have started saving before I retired. Thank god for pensions. Great content!

[@markmccardia9282]

My ankle holsters were always about my 3rd choice of backup while in uniform. Mainly because of being airweight 5 shot 38s. Now running my P365 with 11 of our +p duty loads I feel much more comfortable moving it to my primary mode of backup gun. At 64 (with lots of injured parts) my longer foot pursuit days are over, so i dont worry as much about the security of my friction fit holster.

[@TACTI-FOOL]

I see Mas in a Wilson video..I hit like button before the vid even starts. THANK U SIR FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE. LEGEND. GOD BLESS

[@2greeksandacamera]

We thank you Sir for all you do to help the cause of freedom.

[@muzzlevelocity4397]

Great video! Once again, we have excellent advice delivered in clear concise form by someone who clearly knows the topic perfectly.

[@johnshilljejr3799]

You sir are old,but for good reason! Bless you Mas and your vast amount of information and knowledge on the world we live in.

[@l.peytonadams8570]

What a national treasure Massad is for helping save lives.

[@ramonazteca]

bill wilson hit a bulls-eye getting massad ayoob on his team. quality, quality, and more quality.

[@preparedcitizens]

A ankle medical kit on the opposite side would probably make it feel more balanced. My primary carry is a Glock 19 and backup is a Glock 26 on the ankle. Great video guys!

[@Asidebar]

Ive been carrying a backup gun in ankle holster for 49 years. Started with a S&W model 36 now a Hellcat 9mm.

[@preparedcitizens]

@@Asidebar very nice! I think I will do a video soon on my carry setup and why.

[@brimac58]

Carried a Colt DS on my ankle as a backup for my 38 Cal S&W as an NYPD Officer

[@blatherskite9601]

I have an ankle rig for a PPK. Not heavy, but it tended to slide right down my leg, almost dragging in the dirt. Made myself a suspender that fits above the calf, and that solved that issue.

[@dietrichjohnson9556]

Thank you this was great, I ankle carry a lot due to traveling for work and want to have the best concealment with having easy access in my car.

[@keithlints1942]

As always, your content is spot on. I very much appreciate the Wilson Combat channel and I always appreciate content delivery by Massad Ayoob.

[@ocietravis7570]

I have always listened to Mr Ayoob , Thanks for putting him on your channel.

[@navchaps3449]

A natural teacher.

[@oldcop18]

I carried a J Frame in an ankle holster long ago & the only problem was sitting down. The trouser leg rides up exposing the weapon so depending on where you are, could be a problem. I’m now in my late 70s so that ankle holster sits in a drwaer w/other unused gear. Good video Mas.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I prefer pocket holsters over ankle rigs. ✔️ Both have benefits but I'm left handed, 53 & have vein, ankle-leg issues. I would agree having 2 guns is +.

[@oklahomahank2378]

1. Longer pants with cuffs. You can put small weights in the cuffs, but just the doubled material helps. 2. Pull the sock up over the holster, not enough to block the draw. 3. Be careful where you sit.

[@oldcop18]

@@DavidLLambertmobileMe too, I’ve been pocket carrying in retirement for several years.

[@BillAlexander-cv6oj]

Great information..I carried a Snubbie in a AH as I worked a Armed Executive Protection Patrol, Most of the Time in a Auto, and as a RH shooter the seat belt trapped my Pistol, the AH was a good solution. thanks for the Information a good lesson....

[@stanfleming7357]

As Texas police officer I carried my backup 2” in a pancake holster in my western boot. Went to an ankle holster when using shoes. Galco ankle is current holster for Glock 43.

[@stanfleming7357]

Exactly the same in my law enforcement career! S&W 2” 64 in pancake and now retired a Glock 43 in a Galco ankle!

[@backwoodhound3426]

You’re amazing Mas. Thank you for the information, thank you Wilson Combat for these videos.

[@DonTruman]

After hearing commentary on the pros and cons of different CC methods, I've concluded I need to have a firearm surgically implanted inside me (with no imprint). Then it fits perfectly with any clothing, never gets in the way, stays clean, and is quickly accessible.

[@davidwilliams1060]

Great as always. I very much appreciate that your physical issues and mine are similar. A lot of young and very muscular presenters assume abilities long gone and probably never present in me.

[@ndlovu9]

Thanks for that, a very helpful video. I'm in South Africa. I've carried a Glock27 for two decades in an ankle holster by K.L (Ken) Null (Resaca, GA 30735, USA) - it's a great holster, open top with no retention strap of any kind. I walk, run, work . . . the gun never moves

[@_JimS]

"Slow is my default speed'.....LOL!!! I feel your pain

[@A_SimpleMan1]

This is easily one of the best channels to hear others experience with guns. Because of this channel I’ve been able to learn how to shoot better, understand more about guns, and even teach members of my family how to shoot. Thank you and great work gentlemen💪

[@mdjak3686]

Mas is the man.

[@ricjona1069]

I carry ankle as tertiary with a Bond Arms Stinger. It's light and very flat. It's very easy to carry on the ankle and fast to access when seated, especially in a car.

[@StudSupreme]

Mr. Ayoob - how about a tutorial on useful practice drills for a carbine? Proficiency, accuracy, speed, multiple targets, including smart distances.

[@jeffkeup8390]

Ran across Massad Ayoob some twenty years ago or so. Now that I have a CCWL in California I find his content, instruction, and advice quite valuable. Keep fighting the good fight.

[@zekiah2]

4:40 he said it so professionally I had to do a double take to make sure I heard correctly

[@angelosorvillo1912]

I’ve ankle carried on and off duty plus as a UC and have found it effective as long as you practice and maintain situational awareness. My favorites are the Renegade Apache (out of production), KL Null and the Alessi.

[@leroybishop2245]

Great tips. To help offset the weight difference, you can carry speed strips or a speed loader on the opposite ankle.

[@jeromesimpson7701]

Thanks for that draw option. I always used the knee down method yours is much better. Like you said a good holster I had one fail in a foot pursuit. I went over an 8 foot fence after bad guy and jumped from the top of fence to ground, top strap on holster failed when I hit the ground and the holster dropped down my leg. Fortunately bad guy laid on the ground and gave up after he saw me clear the fence with ease.

[@bobhill3941]

You were lucky and the bad guy was smart!

[@Seerbreak]

I carry a 3” Detonics 1911 in a Alesa ankle rig since 1980 as a backup and primary weapon, now to a Staccato CS 2011 in a belt holster. I HIGHLY recommend an ankle holster for any carry needs

[@cheeng1]

Great review and advice. I carry a BG380 with technaclip in my boot. Quite clean carry method as it’s protected from lint, dust, etc.

[@jimmymiller5465]

I’ve been carrying on the ankle for years using Galco ankle gloves, first with a 5 shot smith j frame .38, then a smith m&p shield with 8+1 capacity, and now a Glock 43X with PSA mags giving 15+1 capacity. The Galco is great because they design them for many different guns and they feel custom without having to deal with custom prices or wait times.

[@jeffreybrooks8643]

Superb words of experienced wisdom from the preeminent authority on survival firearms. To echo Mas's comments, the pull-through security snap on Lou Alessi ankle holsters is both fabulous and essential.

[@barkermjb]

Great video Mas. During my time as a DHS/ICE/HSI SA, I used an ankle holster to carry a backup pistol. I used either a DeSantis or a Galco leather ankle holster that had a thumb break on it precisely because of the potential to have to run and chase a perp down. My first few years I paired a S&W Model M&P 360 five shot revolver on my ankle and an Sig Sauer P229 Elite .40 on my hip. I carried ten rounds of .38+P in a center line belt speed strip carrier and of course, the normal three spare mags of .40 for the Sig. I really liked how lightweight the revolver was, you easily forgot it after a 10-20+ hour shift. I’m a big guy (6’5” 280) so hour after hour sitting in my duty vehicle watching a load vehicle or boat ramp, or tunnel/warehouse, the revolver was far easier to get to an an emergency if someone snuck up on my vehicle. Eventually I switched over to carrying a Glock 17 on the hip and a Glock 26 on the ankle. The backup ammo situation was simplified , but the G26 was bulkier and heavier than the revolver. I found that after a real long shift, my ankle sometimes was sore. Ankle holster fitment is key and the key reason I liked the hard body leather holster is the pistol would not be held in by elastic up tight against your ankle/lower leg. Just the neoprene band would be tight against you. That aided in the ability to carry the ankle holster for longer periods of time.

[@gmcvey2277]

Solid advice…S&W 442 or Kahr PM 9 has logged many of miles in the galco ankle holster. When placed into a deliberate plan, the ankle carry is an outstanding choice for a backup option.

[@guitarpicker97]

Really enjoy these videos. I watch Critical Mas every week.

[@TtheSilverStacker]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@redcossack245]

Always nice to learn from the master. Shalom Massad.

[@scottyroberson7340]

Mas is the GOAT

[@arikjohnson412]

I used to carry a Ruger LCP2 in my boot before the pandemic but stopped when lockdowns started - mostly pocket carry when things opened up - but I recently picked up a S&W M&P 340 in .357 that I’ll probably ankle carry with .38+P so this was timely.

[@Mark-ir3df]

Thank you Mas for the info you gave.I have always favored an ankle carry gun as a back up weapon.Thanks for teaching me that I am correct on this one. I appreciate learning from you the best way to access the ankle carry weapon and bringing it to bear to remove the threat.Thanks.

[@MrHurch]

This is a good contribution to overall concealed carry knowledge. I think an important consideration with the ankle holster is weapon retention. Something strapped to your ankle is a piece of equipment furthest away from your ability to protect and control it. If you get into a physical confrontation with someone this might go flying and now you have a real problem on your hands. There is a video of this on youtube where two PA State Troopers are fighting a violent felon and one of their ankle guns gets knocked loose in the melee. It goes poorly from there.

[@vernonfisher857]

Thanks for this content; As a result of your assessment (and my two week trial of an ankle holster) I am moving my Ruger LCP Max back to my waist as it is much easier to access there.

[@jimihendrix4376]

Perfect, thank you Mr. Ayoob.

[@frankricci88]

Mas is the man. Would like to see his actual EDC or some basic combatives for CCW (building on what he used to do on the PDN, but now combatives is light years ahead of where it was in those days

[@kairios2009]

Not something I’d really given thought to previously but I am certainly interested in giving it a shot now.

[@stevieg4201]

The stork draw is great for young guys, but the cover crouch is definitely better for us older guys. Another great video Mas, thanks for all you do

[@writerinfact1768]

Older girls, too.

[@stevieg4201]

@@writerinfact1768 yes mam, sure is. 😉

[@fredcolon2341]

One of the last great ones, always like to see his videos and writings, keep it up with them, will be always watching..

[@DCSIDPA]

As you mentioned early in the video, depending on how you are dressed (tucked in my case), anything other than an ankle holster will print. I have a S&W 640 Pro that works for me.

[@revv45acp71]

Thanks Mas you have taught me so much. God bless you.

[@MichiganQuadTrailsTales]

Great Video! I have been wearing a Ankle Holster for my Glock 26, as my backup Gun. I'm Using a Galco Holster.

[@micahrogers4928]

For years working as a plumber I carried a Walther PPK/S in an inside the boot holster inside my Wolverine work boots. The gun had to be concealed at all times in customers properties. I am very lucky that I never had to use that PPK/S for anything other than practice.

[@2heavyb517]

Thank you Mass and WC for bringing us these videos. I can't afford your excellent weapons but these training videos are priceless 😉

[@tmsrobabbott]

Another very well done and informative presentation. Keep up the good work.

[@rosskorhummel7306]

30 years plus with a colt mustang pocketlite 380 and Alessi ankle holster. Same holster and never had to have it repaired. Thankful I have never had to use it.

[@josephreeves9347]

Excellent video sir. Really enjoy learning from your decades of training and real world experience.