Proper Safe Appendix Draw

[@StoicJason]

Ernest has the clearest, most succinct, and well thought out instruction on KZbin. Hands down.

[@LangdonTactical]

Thank you Jason!

[@twc9000]

I've been watching a lot of videos about appendix draw and yours is the first one to mention pulling your shirt to the strong side as you pull it up. I tried it and it helps clear the gun a lot faster. Thanks.

[@MellowFellowOfYellow]

It’s even better for you to point your fingers straight down instead of keeping them sideways. Your shirt already lifts a little bit just gripping the material that way.

[@weeyee60]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am new to carrying, & this is the most helpful video I’ve seen, regarding appendix drawing. 👊🏽

[@bdm1000]

There is no one from which I'd rather take concealed carry advice.

[@strikingdistance2898]

Wow this was one of the best teachings on appendix draw I've ever seen

[@sarahhauptman]

Excellent! This is a great resource!

[@Spheregrid2]

I was looking for something exactly like this. Best video I've seen dealing with appendix draw, Thank you!

[@fantastictommy]

I agree with Jason Young that Langdon Tactical is amazingly clear and correct. Wow !

[@LangdonTactical]

Thank you!

[@gurugoguzhanson]

I really would like to see this wearing underpants, to get an idea of how the weapons sit in this PH holster, at that exact position and if a full size or compact gun would be best for this reason. Sincerly Captain Underpants

[@gmro-ronosinski5102]

Thank you Ernest! Great stuff right there!!! And Enigma rocks! 🔫🎯👍🏼💯👊🏼

[@CoreyRoderick-wo3se]

Always great information!!

[@morgancooper]

Thanks for the great instruction!

[@NextScamdemic]

Hi, can you do one on 4:00 o'clock IWB please? I find this involves flagging body parts (the edge of the thigh, knee, sometimes toes) when using the most efficient draw , (i.e., gun straight up, then muzzle toward target, and no extraneous motion). Is this acceptable? Or should I introduce a curved or angled motion to avoid flagging (but this makes the draw less efficient). Thank you!

[@richardcolligon4277]

You have a Beretta, I'm surprised. Great video, using a camera is excellent and I use a Go pro and it work's great. One day I'll get an ltt, it's on my bucket list. Thank you for what you do! Ruger Rich

[@PanamaJack556]

Berettas are kind of what Ernest's been known for in the last couple decades dude.

[@MehulKamdar]

Thank you, sir!

[@NoQuestions4sked]

Hey Ernest, I remember reading your pistol forum post along the lines of "The PX4 compact is my conceal carry glock 19." In that you said you didn't like carrying a 92 compact because your pinky hangs off the edge and prevents you from reloading at full speed. I was wondering if you ever thought about carrying a full size magazine as a spare magazine. I've found this allows my mag change to be at full speed and doesn't sacrifice my grip at all. What do you think?

[@gunsandcommissions]

Who makes those glasses? I love those frames!

[@ernestlangdon3075]

Oakley Tincup 0.5 Titanium

[@gunsandcommissions]

@@ernestlangdon3075 Thanks Ernest!

[@richardcolligon4277]

I also forgot to mention that when my son was in Iraq he used the M9 and hated it along with a KZbinr Grand Baates. Then he revived and shot an ltt and fell in love with it. The M9 they were using were only serviced every 150 to 300 thousand round's. I that say's something about the Beretta's holding up.

[@rickpineo2588]

Are you using the Phlster Enigma?

[@morgancooper]

Sure looks like it.

[@avwillis5269]

Yeah, 5:12 in particular, you get a good look at the corner of the faceplate on the left.

[@LangdonTactical]

That is the PHLster Enigma!

[@percyfaith11]

He is. He has no belt on so the only alternative is enigma or Mexican Carry.

[@RenzinatorStrength1961]

Great Instruction! Semper Fi

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Excellent. Thank you

[@thomasbourn9340]

great video

[@MemphisBeech]

Great stuff here. Semper Fi!

[@WGH-ef5ze]

Thanks much for the Tips Marine. Care to share any thoughts on the holster system used in the video? Do you edc that rig?

[@Kenposhinobi]

That’s a Phlster Enigma. It’s becoming an extremely Popular and effective way to carry. It’s a chassis system that you mount the holster to and you wear wear it directly over your underwear and has a leg leash design, So it allows you to conceal even full size firearms, no matter what your wardrobe is that day. Even if your wearing gym shorts, dress slacks, a skirt, dress etc.

[@ernestlangdon3075]

I normally carry with a Tier 1 Holster

[@Kenposhinobi]

@@ernestlangdon3075 same here. I run a Tier1Concealed Axis Elite for my G45, Shadow Systems MR920 and G43X...once they release the MSP Holster for the new Modlite, I will be picking one up so I can carry my Staccato C2 as well in a Tier1Concealed rig

[@WGH-ef5ze]

Thanks for the feedback

[@Philmaxwell414]

You remind me of the neighbor dad from the movie jingle all the way lmao

[@thomaspuma434]

Working on this

[@et9650]

What do you think about side car iwb rigs? Extra stuff at the draw point a bad idea?

[@LangdonTactical]

I normally carry with a Tier 1 Concealed rig that is a side car type system. I love it and the mag does not get in the way of the draw at all.

[@et9650]

@@LangdonTactical thanks for the input.

[@ragoff]

I love RDO sight at the range but I'm not able to get comfortable with conceal carry with one. Its never concealed, they haven't build a holster to properly conceal a gun with RDO IMO

[@mcgrubbs]

I guess it depends on what you’re looking for and what you consider concealed. I’m not sure how a holster could conceal a gun but not it’s RDS? Do you consider Ernest’s pistol & RDS concealed in this video?

[@ragoff]

@@mcgrubbs a holster that potentially flattens out the profile of the RDO by being within the holster, maybe a deeper seat in holster...No, I don't consider Ernest's pistol in the video being concealed. there are obvious signs of the carry at any angle. My opinion obviously.

[@mcgrubbs]

@@ragoff Hmmm. Good luck is all I can say. That seems to be a tall order. I think you’ll end up sacrificing accessibility for that deep of concealment. YMMV.

[@percyfaith11]

Ernest is that the gG2 Elite LTT pistol?

[@LangdonTactical]

Yes, a compact version with a red dot.

[@madlad1.]

Why do all the pros grab from the middle of their shirt? I guess this would be optimal from an arms up “surrender” position, and works with tucked shirts as well, but I’m way faster and more sure that my shirt clears up when pulling from front lip of the shirt

[@LangdonTactical]

This is because the bottom or lip of the shirt is not always in the same place. Different shirts will be different lengths, and if your hands go to the wrong spot, you miss the draw or miss grabbing your shirt. If you can start there with your fingers hooked under your shirt, that may work well, but only some encounters will begin from there. The middle of the shirt is always in the same place. A surrender draw is not very likely, but hands up in front of you in a natural fence position is for sure a thing. Putting your hands up between you and an aggressor before you respond is a very natural response to a threat.

[@rickm4295]

What is considered an efficient draw, time wise? Im seeing guys "allegedly" drawing and getting a 1st shot "on target" in under a second. My fastest draw to 1st shot is 1.47 seconds. Im consistent at 1.75 seconds. I must be doing something extra but i cant figure it out. I used to duck my head but Ive trained out of that....I'd take your class but I would suck bad shooting around the Tier 1 guys , YOU and the Point 1 Tactics guy , lol. Im in my 50's.....maybe I just dont have the reflexes off of the beep. I think I saw John Lovell draw from appendix and shoot steel in .64 seconds.....HOW ?

[@rickm4295]

Im talking about 1st shot on a 1inch circle at 7 yards

[@ernestlangdon3075]

I would say that a 1.5-second draw at 7 yards on an 8" circle or IPSC A Zone is a good solid draw to the first shot from concealment. Consistency is the key here, not just once in a while, but that is a good, I can do it every time, time to shoot for. Then start moving while you draw without losing speed.

[@rickm4295]

@@ernestlangdon3075 Awesome !! Thank you for answering me

[@GUNMETALGUYUSA]

P.r.o.f.e.s.s.i.o.n.a.l. 👍

[@Sesquac1-hh1cb]

A__endix carry

[@deist921]

Early in the video you said pull your shirt up and towards your dominant side but later in the video you only pulled up and not towards your dominant side. Devil is in the details lol. I only noticed bc I am trying to see where most instructors grab their shirts and most do it differently during their videos However this is still a good video

[@ernestlangdon3075]

When I am talking about and explaining it, I over exaggerate the movement. I likely do not over exaggerate the movement at speed. Thanks for the feedback.

[@richardcolligon4277]

I forgot to mention that I'm a revolver guy, but when I feel the need I will carry a Glock 19 appendix style because I use a Mic Holster from the Glock store. It snap's over the trigger guard which keeps you from shooting anything I might want to use later. I would love one for the Berretta 92. That can be your next project. I would rather carry a Beretta.

[@percyfaith11]

LOL put your thumb behind the hammer when you put it back in the holster. That's one reason Ernest likes DA/SA pistols.

[@richardcolligon4277]

@@percyfaith11 oh I agree but I like the idea of the clip over the trigger guard. As I said I don't want to shoot anything I might want to use later. But yes I always put my thumb on the hammer. I don't like stricker gun's, unless they're from Taran Tactical. I'm just not a Glock fanboy at all. My 1911's I carry cocked and locked, but never appendix style. Maybe he will come up with a Mic Holster. That would be great, I'll also have to talk with Wilson Combat!

[@GardenSals]

try grabbing your shirt with your fingers pointing at the floor.

[@AshGreen359]

No thanks, never point your gun at anything you don't want want to destroy

[@MellowFellowOfYellow]

Best to not carry at all then, right? Since every IWB position flags your legs with every step you take walking anywhere. There’s definitely no device that exists that could assure your weapon doesn’t discharge while being carried. Such a shame.

[@AshGreen359]

@@MellowFellowOfYellow Well I'd prefer the side of my leg get skinned than having my junk blown off. However the big issue is morons who reholster too fast. But that's just an extra special class of Darwin Award