Buy a great holster AND a great belt. If, obviously, you're carrying around the waist. So many people forget or don't know about the importance of a great belt. Extremely important.
@natesmith2408Ай бұрын
Yes. Belt is huge. Definitely made carrying easier and more comfortable. I went with the Kore brand ratcheting belt with the polymer core. Huge upgrade.
@rudyg528Ай бұрын
@natesmith2408 good belt that's what I have
@sammysabbah6118Ай бұрын
Nexbelt!!!!!!
@peteshaw7090Ай бұрын
CCW is NOT a fast draw contest. Situational Awareness is extremely important. Even if you kill the attacker, if the bullet goes through him and injures or kills an innocent person behind him, you go to jail. Situational Awareness is extremely important.
@maxlutz3674Ай бұрын
Without situational awareness you would have lost fast draw anyway. It´s hard to be faster than a person with the gun already in hands.
@mafirearmsafetyАй бұрын
Unless your a cop, then it’s just collateral damage
@naughtynickel9955Ай бұрын
@@mafirearmsafety Or a demoKKKrat.
@dramacydal1776Ай бұрын
you cant go to jail if you put down and escape a threat. you just leave. you literally could have lost your life, why remain there? you dont. you leave.
@Sidewalk_TalkАй бұрын
This just literally happened and the shooter didn't get any charges for killing the innocent bystander because he was shooting in self defense, they put the blame on the criminal or attackers.
@MichaelSisley-fw3xrАй бұрын
I'm 65. I have carried a side arm all of my life, even when it was illegal to do so in almost every location I have lived. I always will. Over time, we change. The guns available have also changed. I once carried a j-frame, for decades. That was either pocket or OWB at the 9 o'clock (I am a lefty). I transitioned to a 1911, later a Glock G19. I have used all types of holsters. Every gun carrier will experience that. You must find what works for YOU. Like hand size, body shape and size is different. Only you can decide what is best for you. I use a Yaqui style holster, open at the bottom. It weighs almost nothing. Also, simply fastening my belt keeps the weapon tight to my hip, aiding in concealment, and provides retention naturally. I broke down and made my own. I never was quite happy with what the market provided. Problem solved. Regardless of how you carry, train with it, the holster, and see how well you do. Train a lot. Ankle carry? It is a decent way to have a backup weapon. In the video he talked about a holster being worn out. ANT holster worn out is failing you. In a car, your primary weapon is with you. You can take it out, put it in a car mount system, and keep it ready AND retained. Remember, do what works the best for YOU. Train with it.
@christhornton8219Ай бұрын
Totally agree with you. I'm in the 9 o'clock carry club myself. It's the most comfortable, easy to conceal, accessible, and safest way for me to carry.
@jeffpaul8260Ай бұрын
@@christhornton8219 I was also a 9o'clock carry person until i broke that hand. then i had to switch to right hand pocket carry. now i have self trained with the right hand for many many many years so my right hand shooting isnt too bad.
@davidguymon1673Ай бұрын
I am a lefty also. I also have carried small of back, and traditionally at the center back left side (I assume that’s the 2 o’clock position), and I have carried in a shoulder holster. The two things I won’t do is appendix carry because of two factors, and the other is ankle carry The first factor against appendix is is I’m way too fat to do it, and second, I don’t like the idea of blowing off my d!ck with my gun, and/or shooting myself in the femoral artery. I think appendix carry is the absolute worst carry possible because a miscalculation with that would result in death. I would pick ankle carry over appendix carry. Ankle carry is the least tactically sound, but at least you won’t die from an ND like you would appendix carry. I also pocket carry my LCR, or my LC9. Because of my back issues, I have started doing a lot more off body carry in bags, fanny packs, and backpacks.
@davidguymon1673Ай бұрын
@@jeffpaul8260 for me I am strictly left-handed when it comes to pistols. Because I do not see hardly at all out of my left eye, I have to shoot rifle and bow and arrow right handed, but most everything else I am left-handed at.
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
Rights don't require permission or approval. If a man does not carry it is not because of some "law" that tells him he can't, but it is only by his own cowardice and complacency (free will). My only critique would be that a muzzle should never extend out the bottom of a holster, because then anything that ends up pushing up against the muzzle can cause the gun to come out of the holster. Like if someone kicks you and hits the muzzle of your gun it can get launched right out of the holster (assuming you don't have an active retention holster, which most people don't). Since I've seen that happen over the years I've always considered any holster that has the muzzle of the gun extending out the holster to be a defective holster design. It's something that's worse with Kydex holsters (because they lack friction/pliability), but it can happen with leather holsters and other soft holsters too.
@kravjitssig7291Ай бұрын
Quick pro tip for appendix carriers, leave the gun in the holster before you put it in your waistband. There's no need to take the gun in and out for every day carry. You're just increasing the risk by doing so. Also use a quality kydex holster that covers the trigger guard.
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
For real. I always thought that was common sense, but so many people just jam the gun back in the holster while it's still on their belt. There are many good quick release belt clips and it only takes a second to remove and reinstall the holster... and it almost entirely removes any risk of an accidental shooting. You would literally need a defective or broken gun for an AD/ND to even be possible. If that ends up being a problem, then it's not your carry method/location that's the problem, but the fact that you probably shouldn't carry a gun if you can't keep it in good, safe, working condition. Even with the P320 lawsuits, most (if not all) of them have been proven to be the fault of the owner/operator and not the fault of the gun or its design.
@DTex.45ACPАй бұрын
True.
@hornesbeeАй бұрын
Agreed, and the holster cover the mag release.
@kravjitssig7291Ай бұрын
@@hornesbee Yes, that too. Good point. Also helps to have holster coverage all the way up the belly side of the slide. That's more for comfort than safety, but it does separate the gun from skin, sweat, and body hair.
@kravjitssig7291Ай бұрын
@@deucedeuce1572 True, but in the 2020s common sense is not too common anymore. I don't know what this world is going to do when Gen X is gone...lol
@showton8333Ай бұрын
My favorite carry has always been “spleen carry”, some call it a crossdraw. The firearm ride to the left of center with the muzzle pointing past the body. It has the speed of the appendix carry, while not pointing the muzzle at anything that I want to keep! (Rule #2 of The 5 Basic Rules of Gun Safety.)
@HalfCrazy520Ай бұрын
I have found that cross-draw prints like an inkjet...
@tolem9793Ай бұрын
“Prints like an inkjet”…. So does that mean it prints, or it doesn’t? My inkjets print fine for a short time, then they’ve all stopped printing.
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
I prefer AIWB. To reduce the chance of an AD/ND, I recommend that people never reholster the gun while the holster is installed on your belt... but instead, remove the holster, reholster the gun and then reinstall the holster on your belt. If people do this, it's nearly impossible there will ever be an unintentional discharge, but if there ever is, at least the gun will be pointed in a safe direction as it's reholstered. That's why I like the holster have clips that can be quickly and easily removed (without being unsecure).
@HalfCrazy520Ай бұрын
@@tolem9793 Well, it's not like a crossdraw rig is ever going to STOP printing... so...
@tolem9793Ай бұрын
@@HalfCrazy520true. Just seemed a really weird analogy.
@michaelderogatis4658Ай бұрын
IWB comfort always has to take into consideration adjusting your pant size to fit the firearm
@karlkovach8647Ай бұрын
Hell, after recovering from a major surgery and being inactive for quite a while I can barely fit my waist into my pants much less a holstered pistol. for the life of me i can't squeeze my S&W shield in there. Luckily it's a little chilly now and I can shoulder holster it under a partially unbuttoned flannel shirt and then go on a diet. When I go up one pants size my Wife tells me "you may have a gun but you lost your ass". How does one respond to that?
@gabem6863Ай бұрын
That is why I don't do IWB. I am not going to buy a whole new wardrobe of pants 2 sizes larger just to accommodate it. OWB with a long loose fitting shirt is my go-to.
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
I've never had any problems. I think the issue would be caused more by the belt than the pants, but having a good belt is an important part of IWB carry. The Kore belts and countless others like them (the ratcheting belts) can adjust in 1/8" increments, so you can easily find a comfortable adjustment range. I've noticed that it don't have to be perfect, because the adjustments are so fine and even if it's a little loose or a little tight it can be adjusted in an instant by either clicking the button to open it up a little or by just pushing the belt in tighter to tighten it up. It does suck carrying with a regular belt though. I learned that the hard way... but at the same time, I would expect that to be true with OWB carry also (even if to a lesser extent).
@skyblue1122Ай бұрын
@@karlkovach8647The shield is pretty easy to pocket carry unless you are wearing a jean with small pocket.
@JerryRedd-bs8xi15 күн бұрын
I hear that too.I had the weight problem too after both knees being replaced@karlkovach8647
@SoloPilot6Ай бұрын
Two minutes in, still just rambling. Is this AI?
@BitcoinWillFixEverything17 күн бұрын
Over three minutes and this is a waste of time, moving into another video
@CrowDawg11Күн бұрын
They also claim your firearm digging into your gut and femoral artery in appendix carry is "the most comfortable." They have no idea what they're talking about.
@rpaulfowler24 күн бұрын
4 o'clock IWB. I don't carry any other method. Just 4-IWB for 15 years (motor memory). Can draw with one hand with shirt under 2 seconds, jacket just around 2 seconds only using one hand. You may need the other if someone is right on you. Plus a mugging (wallet) or car jacking (seat belt) 4 o'clock just works. Have an excellent holster and gun belt!
@GrantTravels2319 күн бұрын
I have traveled the USA and can tell u there is only 4 times I wished I had a pew pew. Only 1 of those times I was "caught off guard" because I was distracted looking at the Nashville bridge instead of paying attention to the guy coming up behind me. That time was the 1st time btw and the other 3 were prevented well ahead of time by practicing good situational awareness.
@andreasp.80186 сағат бұрын
Me too ! 👍 I tried Appendix as well, but it didn't work when sitting for a longer time. And I am NOT fat. To me, appendix only works when standing upright, or walking, etc. But I will never believe anybody who tells he is carrying appendix for a long car trip. 4 o'glock (IWB or OWB) never made troubles.
@igorcarvalho255721 күн бұрын
3 o'clock for me, anytime. Sure, it prints more than appendix carry, but I get to keep my family jewels intact
@patricknesbit233414 күн бұрын
So the mister doesn't wish to become a misses.
@nathanmcgonis94302 күн бұрын
I agree. Plus, I’m too fat to appendix carry.
@patricknesbit23342 күн бұрын
@nathanmcgonis9430 I found that when I tried appendix carry my pistol barrel would uncomfortably jam into my leg when I sat down or drove my car . It is a compact pistol too. At times the holster would shift and then the barrel would point and jam the tender bits. So yeah it just wasn't for me.
@snakemanmikeАй бұрын
When I became a police officer back in the 70's we were issued two firearms. The duty weapon was a S&W Model 10 .38 Special. We also got a 5 shot S&W .38 Special snub nose (2 inch barrel) so-called "off duty" or undercover revolver. We always carried both, whether on duty or off. I used the back carry for my snub nose. Guess I was lucky that I never fell on my back.
@davidguymon1673Ай бұрын
The thing I don’t like about this video is the guy who made it clearly favored appendix carry over small of that carry, which is ridiculous. The chances of falling on your back are very rare, and even if you do, it would not be a life-threatening Issue, but with appendix carry if you screw up, it is over. You would either blow your junk off, or put a hole through your femoral artery. As far as I am concerned, I would never appendix carry. I think small of back is much safer in comparison.
@cgsimons1187Ай бұрын
@@davidguymon1673 Right. Every time someone holsters or unholsters their firearm with appendix carry they are taking a slim(but real) risk of something going wrong. It is like spinning a big roulette wheel. Do it enough times and eventually that number will come up. To hurt yourself with small of back carry, you'd have to actually fall backwards in order to even present the risk of it potentially happening. It has been a long long time since I fell backwards. My bigger concern with small of back carry is I'd be unable to see if the cover garment is properly concealing the weapon.
@davidguymon1673Ай бұрын
@ 💯💯💯 I will have to try and find a video from The Yankee Marshall that demonstrates the dangers of different carry positions.
@@cgsimons1187just keep your finger off the trigger. It has to be muscle memory. If that’s an issue…you should not carry a fire arm.
@ronbailey621711 күн бұрын
My EDC is a Sig P365 with a 12 round magazine carried OWB with a 15 round back up magazine. I will also carry it in a pocket holster in my pocket with a 10 round magazine installed and a 15 round back up magazine. When I want to go a little more concealed, I carry a Ruger LCP ll in a pocket holster in my pocket. I can attest to the accessibility of the Ruger pocket carried. I was faced with a potentially life threating situation and had to deploy my firearm. The draw was so smooth and fast the Ruger was in my hand and pointed at the assailant in a split second. The presence of the Ruger deescalated the threat and everyone got to go home that evening.
@FloeticEnigma2 күн бұрын
I rotate between the P365 and Ruger LCP Max. That little Ruger is great for pocket carry.
@Shane696Ай бұрын
Appendix or pocket is my preferred carry methods. As I get older and less flexible the less I want to small of back carry.
@NotSoDumbАй бұрын
I use a single heavy clip attached to my pistol for IWB. Easy to draw and load at the same time. Almost completely invisible with a T-shirt. Very comfortable and easy to relocate.
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
Like "ClipDraw" or "TechnaClip"?
@johnsellers962321 күн бұрын
I have the inside the pants cross breed and it’s been on my right side for years and fits perfectly, comfortable and if I did ever need to use it, I have to at least lift up a shirt to get to it. Since it’s not noticeable I shouldn’t be in a race to get to it.
@dameienАй бұрын
I appreciate all information, it presents new ideas and reinforces old both good and bad.
@Me2Lancer17 күн бұрын
Thanks for your post. I carry IWB at the 3 O'Clock position.
@jeffvivian70452 күн бұрын
Now google knows
@SheldonRunkle18 күн бұрын
“Carrying unholstered”, is a no no…always get a proper holster ! !
@garyd5147Ай бұрын
Appendix is great standing. It's just NOT comfortable to sit.
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
I've never had a problem. Has always been 100% comfortable in any position except for bending over to tie boots. That's a fair trade though for having a gun that's comfortable and very well concealed. I guess having a weapon light would make things a whole lot less comfortable though (or maybe having a bad holster).
@sticksonrecord3257Ай бұрын
@@deucedeuce1572 I have a TLR1 on my Glock19 that I carry at appendix -- like you said, the only time Im moderately uncomfortable is bending all the way to tie shoes or bending to get something off the ground. Any other time, like driving - sitting casually - or out walking around with the lady - I'm always comfortable.
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
@@sticksonrecord3257 Yeah, that seems to be the general consensus I hear from people that AIWB. The people that talk about how comfortable it is are almost always the one's that never even bothered to try it. I've had problems with light bearing holsters myself, but I don't have enough experience with them to say for sure. I think my problem was more clothing related and being very limited in where the clips could go... so it ended up digging into my leg real bad.
@bluzzjazz4 күн бұрын
I appendix carry even when riding my motorcycle, I sometimes forget I even have it on. I use a claw that keeps it from pushing into my body on the barrel end, helps when sitting. I don't trust carrying any other way. I want complete control over my firearm.
@RussellEasonАй бұрын
3-4 oclock is best for me and that is all that matters
@MarkS.HollandАй бұрын
You have to do what works for you and what you are willing to practice. It's always a balance of different factors. I love my HK VP9 and 3" S&W model 10. For summer, under a light vest, Walther PPS, 9mm.
@ericschneider5931Ай бұрын
The shoulder holster is THE best jacket season method of carrying.
@AsidebarАй бұрын
Not
@hisholinesssriak7618Ай бұрын
I was surprised that it wasn't mentioned.
@thisguy7010Ай бұрын
As long as I'm not looking down your loaded gun behind you in line at Walmart, sure.
@davidguymon1673Ай бұрын
I do this often also.
@davidguymon1673Ай бұрын
@@hisholinesssriak7618, I think because shoulder holsters are in the same category as traditional hip side carry. The two worst kinds of Carrie is ankle carry, which is second to worse, and absolute worst is appendix carry, even though this guy says small of back is the worst over appendix. Small back is not ideal, but I have seen that. It is much safer than appendix. At least with small of back you won’t suffer a fatal accident. Should something go wrong. It is almost guaranteed. If you screw up on your drawing or holster Ing in appendix, you will suffer life-threatening injury.
@bryansimpson4527Ай бұрын
Thanks A.I. for the for the judgment call!
@dandyjones1185Ай бұрын
The LCP Max in an ankle holster has worked very well for me as a backup position and it is much easier to access when driving too.
@ms.annthrope415Ай бұрын
Thr appendix.......turns your striker fired pistol into a decocker in one second.
@SigmaSheepdogАй бұрын
😅
@MichaelSisley-fw3xrАй бұрын
Well played!
@waterboy239Ай бұрын
Gold
@ThisWhiteGuyАй бұрын
Skill issue
@mikemullen1413Ай бұрын
Exactly. Better have great insurance and don't use a Sig!
@tomlimburg2578Ай бұрын
WHY NO DISCUSSION OF SHOULDER HOLSTERS? MY PREFERED METHOD FOR DRIVING AND LONG PERIODS OF SITTING
@moore4615Ай бұрын
Or cross-draw, my preferred method.
@ms.annthrope415Ай бұрын
The shoulder holster presented your pistol right where your attacker can grab it out. It requires you to cross your gun arm to grab your pistol presenting the perfect bear hug target. Once you draw, you now have to swing the pistol across two planes to get on target. It is great if you have the flu, so you can rush to the restroom and drop your pants without dropping your pistol on the floor or down the toilet bowl as you are trying to pull your pants down before catastrophic blow out. And you won't forget the pistol on the toilet tank when you leave. Not very good at concealing if you wear a nicely fitted suit. Works great if you wear the safari vest or an old army M65 style jacket where it can hide bulges. But you'll look cool with that pale pink linen jacket and espadrilles and shades.
@HDBujutsu1775Ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@Biomass1Ай бұрын
What about prison wallet carry? No love? 😂
@GrouchoTMАй бұрын
Doesn't work in hot climates! Pretty much wear t shirts all year round here in Miami!
@chancepetty409Ай бұрын
I have found that a good quality belly band holster is great for many carry positions and different attire. When possible I also carry a shoulder holster. When home or a friend or relatives home, I carry owb with a kydex retention holster as it's not issue to be fully concealed at all times..Definitely the easiest and quickest draw for me.
@grandmastertippett45484 күн бұрын
I have been carrying for some time now. I started with appendix, that was way to un comfortable, the I carried IWB at 3:00 for some time then tried OWWB at 3:00 and loved it, I have been carrying this way ever since.
@jerold8908Ай бұрын
AI generated bull sheet
@ANV1832Ай бұрын
And is bull sheet an AI generated version of bullshit? 😂
@georgeduncan664Ай бұрын
Appindix carry is the way to go. Lest obvious that you are carrying and it's not where someone can run up and snatch it. And the draw time isn't that bad. Just practice holstering and unholstering so when the time comes you are ready.
@brandonbrewer21Ай бұрын
Obviously training and taking your time holstering would seem to be the most important I would think... But I have seen videos of ND while drawing 🤔🧐🥴 I don't know how 😞. 3 o'clock is definitely way more comfortable... Sometimes I forget it's there... But it's not always the most concealable 🤷🏻
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
Just take the holster off, reholster and then reinstall the holster. Takes like 2 seconds and almost entirely removes any chance of an accidental discharge. The clips that holsters come with these days are really good at keeping the holster secure, while also being very east and fast to remove and reinstall.
@brandonbrewer21Ай бұрын
@@deucedeuce1572 you are correct.... Also can switch on the safety holster and switch it off .. so many ways to make it safe reholstering... The draw should be the only time you worry about speed 🤷🏻 and if you have a ND drawing..... Keep your damn boogie hook off the bang switch!!! My oldest was debating over a sig 320 or a s&w 5.7 and I said no way that you are going to get a sig and have a ND... Soooooooo many companies have not had a ND... Soooooooo f that!!!
@maxlutz3674Ай бұрын
@@brandonbrewer21 The how on NDs when drawing is easy to answer. On the range I often see that pick up the gun and put finger on the trigger are a single step. This is an accident waiting to happen. And then there is the Serpa holster requiring to press a button with your trigger finger for gun release.
@kylewood8327Ай бұрын
I agree…use a da/SA or revolver type pistol and you’ve reduced any chance of a negligent discharge
@johnf128416Ай бұрын
Worst carry method is off body @ home, when you’re not there!!! Worst way to carry is to not carry.
@fuzzyj614215 күн бұрын
for IWB, i switch it up with appendix, 4 o'clock and 5 o'clock, at least when not on duty. different pew pews, in different locations for different occasions. never had a problem. on-duty, my primary is of course at 3 o'clock but my back-up is right in the middle of my chest. it's in a B.U.G (Back Up Gun) holster. you sow it onto the front of your soft panel vest. i can get it with either hand. been rocking that for about 16-17 years. i tried under the armpit but you're limited to only being able to draw effectively with only one hand. i stopped wearing an ankle holster for on and off-duty for many reasons, but my main reason i realized that if i was standing, but in a fight, i didn't want to have to try to balance on one foot to retrieve my pew pew. trust when i say, anyone that has worn a pew pew for an extended period of time has tried just about everything, but as others have said below, do what works for you. try out different holsters, you'll find what works and what doesn't.
@Ravigyne8 күн бұрын
It's between 2 and 4 o'clock, outside the waistband for me. The difference is based solely on which pants I'm wearing and where the belt loops end up. As I wear jeans more often than dress pants and still need access to my pocket. As I am a bit thick in the middle so inside the waistband holsters are very uncomfortable and make my weapon more difficult to draw. I also live in an open carry state, so concealment is only necessary on rare occasions. Still have my CCW though. Specifically for those situations and for carrying in winter so I don't have to worry about my big ass coat covering my weapon and earning me a felony.
@Stumppy60Ай бұрын
I carry my Sig P320 on my hip. I've carried this way in the military for 15 years, and since I retired.
@MikecWilliams-kn7quАй бұрын
I carry FS 1911 EDC. A 1791 three slot OWB with thumb snap. It hugs the hip perfect. Plus, I sometimes fall asleep with the holster on with no discomfort. The leather is soft but has a little grip so the sidearm doesn't fall out. I love it because only can draw one way. Just the way the holster sits, hard for top draw or behind draw.
@joewoodchuck3824Ай бұрын
I used to carry a 6" Colt Trooper inside my waist band. No holster and for my body shape was virtually undetectable. It never moved anywhere either. I sure miss that gun.
@josephbailey29264 күн бұрын
As a lefty with some baggage around the waist I carry at 9:30 ish IWB with secondary mag at opposite position.
@TheLoneRanger745Ай бұрын
OWB LEATHER THUMB BRAKE CAN'T G-19 , having can't does two things , it hides the grip vertically and points the muzzle rearwards away from my leg . You can also carry IWB the same way in kydex which has good retention, most clips will adjust for some can't to help hide the grip vertically . Ware loose shirts
@jasonjohnson6344Ай бұрын
Appendix carry and small of back carry make no sense to me. How can you sit comfortably. Access your gun while sitting in a car. I carry a .380 Sig as my backup in an ankle holster if I’m going to the big city and a 9MM IWB as my primary. I’m lucky to live in a small rural community but plenty of undesirables have…immigrated here and brought their lack of respect with them. I’ve been carrying daily for fifty years now and, not counting going outside in the middle of the night when the dogs are alerted, I’ve only had two times I had to consider if I would be forced to use it. The OBVIOUS serious injury issues related to the first methods I mentioned above are more of a nonstarter for me than the sitting issues. Overall, good information here. 👍
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
Most people that carry AIWB are very comfortable. The area of your torso where the gun goes does not bend, so there's no problem sitting down at all. Comfort is actually one of the main reasons people carry AIWB in the first place. I just recommend that people remove the holster, reholster the gun and then reinstall the holster back onto your belt with the gun in it. It almost entirely removes any risks associated with reholstering, which is almost entirely the only time people end up shooting themselves. Even so though, you're talking 1 in millions. It gets to the point that people are either ignorant of the statistics or are just being overly fearful (cowardly). You're far more likely to die driving a car than you are to ever shoot yourself while carrying AIWB. In fact, it's more dangerous to go fishing or for a person to cross the street to get his mail. If a person spends his time worrying about and avoiding all the "dangerous" things in life, he would have to lock himself in a padded room and never come out.
@44sashoАй бұрын
Get one of those metrosexual leather string bags so you may put it with the holster in the bag make shure it fits nicely but not biger than just the confort for your holster with the gun in it, then train your self in practical actions to perfect how each time to slide your finger sideway each time without looking down, over the trigger guard, same time with the other finger in contrary uplift the gun and ready to do the thing, even from the bag if you have to act quick, you pick the bagg in a level of the target and fyer one shot as you pulling the gun out of the holster with the thurd finger sliding up from the bagg that you can have the slide free in recharging, just my opinion.
@44sashoАй бұрын
My lawyer concealed alwys in the holster and then in aditional bag one of those metrosexual string bags over my bally with the top always unziped, specialy when in suspecious critical situaton then my trained hand and finger slides quickly sideway over the trigger guard and stands for the touch, where can be fyered even from the bag if needed for quicker responce.
@eugenebalakirov7614Ай бұрын
OWB has been my preferred method of carry, subject to a quality leather holster and belt. Situational awareness is what would give you enough time to draw for self-defense purpose. IWB - sweat or body vapor may cause corrosion of gun mechanism as it contains salts and other bio-active juices, not to mention small/invisible dust of cloth particles (cotton or microfiber) that can accumulate on the gun parts.
@johnwallace4408Ай бұрын
Most IWB holsters have a backing pad to keep the firearm from contacting the body. No need to worry!
@TerryKelly-q6b20 күн бұрын
What about shoulder holster? Easy to conceal hard to take from you and you have the option to shoot behind if your scheduled.
@hkvp9tactical41810 күн бұрын
Hahaha-I ankle carry and it’s my preference. I would never Appendix because it violates the Primary rule of firearms and that’s not something I care to risk destroying. When I carry duty size, it’s 3:00, typically OWB
@2TrackMind-c6iАй бұрын
Appendix all day long. I used to carry a Model 60, but they are now too valuable so I switched to the Shield 9 years ago. Version 1, with the factory heavy trigger. That trigger is designed to keep a negligent discharge from happening. It was not an oversight by S&W. I simply learned to shoo it by drill, drill, drill at close -in combat ranges, not caring about pin point accuracy. I just get all 8 on a pl8. My holster is my own design that does all that a good holster should do
@6vetteАй бұрын
I have carried ever since I got my ccw permit in IL but also had FL & Utah but when retired & moved to FL, IL no longer allowed me to carry even though it was still valid so just won't go to IL. After trying many holsters now carry appendix cross draw as is the best especially while driving.
@baldeaglearrage3450Ай бұрын
you know everything that was said here. was what I came up with my own conclusion! great video!
@omegathelast2347Ай бұрын
Though I am new to CCW since NY became a "Shall Isssue State", so far I've found the "2 o'clock" position the most comfortable and practical for my SW 2.0 subcompact carry.
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
IWB? That's where most people carry. It really is the most comfortable and concealable way to carry in my opinion. I just recommend that people take their holster off to reholster their weapon... and then reinstall the holster with the gun in it. That almost entirely removes any risk of shooting yourself while reholstering. With the holster off there won't be any chance of something getting stuck/jammed in there to pull the trigger unintentionally... and once the gun is in the holster, it's almost impossible for anything to set it off. The gun would have to be defective or broken for anything like that to happen. (...or the holster broken or poorly modified like in the one case a woman shot herself with her P320. She tried to blame SIG and the P320 design, but she used a modified P22x holster that was pulling the trigger 99% every time is was inserted, which disabled the striker safety and left the striker on the very edge of the sear, just waiting to go off from a bump or vibrations).
@billanderson3192Ай бұрын
Good video. I've seen $600. guns carried in $30. holsters!
@JR-ld1etАй бұрын
Hey hey hey ! It was on sale 😂
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with that. I've seen many good holsters for $30 or even less. I think the quality and ability of the holster is more important than its cost. Many of the $20 -$30 holsters I've seen/used are indistinguishable from the more expensive one's ($80 - %100+). I think most holsters are over-priced. People are paying $100 for $20 holsters and then are assuming they're better. (although sometimes they are better).
@FloeticEnigma2 күн бұрын
A good Kayden holster can be bought for $30 sometimes.
@curtismitchell538Ай бұрын
I've trained initially with side carry but I'm so happy with appendix carry now... faster draw and better shot placement. Anyone preferring small of back is asking for trouble.
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
100%. My only recommendation is to always remove the holster, reholster the gun and then reinstall the holster. It almost entirely removes any risk to the person carrying. The odds of having an accidental shooting like that are near zero, but even if it did happen somehow, the gun would be pointed in a safe direction while being reholstered. The clips that holsters come with these days are very secure, but are still very quick and easy to take off and to put back on. Your gun would have to be broken or something crazy would have to happen to ever shoot yourself while doing that. That would probably end up in the category "act of God" by that point though.
@MrCatsailor14 күн бұрын
I carry Sig Sauer P220 .45 in a cross handed shoulder holster.I find the other methods mentioned to be ok unless I am in a car. I have tried them all except the ankle carry.
@g.j.7175Ай бұрын
Everything in life is a compromise, there are only good or bad compromises. And only everyone can decide for themselves what a good or bad compromise is. The questions that everyone must now ask themselves are: 1. how likely is it to get into a self-defense situation in the first place? 2. how likely is it, if 1 occurs, that just the fraction of a second that I may be slower in drawing my weapon will decide between life and death? 3. how likely is it that I will injure myself by appendix carrying if I handle the gun this way day after day? Because it is a mathematical certainty that while carring appendix you will sooner or later shoot your balls off, it's just a question of time.
@SoluscideАй бұрын
3 is just straight up wrong but go off ig.
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
#3 is extraordinarily unlikely to happen. Also, you just have to remove the holster to reholster the gun and then put it back on if you want to entirely avoid the risks. Otherwise, you would need a broken gun for it to ever go off in the holster which is even more unlikely to ever happen. People want to act like these are high odds, but the Truth is that it's FAR more dangerous to go fishing than it is to carry a handgun AIWB. It's far more dangerous to drive a car or to even cross the street to get your mail. It's to the point that cowardice seems to be more of an issue than safety.
@jasoncarter455Ай бұрын
Aren't ankle holsters for carrying a backup gun, not your primary handgun
@paulmaglio9254Ай бұрын
Typically, but there are also times when that is the only viable way to carry - think highly discrete situations or when sitting for long periods of time. There are instances where I cannot wear an IWB or OWB holster due to the clothing that I am wearing and the situation. In those instances, ankle and pocket carry are the only options available to me. While sitting, ankle carry wins out over pocket carry but when standing pocket carry is superior. I have been known to pocket and ankle carry at the same time in order to cover by bases, As far as gun size, I have pocket and ankle carried s snubbie revolver all the way up to a GLOCK 26 (yes, it can be pocket carried).
@chancepetty409Ай бұрын
Shoulder holster is great for me when I'm able to wear a jacket, blazer or sport coat. Very comfortable. I even have a great quality belly band holster that works great for many types of attire.
@vladboy1Ай бұрын
Choose the way that best fits you - what you are comfortable with and forget about it let them carry their way
@julianmartin1142Ай бұрын
9:05 what is this belt holster ? Seems awesome !
@rangersmith4652Ай бұрын
How ever one carries, reholstering must never open the carrier to risk. There is NO self-defense scenario in which a quick reholster is appropriate.
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
That's why you take your holster off to reholster it. With all the good quick release holster clips available, there's really no need to have to reholster with the holster in place. It takes 2 seconds to remove it, to reholster and to then reinstall the holster onto the belt... and it almost entirely removes any risk of an accidental discharge. Not only does it make them extremely unlikely to ever happen in the first place... but if it did still happen somehow, the gun would be pointed in a safe direction while being reholstered.
@reiniergarciaАй бұрын
"most worst". Who TF wrote that? Lol
@TradinTigerJohn13 күн бұрын
I carry my trusty S&W CSX at 3 o'clock. My ability to get a firm grip on the weapon in a fraction of a second is far better than at any other carry position. I used to use appendix carry with business suits or casual elegant business wear. The difference in concealability in comparison to 3:00 carry is negligible. 99% of concealed carry is the attitude of total nonchalance you develop as you carry every day, everywhere. My order of dress is undies, gun, and then gym shorts, jeans, dress slacks, a business suit, etc. No one outside of my immediate family (and county sheriff and state and my CCW insurance company) knows I carry. And by the grace of God, no bad guy (or gal) has ever had any reason to discover I am never without my trusty S&W and 35 rounds of +P JHP 9 mm.
@Karamojo7mmАй бұрын
Ankle carry is actually a good method to carry a secondary (smaller) gun. Been there, done it with an all-steel S&W J frame .38 cal. M640 Centennial.
@Carnaln8ure23 күн бұрын
I am new to CC but in the process of trying to figure out which I would prefer I landed on OWB Cross Draw aka car jacker holster style OWB. It seems to be the most versatile and comfortable without the inconvenience of having to remove it when sitting or having to stand up often it works well for more mobility in my mind. I am about to place an order for a custom pistol from CZC that fits in P01 holsters. The pistol has a 16-20 week lead time and the custom leather holster I am considering has the potential for some lead time as well due to increased demand but he may also have one or two in stock. It just occurred to me, why isn't there a front of thigh drop style carry. It could be done with a med bag style off body purpose built bag. I have some ideas.
@daved4120Ай бұрын
I've always preferred behind the back IWB, I've done many unloaded drills, and am comfortable with it. There's just something unsettling to me about having a gun (even holstered and on safe) pointed at my junk.
@karlkovach8647Ай бұрын
Keep the baguettes safe!!
@garyhakala516811 күн бұрын
Get knock down on your back not only will you not be able to access it you can destroy your back
@robertdyer1850Ай бұрын
If one trains often, to include dry runs between range days from standing and sitting positions leads to proficiency. Where one decides to carry is irrelevant. Train,train,train.
@BryanClark-gk6ieАй бұрын
Choo Choo Choo.
@T30-z5w15 күн бұрын
I know of two cases where officers shot themselves with appendix carry. One case the round struck the officers genitals and he recovered. In the other case the officer bled to death. The first case was with a Glock the second case was with a small DA/SA pistol, don’t recall the brand. I won’t carry anything but revolvers in appendix carry. Everything else is IWB strong side.
@knightatthecrossroads222Күн бұрын
I carry crossdraw. Because I have full size pistol and that is the most concealable position. But gun has decocker and safety so holster the gun with safety on and then when holstered safety off but decocked. Not the fastest but I can still draw the gun and fire in 1 second without shooting myself......a lot of practicing without live round in the chamber though.
@PaultricountyАй бұрын
Appendix carry breaks one of the cardinal rules of gun safety, always keep a gun pointed in a safe direction. Enough said on this topic.
@HalfCrazy520Ай бұрын
There was a guy here who was putting his kid in a car seat and his G-43X, carried appendix, went off. He bled out before anyone figured out what that 'pop' was.
@billanderson3192Ай бұрын
I don't use my crown jewels as often as I like, but I'm not ready to part with them either!!
@PatriotTexan72Ай бұрын
Right. Pointing a loaded gun at your femoral artery? What could possibly go wrong?
@mikemullen1413Ай бұрын
@@HalfCrazy520 very sad. When? Where?
@HalfCrazy520Ай бұрын
@@mikemullen1413A few years back not far from here. I can't remember if the guy was an off duty cop or civilian. Sealed the deal when I read about that one... appendix carry is not for me. Maybe with a DA/SA pistol, but not a striker gun. I can't imagine how fast a 230 grain HST through the groin could end me.
@CHIGGER83357Ай бұрын
I have used a sticky holster while looking for the holster I wanted. They're pretty much universal s,m,L and they're comfortable . I wish I could get kidex that was that comfortable oh and it works for several guns roughly the same size
@thetattooedguy1413Ай бұрын
The appendix carry is fine IMO - “IF” you’re not keeping one chambered. Now I understand there are plenty of people against that BUT I feel like in the event ( if I’m watching my surroundings anyways ) that I could get my firearm and get one in there fast. Maybe not but - there’s a lot of stores that won’t let you in with a OWB ( and I’m sorry but covering an OWB with a shirt doesn’t cut it. It’s highly noticeable! I couldn’t see keeping it behind my back like the old gangsters used to do. Now MAYBE a OWB belt holster with Low Profile - However, there are issues there also. Depending on the holster “kydex” the tension once you pull your belt tight, also tightens up the holster so it’s harder to get to your firearm. But I’m sure everyone will tell me I’m wrong about everything lol
@MRLUGNUTS17 күн бұрын
Started carrying 18 yrs ago at inside the waist band in 4oclock position and switched to appendix 5yrs ago.. much better for me.
@djenzo245015 күн бұрын
I carry my revolver appendix and my glock 21 IWB and OWB during a trip to the range i realized that small of back Carry makes drawing and re holstering slower Trigger discipline is paramount
@Artty-fl8ulАй бұрын
Try a belly holster. I'm digging it!
@atzeotze22562 күн бұрын
Are there front pocket holster for machine guns available?
@MichaelLayne70213 күн бұрын
Appendix is the most practical. Never once accidentally pulled the trigger on a draw…and I’ve tried to be as sloppy as possible. Just train your booger picker to stay off the fun switch until you are ready to fire and you will be fine.
@MARKWALTON-u6x15 күн бұрын
I Pocket carry a micro 9 Most of the time, and a extra mag on my belt it works for me.
@davf4234Ай бұрын
Excellent video
@Mark-wq1nh5 күн бұрын
I have seen 3 negligent discharges 1 police officer in duty gear shot grazed his foot one guy iwb on the hip he shot himself in the thing and needed emergency medical then when appendix first started a guy had clothing in his holster and shot through his pants and got kicked from the class. I have been carrying appendix for a long time now. i have never bin in a hurry to reholster
@ClaudeBohlsАй бұрын
All good information
@TheRunAndGun10Ай бұрын
I’m glad I clicked on this channel. Now I know to avoid it in the future.
@TomHic-z9n5 күн бұрын
I've been armed security for over 20 years. I'm so used to having my weapon on my side that's where i carry all the time.
@dharan10183 күн бұрын
Does any bigger guys use appendix carry? if so, how can you make it comfortable? I tried with IWB but as soon as I try to sit or bend over it will not work. I usually carry IWB at 3oclock
@cduane88Ай бұрын
Nice to see skinny people. What about bigger people?
@acesup5845Ай бұрын
Make America Healthy Again....
@karlkovach8647Ай бұрын
Also unusually large belts. Just sayin'.
@paulmaglio9254Ай бұрын
I am quite - shall we say - "spherical" in shape. I appendix carry without any issues at all. I have OWB, IWB, AIWB, pocket, and ankle holsters and carry in each position (depending on clothing and weapon choice).
@Sonic.pcx666Ай бұрын
I wear 36” jeans and I have a belly I appendix carry my shield inside profile + holster no problem.
@Franimus21 күн бұрын
I'm not big just awkwardly shaped, appendix carry is extremely uncomfortable. IWB/owb for me, and pocket when I get a smaller 🔫
@DanielOrtegoUSA18 күн бұрын
I’ve carried weapons for years, switching between appendix, hip, and shoulder rigs depending on my clothing and activity. Not sure why he didn’t address shoulder holsters in this video but, oh well. 🤷♂️
@sargon08Ай бұрын
3 O'clock is the best i carry since 2015 some time I carry 9 O'clock position with reverse handle this method you can cross carry with the right hand and with the left hand as well !! This is how people carried since the Cowboys time .
@Qwijebo5 сағат бұрын
I have to jackets with custom sewn in holsters under the arm, snug, but easily accessable
@Djtenthletter29 күн бұрын
Shoulder carry and IWB work for me. Depending on my outfit.
@Victorsbzh7 күн бұрын
If you are a policeman why not carry in a Wild West style? If you are not and have to deal with a holster why not use a waist bag holster at 12 o'clock? Easy access, some protection to your groun.
@YTbannedme-g8x22 күн бұрын
Pocket carry is the best and quickest draw. I always walk around with my hands in my pockets, even without a pocket pistol. Nobody suspects anything with a pocket carry. Note that I only carry a pocket pistol in a low threat environment, when I go to the hood or gas station or any high threat transitional space I put on my 17 round capacity 9mm.
@fload46dАй бұрын
Nothing said about shoulder holsters.
@richvest7212Ай бұрын
I.agree appendix carry is dangerous
@josephmeador15299 күн бұрын
Simple solution … Air weight revolver or a DA hammer fired pistol with an 8 lb+ trigger pull like a P3AT or P11 (for example) appendix carry - you are welcome.
@CJG-bk4bkАй бұрын
I always do the “small of back “ OWB method of carry. Most comfortable for me. Anything “IWB” is too uncomfortable for me.
@onthefly4711Ай бұрын
That was an unexpectedly useful video.
@pycJIaH778 күн бұрын
you forgot cross draw...works best for me. safest points away from body easy to re holster quick enough 0 print most comfortable no one is gonna ever see your gun or be able to snick it out. and bonus tip get breech gear underwear
@Gohasuka22 күн бұрын
does anyone know what gun on 2:12 ? looks like glock 43x mos, but it does have shorter barrel and frame. i thought it was 26, but have different rail
@anthonyjchavarria18 күн бұрын
What boots are those in the ankle carry?
@johnwallace4408Ай бұрын
You forgot the easiest and most conceal able & the most comfortable holster, ---THE SHOULDER HOSTER. BY FAR THE BEST!
@mred99729 күн бұрын
I've told more than 1 it's harder finding the right holster then then right gun
@raymondsullivan747417 күн бұрын
Carry various methods, practice everyday, carry the way that is most comfortable for yourself and practice. Another post mentions situational awareness, again practice practice practice.
@leewang668612 күн бұрын
Ankle carry works. Chased someone with ankle weapon no problem. Have to renew the holster after a few Years but it worked.
@JR-ld1etАй бұрын
I would never put a sig close to my dinger
@malcolmxraw134212 күн бұрын
Appendix carry is ideal for a CH revolver imo
10 күн бұрын
Carry it anywhere. Having it is important.
@davidguymon1673Ай бұрын
This video is nothing but TACTITARD bullshit. I find it hilarious that the narrator of this sits and says that appendix carry is actually better than SOB carry. With SOB carry you may or may not suffer some kind of spinal damage, but appendix carry guarantees a fatal wound ending your life. This guy sits and says that appendix carry somehow is still more viable than SOB carry, which is completely wrong. He fails to mention that tons of places like ranges, have banned appendix carry because it is so dangerous, and that the downfall outweighs the benefit benefits.
@deucedeuce1572Ай бұрын
...and you fail to mention that SOB carry has been banned by almost all police stations, because it's so dangerous. You're FAR FAR more likely to fall on your back than you are to ever have a negligent discharge. Also, with AIWB, you just simply remove the holster to reholster the gun, then reinstall the holster with the gun in it. It almost entirely removes any risk of an accidental/negligent shooting from happening... and if the absurdly unlikely and almost impossible thing happens and there is an accidental/negligent discharge, the gun will be pointed in a safe direction as its being holstered. SOB is a terrible way to carry, because the odds of being severely injured are HIGH... but the odds of shooting yourself while AIWB carrying are extremely low (1 in millions).