Uh i would say they owe me a chair now!

That is the best argument I've heard for Appendix carry.

I switched to appendix about 5 years ago now and have never looked back. It's more comfortable while driving, still accessible, and when I go wrestle over practice weapons I've never once had it taken out of my holster. When I carried at 3 o'clock that happened a handful of times and that's what convinced me to switch

I agree 99%. There's one other argument for hip over appendix. When you lean or sort of crunch forward, you can kind of trap the gun against your abs in appendix carry, but leaning forward can help the draw from the rear hip. This is often the case for heavier dudes with more stomach to get in the way. Some folks feel its easier to protect the draw if you can just turn your hips away from the assailant and post with your off-hand to defend the draw. (This also carries over muscle memory from people who are used to hip or thigh carry from the military or police service.) I can see the logic in that, but even if you believe it I'm not sure it outweighs all the other disadvantages. I think some folks feel that rear hip is better for bigger guns (like a full size Glock 17 as opposed to a 19 or smaller), but I think that's more a lack of practice. All that said, when I concealed carry its appendix carry for all the reasons Mike said.

😂😂😂 I agree, but the explanation from Mike was hilarious as always 😊

That's actually a great argument. Never realized that

I carried at 4 o clock for a few years. I went to a Craig Douglas course and a person took my gun out of my holster. I switched to appendix that night.

For comfort, get a good click belt that you can adjust on the fly. Loosen it as you sit down (or eat burritos) and tighten as needed to conceal.

Best argument I’ve heard for appendix so far. Thanks! I still struggle with it because I have a belly and most men’s pants available sit on my hips, which creates problems for carrying that far forward.

Great points!

Great video! Thanks

"I dont want you having kids" HAHAH

A lot of good points in this vid!

Great video!

Good video, and explanations.

You don’t want to fall on your back(slip on the ice or get shoved with something tangled in your feet) with a gun back there. Hiking and stuff. Same for scout carrying a knife. You can get pretty effed up

That's very reasonable and logical :) good stuff

People talk about guns going off, putting them in holsters. Do people keep them in holsters cocked? Because, if they do, that's insane.

With all the force on force I have experienced, I can say that where you want to carry and where you should carry is not only subjective but based on a lot of factors, such as; how heavy, small, wide, tall you are, etc. Not to mention the type of pistol you have or want to have. We can sayy all day that apendix is the best or that rear quarter is the best, but you have to consider other factors too. Even if apendix is the best position, it may be the worst position for certain people given their size, limitations, etc. I used to carry apendix and after I went through an intensive 6 week force on force training course I found that the best, fastest and safest position for me was rear quarter, even though i was dead set on apendix. During that same 6 week course I saw other people change their carry position too.

I have always carried appendix, except when I was carrying a service M9.

I think most of the arguments fall apart once the fight goes to the ground, a standing bear hug would probably work. Not only that it takes two hands to draw efficiently. As the other draw only needs one hand you can actually fight an attacker far better. I'd argue sideways stance with maybe a Dracula cape-style elbow block and strike would actually make it easier for you to draw and shoot as it creates distance between you and your opposite.

There are some awesome products that add a foam backing to your holster to relieve that pressure Kevin's speaking of.

I prefer 3 o'clock. Depending size of gun and the clothes you wear, it's quite natural for draw. Also, body type plays also into consideration.

Icy Mike is ALWAYS RIGHT! LOL and it rhymes!

5:18 thanks for explaining the joke.

100% agree!

Makes total sense, that's why I carry that way myself.

Icy Mike... apologies for past neg. commentary; didn't know ur background & this little vid made the diff! Oos! as James Ryan would say (Kill or Be Killed 1977) 👊

I carry my Shield or SD-9 (poor-man's M&P) m.o.b. it works and conceals well; but the drawbacks.... especially wen seated or under heavy clothing. 🤔

Follow up question. Where do you prefer to keep your spare mag?

Im getting one those chairs those things look comfy as can be

appendix requires a lot of finagling with holsters. especially for bigger guns. but its worth it

For those worried about shooting their junk off, the solution is simple. Get a good holster and keep your finger off the trigger.

Hugs definitely are a problem…

So troo. I prefer appendix; at least with a short barrel. It can be done with a service sized weapon as well, but a little harder to conceal also.

I've tried appendix carry repeatedly and can't stand it no matter what advice I take. Either it shows like a red flag or it's unbearable when I sit, or both.

Does anyone know the model of the training pistol and light attachment in mike’s pants?

How doI double like?

2:00 gun iaijutsu

Kick in the groin ;)

Very cool to see someone immigrate and assimilate 🤙👌🤙

Compelling argument

Honest question? How many countries other than the USA have such lax firearm laws? (Please don't start listing countries enduring civil wars.)

Hey lee hi i have very important question for you can u please write me back so i can ask u? I would very apriciate that please. Ty man.

I'm naive on this subject, but the concern of shooting yourself while holstering your firearm -- isn't that what the safety is for? Isn't the safety right next to your thumb? Can't you engage and disengage the safety with almost zero effort?

T-Rex arms all day. Shout out to Jordan.

This bald guys energy is absurdly agressive

Icy Mike ruining your video with his hilarious potty mouth.

As someone who does not live in the US, I find gun culture to be very strange. I imagine I would be quite stressed looking out for deadly assailants every time I leave the house. How do you relax in public? Great channel BTW 🫡

@Kevin Lee - I never knew that you Conceal Carry. That's pretty F-ING cool that you do. Anyways, if I were you…I WOULD ABSOLUTELY take your buddy’s (@hard2hurt) advice of you should Conceal Carry around your appendix area, because not only does his explanations makes perfect sense, they make sense logically as well. In addition, in your 4 or 5 o’clock position, it serves or acts as an unnecessary “barrier” that you need to overcome, in my opinion. And, when it comes to “life and death” situations, you never have time to deal or overcome those types of unnecessary “barriers”. Because, it could very well cost you your life. One more important thing, if put two people of equal skills and knowledge of handling a firearm properly and safely…I believe the person who Conceal Carrys around their Appendix Area, would draw and point their firearm at the target much quicker than the person who Conceal Carrys around their 4 or 5 o'clock positions. And, that a huge deal, because every second counts in a “life or death” situation. I think for you next video, you should test it out, to find out if I am correct or not.

Oh realy, standing in front of me, try to grab my hand or arm while i take my gun from my back. You won't get there without tasting your own 🏐🏐 in your mouth while spitting 😬. The whole point of self defence is ’don't allow your adversary to get in your back'. That's also a defence tactic in the police and military. That's why they don'r wear their guns full gangsta !