Is Appendix Carry Safe?

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  • čas přidán 11. 11. 2020
  • Is carrying your firearm in the appendix configuration a major threat to the propagation of the human race? In this video John Lovell addresses other carry options and the dangers they pose.
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  • @THPOOKY
    @THPOOKY Před 3 lety +2353

    Guys John Lovell said testicle and ballerina arabesque in the same video. We did it, we finally did it. We broke him.

    • @WarriorPoetSociety
      @WarriorPoetSociety  Před 3 lety +368

      😂😂😂 it was a matter of time

    • @mpweave
      @mpweave Před 3 lety +131

      He’ll be wearing Uggz and a scarf in the next video. You heard it here first.

    • @jordansimmons4677
      @jordansimmons4677 Před 3 lety +8

      Bwaahhhahaha!

    • @db7551
      @db7551 Před 3 lety +5

      LOL

    • @jcast25
      @jcast25 Před 3 lety +27

      I'm just impressed John knows what arabesque is, and I only know because my daughter loves ballet!

  • @CoffeeFresh_
    @CoffeeFresh_ Před 3 lety +332

    I carry a revolver in my front hoodie pocket.
    I call it "Kangaroo Karry" my revolver is the Joey.

    • @BitcoinWillFixEverything
      @BitcoinWillFixEverything Před 3 lety +6

      Interesting. I'm a holster. Does it require 2 hands to remove gun from the holster?

    • @onpsxmember
      @onpsxmember Před 3 lety +20

      @@BitcoinWillFixEverything
      Hello holster, I'm dad.
      I guess when it's at least a shrouded hammer, he'll have no problem and could also shoot directly from the pocket.

    • @Monztuh
      @Monztuh Před 3 lety +1

      Let me see it bro

    • @astang1072
      @astang1072 Před 3 lety +7

      Please tell me you’re kidding.
      Firearms need holsters. Need to be able to be hands-free AND keep that trigger from ever getting inadvertently pulled.

    • @sasquatch6829
      @sasquatch6829 Před 3 lety +1

      Damn Aussies.... brilliant. I bet I could fit my 460 xvr in my deer hunting muff.

  • @joshuacalebm
    @joshuacalebm Před 2 lety +948

    I got into an actual fist fight and intense grappling situation after I was unexpectedly attacked by a much bigger stranger on a public sidewalk last year. This happened while I was appendix carrying a loaded 9 mm with a Kydex holster. Gun never went off, and thankfully I was able to win the fight and be able to live to write this comment today. 🙏🏽

    • @ares2067
      @ares2067 Před 2 lety +36

      Glad you survived my dude. Yeah I carry a Gen 3 Glock 19 with a Kydex holster appendix also, nothing like that positive "click" to let you know you're locked in. I could do a backflip (if I were able to lol) and I am quite confident my holster or gun would stay firmly in place. I use RCS pull the dot soft loops, and they've never failed me.

    • @BoiFast
      @BoiFast Před 2 lety +1

      @@ares2067 I have the same holster and love it!

    • @lawrencestanley8989
      @lawrencestanley8989 Před 2 lety +28

      I carry a Glock 36 because 45acp... in an Urban Carry IWB holster, and I have to say that I don't understand why the individual that unexpectedly attacked you survived? Savages will attack random people intending to kill them every day, and I'm not a fighter; if someone unexpectedly attacked me, they would immediately receive free acupuncture.

    • @wigletron2846
      @wigletron2846 Před rokem

      @@lawrencestanley8989 and then you deal with litigation the rest of your life and the scumbags family will win a civil suit

    • @willyjankins
      @willyjankins Před rokem +15

      @@lawrencestanley8989 with all due respect, glock is a cheerleader tool. But I appreciate your efforts to escape the stereotype by going with .45, girls like you are hard to find

  • @thewordman6013
    @thewordman6013 Před 3 lety +639

    It's funny, a bunch of these clowns will say, "you shouldn't have to look at your holster to holster your weapon, you're not being tactical"..... Well children, if I'm holstering my pistol then that means the fight is over and I've won and the scene is secure!! You're welcome!!!

    • @andrewbetances1203
      @andrewbetances1203 Před 2 lety +11

      Or you have to holster it quickly before a police officer shows up and doesn't know what's going on. I'd rather not be told to go on the ground at gunpoint with a possible nd in my belly

    • @turns-jt7te
      @turns-jt7te Před 2 lety +57

      @@andrewbetances1203 you're going facedown no matter what mate

    • @andrewbetances1203
      @andrewbetances1203 Před 2 lety +15

      @@turns-jt7te my hope is to be holstered and concealed before anyone is able to process what happened. Then I'll just be a bystander again.... Actually my hope is to not be in the situation to begin with.

    • @turns-jt7te
      @turns-jt7te Před 2 lety +55

      @@andrewbetances1203 shooting someone... Then hoping to skedaddle before anyone notices. Mate idk the angle you see things from but this is a really good way to wind up in hot water with the law.

    • @andrewbetances1203
      @andrewbetances1203 Před 2 lety +13

      @@turns-jt7te never said anything about leaving. Quite the contrary. I need to make sure any weapons don't get legs and walk away.
      I'm talking about as few people knowing I have a CCW as possible including police until it's safe to disclose what happened. That's in an ideal situation anyways. With my luck, I'll pull on someone about to kill me or my family then a cop will think I'm attempting to murder an innocent ex con with a gun.

  • @barnesbuilt1250
    @barnesbuilt1250 Před 3 lety +887

    “My right ball would immediately be destroyed”
    Married guys:
    Just one! Appendix it is.

    • @1.1797
      @1.1797 Před 3 lety +34

      100% effective birth control.

    • @jumpykilllerqx6029
      @jumpykilllerqx6029 Před 3 lety +8

      Isn't hydrostatic shock a thing

    • @sanjeevpaul
      @sanjeevpaul Před 3 lety +26

      Gun gets one side the wife gets the other HAHA

    • @JamesBond-oc4gm
      @JamesBond-oc4gm Před 3 lety +31

      No, its.
      Married guys: I don't use them anyway 🤷‍♂️

    • @1.1797
      @1.1797 Před 3 lety +3

      @@JamesBond-oc4gm hahaha, its funny cuz its true! Lol

  • @Ragin__Cajun
    @Ragin__Cajun Před 3 lety +299

    “Is that a suppressor in your pants or are you just happy to see me”

  • @deejayimm
    @deejayimm Před 2 lety +429

    Remember that there is never an instance in self defence where you need to reholster your weapon quickly, and the only possible risk in appendix carry comes from reholstering.
    Take the holster off, reholster the firearm pointed in a safe direction, and then put the holstered firearm back on your belt.
    It's just that simple.

    • @boosted.boyo.
      @boosted.boyo. Před rokem +15

      Massive W comment thx

    • @rudder727
      @rudder727 Před rokem +13

      the risk of re-upholstering applies to everywhere you carry. Just pay attention while you are doing it and there is no issue.

    • @deejayimm
      @deejayimm Před rokem +1

      @@gae384 yes.
      You might end up with some shit from the 70s..

    • @deejayimm
      @deejayimm Před rokem

      @@gae384 unless it's a sw38 on blue and green, like the shit I grew up on.

    • @aaronscholl
      @aaronscholl Před rokem

      This is everything

  • @jameseason9949
    @jameseason9949 Před 2 lety +23

    John, while including humor you and the team made this maybe the most objective offering I've seen to date. Great job! Keep up the great work at WPS!

  • @NickBrennanA
    @NickBrennanA Před 3 lety +471

    I was going to make a joke, but nothing is going to beat "appenDIX"
    Well done

  • @franccard9538
    @franccard9538 Před 3 lety +583

    Since my femoral artery doesn't run through my testicle ill be alright - John 2020

    • @russellsweaney6953
      @russellsweaney6953 Před 3 lety +6

      LOL

    • @j777
      @j777 Před 3 lety +7

      After saying the worse thing would be shooting off one of those

    • @ExtinctLS1GTO
      @ExtinctLS1GTO Před 3 lety +14

      That needs to be on a war poet shirt

    • @daveh6424
      @daveh6424 Před 3 lety +5

      Should have mad it a Bible verse.
      John 20:20.

    • @mwilsonjr92
      @mwilsonjr92 Před 3 lety +4

      No John you will be all left lol

  • @MDR-hn2yz
    @MDR-hn2yz Před 2 lety +249

    When I was in Iraq, I was a gunner in a CH-53E helicopter.
    Everything above my waste was snuggled in body armor. The floor and bulkhead surrounding the gunners hatch were covered with armored plates. I’m just over 6 foot tall. That meant that the armor plate stopped at mid-thigh.
    I was always very worried about getting my junk shot off. I was in my early 20’s and had a lot of plans when I got back to the ladies. I made it out fine.
    Appendix carry doesn’t scare me🇺🇸

    • @jrb13bales
      @jrb13bales Před rokem +12

      Thank you for your service!

    • @cagneybillingsley2165
      @cagneybillingsley2165 Před rokem

      people who appendix carry are female or men with small penises

    • @thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074
      @thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074 Před rokem +11

      I didn’t think helicopter gunners had nutz, learned something new today. 😆

    • @MDR-hn2yz
      @MDR-hn2yz Před rokem

      @@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074 not what your mom said🫡

    • @1960HikerDude
      @1960HikerDude Před rokem +7

      @@jrb13bales I'm sure the ladies thank him for his "service" as well.

  • @jeffreyclayton7118
    @jeffreyclayton7118 Před 2 lety +79

    As far as AIWB goes, I tell people to carefully reholster so that you don't shoot your Family Artery. The Femoral Artery is out of the way but the Family Artery is in the fatal funnel of fire. Great video.

    • @josie4065
      @josie4065 Před rokem

      Lmao that's great.

    • @svbarryduckworth628
      @svbarryduckworth628 Před rokem +8

      A ND while AIWB carrying should be called an RTS "Rapid Transition Surgery."

    • @brian_b_music
      @brian_b_music Před rokem

      The family artery😂😂😂

    • @KC-fb8ql
      @KC-fb8ql Před rokem +3

      As I heard it said, when you carry appendix every gun has a decocker.

    • @brian_b_music
      @brian_b_music Před rokem +1

      @@KC-fb8ql Not every gun. A 12 pound trigger is not going to pull itself. If you have a hammer to ride with your thumb, that’s even better. There will never be no risk in carrying, but you can eliminate a lot of it with what you carry.

  • @mikeyblalock78
    @mikeyblalock78 Před 3 lety +863

    Just go ahead and Insert: “That’s what she said” at nearly ever other second of the video.

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku Před 3 lety +3

      Let me get this straight: You comment something that is unrelated to the fact that I have two DANGEROUSLY DASHING girlfriends? Considering that I am the unprettiest CZcamsr ever, having two hot girlfriends is really incredible. Yet you did not mention that at all. I am quite disappointed, dear din

    • @jonathanjohansen4239
      @jonathanjohansen4239 Před 3 lety +27

      "Just go ahead and insert" Thats what she said

    • @whiterook8483
      @whiterook8483 Před 3 lety +6

      “She goes in and out and in and out and she said plays all night and the music just right, mama’s got a squeeze box daddy never sleeps at night!”

    • @larrychapman5491
      @larrychapman5491 Před 3 lety +1

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @jonross377
      @jonross377 Před 3 lety +2

      @@AxxLAfriku What did I just watch?

  • @dw5523
    @dw5523 Před 3 lety +140

    "Some folks that have a bit more of a belly..." Why you gotta light me up like that while I'm eating Cap'n Crunch?

  • @uberspider1384
    @uberspider1384 Před 2 lety +8

    I like the way John thinks about the different things that could happen and talks out the different carry options. Really nice discussion about the main ways to carry IWB

  • @Jim.Hummel
    @Jim.Hummel Před 2 lety +77

    Although I'm a little late to the party, I found this video to be one of the best practical explanations of holstered carry positions and the considerations of carrying risks. It literally took a lot of balls to cover this topic effectively...and we (myself and the boys) thank you!

  • @LaCal22
    @LaCal22 Před 3 lety +389

    "Luckily the femoral artery doesn't run through my right ball"

    • @Ontarianmm
      @Ontarianmm Před 3 lety +5

      Yeaaaaa, about that. Men tend to have a lot of blood down there to keep production up. So you will bleed out basically just as fast.

    • @m1garandlvr420
      @m1garandlvr420 Před 3 lety +24

      If I shot my right nut off I’d wish my femoral artery ran through there.

    • @rickh5088
      @rickh5088 Před 3 lety +21

      @@Ontarianmm Definitely NOT true. Getting shot in the balls would bleed, and bleed a lot. It is generally assumed you could live for maybe an hour or even more if that did happen (there aren't exactly a lot of examples to draw great conclusions from). If you sever your femoral artery you will be lucky if you make it to 3 minutes.

    • @godgunsandgoldens
      @godgunsandgoldens Před 3 lety +8

      @@Ontarianmm Anyone who is actually worried about shooting themself has no business carrying a pistol. You won’t be worth a damn when the split second time comes to draw and shoot to protect yourself or others. You will be to scared to react when the time comes.

    • @godgunsandgoldens
      @godgunsandgoldens Před 3 lety +3

      @@rickh5088 You can pack your groin to slow down bleeding enough to survive getting help. The femoral much less likely.

  • @bolt.22
    @bolt.22 Před 3 lety +92

    "I don't want to die and I don't want that worse thing either" awesome line

  • @christianstephen9369
    @christianstephen9369 Před 2 lety +1

    I love how informational yet humorous this video is!!

  • @BerathorPainting
    @BerathorPainting Před rokem +6

    I share this with anyone that gives me crap for appendix carry or for anyone nervous about it. Fantastic content as always.

  • @isaacmondesir1814
    @isaacmondesir1814 Před 3 lety +217

    “I don’t have any legs...” immediately remembers the 3rd leg.

  • @MRCHUPA
    @MRCHUPA Před 3 lety +482

    Lol I love John’s sense of humor. I can tell he’s genuinely a good man.

    • @fortunateson6648
      @fortunateson6648 Před 3 lety +7

      I envy his goodness

    • @Downsouth1796
      @Downsouth1796 Před 3 lety +7

      I had the pleasure of meeting him. He is blessing to be around!!! As nice as he seems in his videos he’s somehow nicer in person!

    • @tchap8323
      @tchap8323 Před 3 lety

      Yea ok John...

    • @1000ian1000
      @1000ian1000 Před 3 lety

      His sense of humor is terrible lol

    • @1000ian1000
      @1000ian1000 Před 3 lety +1

      Would def kill some brews w him though

  • @hiscrownedson1752
    @hiscrownedson1752 Před 2 lety +1

    First time watching this and I just want to say that you are a very wise guy. Not by what you share but how you communicate. Thank you !

  • @coachjonwood2918
    @coachjonwood2918 Před rokem +4

    Awesome stuff! I agree 100% with everything in this video. I’d only add 1 safety tip, for shooters on the range who have less than ideal safety, flimsy leather holsters, or difficulty holstering, organize shot volley to end on an empty gun. Utilize a firing line table to make ready and reholster the firearm “out of the waistband”. It takes way more time, but nothing ruins a range day like a ND into a testicle.

  • @Bankston94
    @Bankston94 Před 3 lety +275

    I drive a Ford, I don’t trust anything, including my brakes. Every time I arrive somewhere on time, I thank the lord for the miracle and tell my guardian angel to take a 10 minute break.

    • @thisismagacountry1318
      @thisismagacountry1318 Před 3 lety +12

      Scotty Kilmer has do it yourself brake videos.

    • @DBCooper81
      @DBCooper81 Před 3 lety +9

      Garret B. You win comment of the month

    • @kieran8266
      @kieran8266 Před 3 lety +12

      Well you heard him boys, we've got a 10 minute window on this guy anytime he's punctual.

    • @usmcfrommt9790
      @usmcfrommt9790 Před 3 lety +1

      @@thisismagacountry1318 I thought he quit......

    • @bruce4461
      @bruce4461 Před 3 lety +2

      F.O.R.D. = Fix Or Repair Daily!

  • @knndyskful
    @knndyskful Před 3 lety +414

    “Hey it’s guns, it’s all dangerous”
    Happy Veterans Day brother 🇺🇸🤙🇺🇸 #Thankyouforyourservice”

    • @johnbrown2163
      @johnbrown2163 Před 3 lety +5

      Thank you for being a Great American!

    • @renhosti
      @renhosti Před 3 lety +5

      And that's the point. 👍

    • @johnbrown2163
      @johnbrown2163 Před 3 lety +1

      @@renhosti Safety is #1 priority.

    • @renhosti
      @renhosti Před 3 lety +4

      @@johnbrown2163 not really. 😁. If it was, I wouldn't be driving in a vehicle. There are "safer" things I could be doing. I wouldn't be playing tackle football without pads. Etc. 😁

    • @johnbrown2163
      @johnbrown2163 Před 3 lety +1

      @@renhosti Accidents and friendly fire are also dangerous. Playing John Lovell instead of getting out of the Danger zone makes no sense to me. Pew pew now you in court defending your life. Pew Pew now you bleeding out or family dying... You cannot fight and save you buddy at the same time. I love guns I just think you not safe cause you armed.

  • @tjdinfl
    @tjdinfl Před rokem

    Excellent video. I tout this almost daily. Love your videos. I just discovered you a couple days ago while researching a replacement belt for my old work out 5.11.

  • @chrisbrinkman9569
    @chrisbrinkman9569 Před 2 lety +3

    Great video 🤣 hilarious and informative. I’ve been watching your videos in preparation for getting my first gun and they’re helping a lot.

  • @1.1797
    @1.1797 Před 3 lety +707

    Theres a more detailed vid on John's onlyfans

  • @mikemccarthy6719
    @mikemccarthy6719 Před 3 lety +157

    EVERYONE: Well at least with that silencer on the gun his business isn't in danger.
    JOHN: Just the tip.

  • @CA2ATrucker
    @CA2ATrucker Před 2 lety +1

    Behind all the comedy your visuals of the different carry options are spot on John! Great info. Thanks again.
    Stay safe God Bless ✌️🇺🇲

  • @kerebaka
    @kerebaka Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the wound pictures: video is super informative!

  • @flyingdutchman7585
    @flyingdutchman7585 Před 3 lety +400

    22 years undercover experience speaking. I started with small in the back carry, but found that it caused serious back and hip problems from sitting in a car. Went to appendix carry and carried that way the rest of the time. Tons of Raids, chases, fights and three shootings...never had a problem of it dropping out or getting to it when needed. During that time, holsters evolved (and actually got better). Currently, I like the Q Series for my Glocks, fit the weapon great, good trigger guard but very minimalist. Love what you do WPS, keep up the good work fellow patriot.

    • @LRRPFco52
      @LRRPFco52 Před 3 lety +17

      There was a guy who got in a car accident with one of those horizontal in-the-back holsters. I think he had a 1911. Anyway, it left a 1911-shaped crater in his back, displacing several vertebrae in the lower lumbar-sacral junction and causing serious spinal injury. Not sure what happened with him long-term.

    • @jth_printed_designs
      @jth_printed_designs Před 3 lety +3

      Don't hear about too many people using the Q-Series holster. I've used mine at 3:30 for a couple years now (too skinny to appendix carry) and its great. Probably switching it up soon as I think I'm adding an olight PL-mini 2 to my Glock 26. I'll still use the Q holster when I want it to carry smaller

    • @concernedpatriot.2221
      @concernedpatriot.2221 Před 3 lety

      What gun were you using ?

    • @flyingdutchman7585
      @flyingdutchman7585 Před 3 lety +4

      @@concernedpatriot.2221 I mainly carry a Glock 26 with a Glock 19 mag (this gives a bit of extension for my finger). I also carried a Glock 22 the same way...depended on the mood/situation I was dealing with that day.

    • @concernedpatriot.2221
      @concernedpatriot.2221 Před 3 lety +10

      @@flyingdutchman7585 Cool. I’m a retired cop. I carried a 5 shot model 60 appendix while in uniform, when we carried wheel guns.
      I did 31 years in the Miami Dade police dept in Miami, Florida retired 5 years ago.

  • @jimmyb1356
    @jimmyb1356 Před 3 lety +66

    Is it comfortable: “yes”
    Ok do it
    Is it uncomfortable: “Yes”
    Ok, don’t do it

  • @justinferrell9312
    @justinferrell9312 Před rokem +1

    Love coming back to this video and sharing it. Pure knowledge. Thank you sir. Thank you again.

  • @KB17Race
    @KB17Race Před rokem +4

    Thanks for the entertaining and informative video. I've always carried OWB 4:30. My aversion to AIWB comes from years of IDPA shooting. Anyone who has shot much IDPA will have heard "Muzzle, muzzle, muzzle". But I'm willing to give it a try. Think I'll carry AIWB for a couple of weeks on an empty chamber and see how it goes. I agree, being able to see the holster before and during the holstering process is a big advantage.

  • @dimitrianchipolovsky527
    @dimitrianchipolovsky527 Před 3 lety +112

    3:30 “I’m standing with my .... legs”
    John you never fail to drop such amazing wisdom.

  • @Z0mbieMike
    @Z0mbieMike Před 3 lety +127

    I've been carrying appendix for 6 years now and still have my twig and 3 berries... I mean 2 berries. Totally only 2 berries.

    • @johnnygnoneeded
      @johnnygnoneeded Před 3 lety +8

      Just here for the appendage jokes...

    • @wes95z28
      @wes95z28 Před 3 lety +5

      If an accident were to happen and you lose one you would just be normal then.

    • @troytruong8246
      @troytruong8246 Před 3 lety +2

      Lmao. Same. Cc appendix for 6 years also. I carry 1 clock position.

    • @Z0mbieMike
      @Z0mbieMike Před 3 lety +3

      I would just like to clarify, there's only EVER been 2 berries. The people talking about the 3rd are misinformed, just 2 completely normal, surprisingly comparable in size, berries.

    • @zac3392
      @zac3392 Před 3 lety +6

      @@Z0mbieMike Lawsuit being filed now... we the people demand a recount

  • @JoshSabboth
    @JoshSabboth Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the explanation John. I was carrying at 4 oclock but recently switched to appendix carry.

  • @ingodwetrust76
    @ingodwetrust76 Před 2 lety +1

    These videos are so great! The humor is off the chart funny

  • @ks5526
    @ks5526 Před 3 lety +222

    This was one of the best explanations of appendix carry and the reality of how much you actually flag yourself with multiple carry positions.
    Keep leading the way, John.

  • @Faus4us
    @Faus4us Před 3 lety +133

    "I feel that can right there. That's cold on JUST the right ball." - John Lovell

  • @jamesdavis7650
    @jamesdavis7650 Před 2 lety

    Nice explanation, great information! Simple and to the point.

  • @Fastone-2007
    @Fastone-2007 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video. It is all about training and putting time in on your draw and re-holster. Unfortunately working at a public range I know of two AD's from two experienced shooters carrying appendex as they were re-holstering the gun. Both were trying to re-holster too quickly got sloppy with therir trigger finger and discharged the firearm. One gent is missing parts ( the gas ball coming out of the barrel will cause some signifcant damage) and the other narrowly missed arteries but did send a round down the inside of his thigh exiting at his knee. Train how you carry and once you are done shooting be careful on the re-holstering aspect. Cheers!

  • @corynorell3686
    @corynorell3686 Před 3 lety +280

    Hey John, we never thought it possible, but you just keep getting weirder. This could be the best video yet.

    • @Chris09978
      @Chris09978 Před 3 lety +7

      Even though he’s a ranger battalion but he’s a special one

    • @vicdiaz5180
      @vicdiaz5180 Před 3 lety +10

      You just like the way he’s reaching into his pants. Come on just say it.

    • @Chris09978
      @Chris09978 Před 3 lety +1

      @@vicdiaz5180 this comment made me laugh and no I don’t

    • @dewdog
      @dewdog Před 3 lety +7

      Party On! Love it. Appendix for me too.
      I add one additional peace of mind thang by carrying a DA/SA. Thumb pressing the hammer and it AINT gonna go bang.

    • @ShaoLyn8
      @ShaoLyn8 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Chris09978 I was told they all are.. special.. lol

  • @robertwilson8184
    @robertwilson8184 Před 3 lety +95

    Drinking game: Take a shot every time John censors himself and motions towards his groin.

  • @juniorfergus3522
    @juniorfergus3522 Před 3 lety

    I've been watching your videos for a while now and I have to say you're one of the more interesting gun guy on CZcams

  • @InsightInspection
    @InsightInspection Před 2 lety

    In and out! Lovely John. Nice catch

  • @HolmesProspecting
    @HolmesProspecting Před 3 lety +26

    ~Already knows how to appendix carry~
    ~Watches every second~

  • @jimfiore4671
    @jimfiore4671 Před 3 lety +59

    Ya, I can't say I've ever had that fear. The thing I did was, I unloaded my firearm and just practiced holstering and unholstering on and on and on until I was good. Also when I put my gun and holster on, I NEVER put them on separately. I only put it on with the gun in the holster. The less amount of time you reholster a firearm while the holster is already attached the better.
    God bless

    • @frugalsoul9984
      @frugalsoul9984 Před 3 lety +4

      Yup I don't worry about a holstered gun in any position. It's the holstering and unholstering that's more worrying.

    • @frugalsoul9984
      @frugalsoul9984 Před 3 lety +4

      @Die Kista oh I agree I'm just saying a holstered gun doesn't go off. It's drawing and holstering that's the issue which also means that the lines he shows you would get shot in probably aren't valid. Personally I don't find appendix comfortable but I also don't care what other people do as long as they try to do it safely. All gun handling involves some level of risk

  • @jeremyn6726
    @jeremyn6726 Před 2 lety

    informative, educational, and entertaining. Thanks John!

  • @chadreinert1428
    @chadreinert1428 Před 3 lety +2

    That was a quick video, I didn’t have to stay long at all, just “in and out”.
    Lol you guys are great :)

  • @xSlykiller
    @xSlykiller Před 3 lety +398

    Johns whole face and body expression when hes about to say “That’s just gay bro” but stops himself was just pure gold.

    • @danielaramburo7648
      @danielaramburo7648 Před 3 lety +17

      CZcams: demonetized!!!!

    • @miamivlad
      @miamivlad Před 2 lety +9

      @@danielaramburo7648 Exactly why he doesn’t say it.

    • @BArellano95
      @BArellano95 Před 2 lety +8

      I was thinking to myself, ‘What part of the video could this guy possibly be talking about?’
      And then I arrived at that part 😂

    • @sonofspaceghost_9290
      @sonofspaceghost_9290 Před 2 lety +4

      Dead tru lolol!!!

    • @tangyorange6509
      @tangyorange6509 Před 2 lety +11

      Good on him, gay ain’t bad

  • @bigclift248
    @bigclift248 Před 3 lety +93

    "I don't believe you, let me see."
    "Hey bro, it's not that kind of channel."

  • @svbarryduckworth628
    @svbarryduckworth628 Před rokem +8

    A great video and I agree with your logic here.
    Another way to be a little bit safer is to carry a hammer-fired weapon and cover that hammer with the thumb all the way in while holstering. Also, an external safety disconnects the trigger and totally takes it out of the equation. A thumb covering the hammer takes the hammer out of the equation too.
    Your mileage may vary and we all have our own degree of what is acceptable and unacceptable to our personal safety when a firearm is pushed inside our pants.
    A round can not be fired without the primer being struck by the firing pin or striker. However that eventually is dealt with so that that possibility is made as close to zero as personally comfortable is up to the individual with the firearm stuck inside their pants. You do you -but do it intelligently knowing as much about all the factors as possible before making your own decisions.

  • @lukemitchell5962
    @lukemitchell5962 Před měsícem

    Thank you. You have dispelled some fears I had about appendix carry.

  • @bigbrickfatdaddy5914
    @bigbrickfatdaddy5914 Před 3 lety +50

    "I would never just pull out my gun in public... It's bad etiquette"

    • @JamesThoenes
      @JamesThoenes Před 3 lety +6

      Generally looked down upon during Zoom business meetings also.

  • @isaiahmarquez9717
    @isaiahmarquez9717 Před 3 lety +106

    “AppenDIX bro! You’re gonna blow it off.” 🤣

  • @jameselliott7104
    @jameselliott7104 Před 2 lety +3

    This was an interesting video. As one who is Deaf since birth, the first rule of gun ownership is to position your gun in a way that it cannot be taken from you; meaning that your first obligation is to protect your gun at all costs from others . I've tried several different positions and the only position that enabled me to protect my gun and be comfortable (I have a full sized gun) is crossdraw. I'm right handed, so my gun sits on my belt in a paddle holster near my left hip. This position allows me to buckle up easily in a car, sit in a chair comfortably, and gives me a relaxed position to draw my gun out. Italian police use crossdraw, the Indiana Sheriff's carry crossdraw after much testing and research. For me, the crossdraw position beats every other type of carry method. I can defend someone's attempt to take my gun from me easily, with the martial arts training I have. And if you have a large handgun, crossdraw makes life much easier to deal with your gun.

  • @1robertcourtney
    @1robertcourtney Před 2 lety

    You're awesome John, thanks for the great info

  • @woodsjohnson7733
    @woodsjohnson7733 Před 3 lety +28

    Did anyone else feel it when war poet goes “ my right ball would immediately be destroyed” 😂

    • @rpm6085
      @rpm6085 Před 3 lety +5

      If he lost it he’d still be multiple times more man than the rest of us.

  • @JA-oo9qp
    @JA-oo9qp Před 3 lety +180

    John: “This gun won’t go off, I can hit it with a hammer...”
    Sig p320:

    • @Sunshine-30
      @Sunshine-30 Před 3 lety +1

      Walther pps m2

    • @JA-oo9qp
      @JA-oo9qp Před 3 lety +2

      @@Sunshine-30 Did I miss something with the pps?

    • @Sunshine-30
      @Sunshine-30 Před 3 lety +1

      @@JA-oo9qp recall from back in 2018 I think. If its dropped it has the chance to fire according to Walther.

    • @allaboutroofing2
      @allaboutroofing2 Před 3 lety +5

      @@Sunshine-30 apparently it only effects certain guns on the PPS M2 (the earlier serial numbers) I have one that was made in late 2016 (release year) and was made after the effected guns. If you do have one with a recall it's fixable by Walther at no cost of course. Funny it took a couple years for them to figure out there was a problem tho since I thought drop testing is always done. Guess not. Wonder how they finally figured it out, yikes.

    • @JA-oo9qp
      @JA-oo9qp Před 3 lety +4

      @@allaboutroofing2 I think the 320 fiasco taught us that not all brew designs are drop tested properly like we would have once assumed. Pretty ridiculous how many manufacturers used us as beta testers.

  • @jerrypruitt7036
    @jerrypruitt7036 Před rokem

    Thanks for the info! This helps in my decision!

  • @blntwzrd
    @blntwzrd Před rokem

    Really informative video, and entertaining too! Great stuff, subscribed :)

  • @jakeb.4225
    @jakeb.4225 Před 3 lety +53

    Most important quote, "hey it's guns, it's all dangerous" made me chuckle

  • @winnietheflu4633
    @winnietheflu4633 Před 3 lety +228

    You can appendix carry a glock just don’t shoot off your co-

    • @screwgle7914
      @screwgle7914 Před 3 lety +11

      ck.

    • @MrChickensnatcher
      @MrChickensnatcher Před 3 lety +6

      Just don't shoot off your glock... is that what you ment?

    • @AOMartialArts
      @AOMartialArts Před 3 lety +3

      Co- witness???
      🤔

    • @nickvia196
      @nickvia196 Před 3 lety +2

      Nope. Not at all safe. Remember the Gun Safety Rule, "Never point your firearm at something you are not willing to destroy. "

    • @johnbrown2163
      @johnbrown2163 Před 3 lety

      My question is are you safe carrying a gun?

  • @robertpoints4589
    @robertpoints4589 Před 2 lety +1

    I am a well-rounded individual you might say okay fat and this is probably the best video on carrying I've seen I appreciate you addressing us males with spare tires and some luggage thank you

  • @Desertpunk1986
    @Desertpunk1986 Před rokem +7

    I went with a manual safety P365 for appendix carry. Since my shooting thumb is so use to on and off switching my AR, the incorporation of the manual safety into my appendix draw is of minimal impact to my draw to fire times. Do what makes you comfortable! And train that way on repeat.

    • @charlesbeall2589
      @charlesbeall2589 Před rokem +1

      INCLUDING a manual safety, is a great feature for those who believe they need it.👍

  • @joelerk6298
    @joelerk6298 Před 3 lety +136

    If you've ever wondered what beard products John uses, go ahead and hit that like button.............

  • @billderer
    @billderer Před 3 lety +9

    I think the best part of all the intros is John trying SO HARD to keep a straight face and not lose it.

  • @kbridges26
    @kbridges26 Před rokem

    I really appreciate your videos brother, thank you!

  • @2674nismo
    @2674nismo Před 2 lety +1

    Great video awkward can't imagine doing this type of video any other way and still remain somewhat professional great job

  • @KarmaLodroSenge
    @KarmaLodroSenge Před 3 lety +38

    You should do a video on dressing for concealed carry for different seasons and different types of clothing.

    • @Southized
      @Southized Před 3 lety +1

      What are you 5? Cant dress your self?

  • @legionofAlexander
    @legionofAlexander Před 3 lety +109

    The vehicle analogy was perfect. I tell people all the time that the most dangerous thing we do everyday, is drive. Im not downplaying the dangers of firearms in anyway. I just try to bring it to peoples mind. Danger is everywhere. #1 safety, is between the ears my friends. 👍

    • @WraithChornobyl
      @WraithChornobyl Před rokem +2

      I carry everytime I leave the home, often with IIIA Kevlar. I avoid the highways in Cincinnati when ever possible. Its safer to take back roads to my destination than play Russian Roulette on I75 within the 275 Loop

    • @nonconsensualopinion
      @nonconsensualopinion Před 8 měsíci

      The flaw in this reasoning is we aren't choosing one over the other. We're compounding the risky activities. So just because driving is more dangerous doesn't mean we disregard the risk analysis of other risky behaviors.
      But to your credit, you did state you were not arguing this point. So I suppose this is just additional information.

  • @Underbottom.Sandydown
    @Underbottom.Sandydown Před 2 lety +24

    A guy at a private range was practicing his quick-draw from appendix. He wound up neg-discharging into the ground in front of his big toe, got scared, clammed up and promptly left the range. The best thing I learned aside from K.I.S.S. is: slow is steady, steady is fast. Focus on what you're doing while train your muscles, they'll be fast when you need to be - just make sure they're doing the correct movements. :)
    ..... Personally I'm a 4:00 guy, it's not as efficient but it's what I've been practicing for almost a decade and it's more comfy for me. More comfy means I wear it more, means I'll more likely have it on me when I see that turkey, snake, crazy guy pointing his pistol at people at the cosco, zombies - whatever's clever

    • @dennisoconnor8958
      @dennisoconnor8958 Před rokem +1

      Unless you are a competition shooter, I personally see no reason to practice a "quick draw". Like you stated, slow is smooth, smooth is fast

    • @aquifer9480
      @aquifer9480 Před 9 měsíci +1

      ​@@dennisoconnor8958I think thereS an argument for learning to draw and fire ASAP. if you are drawing your firearm, it is to secure your life or the lives of others. You are a defender. That means you are responding to an ambush, or an attack, so said attacker WILL have a weapon ready by the time you do. If their attention is on you, and you draw, you have to be fast or you will be dead.

    • @robertsmentkowski312
      @robertsmentkowski312 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@dennisoconnor89582 sec draw is good to have. Appendix may be the quickest with 0.75 attainable

    • @anarchisttutor7423
      @anarchisttutor7423 Před 5 měsíci

      I've tried 4 o'clock but it's too uncomfortable. Do you have any tips?

    • @robertsmentkowski312
      @robertsmentkowski312 Před 5 měsíci

      @@anarchisttutor7423 2:30 to 3 for me. 4:00 pushes against my hip when I sit. Look at appendix carry.

  • @shlywa660
    @shlywa660 Před rokem

    Such awesome information I didn't know that I didn't know.
    Thank you for the knowledge and the entertainment.

  • @ModernReformer
    @ModernReformer Před 3 lety +14

    Came for John's awkward explanation of TMI (and the click-bait title)...stayed for the good info. Thanks brother!

  • @brettgustafson395
    @brettgustafson395 Před 3 lety +18

    "I don't have any legs underneath this..." 🤣🤣🤣🤪. Had me dying. You know your audience too well🤣

  • @azccwonline
    @azccwonline Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing this information.

  • @aviator_bryan
    @aviator_bryan Před rokem

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @gunfan9525
    @gunfan9525 Před 3 lety +38

    When John said "in and out" im sure that was PTSD!!

  • @bigfuzzy84
    @bigfuzzy84 Před 3 lety +237

    Safety is not in the position of carry. It's in the training, quality of holster, and presence of mind.

  • @jimmiesrustled1359
    @jimmiesrustled1359 Před 3 lety +1

    This is honestly the best video on how to carry.

  • @georgecook1374
    @georgecook1374 Před 2 lety

    Ok 1st thnx for the insight from someone just considering carrying. and thnx for the laughs and keeping the vids fun entertaining as well as educational. Keep up the great work for specially for those of us that are just coming into the gun world and learning.

  • @andybowers9497
    @andybowers9497 Před 3 lety +11

    This nube needed that. I like your lighthearted yet serious teaching approach. That’s how I role as a teacher too. Thanks. I’m looking forward to digging into more videos and learning more. Thanks again.

  • @eddiehernandez8074
    @eddiehernandez8074 Před 3 lety +6

    I subscribed the first time I saw his videos on CZcams. Thx John, you have no idea how much you help and educate the guys that want to learn more like myself. Your worth your weight in GOLD.

  • @redryder1146
    @redryder1146 Před 2 lety

    Jon you are the best thank you very much for this video . I learned a lot and you helped me make a decision thank you!!!

  • @hoodmartiantv2819
    @hoodmartiantv2819 Před 2 lety

    Great video!! Thank you

  • @d.r.swoodshop518
    @d.r.swoodshop518 Před 3 lety +29

    “That is a cold suppressor” OoOo boy you got me 😂 Keep up the good content John. 👍

  • @620ronin
    @620ronin Před 3 lety +8

    Using the suppressed gun to illustrate the angle of travel for the bullet was genius! Thank you for what you do. Keep up the great work.

  • @BigStickCombat
    @BigStickCombat Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing this. Very informative.

  • @mike.o3616
    @mike.o3616 Před rokem

    Thanks for the video

  • @soenah2320
    @soenah2320 Před 3 lety +53

    "You do you, and I'll do me." Probably the most innocent 'That's what she said.' ever.

  • @gracecommunionhanover2697
    @gracecommunionhanover2697 Před 3 lety +33

    John, I'm a pastor and I absolutely love the delicate way you work through terminology that I'm sure would come out of you differently with your ranger buddies. It gives me a good laugh. The struggle is real.

    • @wolfza2630
      @wolfza2630 Před 3 lety +1

      He's the "Mr Rogers" of the tactical gun community.

  • @maxsittenfeld1839
    @maxsittenfeld1839 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, very good teacher!!!

  • @turtled3912
    @turtled3912 Před 3 lety

    By far one of the best videos John has done haha.

  • @Tija92
    @Tija92 Před 3 lety +40

    Your appenDIX bro! You're gonna blow it off!

  • @joshmckinney3254
    @joshmckinney3254 Před 3 lety +33

    Bottom line: ALWAYS carry to your comfort level. You should only carry a blaster that you are comfortable that you can manage, in a manner that you can manage. I am 6' 230lbs, so I have a little extra meat around my waist and I still carry exclusively appendix, I just carry a slightly more compact gun. As you said, this is why you spend time and good money on a good blaster, a good holster and training. People worry when I tell them I carry with one in the chamber, but if you need that first shot in a hurry, you wouldn't care. I am simply more comfortable knowing I can get it out and ready that much quicker and easier.

    • @motorbreath-4172
      @motorbreath-4172 Před 3 lety +2

      To me carrying without one in the chamber is just stupid

    • @Lefrog420Blazin
      @Lefrog420Blazin Před 3 lety +1

      I like how you said blaster

    • @DavidLLambertmobile
      @DavidLLambertmobile Před 3 lety

      I disagree to a point. Cadre & combat veteran Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch says; hand guns are comforting not comfortable. I say choose a style that you can quickly, smoothly access 1 handed 🖐🏻 & get access with your weak hand(non shooting) hand. I carry strong side with my holster in a regular, straight position. I used to use a slight FBI cant: 15 degrees or so. My large waist & flab tend to do that now. SOB or MOB(middle of back) are not a good pick. 🚫 you can be knocked over or hurt then seriously damage your spine, lower back with a gun laying on your back. Crossdraw is not a popular choice in the 2020s. I've used crossdraw in the past but it's not a great idea either.

  • @thedetective8150
    @thedetective8150 Před rokem

    Excellent video!

  • @open_minded_1
    @open_minded_1 Před 2 lety +6

    Super informative and funny. Being new to ccw I'm even more sure now that this is the way that I will carry. Easier and faster to access, and easier to control in a hands on fight.

    • @ares2067
      @ares2067 Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah I've carried in many positions, and by far appendix is my preferred method. Especially when driving. All I have to do is pull my shirt up, and I can even draw seated in my truck with a seat belt on, no problem.