Comfortable Concealed Carry Explained | 2022
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- Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
- PLUS How To Sit With Appendix Carry Holsters | 2022
How to get comfortable with your concealed carry gun and holster. Technique tips, holster comfort mods, and carry position advice for ALL body types, including how to sit with an appendix carry (AIWB) holster. This is not just for PHLster holsters and not just for appendix carry - you can make any brand of IWB (inside the waistband) holster more comfortable by learning these skills.
If you’ve ever bought a holster everyone swore was the “most comfortable CCW holster ever” - only to put it on and hate it, these tips will help. All holsters need to be adjusted and customized to fit your body, and this will teach you how. Wedges, wings, and concealment mechanics don’t just make your gun conceal well - they also make it more comfortable to wear. See the links below for more detailed concealment resources.
Additionally, knowing how to position the gun on your body is critical. Many common concealed carry comfort problems come from having the gun in the wrong carry position for your body type. If you have problems with your gun poking, jabbing, or rubbing you, especially when you sit or bend over, learning your correct carry position will help. You can also learn how to customize your CCW setup for exercise, running, and other high-movement activities.
Basic Concealment Mechanics, including:
- How to concealed carry without printing
- How to find your Sweet Spot
- Poke and Check method for better concealment
- Basic holster wedge use 1
- How to use a holster wedge - part 2
- How to make a custom holster wedge
• Concealment Mechanics
Common Appendix carry mistakes playlist:
• Most Common Appendix C...
The Keel Principle:
• The "Keel Principle" -...
How to concealed carry without a belt in scrubs:
• How To Carry In Scrubs
Could your holster survive this extreme retention test:
• Enigma moves with you.
Where to find PHLster holsters:
www.phlsterholsters.com/
What is the PHLster Enigma?
www.phlsterholsters.com/enigm...
Educational resources on the PHLster blog:
www.phlsterholsters.com/blog/
Contents:
00:00:00 Most comfortable holster for your body type?
00:01:13 Realistic expectations - pain vs discomfort
00:02:08 Components of pain and discomfort
00:03:14 Holster adjustment and customization
00:04:41 Carry position and concealment boundaries
00:05:46 Finding your boundaries
00:08:06 Root causes of discomfort, ergonomics
00:08:39 Pressure points
00:09:11 Keel Principle
00:11:31 Friction
00:12:26 Skin shear
00:13:51 Skin microclimate
00:15:17 Imbalance
00:16:09 Credits, outtakes
This is probably the best “start here” video on how to conceal a firearm comfortably and effectively on the internet.
Thank you very kindly! I hope it helps people.
Seriously, I almost NEVER hit subscribe with just one video, and certainly not before watching the whole video. This one was so on point so fast and stayed on point so well, I subscribed at the three minute mark. VERY WELL DONE!
@@lbwlawyer Thanks so much for subscribing, and for your feedback! We really appreciate it. :)
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100% agreed. I know quite a few people getting into guns and finally getting comfortable with the idea of carrying. I'll be sharing this video with them. You explain and break down the subject better then I could. Thank you for making this video.
You CANNOT put a price on how well thought out and put together this video is.
Or how put together she is my guy. 😍💐
@@danInRealife this is the truth.
This is the most educational, non-macho, non-tactical educational carry video ever. Seriously. Great job!
Thank you kindly!
❤ Comfort is a skill not a brand ❤
Agree! Nothing else like it I have found so far.
Exactly
It's as if finally there's a video made for armed CIVILIANS, not hardened soldiers.
"It's not a thing that you can buy.... and believe me, I've tried". I literally laughed out loud. Subscribed.
I have been a concealed handgun carrier for about 10 years and I learned more from this young lady about carrying better and more comfortably than all the guys I have watched on RUclips combined. This is a well put together video. Great job!
Wow, thanks so much! Appreciate you watching, and glad it was helpful!
How come I have never seen this RUclips channel before? This, by far, is one of the most well produced and informative presentations on conceal carry I have ever watched. This woman is a natural! If this video is indicative of the quality and content of past and future productions look out! Subscribers and views will soon be going through the roof.
Wow, thanks so much for the kind words! Appreciate your watching, and your comment!
Was wondering the same thing how come i never seen this channel before
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Ray Paget first, her video is very new. Secondly. what videos you are given. Mostly depends on, what types of videos. You watch the most, as well as. Each additional subject-matter. That you watch, around the main one.
Yes! Fantastic !
This video is so well put together, and it's going to be a key resources for anyone looking to conceal carry and/or gain more knowledge on the topic. Thanks for putting this together!
Thank you so much! And thank you for your contributions to this industry, as well!
Speaking of... Did you see that Larry Correia shouted out your channel and PHLster channel on his blog? He spoke highly of both of you at sources for good information.
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This is like.. university level lecture quality! Love the content! Thank you so much! A lot of the states that are on the verge of allowing conceal carry will be looking for videos like this and am super glad this is available to us! Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much! I really hope it helps more folks to be successful carrying.
Ive definitely had uni lectures that werent this interesting or well put together haha. Thanks!
Absolutely the best & informative concealed carry video I’ve ever saw. Straight forward, well directed, well lit, well written. I’ve been carrying concealed for 8 years and I learned from this video. Thanks
As a firearms instructor I believe the information you provide in this video is very well explained and informative
Who isn’t a “firearms instructor” these days?
Blown away by the quality of this video in all areas. Well done to anyone involved
Really appreciate that! Thank you for your time and your comment!
I completely agree. This team is dialed in.
The 2A community needs people like this. This is the best carry video I've ever seen. Very modern and relevant.
Wow, thank you so much! Really appreciate that.
Excellent Video.....I'm a LEO with 20 plus yrs of service and this is one of the few videos that I've seen that explains to the lowest denominator and is so simple to follow that any new person carrying a gun can follow!!! again, EXCELLENT!!
Thank you so much! I really hope this helps the new folks in our community to carry successfully.
Thanks so much to everyone watching, and everyone who participated in the chat! We'll be around for questions, so please feel free to ask if there's anything you want to get into.
What do you think about those Urban carry concealment holsters.
@@jgreat8582 Good question. I don't own one, but I've seen a couple of failure points demonstrated that would give me pause. I think most folks looking for that kind of capability will be better served by a good pocket holster, or a traditional IWB holster, if they're able to tolerate it.
Hey just watched the video very informative and helpful since i´m looking foward to carry in the future. By the way the background music is awesome what´s the name of it?
@@mat34105 Thanks for watching! Here's the song:
www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/the-millionaire-life
@RealityCheck I'd see if you can use these tips to get appendix carry working for you. www.phlsterholsters.com/appendix-carry-for-big-guys-male-abdominal-fat-distribution/
If not, pocket carry can be a reasonable alternative. Here's a video about pocket carry considerations: ruclips.net/video/C-IFg767_j8/видео.html
Really appreciate that you touched on the long term effects that carrying a gun every day can have on your mobility and overall health. That’s an issue that is overlooked far too often.
Thank you, and we agree. We often overlook the smaller signs until there's a real problem.
Wow. The only thing I don't like about this video is that I can only give it one thumbs up. Great video, great information for people getting started with their CCW. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much!
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10/10 video. Editing is clean, talk track is simple and informative, and the resources are helpful. This is a video for save and revisit for sure. Thank you!
Thank you very much! So glad it was helpful.
I saw the preview video. Flat out best explanation I’ve seen on holster selection and placement. I’m going to show it at all my CCL classes. Excellent work. Sarah you’re a natural for these videos.
Thank you very kindly! Being on camera doesn't come naturally, but I'm doing my best. Gets easier every time.
Super Mscha, just as long as she gives you her permission first. As well as works out some other things as well.
This is some of the highest production value I've seen in a RUclips video, period. So well thought out and laid out. My only gripe is that I didn't find you years ago when I started carrying. Fantastic channel.
Thank you so much for the feedback! Appreciate your time. :)
This video is one of the best and more comprensible of carried conseal weapons in RUclips…🥰💪🏼👍🏼🇵🇷
OMG, I love her. Super cute and nice "Firefly" reference with the Jayne Cobb knitted hat T-shirt. That's so awesome!
Not only a wealth of information presented in this video, but this lady's presentation was absolutely fantastic!
Really appreciate that!
I've been carrying concealed for 15 years and after watching this video I realize how much I don't know about the subject. Your straight forward explanations and advice makes me want to seek out the other topics on this channel. Well done!
Thank you! That's awesome to hear. Appreciate the feedback!
I have seen this thumbnail before but never have seen this video until now. All I can say is this video is amazing. It was refreshing, as it did not focus on the equipment nor did it include a stereotypical tone. It is a positive and helpful piece of information for a conceal carry permit holder.
Thank you so much! We work hard to deliver useful educational content that's not just a sales pitch. We genuinely want people to be successful carrying.
I like the fact you started off with, "what works for you may not work for someone else." That satement gained you a subscriber.
Very informative, and fun to watch. Even the dog looked like they were having a good time!
Thank you!
A. Thank you! I've been carrying for years but there were a couple of little tweaks you mentioned here that did indeed help me carry more comfortably without sacrificing draw. I appreciate that!
B. Great production value; I applaud the effort. Most folks don't realize how much it takes to make something like this and so when it does pop up, I absolutely give credit where due.
C. The presenter's voice is good, clear, and precise, and let's face it, she's very easy on the eyes and that's always a party bonus. My guess is that you'll get a lot of proposals from solid 2A Americans from this.
You are very kind! Thank you so much for the feedback. We put a lot of work into this one, and I'm glad it shows!
I'm a bigger guy and have watched MANY how to carry videos. With that said, yours is the only one that actually makes an real sense to me. THANK YOU for taking the time to do this so well.
A very different approach compared to James Yeager's "carrying a gun isn't supposed to be comfortable, it is supposed to be comforting". Thank you!
I get where he's coming from. There's a certain amount of discomfort that folks just have to tolerate. But having the knowledge to spot a problem, and the skill to maximize comfort, goes a long way.
The most informative video I’ve ever seen completely by accident. Definitely recommending this to my friends who are new to concealed carry. Thank you for breaking it down to a complete science!!!!
Really appreciate your feedback, and your recommendations! Thank you!
She does a great job on these videos, she speaks clearly and demonstrates well. Hats off for not pushing their product and presenting the fundamentals. For that I will buy your product.
Best video of the entire year. And her voice is easy to listen to. Very calming. This helped me find my sweet spot. Gained a little weight during the pandemic sooooo 🙄my holster started getting uncomfortable. Great video. I’m definitely subscribing and hitting that bell. Stay blessed, and safe everyone. Love you all😊
Yours is one or frankly the best, most articulate and intelligent video on this subject I have come across in a sea of videos. Honestly, really well done! I’ll be sure to check out your other material. Please keep making more content. 👍🏽
Thank you so much for your comment! Really appreciate that. :)
I have been carrying since 1994 and it took me decades of guns and holsters to find my comfortable gun, holster and placement. Turns out the first gun I bought (5 shot snub) was my best fit now in the original PHLster city special, albeit modified a bit to fit me and conceal best on my frame ( DCC beltless clip and small foam wedge). This is an excellent video and I wish I could have saved time and money knowing some of this when I started.
Thank you so much for the feedback! I also had a lot of expensive trial and error over the years. I hope this helps folks to be successful on their concealed carry journey earlier than I was. It's amazing how much information is out there these days.
- Sarah
@@PHLster Don't we ALL have that drawer-full-of-holsters that didn't quite work out? I'm SO pleased my 'drawerful' is actually pretty small... I found my holy Grail of holsters at about 5 trials.(Nate Squared Tactical IWB); but I also use the Flashbang, and the Hawg... different holsters for different outfits!! (Because, oh @Blake Childers -- I am NOT going to dress like a fake Spec Ops hard@ss just to suit my protection needs with the monster gun you require everyone carry... just can't manage it in my daily life!) Sarah, I'm off momentarily to look at y'all's holsters too!
This video is fantastic... I've been carrying for over 10yrs and have never seen such a complete breakdown of the issues encountered, more importantly, some actual solutions... great work.
I rarely 'like' videos but paused and gave you a thumbs up in the first minutes of watching this video. Great presentation and communications skills. ❤❤❤
Wow! Great video! And your dog thought it was the best thing ever. Keep this stuff coming. It's refreshing to see this being discussed openly by, and for, non-traditional gun owners.
He had so much fun! Hahah. Don't mind doing a few extra takes when I get to bring my pupper to work. Thank you very much for your feedback!
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As is mentioned below, this is one of the best weapons instructional video I have ever seen. Professional, educational, and thought provoking. I would also point out that for those Americans who don't truly understand who the true American Gun Owner is, the products from this organization may be one of the best ways for them to understand the seriousness with which we view the exercise of our civic rights, and the acknowledged and accepted responsibilities that go with them.
I've been apendix carrying for a long time now, and this video really changed the way I looked at it. Super informative. Thank you!
I just ran into your channel. I have to pause the NBA game to watch this video. This is by far the most professional presentation I have seen on RUclips, I really mean that young lady. I was drawn from the moment you started talking. You present yourself like a true speaker, the way you speak, carry yourself, the tone of your voice, I mean everything. The information and examples you presented were golden. You pointed out a lot of good points that I never thought about it. You definitely won me as a subscriber. I am very picky about to what channel I subscribe to. Congratulations on your channel, this is so high level presentation, the quality of the video out of the park and the presenter could have not been more professional. Thank you so much, you guys rock😊.
This video was fantastic! I solved most of my Cary problems by carrying mainly OWB on my strong side. I did get some tips from you that I didn’t think of. I wi recommend this video to everyone, thank you!
Glad we were able to help, and thank you kindly for the recommendation!
Phillip! The Helper 🐾 13:07 Two paws up for calmly delivered tactical knowledge, comfort, and concealment principles. Thank you, Sarah.
Thank you so much! And Phillip is the MVP around the studio. :)
WOW! "Where have you been all my life"!
A superior video! Thank you!
I'm not even through with this video and am blown away by the skill and demeanor of the presenter and just how well-produced this video is. And then I got hit with "tactical muffin top". LMAO. That just sealed the deal. Instant sub. Only the second sub I've ever done outside of one for a friend. Now back to the vid.
Fantastic! Haha. Thanks so much for watching!
I wish I could give this video three thumbs up. SOOOOOO informative. And I've been carrying for three years. There were tips on here I wish I knew when I started.
Also, way to go PHLster for making an informative video, but leaving out any product up-sells. It wasn't a video about "why our holsters are the best," but how to find the right holster.
I'm a guy and I wear a white tank top (wife beater) as an undershirt when I carry. The problem is, Florida is hot and humid, so that makes me hotter. Using that bandeau bra around the waist area is a great idea because it only covers that small area. Time to secretly raid my wife's drawer...
Thank you so much! Really appreciate that. :) Our goal is to help educate people and make their concealed carry journey easier. A lot of the advice we give is product agnostic, and can be used with anything.
Great seeing someone who can explain without saying “or anything like that!”
Soothing, confident voice. Definitely following. I carry in the appendix position and it took me quite a while to find the holster that works for me. It also helps to be physically sound. After all, half of self defense is taking care of yourself. Great video!
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Very glad I found this! -Not only is it a no-nonsense discussion about an important topic, there's also a really cute dog!
This is a fantastic video. A scientific approach to concealed carry. Very well done, and super good info.
Thank you very much!
This video is fantastic! After the first 7 minutes I was able to adjust my go-to holster location in a much more effective and comfortable way with the 'comfort boundaries' leg motions and sitting position! Very practical and very VERY helpful. Thank you for the video.
Outstanding! Thank you so much, and so glad it was helpful!
This is one of the best most comprehensive instructional videos I've seen on concealed carry. I've been carrying for over 10 years and been through a plethora of poorly executed holsters of various types. Finally resolved myself to small pocket pistols. Only recently started experimenting with my own holster designs, both in kydex and hybrids, and can now comfortably carry a compact 9 with no printing and relatively comfortably.( I build custom knives so I have some experience building sheaths in different materials.) Just because it is a commercially made holster doesn't mean you can grab one and you're good to go. What works for one, may not be suitable for someone else.
Thank you so much! And agreed. It's a process to customize any holster for your body, especially if it's something mass produced.
Production quality is putting a lot of other gun tubers to shame, and more importantly, excellent insight
Thank you so much!
This is my first time finding this channel. Everything is presented so well, neatly and professionally. I love this.
Hands down THE best concealed carry video I've ever seen. Very common sense, thorough, and educational! Thanks!
Thank you so much!
100% going into my post CCW course follow-on training/ content email! Excellent job!
Awesome! Thank you so much! We've also got a free ebook on concealment that you're welcome to share if you think your students would benefit from it: www.phlsterholsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Concealment-Tuneup-Handout-PDF.pdf
This has to be one of the most professional, informative, and compelling videos I've seen as it pertains to ccw.
Your presentation was downright, shall I say, nurturing.
Instant subscribe and like. Great job!!
"Comfort is a skill" is the deepest thing I've heard in a while.
This is probably the best concealed carry explanation video I've personally seen! Thank you for the work you've put into this!
This was a very informative discussion and overview of carrying considerations. I'm sharing with my gun club and all EDC folks I know. I truly appreciate the information and effort that went into this discussion. I hope to see more media like this from your company in the future. OUTSTANDING!
Thank you so much for watching and sharing! I hope it helps folks, and please let them know we're answering questions in the comments if they need help with anything. :)
I'm 80 yrs old and been carrying for almost 30 yrs. This is one of the best video's I've seen to date. I carry appendix a full size 9MM S&W M&P 2.0 or a Glock 17
This video quality is 🔥 and the info is so well articulated! Thank you for putting this together and sharing it with the world.
I've tried a lot of carries and holsters. I think I was stuck in the Army frame of mind of "carry it all at once and carry 10x more than you need". I just always covered up a full size and hoped for the best. We live in the country so it's actually stranger that we aren't open carrying rather than an obvious firearm covered with a Hawaiian shirt. That's a joke. Even in the country I would never...it'd be plaid. But until I started buying a different style of gun and changed the tactics in my head. I'm sure that's lack of training and just doing what works. I stopped carrying a doublestack and after Hornady introduced the "Critical" line of ammo I switched from 45ACP to 9mm. Then I went from giant pants artillery to a dainty SIG p938 bobbed and dehorned for concealed carry. I love it. It changed everything. It's hard to not carry. I'm half cripple these days so I'm not running anywhere. Pretty sure I can't duck and cover anymore but I'm always within 50' of my truck. If the little 938 can't do it I may need to fall back, take a nap, and come out swinging from there with something with a little more authority. That's not how these incidents work but...there's still a plan for that.
I got you covered brother
Wow, such an excellent tutorial. It seems like you covered just about everything when it comes to finding a way to carry comfortably. Very nice job and thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge. Cheers.
Really appreciate the feedback! Thank you!
Great video Sarah. Well thought out and presented. The candid way you and Jon present is refreshing. Thank you.
@PHLster These are without a doubt the best series of videos for holster discovery and learning to conceal carry. Thank you and GREAT JOB!
Thank you very kindly!
Is it just me or is she incredibly beautiful?
Its not you
No, she’s gorgeous
Awsome video. I've seen tons and tons of holster tip vids. Your line of videos are very clear and helpful! Thanks
Just 4 minutes in and THE best video on this subject that I have seen. I am a new concealed carry instructor and will put a slide in my presentation with a link to this video. Thank you.
Outstanding! Thank you so much! BTW, we also have an ebook on concealment that you are welcome to share with your students. www.phlsterholsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Concealment-Tuneup-Handout-PDF.pdf
I love the way she conveys the information. Subscribed!
Love the calm, cool and measured delivery on this, very well done.
Came here from luckygunner. Liked your video a lot - stuff put in organised words that I have vaguely felt but could not put a label on. Thanks a lot, subscribed.
Thank you kindly! And welcome! We're building a good library of concealment focused content here. 👍🏽Thanks for subscribing.
This is absolutely the best concealed carry video I’ve seen. This was not at all covered in the two day class I took with my daughter.
Thank you so much! And I hear you - concealment is its own separate sub-specialty, and it doesn't usually get a lot of time in shooting classes. Hope you find this, and our other resources, helpful! Thanks for watching!
@@PHLster The class was half safety and local laws and half shooting skills. It was good, but 30-60 minutes on concealment sizing and techniques would have been nice. I’m really glad I discovered your channel. It was recommended by Lucky Gunner, who I’ve followed for a few years.
@@insatiable_mind I get where you're coming from. :) And Lucky Gunner is one of my favorite channels! Thanks for coming over.
Y'all have some of the most well-produced and helpful videos I've ever seen. Thank you so much!
I just stumbled across this and am blown way by how clear and informative this is. Great work!
This is by far the best video I have seen about starting your concealed carry journey. Thank you.
I appreciate both your insight into comfortable, functional, concealed carry AND your fashion sense.
Wow, not gonna lie I wish I had know about this channel months ago. You've helped me completely change my EDC. From my husband and I both, thank you.
That's awesome! So glad to have helped!
Awesome video on the mechanic of gun carry. I appreciate your knowledge and the way you delivered the information in low key, manner making it comfortable to watch. Love your beautiful furbaby too, walking around with the ball wanting to play, made me smile. This company is Blessed to have you.
This is pretty good. All of the holster ads always shows someone drawing (helpful) and firing (nothing to do with carrying) but do not cover anything mentioned here. Well done.
What a great informative video from a young person. My daughter is an industrial designer and this presentation reminds me of how she looks at products and their use by humans. Well done young lady. I learned valuable information here today. Thanks
WOW!!!! By far the best video I have ever seen on Concealed Carry! Thanks for sharing. Excellent editing, delivery lighting etc...
Awesome video for someone like me who is new to CCW. Very informative and professionally done. Great job!
This helped a ton, I still have trouble not readjusting my holster every few minutes but I've been able to carry on long trips sitting, standing and even hiking without pain. Thanks.
This was outstanding in every way. Thank you so much. The work you put in is so very appreciated.
Well done...
Thank you very kindly!
I've never been more impressed with a video on RUclips so informative amazing quality truly superb content thank you!!!!
Excellent put together video! Very helpful! I go back and forth on conceal carry and pocket carry.
Best beginner carry video I've ever seen. Very informative. Thank you!
The best video I have found on these issues!Thank you!!
This is the best presentation I have ever seen on this topic. Thank you and well done.
Wow. One of the most informative, best produced, best narrated videos I've ever seen on this topic. Bravo!
Thank you very kindly!
I love your educational video, well done, lots of thoughts and well explained. Thank you!
In my opinion it's one of the best videos I've seen. No need to use bad words.
OUTSTANDING VIDEO! Extremely well done, very informative, and zero reliance on posturing to help prove your point. I wish more people made videos like this. Thank you!
After buying dozens and dozens of CCW holsters for over 40 years and most ended up in a box in the garage, I started making them. to pack heat, you may have to re-think your wardrobe. some holster makers come up with ideas that might seem "comfortable" but overall don't work to get the job done. Well done video.
This is an exceptionally useful and polished video. Kudos to everyone involved. You are putting on a clinic for showing how to concealed carry and how to teach about concealed carry. I'm glad I found you. Thanks.
What an amazing video! You earned a new sub here. Your channel is a very much needed addition to the gun world. Keep it up.
This is one of the most succinct tutorials I have seen yet. And the dimples are cute too.
Eeeexellent video. Thank you so much. It gave me a much better understanding of how to be comfortable and the procedures to do so. Thank you again!
This lady is highly intelligent and her presentation skills are very professional. The subject is well researched and the presentation is highly organized. I can't emphasize enough how refreshing it is to have someone this intelligent present on this topic.
Thank you very kindly.
Best presentation i have seen, delivered in clear, concise manner
Wow absolute amazing video! thank you so much. Very in depth video with so much useful information, especially for newbies like myself.
Most practical holster training I’ve ever had. I’m excited to implement some of these modifications to my setup
What a useful, VERY well-done, and enjoyable vid! (GREAT use of doggo, too!) Really good info, and explanations!