Hackathorn is Wrong About Appendix Carry

A recent Wilson Combat Video labelled "Junk Carry" needs an answer. It is an example of what happens when an instructor refuses to learn anything new. If militaries took that view we'd still be flying bi planes and shooting bolt guns.
A more complete discussion and rebuttal is on my patreon page. patreon.com/suareztactics

[@threeoeightwadcutter2820]

Suarez Tactical: Upsetting people since 1985... But force on force training proofs you are right. Thank you Sir

[@mikepaz8385]

Appendix carry is also the only way that I think I’d be able to draw with off hand if needed

[@jastew1971]

That's an very good point. One that I haven't heard mentioned before. If you're dominant hand/arm was incapacitated that would be a problem since you're holster is on the same side.

[@mikepaz8385]

@@jastew1971 or if your strong hand was occupied in some way. Like maybe restraining the bag guys gun/knife hand.

[@joshreynolds72]

Ha ha! First in! I carried appendix all day today, out and about, shopping in public, in a lightweight t shirt, it was hot out. NOBODY knew anything but me and i did not shoot my nuts off. Imagine that.

[@bayouman1901]

I tried all sorts of ways. AIWB was the most comfortable, as well as the best choice tactically ( being able to defend against grabs, ability to reach with weak hand, etc)

[@RGW66]

Gabe… great rebuttal and expression of your opinion WITHOUT making it too personal. AIWB is abused by a great many novice concealed carriers, but in all fairness these same novices would also be generally unsafe with any carry method.

[@stunod1479]

Yes good to him grow as a person/communicator. Years ago can you imagine? Perhaps he realizes you don’t have to attack people if you are in the right?

[@FunkforCongress]

It's worked for me for decades, faster, safer, more secure. Oh...I also carry a J frame in my RH pocket along with it.

[@jdykstra3365]

I like ur logic. I run 2:00 carry for my cz sp-01 or 2.0 compact , and deep concealment i run micro pistol in pocket

[@OL-Tom]

I'm a fan of OWB leather holsters. They just work for me and im comfortable with them

[@paolonicodemo2933]

I agree. It's nice to hear "ciao"! Ciao from Italy. I hope to meet you soon.

[@dancarter7009]

Thank you sir for your input. You are the kind of man with the mindset I appreciate learning from! Rock on sir 🤙🏻!

[@Skippy-rd3mz]

Gabe you are correct with what you said but you failed to discuss living with a tramatic amputation if things go wrong. Lets be honest with all of your experience my guess is you have seen many ADs...

[@suareztactics]

@@Skippy-rd3mz I am totally honest. If one is a spastic fear driven shooter with habitual ADs, they should carry in an off set OWB holster and a heavy double action only pistol.
The rest of us will be fine.

[@mytquin7605]

i respect hackathorn but his take on red dots being a fad was too funny !!!!

[@tomquirin4231]

hey brotha , i am a u.s. marine vet here 93' to 97' active ! n military carry''s on their person chest draw or appendix draw only no disrespect to you but this is the only way we are taught , civvys draw behind back or any other draw , i have a coworker that cc.w. a .45 ruger behind his back draw n i told him to military it n he looked at me quite strange n i laughed , only military understands usually , thanks n keep em coming brotha > tom !

[@edwinchandeck7231]

Appendix always made sense and feel comfortable to me, however I still refuse to carry appendix with a gun gun that either is not doble action OR do not has a manual safety. There for I do not carry glocks 😊

[@shadowdefensegroup8292]

comfort, accessibility, biomechanics of draw, ability to control....lots of benefits. Like anything there is a risk/reward ratio..this isn't a new idea.

[@giborchayil]

Tried appendix, not for me. To each his own. I carry IWB all day long at 330. I wear X Large t-shirts and no one is the wiser. Appendix showed more for me than 330. Did not like the feel of the gun in that area, especially while sitting, whether in a car or chair. Personally, I don't know how people find it comfortable, but if it works for you, then awesome. I have trained ground fighting and taught it. I know exactly how ro defend firearms OWB and IWB at 3 to 4. With that said, if appendix works for you, by all means I am happy!!! 🤗

[@isaudy]

Can you draw with your non-dominant if necessary?

[@giborchayil]

@@isaudy Never needed to, but if it was a concern I would carry a second gun at 830. If you are unable to access your firearm, be it appendix or 330, with your dominant hand, you are in big trouble and failed somewhere else. Rock, the appendix, if it works for you. I am not talking shit on appendix carry. It just does not work for me.👍

[@UrbanTiger74]

Sparrow would prove the nay sayers otherwise.

[@V.F.P.]

Amen