I have long promoted keeping a holster for your carry gun that is for the opposite hand. In the event that you sustain an injury to your dominant hand, or in the event of having surgery on your dominant side elbow, shoulder, wrist, etc…, you will be out of commission for a recovery period and... Continue Reading →
Wedging Holsters
The use of wings, or what is often called a claw, on holsters designed for appendix position carry, have been an absolute game changer in concealment as these devices draw the grip into the body, thus greatly aiding concealment. Another tool that has long been used to enhance AIWB concealment is wedging, which typically involves... Continue Reading →
AIWB Snub Carry
Most people who use a snub revolver as a deep concealment option probably consider it primarily a pocket or ankle gun. Snubs do such alternate carry better than anything else, in my opinion. However, for quite a few years now I have accomplished most of my deep concealment by using a belly band (I now... Continue Reading →
Safely Re-Holstering for AIWB
I have carried in the appendix position almost exclusively for quite some time now. My primary reason for switching to AIWB was concealment, but upon making the switch I realized many other significant advantages, including the speed of the draw. Before making this switch to exclusive appendix carry I often used the mode for many... Continue Reading →
CCX2 Interview with Spencer Keepers
The CCX2 Podcast is a collaboration between USA Carry and Concealed Nation. I have written for USA Carry for several years now and I used to write for Concealed Nation, so I have a history with both. Last year I was invited on several episodes as a guest, but so far this year I have... Continue Reading →
Review of the Craft Holsters Kydex IWB Holster
A month or so back I reviewed a Craft Holsters Open Top Leather Holster. That particular holster is excellent and Craft Holsters seems to specialize in leather products. In that review I actually stated that even though I have not used leather holsters in a long time, I really liked the Craft holster. In response... Continue Reading →
Why Appendix Carry?
A while back I moved to appendix carry exclusively. The benefits of wearing your gun forward of your hips are numerous. Likewise, having a knife forward of the hips, accessible to the support hand, also makes good sense. The mechanics of the human body clearly function best when we conduct tasks in front of us... Continue Reading →