This was the first concealment presentation I’ve seen that wasn’t marketing BS or bro science. It was outstanding. One of the most polished instructional presentations I’ve ever seen in fact.
IKR, We now get a half intro to what is covered then an official intro and then some sponsored commercial. Then another 5 mins of check me out look how good looking I am. Bro I don't need the labor give me the baby!
I worked in the art industry for 20 years. I worked in-depth with colors and patterns. A lot of printing can be camouflaged by your choice of shirts. Dark colors and patterns like plaids make it more difficult for the eye to notice the underlying outline of a gun. Solid light colors make it very easy for the eye to see your gun print. Obviously, loose fitting shirts are much less likely to print too. I love wintertime. I have a closet full of loose fitting dark colored plaid flannel shirts. When it's 98 degrees outside loose fitting dark colored t-shirts are the soup of the day. I've carried every day for 2 years at a workplace that prohibits carrying. The only comment any co-worker has ever made is that I sure like wearing flannel shirts.
As a thinner guy who conceals a G17 I can say sometimes loose shirts can be your enemy with the shelf problem she mentioned looser ones tend to shelf more often I’ve noticed
@@antoniogriffin7135 In my state my workplace is not a prohibited place. There is no legal consequence for carrying into it. The only consequence would be from my employer, and I choose to risk that over being rendered defenseless by a sign. Oh, and rest assured, the Feds are watching in some capacity.
Hands down the best instructional presentation on this topic I have seen. Superbly communicated and illustrated in such a clear and concise manner. Kudos to the presenter! She did an outstanding job!
These Phlster videos are absolutely top notch. Took me about 3 years of experimenting to figure out what these videos can teach you in 30 minutes. Great resource for concealment.
This company could be my favorite company of any accessory or holster company out there, first off they offer great products, second they had a podcast that EVERY gun owner should listen to at least once and third but not last I remember watching videos by the owner of this company teaching how to make holsters on your own and really giving an amazing amount of detail and are to this day the best video on making holsters I have seen. I wish them nothing but great success.
Some very good advice here. I work in a gun shop and talk about this sort of thing everyday, and over the years I have learned a few things. One is that there is no one solution for anyone. For example, I have what I call my winter guns and my summer guns. There is no way in hell I can carry the same gun in summer that I carry in the winter without looking completely out of place. Heavier, bulkier clothing makes carrying larger guns a breeze, but wearing a parka in the summer just makes me sweat profusely. Another thing I do is change the location of my gun according to how I am dressed and what I'll be doing that day. Different activities allow different carry methods and some activities only allow very particular carry methods. You have to decide before you leave the house what you are going to do and carry accordingly. Nobody ever said conceal carry was easy and if they did, they are most likely talking about one carry method for one activity. If there was one carry method for all occasions for all guns, we would all be doing that same thing. But the biggest thing I have learned about conceal carry over the years is this: the only people that notice your gun is printing are other gun carriers. The average person doesn't look at a bump, lump, protrusion, line or fold in your clothing and immediately think, "Gun!" Most won't even notice and if they do they think phone, wallet, colostomy bag or anything but gun. Guns aren't something they have on their minds everyday, but as people who carry guns, we do. It's like wearing a team jersey. You can wear it all day long and nobody will care or notice, but if you see someone else with same team jersey, you immediately notice. I carry everyday, all day. I wear loose fitting button down shirts and a t-shirt underneath - regardless of weather. It can look normal in winter and summer depending on activity. And since I do carry everyday, I have gotten so used to wearing a gun that sometimes I get home from work, take off my shirt and walk around the house with my gun still on me. My wife has had to remind me that I can take off my gun because I am so comfortable with it, I forget I have it on. That is how often I carry. I know my methods are not completely print free all the time. I know if someone looked closely enough they could tell I have a gun on me, but not once in over 40 years of carry has anyone ever asked me if that bump in my shirt was a gun. Not once. As long as it's not screaming GUN!! a carry method that is comfortable and just whispers gun is usually good enough to get through the day.
Really glad it helped! A lot of this stuff is universal -- people just weren't talking about it much before, especially for the more challenging body types. :)
Fantastic video. My daughter has trouble concealing her pistol. I will send her this link. It seems much easier for men to find a good carry system than it is for women. My daughter will be thrilled to watch this video from another woman to help her get a good concealment holster and method. Her birthday is coming up, and I will buy her a philster enigma.
I like how calmly and scientifically she does this video. I haven't conceal carried even though I bought my EDC gun about 5 years ago. I was supposed to get my permit but my county only gives them to entitled people like retired LEOs, judges and VIPs. I have a few belly bands and I've worn my EDC, or what's supposed to be my EDC, in those in my home and in both back and front yards. I'll soon be carrying and I'll be using one of those temporarily until I get a holster that fits my Smith&Wesson Shield .40 with a Crimson Trace laser-light.
Imagine George Washington or some other founding fathers talking about how they have tested conceal carry in their backyards and are just waiting on permission. Not a shot at the OP, just a thought I had.
@@MrLbsrdi I've considered that and have realized much too late how I need to be proactive and less fearful of government. I'm a caregiver for my handicapped mother, so it's not easy to just conceal carry in one of the worst counties nationwide. If I'm locked up for just merely carrying a gun for me and my family's protection, that would create problems for my mother. But! I've already decided that I will carry regardless of permit schemes. I live in a very safe city and even safer part of that city labeled as a Leave-It-to-Beaver neighborhood. But that didn't stop 4 ex-cons from parking out front while 3 of them ran out of the car and onto my driveway 4 years ago. It was one of the scariest experiences of my life because I had my finger on my shotgun's trigger as one of the ex-cons eventually made it to the backyard and was about to break open the French doors. Then two other incidents occurred but not as frightening as the first one. A guy in one of those incidents hid on the side of the door preparing to attack whoever would have answered the door. But I had my pistol in hand at that time. I had applied for a CCW and even paid for the required class about a year before the first incident. I refuse to be a victim, even though I carry less than lethal tools all the time, including a folder knife. But the only thing that's holding me back from bearing arms is confidence. I will begin bearing arms after I take at least one class. A right doesn't require permission. I wish I was aware of that like I am fully aware now before applying for a CCW. I'll never do that again.
This video is awesome and is even better because it applies to CCW in general, rather than only to whatever proprietary products these types of videos usually shill. Keep up the great work!
It took me a long time to get over the fact I print a little. I walked into a area I wasn't allowed to carry in and I felt like I was printing like crazy. I asked my buddy and he said there was no way he could tell I was carrying. A lot of times it's all mental. If you don't look at it or fuck with it, nobody is gunna look at your waistline.
The only people who might see that you're carrying are police officers, military veterans, and special agents with the federal government. Everybody else are too busty looking at their smartphones or trying to corral their kids.
So true. Honestly, I remembered going into a coffee shop years ago and watching people move around trying to figure out if they were carrying. It's fucking impossible... After that I was a lot more relaxed.
I believe scientists have something called the "Spotlight effect" where everyone thinks people notice them more than they actually do. Whenever people change something that they think will stand out, most people won't even notice.
I think people worry a bit too much about a small “bulge”. There’s a difference between printing, which actually is where you are showing a definitive outline of a gun, and a slight bump or bulge. You may show a slight bump, but it!s not obvious to a casual observer what it is. Is it a cell phone holder? Is it a back brace or lifting assist brace? Is it a large belt buckle? As long as it is concealed and cannot be seen as definitely being a gun, don’t worry about a small bump. I found when I first started carrying 10 years ago, (my gun is larger and not what most people would carry as a “conceal gun”) if I had a small bump I was so worried about someone spotting it and figuring out I was carrying a large gun. I wear loose shirts all the time so I wasn’t “printing” as the definition goes. Truth be told, I was worried about it so much but found out I was the only one that noticed it. And if by chance someone did notice a small bump, they never gave it a second thought or look.
Agree with the Axe4ever…People are not starring at every part of another person looking for bulges. Most are too into them selves or there phone or you name it.
@@PHLster Well yea, partially at least. You don't want people to know, even if they're not the potential threat. The danger in printing, in my mind, is that you could cause unnecessary panic in people. I'm not generally worried that a bad guy is checking everyone's waistlines.
@@PHLster Not sure what your point is. I don’t carry a gun for anyone but myself and my family. I think the point Mary was making is people aren’t going to notice a small bump under your shirt. I’m talking about just a small bump that doesn’t show unless you move just a certain way. Again, not printing. People are just usually too busy going about their day to even notice. I used to be. But when I started carrying, I drove myself crazy thinking everyone would notice what could be just a belt buckle if I wore certain shirts. Again, a small inconspicuous bump is not printing per se. I’ve been carrying for 20 years and NO ONE has ever gave me a second look. Well, not entirely true. In line at a convenience store I saw a cop notice it. But they are trained to look for such things. We exchanged a hello and went about our way.
I just stumbled upon this video in my recommended and I LOVE IT. It's a fantastic presentation that give me a solution to the biggest concealment problem I have. The grip of my gun has always the main thing preventing me from near perfect concealment and now I have an answer for what I can do/buy to fix the problem. Time to go look at some of your other videos!
I appreciate how well your instructional is explained and demonstrated. I know a lot of work went into the script and videography. When it’s done well it looks easy. Also for men in warm climates think Hawaiian shirts.
I tend to like my holsters to be fairly simple, however, this tutorial has got me thinking I may need to pursue this further. This system may be the logical evolution of a Bruce Nelson and Milt Sparks.
Could be... I'm glad to see that there are still people around that know who those gentlemen were! They designed some very innovative, and useful, holsters and other gear as well. Some of their designs have been copied by many other holster makers, both big and small. That, in itself, is a testimony to the their outstanding work and products!
One more hint..... don't wear single, solid color shirts....find shirts with decorative pattern or shirts that have a checkered pattern.... camouflage... even slight printing from corner of grip, etc is harder to see.
That definitely helps! We have a separate video on visual and social camouflage that you might find interesting: ua-cam.com/video/mga2mLcEmUY/v-deo.html
this is the most comprehensive presentation of any subject i've ever seen, can you retroactively teach all my college classes to me? i would be much smarter now.
I just stumbled on your videos here and this is excellent information! I am new to the world of concealed carry (but not new to firearms) and my biggest challenge has been in finding a good holster. I haven't found a good one yet. That being said, I know the right one is out there for my wife and I, and I know it'll take some time to find it. Be that as it may, I like how the video demonstrates the physics of trying to get the best concealment. Aside from the pocket holster for my Ruger .22 LCP II that no one can see, I need a good holster for my .380, which is not going to fit in my pocket, but is good at concealing. I'll be able to try different holsters and apply the principles here to help me make a final decision. Thanks for the great information!!
For guys, exercising and working out can make a tremendous difference for apendix carry. Getting a slimmer waist and bigger chest makes it a lot easier to conceal a bigger gun in the appendix position... I should follow my own advice.
Also a shirt with a pattern design can break up the gun’s printing lines. I’m new to ccw and chose to carry appendix for a few reasons. 1st that location has less chance of anyone around you to take your gun away from you because it’s in the middle between you hip bones which gives you both arms to block any attempts to disarm you. 2 that I believe being able to move the grip towards the middle it offers better concealment when used in conjunction with a stiff belt, a claw, and a wedge. One other thing is the belt should have a low profile buckle or buckle moved to the side to not add to the thickness of the holstered gun. I picked up a Tier 1 axis which pivots between the mag carrier and gun holster with parachute cord to be able to conform to the curve of your body and flex with movement. I also bought a separate Kydex holster with a claw which I’ll be adding a wedge to and a separate single Kydex mag carrier just for versatility. One other one I bought is a type of belly band holster that has a pocket for a small kydex holster with a reinforced elastic type material on the front of the pocket that will keep pressure on a claw.
Great video, but I think you need to add the fact that a T shirt (or other outer garments) may need to be varied to help hide the gun. Dark colors are going to do a much better job at hiding printing than lighter colors. Shirts or T shirts designed specifically for AIWB or String side carry are out there and can be used as well. In the end, it’s a system (holster, belt, wedge, wing, outer garment and undergarment which you have to fine tune. Also, posture is a big factor, need to make sure that we are conscious of the fact that we are carrying, and check out in the mirror how my posture affects my printing.
I just need to go smaller! I've tried and even though mine is subcompact it's still an issue at times. I have to make sure I wear the right shirt! It's a work in progress!
It can definitely be a challenge, and it's harder for some body types than others. You might find this video on concealment percentages helpful: ua-cam.com/video/5BRZWvEPn6c/v-deo.html
You helped me find my sweet spot a couple of years ago. I have gained weight. The sweet spot is still in the same area, but the added belly has required different adjustments. Should I strip my holsters of their wedges/wings and start from scratch?
Excellent presentation! I have to say the obvious, the dark colored shirt made it difficult for me to see the printing of the weapon. I have to say she has her concealment down to a T. Thanks for the tips.
This is by far the best video I've seen on better concealment. Awesome job and thanks for all the tips. Also I'm guessing barrel printing in the groin area isn't likely a big deal for men. It's probably a lot more suspicious on a woman.
I realize appendix carry if very popular and promoted by many of my instructors and people I respect. I've still found that about the 4 o'clock position is still best for my carry firearm concealment.
Alternating between carry placement has benefits as well. Being seen always wearing a certain type of clothing is a concern when people see you on a daily basis. Alternating beween IAWB and OWB high carry close-in holsters can give enough variety to avoid always being seen in a very narrow range of style options. Never being seen with a tucked in shirt can raise suspicion. Alternating between untucked t-shirts and a tucked-in t-shirt with an untucked light causual button-down cover shirt worn open at the front with rolled sleeves over a minimal close-in OWB creates variation. Best to keep them guessing...
As a pear shaped chauffeur... I'm sitting and driving a lot. Haven't found a comfortable concealment position for my XD-40 that works both sitting and standing. Horizontal shoulder holster would work, but I'm not always in a suit jacket. SOB works for well for standing, but not for sitting/driving.
I think in FL it's not a huge deal if you print a bit because it's not against the law/a big deal if you accidentally flash your gun. I don't think everyone immediately assumes that you have a gun or is on the lookout for people carrying as much as concealed carriers are paranoid about. And despite personal choice and what some people say about the danger of "appendix carry," it is still probably the best/easiest way to conceal due to the space in the small of your back when standing up straight, and the handle isn't being pushed outwards as it can be in the front; it's also probably not as dangerous as mentioned as long as you carry a bit off-center, not directly aligned with the spine.
I carry a larger handgun, and usually it seems very concealed. I will check out this video. Here in Florida, if someone sees you are printing, its not against the law. Is it always a good idea to make sure you are 100% concealed? I did notice once I stated carrying, a few less people spoke with me in public (which I greatly enjoy lol).
Amazing video! Something you guys shouldn't forget: If you're like me and got your first pistol but don't have a holster, don't be afraid to still conceal appendix. I personally don't have enough experience to feel comfortable carrying my g19 with one in the chamber, but I keep it in between my jeans/pants and underwear and go about my day. I even got a question at my gym when I walked in wearing running shorts and a loose tee shirt of "How the hell do you hide that so well?" I'm 5'5 120lbs. If I can hide it, so can you :D WITH THAT SAID get a holster asap, it makes life so much easier
We would absolutely not recommend anyone carry without a holster that protects the trigger - not for any reason. A holster that meets the minimum requirements is easy to find for any commonly carried firearm, and there's just no excuse not to use one. Here's a video on holster safety requirements: ua-cam.com/video/d-b0eL9fXVM/v-deo.html And here's another one on how to choose a safe holster without wasting a bunch of time and money: ua-cam.com/video/sERkwNeqflk/v-deo.html Hope these are helpful!
@@PHLster Absolutely! You NEED to carry in a good quality holster. I still see people that spend a princely sum for a handgun and then buy a cheap, $10.00 nylon, bag-type, one-size-fits-all holster out of the "Bargain Bin" to carry the firearm. Men tend to do this more than women. I think it is because they are often reluctant to ask what they think is a "dumb question". When it comes to safely carrying a concealed firearm, there are NO dumb questions! Your safety, and the safety of the people around you, is just too critical to not learn everything you possibly can about SAFELY carrying a firearm! Please people, buy a good quality holster, from a reputable maker, that was made specifically for your handgun. You will save money, by not spending money on a cheap "bag-holster", and then have to replace it with a correct holster for your new handgun. Many of these folks just give up on carrying concealed because it's too uncomfortable, or just plain doesn't work. They often blame it on the firearm and never even think it might just be their poor choice of a holster, and gun belt, that is causing the problems they experience trying to carry a firearm for the first time in their lives. Folks that are new to firearms / carrying firearms should seek training, and someone to mentor them so that they get the gear that fits them, and meets their needs. Thank You for these highly useful, and very educational, videos! They are very well done indeed!
The truth is the vast majority of people are not checking and or scanning you and those around them to see if you have a concealed weapon or not.... everyone is doing their own thing..... this comes from over 20 years of carrying with out as much as a look when I know it prints from time to time, it happens and hard to prevent.... you must always be aware and on point to make sure you minimize the printing with your posture, arm placement and clothes....
Agreed....the problem is still there, as to being "Seen" when printing.....but MOST people nowadays don't even have situational awareness...by walking and looking into their cell phones texting....and have less chance of seeing you printing. They even walk into walls and other people walking in their direction.
@@TheWilferch 100% I was at the mall down by me the other day and this dude had a OWB holster on with a tight t-shirt on full print.... am siting there thinking to my self, am I the only one noticing this?? And telling you man the dude was completely oblivious.... and everyone at the Pottery barn I was in with my wife was too.... LOL
Is it possible to conceal carry at the side or in 4 (or 8) o'clock position without printing or protruding if carrying handcuffs, an expandable baton and a 9mm pistol that uses a double stacked or staggered magazine? I'm keen to pick up concealed carry, especially as part of personal preparation to sign on with the Singapore Police Force or the Central Narcotics Bureau, especially for vocations in both agencies that require concealed carry, like CID, SecCom and Air Marshal Unit. SPF issues the Glock 19 Gen 5 as a standard service sidearm for regular servicemembers while still issuing the Taurus Model 85 revolver for its conscript and volunteer ranks. CID and SecCom issue the Hekler & Koch USP Compact 9mm. Both pistols have an overall width of 35mm and use double-stacked or staggered magazines. Our law enforcement agencies, including the SPF, have issued the Bonowi EKA Camlock 21" since around 2018 or 2019, replacing the Monadnock PR21 extendable tonfa and the ASP friction lock expandable batons. "Off-duty carry" is not allowed for most SPF personnel other than vocations like CID and SecCom where officers must be ready to respond from wherever they are.
I like to use the palm ajdust with a slight retention check in one hippie looking chi-centering fluid action. It's only noticeable to someone looking for it.
A claw and wedge changed the whole game for me. I can easily and comfortably carry my heavy little CZ 2075 and it’s fat grip with absolutely no printing. Granted appendix carry really helps conceal as it is. A wedge takes a little getting used to. But I’ve started open carrying lately anyway… heheh.
@@SeraphsWitness I open carried while waiting for my CCW Permit in the mail. Afterwards, I worried all the time about printing and I'm never going back to open carry unless I'm camping somewhere discreet or if SHTF outside my home.
@@SeraphsWitness Depends on the circumstances, Open carry can very well deter an attack, Conceal carry just means you have to take a life when attacked, Open carry can prevent the entire encounter, Although it can also give away the surprise to an attacker so it can go both ways, Personally I work a job where aggressive encounters are common so I quite often open carry because although I run into a lot of aggressive encounters it's usually people running their mouths and they are all bark no bite If I conceal those situations may very well push me to draw at some point should they push the envelope a bit but If I open carry, usually the sight of my gun deters people from acting a fool. Same concept with a bank, Are You gonna rob the bank with a 90-year-old sleeping security guard and a wide-open vault in the back or one of the bigger banks with a shut vault, bulletproof glass, excellent cameras and multiple armed guards? The answer is simple, You rob the one with minimum or no security, although to the right people the bigger bank holds more cash and the armed security isn't hidden, so to the right people they may attempt that heist for a bigger payout, but to the common street thug, they won't ever try it because of that deterrent, same applies with the common criminal they want to rob the weak, they want to break in when no one is home, they want to steal the empty car with the keys in it, They want a nice easy target, not the one that can clearly shoot them. That all being said open carrying comes with a whole lot more responsibility because you very well have to be aware of your surrounding as like I said, the surprise factor is gone if someone is going to attack you they will go straight for your gun and you need to be hyper-vigilant to see that threat ahead of time, That's why I open carry and if I am going to be around a lot of people and outside of my normal element where I'm usually by myself or around just a couple people or if Im in an environment where my attention may be diverted, then i pull my shirt over my gun, if I have a jacket or hoodie I'll throw it on, and ill do as much as i can to conceal my open carry holster and gun.
This is a simple fix. 1. Place your gun where you choose along with extra mag/s then wear the next size up shirt and make sure to use darker clothing which better eliminates printing...🤘👍
Very informative and fantastic presentation. One thing about this company's holster selection. The range of holster options need to be better. The process of finding a particular holster for a gun not listed, is not user friendly. Please improve this. Tks, and have a wonderful 4th of July weekend.
IMO (and if yours differs then that's okay) if I'm printing some I don't really care. It's not illegal to print in my state. I don't necessarily want or attempt to print, and I'm from the 90's so fairly loose clothing for me, and generally I carry a GEN1 Shield so it's not that hard for me to CC, but if I ever do notice that I'm printing a little bit, it doesn't bother me. Years ago I worried much more about printing than I do now. If I do end up noticing I'm printing I feel it's pretty obvious that I'm not attempting to as it's generally pretty light, and most people probably don't even notice unless they're paying me a lot of attention. Also I wear loose enough clothing that it's usually easy to fix by pulling on my shirt tail as it might be grabbing on something. But again I don't get too worried if I end up with a slight print happening.
great video. so many people just watch their phones that I have become much less concerned about printing. people just don't pay attention to their surroundings.
I remember the first time I got a pair of parachute pants I wondered if it was possible to conceal my Ruger GP101 with them. I was honestly super surprised at how well it worked, I threw on a loose fitting tank top and the gun was hidden, I walked around the whole day with that friggin cannon on me and the only comments were asking where I got the pants. I don't think I'd make a habit out of carrying that gun because it's hard to draw with the length of it, and a big iron like that is super overkill for a carry gun, but it was a fun experiment I guess.
Even more important for me is cant angle. I have found the more horizontal the grip of the pistol, the more the butt of the grip wings outward and prints. Putting 45 degrees of cant angle to the holster, thereby tilting the butt upward, makes the butt of the grip ride closer, and for me the butt of the grip winging outward is the biggest problem. This cant angle will compromise the draw, so you must train to make sure you can draw. Also choosing a pistol with the smallest and shortest grip will help. There will be trade-offs; the small grip pistol that conceals better will probably be more difficult to shoot well, and the cant angle that conceals better might be more difficult to draw. BTW, this grip trade-off is why you often see those S&W J frame snubby revolvers with small slender smooth grips on them that make the pistol difficult to shoot well. That grip has been optimized for concealment at the expense of being able to shoot well, and you must train with it to get used to that. I also use a wedge to tilt the muzzle end of the holster outward, which tilts the grip end closer to the body. The wedge material needs to be incompressable yet soft enough for comfort, and needs to stay in place either by friction or attachment to the holster.
I have a Galco Royal Guard, IWB, horsehide holster that has a forward cant (I think they said it is the FBI cant). I carry a full-sized, 5 inch barrel, 1911 with the full-sized grip frame. I have been carrying this pistol, in this holster, everyday for the last 22 years and it has yet to print or be seen by anyone. The forward cant actually makes drawing this pistol more intuitive, faster, smoother and easier than any strong-side holster, with no forward cant, that I have owned or used. The forward cant, of this holster, makes concealing the 1911 very easy, and it is easier to draw. The only strong-side, OWB holster that I have found that conceals better, and is easier to draw, is the HF1 by Tucker Gunleather out of Houston Texas.
@@roadapple66 We are both talking about the same cant angle but you are talking about 3 o'clock position OWB and I'm talking 1 o'clock appendix position IWB. In the past I have also carried OWB at 3 and 4 o'clock, and the FBI cant in these positions both improves draw and reduces printing. At 1 o'clock appendix position with the same cant there is also less printing but some compromise with the draw. Removing the cant makes an easier draw at appendix but at the expense of the grip printing more. When I used to carry at 3 or 4 o'clock, I found it caused problems for me when seated in a vehicle, so that's why I switched to appendix.
@@onemoremisfit Yeah, I'm sorry about that. If I had gave it some thought, or read it over better, I might have realized that was what you were talking about. You are correct about a straight vertical draw being much easier in appendix carry. There are several good holsters out there that are cross-draw, for carrying while seated; like when driving a vehicle etc.. There are some that have two position belt slots that allow cross draw, or strong-side carry but I don't know how well they would perform using them for appendix carry. I do know that there are many more good holster manufacturers, today, than at just about any other time in history. We are fortunate to have so many good choices available to us today. Kramer Gunleather makes holsters, from cowhide and horsehide. He makes holsters to specifically fit women's physique that may negate the need for some of the wedges; when it comes to holsters for women.
This was the first concealment presentation I’ve seen that wasn’t marketing BS or bro science. It was outstanding. One of the most polished instructional presentations I’ve ever seen in fact.
IKR, We now get a half intro to what is covered then an official intro and then some sponsored commercial. Then another 5 mins of check me out look how good looking I am.
Bro I don't need the labor give me the baby!
this is def the most detailed and exact presentation on this subject. Nicely done. Sub'd
If by “bro science” you mean anecdotal examples, this was full of bro science…
Right I’m impressed
I worked in the art industry for 20 years. I worked in-depth with colors and patterns. A lot of printing can be camouflaged by your choice of shirts. Dark colors and patterns like plaids make it more difficult for the eye to notice the underlying outline of a gun. Solid light colors make it very easy for the eye to see your gun print. Obviously, loose fitting shirts are much less likely to print too. I love wintertime. I have a closet full of loose fitting dark colored plaid flannel shirts. When it's 98 degrees outside loose fitting dark colored t-shirts are the soup of the day. I've carried every day for 2 years at a workplace that prohibits carrying. The only comment any co-worker has ever made is that I sure like wearing flannel shirts.
Very true, and good insight! You might also like our video on visual and social camouflage: ua-cam.com/video/mga2mLcEmUY/v-deo.html
As a thinner guy who conceals a G17 I can say sometimes loose shirts can be your enemy with the shelf problem she mentioned looser ones tend to shelf more often I’ve noticed
Perfectly said. If you carry a full size gun, you will print to some extent. Black shirt hides it
I like everything you said.. don’t say you carry at prohibit places though…the Feds might be watching 🤫
@@antoniogriffin7135 In my state my workplace is not a prohibited place. There is no legal consequence for carrying into it. The only consequence would be from my employer, and I choose to risk that over being rendered defenseless by a sign. Oh, and rest assured, the Feds are watching in some capacity.
She’s got the smoothest, stoic confidence. Idk what it is there’s something incredibly calming about her presentation
Too much vocal fry.
I can listen to Sarah speak on concealment ALL DAY! Great presentation and even better presenter.
Appreciate that!
- Sarah
@@PHLster 🤗
Hands down the best instructional presentation on this topic I have seen. Superbly communicated and illustrated in such a clear and concise manner. Kudos to the presenter! She did an outstanding job!
Thank you kindly!
These Phlster videos are absolutely top notch. Took me about 3 years of experimenting to figure out what these videos can teach you in 30 minutes. Great resource for concealment.
Being a engineer for more than 30 years, I really like how she uses physics in her explanation. Best carry lesson ever!
better get your calculator out
This company could be my favorite company of any accessory or holster company out there, first off they offer great products, second they had a podcast that EVERY gun owner should listen to at least once and third but not last I remember watching videos by the owner of this company teaching how to make holsters on your own and really giving an amazing amount of detail and are to this day the best video on making holsters I have seen. I wish them nothing but great success.
Some very good advice here. I work in a gun shop and talk about this sort of thing everyday, and over the years I have learned a few things.
One is that there is no one solution for anyone. For example, I have what I call my winter guns and my summer guns. There is no way in hell I can carry the same gun in summer that I carry in the winter without looking completely out of place. Heavier, bulkier clothing makes carrying larger guns a breeze, but wearing a parka in the summer just makes me sweat profusely. Another thing I do is change the location of my gun according to how I am dressed and what I'll be doing that day. Different activities allow different carry methods and some activities only allow very particular carry methods. You have to decide before you leave the house what you are going to do and carry accordingly. Nobody ever said conceal carry was easy and if they did, they are most likely talking about one carry method for one activity. If there was one carry method for all occasions for all guns, we would all be doing that same thing.
But the biggest thing I have learned about conceal carry over the years is this: the only people that notice your gun is printing are other gun carriers. The average person doesn't look at a bump, lump, protrusion, line or fold in your clothing and immediately think, "Gun!" Most won't even notice and if they do they think phone, wallet, colostomy bag or anything but gun. Guns aren't something they have on their minds everyday, but as people who carry guns, we do. It's like wearing a team jersey. You can wear it all day long and nobody will care or notice, but if you see someone else with same team jersey, you immediately notice.
I carry everyday, all day. I wear loose fitting button down shirts and a t-shirt underneath - regardless of weather. It can look normal in winter and summer depending on activity. And since I do carry everyday, I have gotten so used to wearing a gun that sometimes I get home from work, take off my shirt and walk around the house with my gun still on me. My wife has had to remind me that I can take off my gun because I am so comfortable with it, I forget I have it on. That is how often I carry. I know my methods are not completely print free all the time. I know if someone looked closely enough they could tell I have a gun on me, but not once in over 40 years of carry has anyone ever asked me if that bump in my shirt was a gun. Not once.
As long as it's not screaming GUN!! a carry method that is comfortable and just whispers gun is usually good enough to get through the day.
Amen, my friend. Very good and practical advice, and great insight.
Extremely helpful video. As a thin and wiry man I find videos that are made by females have more ideas that apply to me. Thanks.
Really glad it helped! A lot of this stuff is universal -- people just weren't talking about it much before, especially for the more challenging body types. :)
In the same boat. Small G19 has more meat on it than I do.
Fantastic video. My daughter has trouble concealing her pistol. I will send her this link. It seems much easier for men to find a good carry system than it is for women. My daughter will be thrilled to watch this video from another woman to help her get a good concealment holster and method. Her birthday is coming up, and I will buy her a philster enigma.
I like how calmly and scientifically she does this video. I haven't conceal carried even though I bought my EDC gun about 5 years ago. I was supposed to get my permit but my county only gives them to entitled people like retired LEOs, judges and VIPs. I have a few belly bands and I've worn my EDC, or what's supposed to be my EDC, in those in my home and in both back and front yards. I'll soon be carrying and I'll be using one of those temporarily until I get a holster that fits my Smith&Wesson Shield .40 with a Crimson Trace laser-light.
Imagine George Washington or some other founding fathers talking about how they have tested conceal carry in their backyards and are just waiting on permission. Not a shot at the OP, just a thought I had.
@@MrLbsrdi I've considered that and have realized much too late how I need to be proactive and less fearful of government. I'm a caregiver for my handicapped mother, so it's not easy to just conceal carry in one of the worst counties nationwide. If I'm locked up for just merely carrying a gun for me and my family's protection, that would create problems for my mother. But! I've already decided that I will carry regardless of permit schemes. I live in a very safe city and even safer part of that city labeled as a Leave-It-to-Beaver neighborhood. But that didn't stop 4 ex-cons from parking out front while 3 of them ran out of the car and onto my driveway 4 years ago. It was one of the scariest experiences of my life because I had my finger on my shotgun's trigger as one of the ex-cons eventually made it to the backyard and was about to break open the French doors. Then two other incidents occurred but not as frightening as the first one. A guy in one of those incidents hid on the side of the door preparing to attack whoever would have answered the door. But I had my pistol in hand at that time. I had applied for a CCW and even paid for the required class about a year before the first incident. I refuse to be a victim, even though I carry less than lethal tools all the time, including a folder knife. But the only thing that's holding me back from bearing arms is confidence. I will begin bearing arms after I take at least one class. A right doesn't require permission. I wish I was aware of that like I am fully aware now before applying for a CCW. I'll never do that again.
OUT OF HUNDREDS OF VIDEOS I HAVE SEEN YOU HAVE BEEN THE BEST ONE TO EXPLAIN HOW TO TRULY HIDE A GUN. EXCELLENT VIDEO CONGRATULATIONS.
Genuinely informative video without trying to sell me anything. Respect. Thank you
This video is awesome and is even better because it applies to CCW in general, rather than only to whatever proprietary products these types of videos usually shill.
Keep up the great work!
Cool video.
The longer you carry the less you print, meaning nobody is paying quite as much attention as you are.
It took me a long time to get over the fact I print a little. I walked into a area I wasn't allowed to carry in and I felt like I was printing like crazy. I asked my buddy and he said there was no way he could tell I was carrying. A lot of times it's all mental. If you don't look at it or fuck with it, nobody is gunna look at your waistline.
The only people who might see that you're carrying are police officers, military veterans, and special agents with the federal government. Everybody else are too busty looking at their smartphones or trying to corral their kids.
So true. Honestly, I remembered going into a coffee shop years ago and watching people move around trying to figure out if they were carrying. It's fucking impossible... After that I was a lot more relaxed.
A little print deters wandering eyes! They still will not know what color it is. 👀
I believe scientists have something called the "Spotlight effect" where everyone thinks people notice them more than they actually do. Whenever people change something that they think will stand out, most people won't even notice.
She does great videos and is one of the best presenters I’ve seen.
Excellent video that patiently walks through the thought process of getting to a maximum concealment potential that is unique for every person!
Great video! You excel in communicating your message in a way that makes it so easily understood. Thank you!
This is the most informative video on concealment out right now
Sarah is absolutely amazing at demonstrating and explaining the information. Great tools this has definitely helped me immensely, thank you
Young lady you are a concealment scientist thanks for the excellent advice
10/10 video. Y’all have become my go-to resource for teaching people how to conceal.
I think people worry a bit too much about a small “bulge”. There’s a difference between printing, which actually is where you are showing a definitive outline of a gun, and a slight bump or bulge. You may show a slight bump, but it!s not obvious to a casual observer what it is. Is it a cell phone holder? Is it a back brace or lifting assist brace? Is it a large belt buckle? As long as it is concealed and cannot be seen as definitely being a gun, don’t worry about a small bump. I found when I first started carrying 10 years ago, (my gun is larger and not what most people would carry as a “conceal gun”) if I had a small bump I was so worried about someone spotting it and figuring out I was carrying a large gun. I wear loose shirts all the time so I wasn’t “printing” as the definition goes. Truth be told, I was worried about it so much but found out I was the only one that noticed it. And if by chance someone did notice a small bump, they never gave it a second thought or look.
Agree with the Axe4ever…People are not starring at every part of another person looking for bulges. Most are too into them selves or there phone or you name it.
@@wbwills2 Are those people the reason you carry a gun?
@@wbwills2 Men are frequently looking at other people's shirt bulges.
Source: I'm a man.
@@PHLster Well yea, partially at least. You don't want people to know, even if they're not the potential threat. The danger in printing, in my mind, is that you could cause unnecessary panic in people. I'm not generally worried that a bad guy is checking everyone's waistlines.
@@PHLster Not sure what your point is. I don’t carry a gun for anyone but myself and my family. I think the point Mary was making is people aren’t going to notice a small bump under your shirt. I’m talking about just a small bump that doesn’t show unless you move just a certain way. Again, not printing. People are just usually too busy going about their day to even notice. I used to be. But when I started carrying, I drove myself crazy thinking everyone would notice what could be just a belt buckle if I wore certain shirts. Again, a small inconspicuous bump is not printing per se. I’ve been carrying for 20 years and NO ONE has ever gave me a second look. Well, not entirely true. In line at a convenience store I saw a cop notice it. But they are trained to look for such things. We exchanged a hello and went about our way.
I like this chat channel and Mrs.Sara isn’t a bad teacher.
I just stumbled upon this video in my recommended and I LOVE IT. It's a fantastic presentation that give me a solution to the biggest concealment problem I have. The grip of my gun has always the main thing preventing me from near perfect concealment and now I have an answer for what I can do/buy to fix the problem.
Time to go look at some of your other videos!
Excellent! Glad it helped.
Excellent video. I learned more in this video than all the others I watched combined on how to better conceal my gun. Thanks.
I appreciate how well your instructional is explained and demonstrated. I know a lot of work went into the script and videography. When it’s done well it looks easy. Also for men in warm climates think Hawaiian shirts.
Thank you kindly!
She does make it look easy!
This video popped up on my feed and my goodness! This has got to be the absolute best video about concealment I’ve ever seen.
Thank you kindly!
Very informative and underlines t you don’t have to curse, shout or use outlandish props to instruct and get your point across. Very well done.
I tend to like my holsters to be fairly simple, however, this tutorial has got me thinking I may need to pursue this further. This system may be the logical evolution of a Bruce Nelson and Milt Sparks.
Could be... I'm glad to see that there are still people around that know who those gentlemen were! They designed some very innovative, and useful, holsters and other gear as well. Some of their designs have been copied by many other holster makers, both big and small. That, in itself, is a testimony to the their outstanding work and products!
Nicely put ma'am! Very well thought out and easy to follow. Thanks!
Thank you!
A tip with the p365: use an xl holster. The extra length keeps the grip from trying to dump over the belt.
Great informative video. This one actually helps and makes sense. Also God Bless this beautiful, well informed and well armed woman!
One more hint..... don't wear single, solid color shirts....find shirts with decorative pattern or shirts that have a checkered pattern.... camouflage... even slight printing from corner of grip, etc is harder to see.
That definitely helps! We have a separate video on visual and social camouflage that you might find interesting: ua-cam.com/video/mga2mLcEmUY/v-deo.html
Very true. That happened to me yesterday I found myself wearing a solid gray t-shirt and it was impossible not to print
MAN, Sarah from PHLster really knows her stuff,..!! Just happened upon this video, guess I need to be checking out more on this channel,..!!
Appreciate that! Thanks for watching.
Excellent video. Presenter knows her subject matter!
This was a great informational video and I love how in depth the information is. This has helped me out a lot. Thank you!
this is the most comprehensive presentation of any subject i've ever seen, can you retroactively teach all my college classes to me? i would be much smarter now.
Thank you for this video, great info.
I just stumbled on your videos here and this is excellent information! I am new to the world of concealed carry (but not new to firearms) and my biggest challenge has been in finding a good holster. I haven't found a good one yet. That being said, I know the right one is out there for my wife and I, and I know it'll take some time to find it. Be that as it may, I like how the video demonstrates the physics of trying to get the best concealment. Aside from the pocket holster for my Ruger .22 LCP II that no one can see, I need a good holster for my .380, which is not going to fit in my pocket, but is good at concealing. I'll be able to try different holsters and apply the principles here to help me make a final decision. Thanks for the great information!!
Really glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Love coming here to adjust my enigma and find my sweet spot. I feel better already.
I am making a wedge from a yoga block per one of your other videos. Excellent content thank you so much for your help!
For guys, exercising and working out can make a tremendous difference for apendix carry. Getting a slimmer waist and bigger chest makes it a lot easier to conceal a bigger gun in the appendix position... I should follow my own advice.
This series is absolutely awesome, and is a boon to anyone new to concealed carry (like myself). Thank you!
That's awesome! Thank you so much for watching, and welcome to the community!
Excellent video. All knowledge transfer, zero marketing bs.
Didn't knew about wedges. I learned something today, thanks!
Also a shirt with a pattern design can break up the gun’s printing lines. I’m new to ccw and chose to carry appendix for a few reasons. 1st that location has less chance of anyone around you to take your gun away from you because it’s in the middle between you hip bones which gives you both arms to block any attempts to disarm you. 2 that I believe being able to move the grip towards the middle it offers better concealment when used in conjunction with a stiff belt, a claw, and a wedge. One other thing is the belt should have a low profile buckle or buckle moved to the side to not add to the thickness of the holstered gun. I picked up a Tier 1 axis which pivots between the mag carrier and gun holster with parachute cord to be able to conform to the curve of your body and flex with movement. I also bought a separate Kydex holster with a claw which I’ll be adding a wedge to and a separate single Kydex mag carrier just for versatility. One other one I bought is a type of belly band holster that has a pocket for a small kydex holster with a reinforced elastic type material on the front of the pocket that will keep pressure on a claw.
Great video, but I think you need to add the fact that a T shirt (or other outer garments) may need to be varied to help hide the gun. Dark colors are going to do a much better job at hiding printing than lighter colors. Shirts or T shirts designed specifically for AIWB or String side carry are out there and can be used as well. In the end, it’s a system (holster, belt, wedge, wing, outer garment and undergarment which you have to fine tune. Also, posture is a big factor, need to make sure that we are conscious of the fact that we are carrying, and check out in the mirror how my posture affects my printing.
A very well-made video with important information. Thank you very much for sharing this with us!
Appreciate that! Thank you so much for watching!
I just need to go smaller! I've tried and even though mine is subcompact it's still an issue at times. I have to make sure I wear the right shirt! It's a work in progress!
It can definitely be a challenge, and it's harder for some body types than others. You might find this video on concealment percentages helpful: ua-cam.com/video/5BRZWvEPn6c/v-deo.html
Now that one was super helpful in understanding these different accessories
You helped me find my sweet spot a couple of years ago. I have gained weight. The sweet spot is still in the same area, but the added belly has required different adjustments. Should I strip my holsters of their wedges/wings and start from scratch?
That’s not a bad approach.
Most through holster presentation I've seen!
Excellent presentation! I have to say the obvious, the dark colored shirt made it difficult for me to see the printing of the weapon. I have to say she has her concealment down to a T. Thanks for the tips.
This is by far the best video I've seen on better concealment. Awesome job and thanks for all the tips. Also I'm guessing barrel printing in the groin area isn't likely a big deal for men. It's probably a lot more suspicious on a woman.
I love my Philster. I am a big fan of loose bottom tops. Also lowering the belt
I love this approach thank you
I realize appendix carry if very popular and promoted by many of my instructors and people I respect. I've still found that about the 4 o'clock position is still best for my carry firearm concealment.
Alternating between carry placement has benefits as well. Being seen always wearing a certain type of clothing is a concern when people see you on a daily basis. Alternating beween IAWB and OWB high carry close-in holsters can give enough variety to avoid always being seen in a very narrow range of style options. Never being seen with a tucked in shirt can raise suspicion. Alternating between untucked t-shirts and a tucked-in t-shirt with an untucked light causual button-down cover shirt worn open at the front with rolled sleeves over a minimal close-in OWB creates variation. Best to keep them guessing...
Bro, I think you are overthinking this one..
@@Iant333 Maybe. Wouldn't be the first time.
Best I've ever seen, thank you!!
Outstanding, she did a great job on this video
Love your videos....subscribed
Lovely n Methodological Presentation
What a great, informative video. Thanks!
As a pear shaped chauffeur... I'm sitting and driving a lot.
Haven't found a comfortable concealment position for my XD-40 that works both sitting and standing. Horizontal shoulder holster would work, but I'm not always in a suit jacket. SOB works for well for standing, but not for sitting/driving.
Have you seen our comfort video? The section on boundaries will be most helpful for you.
ua-cam.com/video/4_OXyli4ecU/v-deo.html
I think in FL it's not a huge deal if you print a bit because it's not against the law/a big deal if you accidentally flash your gun.
I don't think everyone immediately assumes that you have a gun or is on the lookout for people carrying as much as concealed carriers are paranoid about.
And despite personal choice and what some people say about the danger of "appendix carry," it is still probably the best/easiest way to conceal due to the space in the small of your back when standing up straight, and the handle isn't being pushed outwards as it can be in the front; it's also probably not as dangerous as mentioned as long as you carry a bit off-center, not directly aligned with the spine.
Lol the muffin top visual. Nice!
100% useful information with no filler. Well done!
Wow she gorgeous!!!!!!!!! Great video, very descriptive. Thanks for putting it in layman's terms.
Very interesting video!!! I'll have to look at some of your other ones.
I carry a larger handgun, and usually it seems very concealed. I will check out this video. Here in Florida, if someone sees you are printing, its not against the law. Is it always a good idea to make sure you are 100% concealed? I did notice once I stated carrying, a few less people spoke with me in public (which I greatly enjoy lol).
Thank you for such an informative video
Amazing video! Something you guys shouldn't forget: If you're like me and got your first pistol but don't have a holster, don't be afraid to still conceal appendix. I personally don't have enough experience to feel comfortable carrying my g19 with one in the chamber, but I keep it in between my jeans/pants and underwear and go about my day. I even got a question at my gym when I walked in wearing running shorts and a loose tee shirt of "How the hell do you hide that so well?" I'm 5'5 120lbs. If I can hide it, so can you :D
WITH THAT SAID get a holster asap, it makes life so much easier
We would absolutely not recommend anyone carry without a holster that protects the trigger - not for any reason. A holster that meets the minimum requirements is easy to find for any commonly carried firearm, and there's just no excuse not to use one.
Here's a video on holster safety requirements: ua-cam.com/video/d-b0eL9fXVM/v-deo.html
And here's another one on how to choose a safe holster without wasting a bunch of time and money: ua-cam.com/video/sERkwNeqflk/v-deo.html
Hope these are helpful!
Get a trigger guard holster before you shoot yourself in the femoral artery. They're not expensive or complicated
@@PHLster Absolutely! You NEED to carry in a good quality holster. I still see people that spend a princely sum for a handgun and then buy a cheap, $10.00 nylon, bag-type, one-size-fits-all holster out of the "Bargain Bin" to carry the firearm. Men tend to do this more than women. I think it is because they are often reluctant to ask what they think is a "dumb question". When it comes to safely carrying a concealed firearm, there are NO dumb questions! Your safety, and the safety of the people around you, is just too critical to not learn everything you possibly can about SAFELY carrying a firearm! Please people, buy a good quality holster, from a reputable maker, that was made specifically for your handgun. You will save money, by not spending money on a cheap "bag-holster", and then have to replace it with a correct holster for your new handgun. Many of these folks just give up on carrying concealed because it's too uncomfortable, or just plain doesn't work. They often blame it on the firearm and never even think it might just be their poor choice of a holster, and gun belt, that is causing the problems they experience trying to carry a firearm for the first time in their lives. Folks that are new to firearms / carrying firearms should seek training, and someone to mentor them so that they get the gear that fits them, and meets their needs.
Thank You for these highly useful, and very educational, videos! They are very well done indeed!
The truth is the vast majority of people are not checking and or scanning you and those around them to see if you have a concealed weapon or not.... everyone is doing their own thing..... this comes from over 20 years of carrying with out as much as a look when I know it prints from time to time, it happens and hard to prevent.... you must always be aware and on point to make sure you minimize the printing with your posture, arm placement and clothes....
Agreed....the problem is still there, as to being "Seen" when printing.....but MOST people nowadays don't even have situational awareness...by walking and looking into their cell phones texting....and have less chance of seeing you printing. They even walk into walls and other people walking in their direction.
@@TheWilferch 100% I was at the mall down by me the other day and this dude had a OWB holster on with a tight t-shirt on full print.... am siting there thinking to my self, am I the only one noticing this?? And telling you man the dude was completely oblivious.... and everyone at the Pottery barn I was in with my wife was too.... LOL
Those who notice, don't care.
Those that care, won't notice.
That’s true, but a criminal might be looking for guns.
Is it possible to conceal carry at the side or in 4 (or 8) o'clock position without printing or protruding if carrying handcuffs, an expandable baton and a 9mm pistol that uses a double stacked or staggered magazine? I'm keen to pick up concealed carry, especially as part of personal preparation to sign on with the Singapore Police Force or the Central Narcotics Bureau, especially for vocations in both agencies that require concealed carry, like CID, SecCom and Air Marshal Unit. SPF issues the Glock 19 Gen 5 as a standard service sidearm for regular servicemembers while still issuing the Taurus Model 85 revolver for its conscript and volunteer ranks. CID and SecCom issue the Hekler & Koch USP Compact 9mm. Both pistols have an overall width of 35mm and use double-stacked or staggered magazines. Our law enforcement agencies, including the SPF, have issued the Bonowi EKA Camlock 21" since around 2018 or 2019, replacing the Monadnock PR21 extendable tonfa and the ASP friction lock expandable batons.
"Off-duty carry" is not allowed for most SPF personnel other than vocations like CID and SecCom where officers must be ready to respond from wherever they are.
I like to use the palm ajdust with a slight retention check in one hippie looking chi-centering fluid action. It's only noticeable to someone looking for it.
How do you sit down with that type of holster ?
I'll be taking this into account with making hobby kydex holsters
Excellent presentation!
This was the best video on concealment.
Thanks, Sarah!
this is why I love my leather Desantis pancake holster, I wear it high on my hip very little printing with a 4inch xd 40. great video too. just subbed
A claw and wedge changed the whole game for me. I can easily and comfortably carry my heavy little CZ 2075 and it’s fat grip with absolutely no printing. Granted appendix carry really helps conceal as it is. A wedge takes a little getting used to.
But I’ve started open carrying lately anyway… heheh.
What's the logic with open carrying? Genuine question. To me you're just painting yourself as target #1 for a potential threat.
@@SeraphsWitness I open carried while waiting for my CCW Permit in the mail. Afterwards, I worried all the time about printing and I'm never going back to open carry unless I'm camping somewhere discreet or if SHTF outside my home.
@@SeraphsWitness Depends on the circumstances, Open carry can very well deter an attack, Conceal carry just means you have to take a life when attacked, Open carry can prevent the entire encounter, Although it can also give away the surprise to an attacker so it can go both ways, Personally I work a job where aggressive encounters are common so I quite often open carry because although I run into a lot of aggressive encounters it's usually people running their mouths and they are all bark no bite If I conceal those situations may very well push me to draw at some point should they push the envelope a bit but If I open carry, usually the sight of my gun deters people from acting a fool. Same concept with a bank, Are You gonna rob the bank with a 90-year-old sleeping security guard and a wide-open vault in the back or one of the bigger banks with a shut vault, bulletproof glass, excellent cameras and multiple armed guards? The answer is simple, You rob the one with minimum or no security, although to the right people the bigger bank holds more cash and the armed security isn't hidden, so to the right people they may attempt that heist for a bigger payout, but to the common street thug, they won't ever try it because of that deterrent, same applies with the common criminal they want to rob the weak, they want to break in when no one is home, they want to steal the empty car with the keys in it, They want a nice easy target, not the one that can clearly shoot them.
That all being said open carrying comes with a whole lot more responsibility because you very well have to be aware of your surrounding as like I said, the surprise factor is gone if someone is going to attack you they will go straight for your gun and you need to be hyper-vigilant to see that threat ahead of time, That's why I open carry and if I am going to be around a lot of people and outside of my normal element where I'm usually by myself or around just a couple people or if Im in an environment where my attention may be diverted, then i pull my shirt over my gun, if I have a jacket or hoodie I'll throw it on, and ill do as much as i can to conceal my open carry holster and gun.
This is a simple fix. 1. Place your gun where you choose along with extra mag/s then wear the next size up shirt and make sure to use darker clothing which better eliminates printing...🤘👍
Muffintop and Poopa, story of ma life :( Thanks for the video Madam. Onto the sweet spot video.
Fantastic video
Very informative and fantastic presentation. One thing about this company's holster selection. The range of holster options need to be better. The process of finding a particular holster for a gun not listed, is not user friendly. Please improve this. Tks, and have a wonderful 4th of July weekend.
Like, super love this!! Best method, I trust this science! 😅😂🥳
Good video. Excellent explanations.
Excellent presentation.
IMO (and if yours differs then that's okay) if I'm printing some I don't really care. It's not illegal to print in my state. I don't necessarily want or attempt to print, and I'm from the 90's so fairly loose clothing for me, and generally I carry a GEN1 Shield so it's not that hard for me to CC, but if I ever do notice that I'm printing a little bit, it doesn't bother me. Years ago I worried much more about printing than I do now. If I do end up noticing I'm printing I feel it's pretty obvious that I'm not attempting to as it's generally pretty light, and most people probably don't even notice unless they're paying me a lot of attention. Also I wear loose enough clothing that it's usually easy to fix by pulling on my shirt tail as it might be grabbing on something. But again I don't get too worried if I end up with a slight print happening.
great video. so many people just watch their phones that I have become much less concerned about printing. people just don't pay attention to their surroundings.
True, but those people aren’t the reason we carry guns.
Funniest muffin top EVER!!!
Awesome video.
Thanks!
I remember the first time I got a pair of parachute pants I wondered if it was possible to conceal my Ruger GP101 with them. I was honestly super surprised at how well it worked, I threw on a loose fitting tank top and the gun was hidden, I walked around the whole day with that friggin cannon on me and the only comments were asking where I got the pants. I don't think I'd make a habit out of carrying that gun because it's hard to draw with the length of it, and a big iron like that is super overkill for a carry gun, but it was a fun experiment I guess.
Even more important for me is cant angle. I have found the more horizontal the grip of the pistol, the more the butt of the grip wings outward and prints. Putting 45 degrees of cant angle to the holster, thereby tilting the butt upward, makes the butt of the grip ride closer, and for me the butt of the grip winging outward is the biggest problem. This cant angle will compromise the draw, so you must train to make sure you can draw. Also choosing a pistol with the smallest and shortest grip will help. There will be trade-offs; the small grip pistol that conceals better will probably be more difficult to shoot well, and the cant angle that conceals better might be more difficult to draw. BTW, this grip trade-off is why you often see those S&W J frame snubby revolvers with small slender smooth grips on them that make the pistol difficult to shoot well. That grip has been optimized for concealment at the expense of being able to shoot well, and you must train with it to get used to that.
I also use a wedge to tilt the muzzle end of the holster outward, which tilts the grip end closer to the body. The wedge material needs to be incompressable yet soft enough for comfort, and needs to stay in place either by friction or attachment to the holster.
I have a Galco Royal Guard, IWB, horsehide holster that has a forward cant (I think they said it is the FBI cant). I carry a full-sized, 5 inch barrel, 1911 with the full-sized grip frame. I have been carrying this pistol, in this holster, everyday for the last 22 years and it has yet to print or be seen by anyone. The forward cant actually makes drawing this pistol more intuitive, faster, smoother and easier than any strong-side holster, with no forward cant, that I have owned or used. The forward cant, of this holster, makes concealing the 1911 very easy, and it is easier to draw. The only strong-side, OWB holster that I have found that conceals better, and is easier to draw, is the HF1 by Tucker Gunleather out of Houston Texas.
@@roadapple66 We are both talking about the same cant angle but you are talking about 3 o'clock position OWB and I'm talking 1 o'clock appendix position IWB. In the past I have also carried OWB at 3 and 4 o'clock, and the FBI cant in these positions both improves draw and reduces printing. At 1 o'clock appendix position with the same cant there is also less printing but some compromise with the draw. Removing the cant makes an easier draw at appendix but at the expense of the grip printing more.
When I used to carry at 3 or 4 o'clock, I found it caused problems for me when seated in a vehicle, so that's why I switched to appendix.
@@onemoremisfit Yeah, I'm sorry about that. If I had gave it some thought, or read it over better, I might have realized that was what you were talking about. You are correct about a straight vertical draw being much easier in appendix carry. There are several good holsters out there that are cross-draw, for carrying while seated; like when driving a vehicle etc.. There are some that have two position belt slots that allow cross draw, or strong-side carry but I don't know how well they would perform using them for appendix carry. I do know that there are many more good holster manufacturers, today, than at just about any other time in history. We are fortunate to have so many good choices available to us today. Kramer Gunleather makes holsters, from cowhide and horsehide. He makes holsters to specifically fit women's physique that may negate the need for some of the wedges; when it comes to holsters for women.
Thank you for an excellent educational video. I learned a lot, Carry On.
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