Massad Ayoob Examines Ankle Holsters For Backup Guns - Critical Mas Episode 73
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- Опубліковано 12 гру 2023
- In this Wilson Combat Channel presentation, Massad Ayoob discusses the practicality and considerations of ankle holsters for carrying handguns. Ayoob acknowledges the historical use of ankle holsters, emphasizing their popularity as secondary or backup carry options. He recounts anecdotes of individuals whose lives were saved due to ankle holsters in specific situations, such as when seated in a vehicle or after losing a primary gun. Ayoob also demonstrates drawing from an ankle holster and offers his recommendations.
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Critical Mas(s) with Massad Ayoob is a show that provides expert analysis over a wide range of contemporaneous topics related to civilian and law enforcement self-defense, the use of force, and second amendment issues, provided by a renowned and established author with a career spanning decades in training law enforcement officers and the public at large, who is frequently called upon to provide expert witness testimony.
ABOUT MASSAD AYOOB:
Massad Ayoob has been handgun editor of GUNS magazine and law enforcement columnist for AMERICAN HANDGUNNER since the 1970s and has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals. He is the author of some twenty books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics, including “In the Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force,” widely considered to be authoritative texts on the topic of the use of lethal force.
The winner of the Outstanding American Handgunner of the Year Award in 1998, Mas has won several state and regional handgun shooting championships. Ayoob was the first person to earn the title of Five Gun Master in the International Defensive Pistol Association. He is the current President of the Second Amendment Foundation. He served 19 years as chair of the Firearms Committee of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, and several years as a member of the Advisory Board of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. In addition to teaching for those groups, he has also taught
for the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors and the International Homicide Investigators seminars.
Mas has received judicial recognition as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases since 1979, and served as a fully sworn and empowered, part-time police officer for 43 years, mostly at supervisor rank. Ayoob founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group. He has
appeared on CLE-TV delivering continuing legal education for attorneys, through the American Law Institute and American Bar Association, and has been retained to train attorneys to handle deadly force cases through the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. Ayoob served for two
years as co-vice chair of the Forensic Evidence Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also appeared in each episode of Personal Defense TV (Sportsman’s Channel).
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I’d love to have an episode dedicated to the snub nosed revolver. His philosophy of use and some recommendations
So would I! The snubby may be old technology but it's far from obsolete.
I agree to this... I have one on my CCW and shoot flawlessly with it. I would love to see his point of view on them.
What these guys said!
And now with great bullet design and performance it is an effective round.
Absolutely!
I love that I can get Massad's decades of experience for free on WC. More, please.
You mean a couple of years of experience as a reserve officer patrolling the mean streets of a small town? Decades. SMH. 😂
@@SuperTrb0 So what brings you here?
Absolutely
@@SuperTrb0
I guess you would say that someone who has been in just 4 gunfights has no relevant experience to share.
Get real!
@@stephencolley334 He claims he’s been in four gunfights and yet has never provided any proof. Just word of mouth. It was easy to make those claims back in the late 80s and 90s, pre-internet days which is what he did when he was telling tall tales in articles for various gun rags back then.
In the late 70's and 80's I carried a wheel gun on my duty belt and a S&W Chief 38 Special as a backup in an ankle holster. Thankfully I never had to use the backup but I wouldn't leave home without it. I still have both the backup gun and ankle holster today. Some habits are hard to break.
My first exposure to ankle-holsters was in an episode of the X-Files: Someone knocked Mulder down and he lost his Sig, but all of a sudden, he whipped another from an ankle-holster; I was absolutely 😮😮😮😮🤯🤯🤯🤯 to see such a thing.
I felt the same way, on a show called third watch, a NYPD cop named Morice had the same thing happen. Also, on an episode of Law and Order SVU, Det Stabler carried an ankle backup too.
And of course in NCIS Gibbs has a revolver on his ankle for backup as well…
Keep em coming Mr Ayoob. We all benefit from your videos.
As always, well done Sir.
Never goes old to listen Massad ! My 71 yrs old neighbor starts to listen Massad episode and he said this guy seems knowledgeable. 😅
Ayoobs been in the game since the 1970s. He's a reserve sworn LE officer, trainer, match shooter, hunter. Ayoob taught 1000s.
@@DavidLLambertmobile
Also a certified Expert Witness, and has had several books and 100's of gun related articles published.
Def within the very top 5 trainers and experts in the U S.
Thanks
I used to read Massad's articles in magazines years ago, before I became a LEO. Some of his insights on tactics saved my A**
on more than one occasion. Now, retired, I recently found this channel, and can agree with Mas on a great many things that had actually happen to me and my fellow officers while on the job. My ankle gun was a charter arms Bulldog. LISTEN to this man! he knows his stuff.
For those interested, Galco's Ankle Glove has served me well for over 2 years. Appreciate your insight as always, Mas 🤘🤙✌️🇺🇸
Ken Null, Don Hume, Kramer, Galco all make great ankle rigs.
Another benefit of the ankle holster is how well it’s hidden. I carried one as a backup and sometimes as a primary off duty. There were many times I attended events where security was wanding everyone entering. Being an active officer at that time I was always curious to see if they’d find it. THEY NEVER DID. I wouldn’t do it as a retired officer but my thinking was if they miss mine how many others did they miss. When interviewing robbery victims many times the perpetrators would pat the victims down quickly. I would always ask did they pat your ankles. I never had a robbery victim state his or her ankles got patted down. Sometimes the best weapon is the one no one knows your carrying.
My assumption is that ankle holsters are
somewhat of a forgotten thing by
many, In fact I hadn't really considered
it in the last 20 or so years, just got
reminded by this recommended video lol.
Few people actually understand what a legend this man is...he was teaching police & swat in the 80s - absolute BOSS!
Thank You Mr. Ayoob! Thank you for your sophisticated analysis explained in simple, elegantly understandable terms. You’re not only explain “What” to do, but provide the “Whys” behind the techniques proffered. No nonsense, just straightforward, helpful and life-saving information provided.
I'm an office worker. Casual wear often exposes the clips of any holster worn around the waist, with the exception of the Philster Enigma, but sitting all day with appendix carry puts pressure on areas that become uncomfortable and complicate the draw from a seated position. I have ankle carried for quite a while, first with a S&W J frame, then a Bodyguard in .380, and now with a Sig P365 SAS in a DeSantis Die Hard holster. I typically practice crouching on the draw. As an office worker, my thought is that I will be obtaining cover behind my desk and making myself a smaller target while drawing and engaging my assailant. My movement would be crouched in the office environment, so I practice that as well. I do dismount at the end of the day by using the stork method, and standing at 5'7" is less than a 2 second draw, so it remains a viable option if the situation demands it. I very much appreciate your insight, Mas, and I look forward to the next video from you and the Wilson Combat channel.
for those interested in using this technique , i suggest getting a matching weight for your opposing ankle . this is more important if you are required to walk consistently . if you are sitting / stationary , muscle imbalance is less a concern . it may seem little but joints are sensitive to extra weight , particularly over time .
😐Great content.
Or... Two matching baby Glocks, one for each ankle!!!
@@Adam_Wilde Now there's in idea, even if one is not a fan of Glocks. 😆
@@muzzlevelocity4397 2 LCPs
Right leg speed loader holder? LOL
Mas it's been 40 years since I read your book, "In The Gravest Extreme." I still consider it one of the best books on the subject I have ever read. I always learn something new from you. Thanks for all you do.
"Slow is my default speed'.....LOL!!! I feel your pain
This is a great tutorial! I carried steel frame five shots, Glock 26/27s and finally a 43 on an ankle for 24 years. I will personally attest that the Galco Ankle Glove is the best one out there, but we all come in different shapes, sizes and tastes. The lighter the pistol the better as a a 43 or an alloy frame is light enough not to grate on the ankle bone when running or just experiencing a long day on your feet. I never had any to draw for real from one but do recall a couple of instances where I realized it wasn’t the best option for primary carry.
Found an old Gander Mountain catalog from 1964-65. Hercules Bullseye powder was $2.30 per 11 oz can. Red Dot was $1.80 for 8 oz can. Unique was $2.50 for 13 oz.
Don’t forget Sonny and Cher…
I am a big fan of ankle carry. Thanks Massad for another great video!
The history about Chic Gaylord was interesting. I used that lift-the-leg technique in the 90’s. It always shocked the local RO’s when you could get a 2 second hit on target from your ankle.
That is impressive, but I don't have the balance for that.
I was a Taxi driver for a few years and ankle carry was the best for that situation. I had to draw once, but thankfully didn't need to fire.
I am 64.5 years old living in warm South Africa. Since i were 18 i only used the ancle holster. When i have to take it off i feel naked. Yes you have to clean it very often and it is only a Walther 7.65 but is is always on me, a hell of a lot better than a 44 or 45 in tga safe at home.
Literally have been thinking strongly about an ankle pistol a lot lately and this pops up.
Answered many of my questions including what type of pistol would be a good choice.
Perfect timing and Thank You Massad for this Video! *Cannot beat experience!*
I’ve been wearing an ankle holster every day since 1987. I retired in 2017. My first BUG was a Charter Arms snub gun, 6 shot 2”. The BUG I carry today is a Glock 43. I’ve been carrying two pistols for about 36 years now. I agree, if you can conceal only one, and the ankle is the only place to carry it, having one on the ankle is far better than not having one at all. Thanks Mas for sharing, great vid, excellent info.
What ankle holster do you use for your 43? I have a 43x and its still a little too big for my Bug ankle holster
@@kellyshea92 … I have used Uncle Mike’s #16 for as long as I can remember. It will securely hold the G43, G26/27 and I have used it to carry a G19. I’ve bought and experimented with Bianchi, Galco and others but … I’ve always returned to the old reliable Uncle Mike’s.
@@kellyshea92 … sorry … that size is #1 … not #16.
Size #1 ….
@@kellyshea92 I’ve found that anything larger than the G26/G27 is a bit difficult to hide. A small framed auto or revolver fit the best.
Hell yeah! Been waiting for this video!
LONGING TO HEAR ON THIS SUBJECT FOR A LONG TIME!
Experience at its best. Doesn't get any better
Perfect, thank you Mr. Ayoob.
Always nice to learn from the master. Shalom Massad.
Absolutely loved watching this. Thanks for always putting out quality content and giving us the insight 👌
Always great stuff. Love this channel.. ❤
Really enjoy these videos. I watch Critical Mas every week.
Ayoob as always great content and advice, thanks for sharing your experience.
I never thought of that. Thanks!
Pearls of Wisdom!! Thank u Sir!!!
I met Mas at Aslet conference in 1989. He gave me the same advice then. Except he said to get used to it wear it around d the clock. I did. I wore an Allesi ankle rig for some 25 plus years after that until I retired. It was good advice then as it is today.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Another very well done and informative presentation. Keep up the good work.
Great information…
Your demonstrations of technique really make the difference, thank you Mas.
HEY MASS !! YOU ARE much appreciated Sir. Thank you so much.
You, Sir, are a wealth of great information.
You’re amazing Mas. Thank you for the information, thank you Wilson Combat for these videos.
One of the last great ones, always like to see his videos and writings, keep it up with them, will be always watching..
Thanks Mas you have taught me so much. God bless you.
This was helpful. I forgot ankle was even an option. Thanks
Thank you very much for the ankle holster advice. I watch all your videos and your common sense approach to issues have helped me to be better prepared and safer.
As always, your content is spot on. I very much appreciate the Wilson Combat channel and I always appreciate content delivery by Massad Ayoob.
A natural teacher.
His I could listen to him talk gun safety and how to all day. What a firearm legend!
Thanks for the insight. I like ankle carry for the concealablity. I do prefer to have my prefered ccw on my hip.
We thank you Sir for all you do to help the cause of freedom.
I have always listened to Mr Ayoob , Thanks for putting him on your channel.
What a national treasure Massad is for helping save lives.
Thanks for that video!! I've been thinking about an ankle holster lately.
Excellent video sir. Really enjoy learning from your decades of training and real world experience.
Great video! Once again, we have excellent advice delivered in clear concise form by someone who clearly knows the topic perfectly.
Good video, great advice!
You sir are old,but for good reason! Bless you Mas and your vast amount of information and knowledge on the world we live in.
Vacationing or driving alot on the road has made me opt for an ankle holster. I like that drawing technique and stance you demonstrated. Thank you and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Thank you Mass and WC for bringing us these videos. I can't afford your excellent weapons but these training videos are priceless 😉
Wonderful advice.
Awesome episode.
I see Mas in a Wilson video..I hit like button before the vid even starts. THANK U SIR FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE. LEGEND. GOD BLESS
Mas is the man.
Mr. Ayoob - how about a tutorial on useful practice drills for a carbine? Proficiency, accuracy, speed, multiple targets, including smart distances.
This video was very well timed for me. I just bought an ankle holster for my snubnose. Thanks for your expertise!!
Love this guy
Great topic! Learned a lot!!!
This is easily one of the best channels to hear others experience with guns. Because of this channel I’ve been able to learn how to shoot better, understand more about guns, and even teach members of my family how to shoot. Thank you and great work gentlemen💪
Thanks Mass!!!
Carried a Colt DS on my ankle as a backup for my 38 Cal S&W as an NYPD Officer
Thanks. Very helpful.
Thank you Mas for the info you gave.I have always favored an ankle carry gun as a back up weapon.Thanks for teaching me that I am correct on this one. I appreciate learning from you the best way to access the ankle carry weapon and bringing it to bear to remove the threat.Thanks.
Thank you for your experience and information! And I completely agree. That it is not ideal for primary! God bless. And great video.
Been always interested in ankle carry and this video is truly golden. However nowadays, i almost exclusively wear shorts all year so im particulary more interested in pocket carry, cargo pocket carry, specifically, though never tried it yet. Hope you can make a video about that soon. Thanks gents for all you have done and are still doing for the community. More power and health to Mr. Ayoob, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Hackathorn.
Great videos as always
Superb words of experienced wisdom from the preeminent authority on survival firearms.
To echo Mas's comments, the pull-through security snap on Lou Alessi ankle holsters is both fabulous and essential.
Ran across Massad Ayoob some twenty years ago or so. Now that I have a CCWL in California I find his content, instruction, and advice quite valuable. Keep fighting the good fight.
Thanks. Good information, and thanks for the demo.
Thanks for the video
You are a real expert
I’ll give mine another try
Mas is the man. Would like to see his actual EDC or some basic combatives for CCW (building on what he used to do on the PDN, but now combatives is light years ahead of where it was in those days
Very well presented..
I have used an Alissi ankle holster for years. Very comfortable but expensive. I quit using an old heavy steel frame S&W 36 once I tried a S&W 642 Airweight. Much lighter. The Alissi is an all leather hand made holster. Standard in federal LE.
Thanks for the information. Expensive is fine if the quality is there. You only need to buy it once, and price should not be an object if it can save your life! 😄
Great information
Great Advise!
Great video Sir
Always enjoy the lessons on carry and information of everything that seems to be thought of.
I work church security here in Texas. I was looking into an ankle rig for my Sig P365XL. This video popped up just in time! Summers in this part of Texas are brutal, so wearing a sport jacket over an OWB pistol and holster is not always the most comfy way to go.
Things like super tuck IWB, cloak tuck, where the shirt goes over the gun, inside the pants, fill that niche.
@70selvisfan Greetings from the Texas Hill Country (Kerrville). I also carry at church, and I own a P365XL w the Romeo Zero red dot. Being slender, I would not be able to conceal that gun in an ankle holster configuration. However, I will carry a S&W 360PD J frame snubby that way w/o issues.
The P365 is a versatile platform. You may be aware that there’s a configuration that marries the 3.7” XL barrel/longer slide to the shorter grip (10 rd magazine) that comes with the 3” bbl model. That may be an option if you find the XL to “print” at your ankle.
@@Kyle-sr6jm Thanks! I'll look into those too!
Outstanding video. Your mentioning of not using an ankle holster if they have a circulatory issue is very important.
Some of the best advice on using an ankle holster.
Thank you 🙏
Not something I’d really given thought to previously but I am certainly interested in giving it a shot now.
Excellent
Great video thanks for great info
Great review and advice. I carry a BG380 with technaclip in my boot. Quite clean carry method as it’s protected from lint, dust, etc.
Great tips. To help offset the weight difference, you can carry speed strips or a speed loader on the opposite ankle.
Thanks. That’s great advice. I’ve been thinking of getting an ankle gun/holster.
On your advice years ago , I carry a lightweight J frame. When traveling I can hand my wife or daughter, who is 18 both are both trained. My back up and I can leave them armed. While I carry the primary gun. I also leaned that from you. Thank you for your words of wisdom.
Pro tip: A altoids mint tin can conceal 2 5/6 round .357 or .38spl Quik Strip, Bianchi speed strips. I've used this method for my .38spl J frames or DA revolvers since 2012 or so. ✅️
Thanks for all the great information and its exactly what I needed. About to start the firearms portion of the police academy and was already thinking about a backup gun and where I would place it. This was very helpful and I'm planning to get used to carrying a Sig 365 x macro as my ankle holster back up.
Love the mas ayoob vids
I've thought about the ankle holster for a backup. But now that I'm disabled, it's out of the question
Thanx that helps alot. Have been thinking about an ankle holster. I think I will be getting one. Thanx again