Why is that important?
Humor me for a moment.
Stand up and let your arms naturally fall in place.
Youll notice your hands and your palms are just below and in front of your hip.
It doesnt matter if you are left- or right-handed.
Like I said, a gorilla.
If I were a penguin, my arms and hands would behind my hips.
So why did I have you go through this exercise?
To show you where your hands most naturally go.
Maybe you, too.
These were men and women who are absolutely at the top of their craft.
Ive also been taught by prominent competitive shooters.
What these guys and gals have in common is economy of motion and muscle memory.
Both of these traits combine to create speed.
Remember smooth is fast.
Less motion is fast.
Like many of us, I started off at the traditional 3 and 4 oclock carry positions.
Yes, Im right handed.
When sitting down or driving in a car, that traditional style of carry can be uncomfortable.
If I was talking open carry, this would be different.
So, too with appendix.
I can position the seat belt so it doesnt impede my draw.
The other thing that turned me on to appendix carry are compact and sub-compact polymer-frame striker fired pistols.
This is an advantage.
Appendix carry allows for a very fast pistol presentation.
Just wear your shirt untucked and no one should be the wiser that you are packing.
I know what youre thinking.
You know, that stuff near that really important femoral artery.
Err on the side of caution, and as with any concealed carry practice safe carry.
No finger on the trigger until your sight picture is complete.
Geared Up
Use a good holster and belt.
I use Kydex or polymer holsters almost exclusively for appendix carry.
I like the slick way the pistol draws out of Kydex compared to leather.
In particular, I have been using the 1791 Gunleather IWB Kydex holster.
The pistol snaps into the holster and is secure no matter what position I am in.
With Kydex holsters the holster mouth stays open, so you could re-holster easily and safely.
Thats a trick I learned from a trainer teaching introducing appendix carry to shooters.
I paired the 1791 Gunleather IWB Kydex with The Foundation Belt from EDC Belt Company.
Its designed for conceal carry.
It uses SCUBA webbing material in the non-flex places.
Conclusion
Remember, your finger does not touch the trigger until you are ready to fire.
As I mentioned, I like the economy of movement in the appendix draw.
