AIWB risks evaluated by John Lovell

[rednichols]

Someone once said, "In a gun fight, you want the gun pointed at the other guys *****, not yours."

That's what I think about AIWB carry.

I agree. Here's what I think about it, in easy-to-understand picture form:

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Oy vey.

I only carry in the waistband between my zipper and right front pocket. All the time. No belt.

I did this when I was working and made many draws in real life. When it was time to reholster I would pop the holster out with my left hand, put the gun in it, and then put the gun and holster back in place. Easy.

Its not rocket science fellas.

But what if you're left handed????

 

[diyj98]

I say carry whichever way makes you happy, but AIWB isn't for me. I know my gun won't go off unless I pull the trigger, but I still won't point one at my head. It's perfectly safe unless I pull the trigger, but not something I choose to do.

 

[Old cop]

I carried a J Frame IWB/appendix for years but would never do that w/a modern striker fired auto, too light a trigger on most of them. I've p/u a few pounds in my middle 70s & rely on pocket holsters now.

 

[RenoHuskerDu]

Cold weather and AIWB

We've had horrible cold down here in Texas. It durn near froze!

Another AIWB advantage is a warm gun when you draw it.

As you were.
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[M29since14]

He's an interesting character. I respect his background, and his general philosophy. Seems like a good young man. But I am not buying into AIWB no matter who suggests it. If the proverbial twenty bishops told me it was a good idea, I'd still pass.

 

[RenoHuskerDu]

He's an interesting character. I respect his background, and his general philosophy. Seems like a good young man. SNIP

He has good videos on AR handling and sling uses. Those where quite helpful in training my kids. I also enjoy his philosophy on SA, and his concept of being the most dangerous man in the room, but not looking it.
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[eb07]

A real world example of Darwinian natural selection.

The whole you will shoot your junk off or bleed out from your femoral artery talking point is the same strategy the anti gunners use on how many people will die in the streets because it will be the wild west if concealed carry is legalized, and about as credible, I can only smile at these people and laugh a little inside due to their fear based fantasies and carry on with my day.

 

[JDinAZ]

I dont worry about it. Carried concealed at AIWB for years and still do, its the fastest draw fire position for me personally, with way less "telegraphing" the draw stroke. Hand goes for pocket area looks like to give up money and comes out blastin, in for the win.

That and having someone get that close to the jewels to grab my carry gun in a crowd is pretty much a nill thing, or getting outed by an anti-gunner bumping into my carry piece at a gathering or in a crowd is pretty much nill also

 

[badge 851]

I WILL NOT CARRY ANY STRIKER-FIRED GUN AIWB! I DO CARRY two DAO firearms AIWB; one is a 38 Special revolver the other a 9mm semi-auto. BOTH GUNS ARE HAMMER-FIRED. Specifically...
• S&W® M&P® BODYGUARD™ 38 SKU: 10062
• Ruger® LC9™ first-generation, circa 2011

YMMV; Regards...

 

[Telecaster]

I'm picturing the cop showing a classroom full of kids his drawn and loaded Glock, telling them, "I'm the only one in this room qualified to handle this- BANG!!!!!" and shoots himself in the leg.

Life is tough. It's tougher when you're stupid.

 

[gnystrom]

I have been carrying daily for over twenty years. 90%of the time is is not in a OWB holster. I switched to AIWB with my 340 or Sig P365 about three years ago. Advantage, faster draw, perfect for driving, easier to protect, seated at restaurant, less printing.
I holster the loaded firearm then insert it into my pants. Vedder, Kusiak, and Side Guard Minimalist all work for me. A reholster is not needed.
I practice dozens of empty gun draws per week and I am very comfortable with my routine.
Shooting off my schnitzel is not something I pay attention to but not worry about.