The biggest risk of appendix carry is the impact that a negligent discharge could have on the gun owner. Negligent discharges can happen in any carry position, but when they occur from appendix carry, they could impact a critical area of the body that includes the groin and the femoral artery.

Can you sit down with appendix carry?

Many people who try it also observe that sitting while appendix carrying is all but untenable unless you practically lay on the flat of your back in your chair. This isn’t to say appendix carry can’t be comfortable or practical; it can. It’s just that it works better for some people than others.

What does AIWB mean for holsters?

I started carrying appendix carry, or AIWB (Appendix In-The-Waistband) about a year ago. Before that, I had been resistant to the carry method for a list of reasons. Most of them centered around being able to successfully conceal a handgun, and do it comfortably while carrying AIWB.

What is strongside carry?

Strong Side Carry – Individual is wearing an Ultimate Carry Belt and carrying a GLOCK 48 in a Klipt Holster. Concealment takes a bit more effort with a strong side carry. Your shirt will ride forward when you bend over or sit down, often revealing your firearm.

Is it safe to appendix carry a Glock?

Appendix carry, when performed with the right holster and a trained hand, is perfectly safe, and that includes your Glock 19 handgun.

What does AIWB mean?

What is considered a concealed carry of a weapon?

A firearm or dangerous weapon is considered concealed if it is not secured, and is worn under clothing or carried in a bundle that is held or carried by the individual, or transported in a vehicle under the individual’s control or direction and available to the individual, including beneath the seat or in a glove compartment.

What is the legal definition of concealed carry?

concealed carry. ​. › specialized law the act of carrying a gun in public without anyone being able to see that you are carrying it: There’s a state law that allows concealed carry.

What is a concealed weapon?

A concealed weapon is a weapon carried on or close to the person in a location where it cannot be immediately seen.