Concealed Carry on the Ankle
Never tried. Doesn’t look comfortable. And I like my gun where I can draw it. But Paul Rackley looks at ankle holster carry.
Never tried. Doesn’t look comfortable. And I like my gun where I can draw it. But Paul Rackley looks at ankle holster carry.
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August 13th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Ankle carry is easy access for people who spend all day sitting at a desk or in a car.
Also, it can be a handy way to carry a backup gun if the fight starts by the guy you didn’t see knocking you down in the parking lot to jack your stuff, and you’re lying on your back or side, preventing you from accessing the gun on your belt or in your pocket…
August 13th, 2010 at 9:30 am
I’m not sold on it for primary, but for a 2d or 3d gun, ankle carry is a great way to go.
It helps to stay in shape and stretch out as accessing the gun can be problematic for some (especially off hand) if too many Buds or Big Macs or if you have pre-existing skeletal damage. If you have Nature-issued abilities, e.g. Tiger’s build (a nimble forest creature), awkward draws are easier. However, working on your agility and flexibility help in its use and life in general.
I am unclear on why yoga is not more popular with the gun culture. It seems a natural fit.
I’d get a blue gun and game on that stuff out in the living room before you try it live.
As to comfort, a good holster, as always, makes all the difference. I prefer Alessi but there are many good makes now.
August 13th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Alessi is the best ankle holster in my experience. Comfort, secure grip, accessibility.
August 13th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
At a recent Sayoc seminar we trained car scenarios (with training knives, instead of guns). From the car, especially with a seatbelt on, the ankle draw was much, much, faster than trying to get to something on the hip.
August 14th, 2010 at 11:58 am
-10 to the author for messing up the DEFUSE/DIFFUSE distinction.
August 17th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
I have an ankle holster for my .357 revolver that is extremely comfortable. I figure if I get mugged, I can tell the bad guy that I’ll give him my wallet after I’m done tying my shoe.. 🙂