appendix carry

Micro Dagger X-1 9mm pistol with Osight K optic next to KSG Armory Lexington concealed carry holster

PSA Micro Dagger X-1: An Average Guy’s Take After a Few Hundred Rounds

By Mitch Goerdt / December 19, 2025

I’m not a professional shooter.I don’t shoot for a living. I’m just a concealed carrier who pushes to train as much as I am able, carries daily, and wants a…

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S5E11: 5 Years of Appendix Carry…What’s Changed?

By Riley Bowman / March 4, 2022

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster revisit an episode we recorded over 5 years ago about appendix carry. We discuss the things we’ve changed our minds about since then as well as talk about what’s changed about the way we carry.

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4 Things an Appendix Holster Should Have

By Matthew Maruster / March 31, 2020

I have been carrying my concealed handgun inside the waistband (IWB), and, more specifically, positioned in front for almost 10 years. Carrying in this position, known as appendix carry, has…

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Episode 355: Big Guys Can Appendix, Too! – Spencer Keepers

By Riley Bowman / October 4, 2019

Today, Riley talks with Spencer Keepers of Keepers Concealment. Spencer has become known as the “Appendix Carry Guy.” His company makes arguably the best AIWB holsters on the market (some of the models can be carried in other positions as well). But Spencer is also a really good shooter, too, having just recently earned his SECOND Turbo Pin (don’t know what that is?…we’ll talk about it)! Should be a great episode today!

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Episode 351: That EDC Life with Bryan Eastridge

By Riley Bowman / September 19, 2019

Today, Riley talks with Bryan Eastridge of EDC Belt Company. Bryan is a police officer and firearms instructor. We’re going to be talking about important considerations where it comes to gear selection and setup to enhance Every Day Carry (EDC). We’ll dive into what makes his EDC Belt Company’s “Foundation Belt” work for that purpose, and we’ll talk about his recent foray into the podcasting world with his own show the “Lawdog Shooting Sports Podcast.”

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Gun Holster Review: Brave Response Appendix Holster (BRAH), [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / February 6, 2018

The number of gun owners carrying their concealed guns in the appendix position is increasing as the benefits become more evident. Several companies have expanded their lines of holsters to…

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Matthew Maruster and Alpha Concealment Systems Phoenix Holster

Appendix Carry, You Can Love It, While Keeping All Your Body Parts

By Matthew Maruster / November 8, 2017

Everyday carriers debate so many topics it is difficult to keep up with them all. But the question of how you carry your gun is as contentious as what gun…

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Episode 164: Holster Problems and What to Look for in a Good One

By Riley Bowman / October 12, 2017

We often talk about the importance of well-maintained, excellently-designed, effective handguns. BUT don’t forget that the holster is probably your second most important piece of kit. It, too, needs to be well thought-out, well-designed, and allows you to draw the firearm quickly, safely, and put shots quickly on target. Today’s episode tackles some of the problems we often see in holsters and what can be done to make them better and also what you should look for to pick the best quality holster for you and your needs.

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Common Concealed Carry Positions [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jacob Paulsen / February 2, 2017

One of the most important things I tell my new concealed carry students is to experiment with different Carry Positions if the first thing they try doesn’t work for them. In an effort to show the various and most popular positions and discuss the greater benefits of each we have created the below infographic.

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