ProGunGuy Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) the range I shoot at all the younger employees seem to be using appendix carry these days. I understand currently it is not allowed in IDPA. If it gains in popularity, could there ever be a chance that it may be legal in IDPA? Edited March 31, 2012 by ProGunGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Murphy Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 God I hope not. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddje Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I would think that IDPA is going to stay with strong-side carry. Appendix carry is simply more difficult to pull off safely, and the SO just can't see the gun as well. Lots of folks also small of back carry, but IDPA hasn't allowed that (thank goodness). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsydlooknin75 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 How about apendix carry with just a triggerguard cover with a piece of string tied off to a belt loop? That's the most comfortable holster I've ever used for apendix carry. Sent from my PG06100 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reichebrown Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 God I hope not. Ted I saw the thread title and pretty much thought the same thing you did. Yours was the first post I saw when I clicked on the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPQR476 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Yeah...why would you want to allow anything that useful into a sport that's supposed to be based on defensive handgun use? There's nothing unsafe about it, and not being able to shoot from where I carry means that I, and a LOT of other folks will not do the whole IDPA thing-even though there are many appealing aspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastarget Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 God I hope not. Ted I saw the thread title and pretty much thought the same thing you did. Yours was the first post I saw when I clicked on the link. +1.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Watson Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 And we could provide a portable Lexan safety booth like on Mythbusters to protect bystanders so crossdraw and shoulder holsters could be worn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I can't imagine carrying a pistol pointing at my second brain.... I don't want an appendectomy or a lower frontal lobotomy....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimAustinTX Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I heared of a club in Oklahoma allowing shooters to shoot from appendix carry but that's the only time I have heard of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkin Chunker Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I could see draws from appendix carry allowed if there was a requirment for a quarter turn or a clear area to the shooter's weak side for safety. It would be problematic for both the shooter to not sweep himself, and for the SO to keep an eye on the muzzle during the draw. Most appendix carry I've seen haven't had the muzzle tipped much more toward the rear than a typical "4 o'clock" carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Murphy Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 It is easier to pack gauze into butt cheeks than nut sacks. To close to the boys and the femoral Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) Although my daily carry is appendix carry, I would NOT like to see it in competition. Too many people have trouble drawing from the hip never mind appendix. . As for cross draw, well I really like that but again, NOT in IDPA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMFM8SeW51E Edited March 31, 2012 by Round_Gun_Shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Although my daily carry is appendix carry, I would NOT like to see it in competition. Too many people have trouble drawing from the hip never mind appendix. . As for cross draw, well I really like that but again, NOT in IDPA. http://www.youtube.c...h?v=cMFM8SeW51E Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkin Chunker Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 It is easier to pack gauze into butt cheeks than nut sacks. To close to the boys and the femoral Ted ??? For some reason, when I hear 'appendix carry', I think a of a holster on the weak side of centerline, far enough over that the grip is concealed behind an open jacket (not quite crossdraw, but not far from it). From your comment, it sounds like appendix carry is right behind the belt buckle. Which is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Let me google that for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Koski Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Yeah...why would you want to allow anything that useful into a sport that's supposed to be based on defensive handgun use? There's nothing unsafe about it, and not being able to shoot from where I carry means that I, and a LOT of other folks will not do the whole IDPA thing-even though there are many appealing aspects. 1) Because we don't want people dying on our watch. 2) Nothing unsafe? How about get on the trigger to early or have some finger issues during holstering and you're up shit creek. 3) Oh well. Bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Although my daily carry is appendix carry, I would NOT like to see it in competition. Too many people have trouble drawing from the hip never mind appendix. . As for cross draw, well I really like that but again, NOT in IDPA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMFM8SeW51E out of town right now..but that shooter in this clip was an IPSIC shooter..any remember his name?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPQR476 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Yeah...why would you want to allow anything that useful into a sport that's supposed to be based on defensive handgun use? There's nothing unsafe about it, and not being able to shoot from where I carry means that I, and a LOT of other folks will not do the whole IDPA thing-even though there are many appealing aspects. 1) Because we don't want people dying on our watch. 2) Nothing unsafe? How about get on the trigger to early or have some finger issues during holstering and you're up shit creek. 3) Oh well. Bye. If those are your reasons, you don't understand appendix carry. You allow big guys with love handles to carry strong side, yes? They are pointing the gun at their femorals, too--just has a little extra meat to go through to get there. Fingers can get in the way no matter where you carry if you dont pay attention...so you just pay attention. I think you'll find that folks are much more conscientious about reholstering when their junk is in the neighborhood. An appendix draw also doesn't break the 180 or flag the shooter ever if done from a proper holster and the shooter isn't built like a weeble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimAustinTX Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Although my daily carry is appendix carry, I would NOT like to see it in competition. Too many people have trouble drawing from the hip never mind appendix. . As for cross draw, well I really like that but again, NOT in IDPA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMFM8SeW51E out of town right now..but that shooter in this clip was an IPSIC shooter..any remember his name?? Jim Zubiena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Although my daily carry is appendix carry, I would NOT like to see it in competition. Too many people have trouble drawing from the hip never mind appendix. . As for cross draw, well I really like that but again, NOT in IDPA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMFM8SeW51E out of town right now..but that shooter in this clip was an IPSIC shooter..any remember his name?? Jim Zubiena Yup, If the info I found is correct, he is SASS shooter "The Singing Cowboy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 well i wouldnt want to be in a Cowboy Bar when he starts singing and omebody makes fun of it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D. Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 SPQR476, Absolutely agree with you but this forum is not the place to interject reason or practicality!! Regards, TomD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummm Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 My question would be: Is there any science available with regards to the number of accidents by carry type? It's the IDPA's ball, if they want to take it and go home, that's their choice. I'd just like to know if the IDPA decided [inert disallowed carry type here] carry was unsafe unilaterally or if the IDPA was shown, statistically, that it was less safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 If AIWB is so horribly dangerous, why is it perfectly legal in USPSA? (outside of Production and Single Stack) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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