It's no secret that I have said that I'd like to train with Mr. Pincus. I think that much of his philosophies is quite interesting, and I'd like to see what it's about, first-person. Certainly, there are aspects of his methodology that I do not agree with or am doubtful about, but that's no different from that of any other instructor/school that I've either attended already or hope to attend in the future. :smile:
That said, I honestly can't say that I like this particular video too much.
When there's a beginner's level presentation of appendix/inguinal carry, there
needs to also be an in-depth examination of the reholster stroke.
This is even more critical as there continues to be a popular trend towards minimalist, "trigger guard cover only" holsters that are aimed almost specifically towards the appendix/inguinal-carry segment of the market.
Both basic reholster stroke safety (double-check that clothing has been cleared, hip forward to insure muzzle-clear) as well as safety specifically in the context of different holsters (and how to go about training with the specific setups) should be emphasized particularly in these beginner-level videos. Pincus makes it a point to really address the potential pitfalls of a traditional 3- to 5-o'clock drawstroke, should the beginner not be careful with muzzle discipline, but misses this important educational opportunity, when it comes particularly to re-holstering at the appendix/inguinal position.
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Hmmmmmm now even Pincus is saying AIWB is a great way to carry. I have to wonder where he got the idea from?
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I think that while it's easy to laugh with comments like this :smile:, it's also important to concede that guys like Pincus really play an important role when it comes to educating the public about firearms/tactical training. The way I see it, myself as a beginner on this road, is that these more "approachable" characters allow for an easier transition for beginners into this new world.