Massad Ayoob looks at four different angles of shoulder holster positions - Critical Mas Episode 17

Mr Ayoob doesn't just make a video for you, he offers a true lecture every time. Thanks!

Mr Ayoob should read audiobooks. He’s so pleasant to listen to.

When I was a young geologist working in Alaska I carried a big model 29 44 magnum in a shoulder holster. It’s vertical design kept the gun out of the brush and safely secured. A buddy with a hip holster lost his firearm in the brush and didn’t even know it. I liked my holster setup because it didn’t restrict my activities.

Man, Massad Ayoob is such an absolute class act. Supremely polished, thorough, concise, accurate, and remarkably succinct. Very few teach at his level. On any subject...

I went to shoulder harness this year, because of the problems that drivers have been having recently with crowds. Shoulder holster is the only position that allows you to draw easily, while driving and seat belted.

For me it's pretty much 'If Massad Ayoob says it, I take it as gospel'. He's forgotten more about carry and self defense than most of these YouTube 'experts' ever knew.

The sly smile while speaking on carrying two guns warmed my heart. This gentlemen is a real life “The most interesting man in the world”.

The pistol "jumps out with alacrity" is a splendid phrase. My favorite definition of alacrity is: cheerful willingness. Excellent personification of a weapon. Bravo 🙏

Great points here. I was always a strong side hip carrier for over 30 years. But in 2012 I was injured overseas and lost a leg. I have a prosthetic leg, but don't wear it all the time because it is uncomfortable. My office is in my home so I have a great deal of flexibility in how i dress, and spend a lot of the day in a wheelchair unless I put on the leg to go out. Enter the shoulder holster. I have determined that it makes the most sense for me most of the time. I wear my Glock 19 in a Galco Classic Lite horizontal rig, with a spare mag on the off side. This works for me and is easily accessible. While I'm in the house alone, I don't typically wear a covering garment, just a tee shirt. If I need to go out in public, I put on a baggy shirt known here in south Florida as a "fishing shirt" left unbuttoned. This covers the weapon well and leaves the pistol readily accessible. So,, life changes and sometimes our mode of carry must change as well.

I had to carry a .45 in a shoulder holster in the Army and later tried all kinds of shoulder holsters. The only one that felt secure was the vertical style that attached to the waist belt to keep it from flopping.

As a guy currently shopping for a shoulder rig, this was MASSIVELY helpful. Thank you, Sir.

That is the best type of teacher. Calm, gives examples, explains the why. Loved it.

I always learn from the Wilson Combat panel of experts. This type of channel is the best in the industry. Thanks for the time to make the videos. It helps us (actually me☝️) that have no idea what we’re doing.

Glad to hear from the expert who once spent some time carrying two guns in a double shoulder rig while looking like Sonny Crockett's older, weirder brother. Yep. People remember what you wrote and are greatful for it. Thanks Mas.

the Master! I'm 73 and I always listen intently been carrying for 50yrs and I always learn something

Massad is so cool. His wisdom, experience and knowledge of guns are unmatched.

Wow. This video is like a flashback. My dad was a cop in Long Beach California a long time ago. He had a couple of friends who where detectives and they would be at our house and they gave me almost this same demonstration when I was a kid. Old school teaching when cops did not have all the hi tech they have today.

Such a gentleman. Even across the entirety of the internet he doesn't want to point a loaded gun at us. 🤗

This man has been a source of great combat related info, for most of my adult life and I'm 50 plus... Well thought out info, no BS

I've dressed many LEO and CC customers in Galco's Jackass rig for years. With 2 loaded mags offsetting the weight of the firearm, it's a surprisingly balanced carry. We also found that when we adjusted the holster, we were able to stabilize it and mostly remove the swinging action when the customer leaned forward. We fit many Air Marshals with it because it worked so well from a seated position. You eased into the draw by rolling both shoulders into the middle of your body as you reached for the weapon. This would move the weapon closer to your hand. Then, once you've gripped the butt and broken the snap, you simultaneously draw while moving your shoulders back. This helps the weapon quickly and cleanly clear the holster. We would practice this manuver in the shop when we were fitting it and got very good feedback from our customers as they increasingly carried it in the field. One final note is that leather shoulder straps will stretch. After a month or so of frequent carry, we would have them come back for a secondary fitting so we could adjust the straps again. This followup gave them the custom fit they were looking for and made this a super convenient way to carry when you need your weapon off of your waist.