This Is The Appendix Carry Video Every Gun Owner Needs To Watch

About this video

Colion analyzes a defensive training accident in which an experienced shooter negligently discharged his appendix-carried firearm into himself during a draw. He breaks down what he believes likely caused the incident—finger pressure on the holster translating to the trigger during the draw—and walks through his own appendix carry protocols designed to mitigate this risk, including hyperextending his trigger finger, drawing at less than full speed, and treating reholstering with extreme caution.

Key takeaways

• Colion argues that appendix carry with a round chambered is inherently risky, describing it as ’tolerable’ rather than safe, because a negligent discharge can strike the femoral artery or genitals.
• He teaches that during the appendix draw, finger pressure against the holster can unconsciously transfer to the trigger the moment the guard clears, causing an unintentional shot—a mistake he says shooters often don’t feel happening.
• Colion recommends hyperextending the trigger finger clear of the gun during the draw, practicing at 70-80% speed rather than full speed with live ammunition, and treating reholstering as a slow, deliberate process with visual confirmation and the holster pushed away from the body.

Episode details: published August 12, 2026 · 12:00 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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