Massad Ayoob discusses cross draw carry of handguns. The first half of the video goes over the history of cross draw carry from the early handguns, to the cowboy, and its use by law enforcement into the 1970s. Starting about the 6:15 mark, he transitions into why you might want to consider cross draw carry today specifically mentioning helping relieve sciatic back pain, that it may be easier to draw for people with limited range of motion in the shoulder, or ease of access from a seated position. Finally, he discusses different cross draw positions because, just like strong side hip, there are different places you might place your holster.
Some of the reasons mentioned by Ayoob for using cross draw were reasons that I've used cross draw at times: primarily relieving right sided sciatica and easier access because much of my time is sitting, either at a desk at my job or sitting in a car while commuting.
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Massad Ayoob - Facts and Firearms (11 min.)
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