Ok folks, let's see some of those EDCs. This is mine:
Springfield XD-9 SC in a Blackhawk Serpa holster, 16 round spare magazine, Buck Strider folding knife, Sure Fire G2 LED flashlight, and the most important tool...my cell phone.
OK, I gotta ask... Why people consider a cell phone, wallet, keys, etc as part of their "CCW gear"?
Even if I wasnt concealed carrying, I'd still have my cell/keys/wallet with me anyway. Therefore, its not part of my "gear". I wear boxer shorts and shoes while carrying too, but I dont consider them part of my gear either. Know what I mean?
Who knows. It certainly cant hurt, however I find it unnecessary. Same goes for a pocket knife, pepperspray, and gazillions of extra mags. I'm sure that stuff could be handy on occasion, but I dont like carrying a Batman belt of gizmos and gadgets all the time.
OK, I gotta ask... Why people consider a cell phone, wallet, keys, etc as part of their "CCW gear"?
Even if I wasnt concealed carrying, I'd still have my cell/keys/wallet with me anyway. Therefore, its not part of my "gear". I wear boxer shorts and shoes while carrying too, but I dont consider them part of my gear either. Know what I mean?
The thread asked what we carry every day. I don't carry my boxer shorts or shoes, I wear them. The stuff in the pic I posted is the stuff I pick up after I've gotten dressed. It is, therefore, the stuff I carry every day. EDC. At least, that's my take on your question.
No pics right now, but:
G17 with Hogue grips in a black Bianchi Carry-Lok belt-slide holster
Gerber 06 mil-issue (when in military uniform only- stupid MO laws). Really need to get the FAST (non- auto) version for edc.
CRKT M-16 in civvies
Pelican M6 LED tactical light
Spare leather mag pouch (sometimes)
Sometimes I carry the S&W in a nylon Uncle Mikes. But usually it's in a paddle holster I mounted with screws to the seat in my vehicle, as it's easier to get to when I'm driving than whatever's tucked in my pants or on my belt. It gets locked in the underseat steel safe when I go in somewhere.
Someone asked about why carry a flashlight?
We had them when I was contractor, as a cop, and in Iraq. Besides a tiny powerful flashlight being ridiculously useful in general, they come in handy for briefly blinding your target and simultaneously identifying your target. It can be useful in testimony to be able to affirm that you positively identified your target as a hostile before firing. I keep the flashlight by my bed for the same reason should there be a hostile intruder, or just some stupid drunk PFC who found the wrong door at 2 am.
if you carry gun, you should carry a phone, a light, and a knife, as well. i carry two knives, one is strictly for SD, the other is more multi-purpose. as was said before, many SD situations happen in low-light settings; carrying a light is logical. a phone is a must; if you're involved in a SD shooting, you need to be the one to call the police first.
other stuff, like impact weapons and OC spray are extraneous, in my opinion. i carry OC on my car keys, but i don't see myself using it, except on the occasional aggressive stray dog. and any hard, cylindrical object, like my pen, can be used as an impact weapon.
My current EDC:
Colt Lightweight Commander in a Sparks VM II, on a Beltman belt.
X-tra mag/Surefire 6P (W/Malkoff upgrade) in a Rosen combo pouch.
Old Case single blade pocket knife.
Keys, Kerchief, cell. phone, lighter and wallet.
Miscellaneous crapola.
Sorry, no pic's.
A powerful beam of light helps one see what they are shooting at. Or can blind the BG giving you more time to use non-lethal force. The cell phone is so you can call the police after taking the shot to in form them to not show up and shoot you.
1 SW 1911 PD
2 Spyderco Delicas
1 Cannister of Pepper Gel
1 UltraFire Flashlight
1 Spare Magazine
1 iPhone 3GS
1 set of keys with whistle
1 pen
WA and UTAH concealed carry permits
Also, my leatherman Juice S2 and Streamlight Stylus Pro get carried frequently too. When I carry the leatherman, it goes in the pocket with my keys. The streamlight clips to my shirt.
Not much worth looking at, but this is what I carry every day. OC in the warmer months and CC during the colder times of the year. It's simple and works for me. I work as a Correctional Officer though not a sworn LE position.
God bless you, yall truly do not get enough credit for what you do. If I had to guess, a parolee would be more likely to remember, and hold a grudge against, their prison staff than they are their arresting police officer. Glad to see that you are prepared, should the unthinkable happen. :35:
I couldn't agree more Gonzo. I don't leave home without my pistol, my surefire, pocket knife, spare magazine and a few other necessities! I'd rather have them and not need them than need them and not have them!!
Either the M&P9c or the Glock 30, depending on my clothes/mood.
Keys
Wallet
iPod
Mace
Chapstick
Spare mag with the S&W (don't have a spare right now for the Glock)
Also, not pictured, is my Blackberry 8900 that took the pics.
Well, I just recieved the major components of what will make up my EDC equipment once I apply and recieve my CHL at the end of January.
For me on days when I'm not on campus, it'll be:
Smith and Wesson M&PC 9mm
Crossbreek Supertuck Horsehide
Kershaw Blur plain edge
Kershaw Scallion plain edge
Smith and Wesson S.W.A.T. partially serrated
and a Wolf Eyes Champion series light
The gun, holster, and light were just recieved tonight as Christmas gifts, I'll take a picture soon
My comment is: I may be mistaken, but I'm guessing you've never been in a violent encounter from a stranger on the street intending to do damage or in a fight for your life before.
G-23: Primary
XD9sc: BUG
Benchmade Griptilian
Fox Labs OC spray (sometimes I carry a 2 oz model)
LED 120 lumen Flashlight/Kubaton
I was new to photographing my stuff and I forgot the reloads. Since that photo was taken I have gotten a Ruger LCP so it frequently rides as a 3rd gun.
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