EDC Question?

[xd40conceal]

I'm form North Carolina and will be new to CC ( I'm approved and my card should be in next week ). I have the following equipment XD40SC in a crossbreed supertuck that I cut for easier draw. I also have a streamlight scorpion and an extra 12rd mag. My question is what am I missing that you guys and gals would add to your EDC...

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[BugDude]

OC spray. Having a non-lethal means of defense is an advisable option.

PS. Nice gun, I have the same one. Bought it a few weeks ago at a gun show. I've only put 50 rounds through it due to so much snow on the ground. Can't wait to get out with it more if it ever melts.

[Rollo]

I'm form North Carolina and will be new to CC ( I'm approved and my card should be in next week ). I have the following equipment XD40SC in a crossbreed supertuck that I cut for easier draw. I also have a streamlight scorpion and an extra 12rd mag. My question is what am I missing that you guys and gals would add to your EDC...

It's very much personal preference but I would add a good folding knife and some OC spray depending on your situation. I also EDC a pocket multi tool.

[DIXIETWISTER]

You got to have a knife for sure.

[WHEC724]

Welcome aboard. That's a great looking rig you have there. Stick to what you're comfortable/trained with. I'm not a knife-type. Although I have evolved to carrying a BUG on most occasions. Primary is G19 or G30 and BUG is either 637 or LCP.

[archer51]

OC spray, a quality folding knife and a cell phone, not necessarily in that order. Remember, any time you have to defend yourself you want to be able to contact the police ASAP.

[Rollo]

As far as a knife goes I'm not sure how most people feel but for me a knife is primairly a tool first and only a weapon as a last resort. If a attacker has got close enough to me that my knife is a viable weapon that I have majorly screwed up at some point.

[xd40conceal]

What kind of OC spray and knife would make for good EDC.

[WHEC724]

As far as a knife goes I'm not sure how most people feel but for me a knife is primairly a tool first and only a weapon as a last resort. If a attacker has got close enough to me that my knife is a viable weapon that I have majorly screwed up at some point.

Me too . A knife means that my primary and BUG have failed me at that point.

[Rugergirl]

What kind of OC spray and knife would make for good EDC.

Check your state laws for what type of knife is legal to carry while you CC.
Definately a cell phone, a multi-tool and OC spray are nice to have as well.

[jahwarrior72]

I'm form North Carolina and will be new to CC ( I'm approved and my card should be in next week ). I have the following equipment XD40SC in a crossbreed supertuck that I cut for easier draw. I also have a streamlight scorpion and an extra 12rd mag. My question is what am I missing that you guys and gals would add to your EDC...

1 - cell phone

2 - a good folding knife

3 - a wallet

4 - an impact weapon, unless you can use your torch as one

i used to carry OC spray, but i do it less and less these days. i just don't trust it to do the job of stopping a threat, as much as i trust a strike, a cut, or a bullet. i mainly carry it for stray dogs, when i walk my dog. if you do decide to get OC spray, get Fox Labs Mean Green. i bought a can for my ex, and tried it on myself to see if it's work; man, that stuff is horrible. it might not stop some psycho, but it'll sure make him think. it definitely took the fight out of me, for at least 20 minutes.

[Rollo]

What kind of OC spray and knife would make for good EDC.

Honestly there are a bajillion knives out there for EDC, I personally carry a Amazon.com: Columbia River Knife and Tool's M16-12Z Zytel Serrated Edge Tanto Blade Knife: Home Improvement. I don't like expensive knives because I use my knives a LOT and tend to abuse them.

My OC spray of choice is
Pocket Self Defense Spray Unit 0.75 oz with Clip - Security Equipment Corporation

I like stuff with pocket clips.

[xd40conceal]

Thanks that gives me something to think about. I have a cell but used it to take pics so its not in them, I also carry money clip instead of wallet but I will be looking into a knife and some OC spray.

[BugDude]

As far as a knife goes I'm not sure how most people feel but for me a knife is primairly a tool first and only a weapon as a last resort. If a attacker has got close enough to me that my knife is a viable weapon that I have majorly screwed up at some point.

I've been carrying pocket knives (I put my Buck 710 folding lockblade in that category) since I was a kid...and have never really thought of them as weapons. In this day and age, I'm preparing for the worst (a BG with a gun), and hoping for the best (not getting into a situation where I need SD). With that in mind, I don't really consider a knife as a viable SD option although I carry one all of the time...the whole, "don't bring a knife to a gunfight" thing. At least OC spray still affords you some distance. No knock on folks who do...good to have options available to you.

[BugDude]

Thanks that gives me something to think about. I have a cell but used it to take pics so its not in them, I also carry money clip instead of wallet but I will be looking into a knife and some OC spray.

I started carrying a slim clip (money clip and credit card holder) in my front pocket...beside my pocket-holstered sub compact slim 9mm. The best thing I ever did for my back was get that bulky wallet out of my back pocket. It also doesn't get stuffed with things you really don't need.