Essentials for Everyday Carry Gear

Aug 8, 2024

Carry Gear Overview

  • Sharing personal carry gear in 2024
  • Sponsored by Ridge Wallet

Introduction

  • Regular updates on EDC (Everyday Carry) gear
  • Mention of a joke for the dads in the audience:

    What's orange and sounds like a parrot? A carrot.

Everyday Carry Essentials

  • Typical items carried:
    • Wallet
    • Keys
    • Phone
    • Knife
    • Gun (depending on environment)
  • Preference for carrying the largest feasible gun due to being a larger individual (6'4")

Wallet and Key Case

  • Uses Ridge Wallet and Key Case:
    • Wallet helps reduce back pain when carried in the front pocket
    • Key case prevents poking and eliminates jingling

Medical Kit

  • Medkit with trauma supplies (Stop the Bleed kit)
  • Importance highlighted after witnessing an injury incident

Knives

  • Two primary knives carried:
    1. Wii Knife (Reaver)
      • Limited edition with titanium scales
      • Tonto blade preferred for cutting ability
    2. CI V VI Knife
      • Made with black Damascus steel
      • More affordable option
  • Primary use is for opening packages

Gun Overview

  • Mention of a sweepstakes by Ridge:
    • Prizes include a gold-plated Cybertruck, Hennessy Velociraptor, or $100,000 cash
    • Every dollar spent equals an entry in the sweepstakes

Types of Guns Carried

  1. Pocket Gun

    • Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380
    • Used in environments where printing is a concern
  2. Micro Compact / Slimline

    • Hellcat Pro Comp with a black point tactical holster
    • Features compensator for better performance
    • Replacing with a new P365 Fuse
  3. Compact Size

    • Beretta PX4 Storm
      • 15+1 capacity, preferred for carrying
      • Double/single action for safety
    • Kimber KDs 9C
      • Single action with manual safety
  4. Full-Size Gun

    • Bull Armory Tac 4.25
      • RMR sight, 19+1 capacity
      • Concealment can be challenging in warmer weather

Conclusion

  • Discussion of personal preferences for carry gear
  • Request for audience input about their carry gear
  • Mention of upcoming video on Kimber KDs 9 rail review

  • Call to action for comments on favorite carry items or carry experiences.