It isn't practical and infrequently not even legal to carry a weapon. What's a weapon? A weapon is a specialized tool for projecting force. It serves no other practical purpose than extending force from one body to another. The handgun is an ideal example. Handguns are engineered to do one thing - extend force outward, to another human. Yes, a human. Guns and knives are considered deadly weapons.Weapons are generally regulated, and here's what you have got to know - most jurisdictions in the U.S. Need a CCW (Concealed Carry - Weapon) permit to legally carry a handgun. Jurisdictions change on knives, but most states permit folding blades at either a 3 or 4 in blade length. Here's another thing you really should know about carrying a gun - it's a pain in the butt. And the hip. And the low back.
That isn't always the first thought of the fervent faces going into the police academy or civilians going to hidden carry class. It's a physical burden. Having a gun on you is serious business - it must be accounted for and secure at all times. I am getting a handful of stories each month about handguns being left in toilets by accident. Personally, I like the fellow who spends 2 of minutes figuring out which pocket gun to take with him to the store to pick up milk.
It is a brief journey and he does not need his full carry rig, but has to take something, right? He's my sort of folk - but he isn't most people.Many people exercise their second change rights for a good reason. Many others choose not to carry guns, for good reason. Carrying a gun isn't invariably convenient, not always comfortable, and in some places - not legal.What about places you cannot carry a gun, or if you do not need to carry a gun at all? Is it either a gun or nothing? Of course not. I usually wear a safety belt. I have never needed it, but it takes a half second to put on, and it actually does not bother me. It's there if I need it, and I don?t think about it. It's part of my lorry, and does not need a lot of thought or work on my side. The same logic holds true for personal protection.
The everyday objects you carry with you are not exciting - but little choices will give you a huge edge protecting yourself. There are excellent reasons that cops and squaddies put so any thought into what they carry with them - their kit. And they are also nervous about what the Bad Guy may have on them. This is the very first thing The Good Fellows check for when arresting or capturing Villains - checking if there is a threat because of a weapon or something that might be used as a weapon.We can only carry or keep control of so many things. Here are things I may have on me. This will be different for everybody.
THE PERHAPS LIST:
Water Bottle - I train and need to stay hydrated. If you buy a lot of bottled water, reconsider it. Filtered water tastes better, is better for you, and doesn't put you in the largest branding trick ever - paying for a plastic bottle with a symbol sticker, again and again.
Laptop PC bag - 2 computers, full audio and video kit.
Folding Knife - Benchmade Stay Mountain Warrior. My buddy Lee carried this when employed in Afghanistan. Great knife, great guy, know he used it to do lots more than open letters from home. Have this with me 90% of the time, still one other thing to maintain a tally of.
Handgun - Glock 19 with 2 spare mag. 45 rounds of 9mm. If I need more than that, I could have to fight my way back to the wagon. I?ll do a post in the near future on concealed carry options.
Notebook - Occasionally it's better simply to write it out. My notebook never interrupts me.
Training bag - When I'm training away from home
THE DEFINITELY LIST:
Now, here's what I always have on me - an Every Day Carry kit. Life gets to be routine. We don't even think about these things we carry with us all of the time. This list will be the same three things for about everyone. It has nothing to do with self-defense, it is simply life - we need communication (cellphone), access (keys), and ID/payment method (wallet). Girls - and some men outside of the Midwest - carry purses instead of wallets, but the logic holds:
Wallet - Mine's a Prada wallet. My spouse acquired me a Prada wallet and Prada flip-flops. This is something that is tough for a straight man to understand. I've come to realize she didn't buy them for me. She bought. Them for her. Each time she sees the Prada wallet on the table or the shoes by the door, she'll think to herself - "I'm married to a successful man. "
I-Phone 6+ - I'm not an Apple snob, but have 4 i-phones on plan. Every head of household and small enterprise owner has morphed into a Technical Support Boss. With the I-phones, they all work the same, backup is automated, and I'm able to fix things easily. It's usually possible to get the new one and talk someone into using my old one, becauseI always get the highest memory option. This is crucial. (Always get the most storage. Additionally , always get the larger engine option with an auto or wagon - "keeps the family safer. "
I've tried everything, had a very good experience with Android, I just need something that will work for everyone and is easy on me. Money Saver - I have attempted all the U.S.-based providers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint) and I recommend switching and taking advantage of promotions. All the cell providers had network and service highs and lows, and the landscape is always changing. We most lately switched over to Sprint, and they really did cut the bill in half. You must look at this every year or thereabouts, and the corporations will purchase out your old contract and finance new for you.
Keys - Here's where it begins to get engaging. Self-Defense Global EDC self-defense tool/bottle opener (a legal keyring self-defense tool and bottle operner), keys to 2 vehicles, a couple discount cards, Cold Steel Micro Recon knife (for opening boxes and a loaner, so other people are not using my good knife) and cheapie LED light. Know the feeling when you can't find your keys? If I have my keys with me, I have an improvised weapon with me all of the time.
IMPROVISED WEAPONS - Improvised weapons arecommonplace objects that were not specifically designed as lethal weapons, but can be employed in an emergency. Improvised weapons provide the following:
Reach - Classic civilian example is the baseball bat. Military example is the entrenching tool
Mass to the Hand - Example is a rock.
Edge or Point - Example is a folding knife or kitchen knife. (90%+ of stabbings happen with utility knifes)
Common Explosive - Example is the Molotov cocktail. Not as useful for private self-defense, unless you truly want to make a statement.
Western military groups now train specifically in the utilization of improvised weapons. Entrenching tools (called e-tools) have always been used, and now more infantrymen are carrying tactical tomahawks - which are also useful for other outdoor activities. These aren't weapons systems, but when all else fails, they're a hell of miles better than fist fighting.
I designed the EDC in response to the key ring self-defense jokes folks put in front of me and asked about. Small stun guns that don?t wipe the grin off my face. Small pepper gas cans that would only be handy on Taco Night. Plastic pussy-cat heads with finger holes that build on the story that keys between your fingers would actually work. (Just try hitting something with mass with keys between your fingers) Are you brooding about self-defense all of the time? Not if you?re psychologically healthy.
Our first product, the EDC, is handy just to carry keys or open a bottle, and gives an immediate edge after a fifteen minute lesson, starting to learn Krav Maga online. I am not thinking about a car accident every time I put a seat belt on. It isn't hard for me, and should be there if I need it.Adding an EDC to your keyring is an Inexpensive, Simple, and Legal way to always be prepared - just like buckling up.
That isn't always the first thought of the fervent faces going into the police academy or civilians going to hidden carry class. It's a physical burden. Having a gun on you is serious business - it must be accounted for and secure at all times. I am getting a handful of stories each month about handguns being left in toilets by accident. Personally, I like the fellow who spends 2 of minutes figuring out which pocket gun to take with him to the store to pick up milk.
It is a brief journey and he does not need his full carry rig, but has to take something, right? He's my sort of folk - but he isn't most people.Many people exercise their second change rights for a good reason. Many others choose not to carry guns, for good reason. Carrying a gun isn't invariably convenient, not always comfortable, and in some places - not legal.What about places you cannot carry a gun, or if you do not need to carry a gun at all? Is it either a gun or nothing? Of course not. I usually wear a safety belt. I have never needed it, but it takes a half second to put on, and it actually does not bother me. It's there if I need it, and I don?t think about it. It's part of my lorry, and does not need a lot of thought or work on my side. The same logic holds true for personal protection.
The everyday objects you carry with you are not exciting - but little choices will give you a huge edge protecting yourself. There are excellent reasons that cops and squaddies put so any thought into what they carry with them - their kit. And they are also nervous about what the Bad Guy may have on them. This is the very first thing The Good Fellows check for when arresting or capturing Villains - checking if there is a threat because of a weapon or something that might be used as a weapon.We can only carry or keep control of so many things. Here are things I may have on me. This will be different for everybody.
THE PERHAPS LIST:
Water Bottle - I train and need to stay hydrated. If you buy a lot of bottled water, reconsider it. Filtered water tastes better, is better for you, and doesn't put you in the largest branding trick ever - paying for a plastic bottle with a symbol sticker, again and again.
Laptop PC bag - 2 computers, full audio and video kit.
Folding Knife - Benchmade Stay Mountain Warrior. My buddy Lee carried this when employed in Afghanistan. Great knife, great guy, know he used it to do lots more than open letters from home. Have this with me 90% of the time, still one other thing to maintain a tally of.
Handgun - Glock 19 with 2 spare mag. 45 rounds of 9mm. If I need more than that, I could have to fight my way back to the wagon. I?ll do a post in the near future on concealed carry options.
Notebook - Occasionally it's better simply to write it out. My notebook never interrupts me.
Training bag - When I'm training away from home
THE DEFINITELY LIST:
Now, here's what I always have on me - an Every Day Carry kit. Life gets to be routine. We don't even think about these things we carry with us all of the time. This list will be the same three things for about everyone. It has nothing to do with self-defense, it is simply life - we need communication (cellphone), access (keys), and ID/payment method (wallet). Girls - and some men outside of the Midwest - carry purses instead of wallets, but the logic holds:
Wallet - Mine's a Prada wallet. My spouse acquired me a Prada wallet and Prada flip-flops. This is something that is tough for a straight man to understand. I've come to realize she didn't buy them for me. She bought. Them for her. Each time she sees the Prada wallet on the table or the shoes by the door, she'll think to herself - "I'm married to a successful man. "
I-Phone 6+ - I'm not an Apple snob, but have 4 i-phones on plan. Every head of household and small enterprise owner has morphed into a Technical Support Boss. With the I-phones, they all work the same, backup is automated, and I'm able to fix things easily. It's usually possible to get the new one and talk someone into using my old one, becauseI always get the highest memory option. This is crucial. (Always get the most storage. Additionally , always get the larger engine option with an auto or wagon - "keeps the family safer. "
I've tried everything, had a very good experience with Android, I just need something that will work for everyone and is easy on me. Money Saver - I have attempted all the U.S.-based providers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint) and I recommend switching and taking advantage of promotions. All the cell providers had network and service highs and lows, and the landscape is always changing. We most lately switched over to Sprint, and they really did cut the bill in half. You must look at this every year or thereabouts, and the corporations will purchase out your old contract and finance new for you.
Keys - Here's where it begins to get engaging. Self-Defense Global EDC self-defense tool/bottle opener (a legal keyring self-defense tool and bottle operner), keys to 2 vehicles, a couple discount cards, Cold Steel Micro Recon knife (for opening boxes and a loaner, so other people are not using my good knife) and cheapie LED light. Know the feeling when you can't find your keys? If I have my keys with me, I have an improvised weapon with me all of the time.
IMPROVISED WEAPONS - Improvised weapons arecommonplace objects that were not specifically designed as lethal weapons, but can be employed in an emergency. Improvised weapons provide the following:
Reach - Classic civilian example is the baseball bat. Military example is the entrenching tool
Mass to the Hand - Example is a rock.
Edge or Point - Example is a folding knife or kitchen knife. (90%+ of stabbings happen with utility knifes)
Common Explosive - Example is the Molotov cocktail. Not as useful for private self-defense, unless you truly want to make a statement.
Western military groups now train specifically in the utilization of improvised weapons. Entrenching tools (called e-tools) have always been used, and now more infantrymen are carrying tactical tomahawks - which are also useful for other outdoor activities. These aren't weapons systems, but when all else fails, they're a hell of miles better than fist fighting.
I designed the EDC in response to the key ring self-defense jokes folks put in front of me and asked about. Small stun guns that don?t wipe the grin off my face. Small pepper gas cans that would only be handy on Taco Night. Plastic pussy-cat heads with finger holes that build on the story that keys between your fingers would actually work. (Just try hitting something with mass with keys between your fingers) Are you brooding about self-defense all of the time? Not if you?re psychologically healthy.
Our first product, the EDC, is handy just to carry keys or open a bottle, and gives an immediate edge after a fifteen minute lesson, starting to learn Krav Maga online. I am not thinking about a car accident every time I put a seat belt on. It isn't hard for me, and should be there if I need it.Adding an EDC to your keyring is an Inexpensive, Simple, and Legal way to always be prepared - just like buckling up.
About the Author:
Eric Scott is a Krav Maga Black Belt and founder of Self-defense Global . Self-defense Global offers gear, training, and coaching missions for a safer life. He offers a free video orientation class which has better information than most purchased programs including a week of video lessons, and a free electronic book.
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