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It's not practical and occasionally not even legal to carry a weapon. What's a weapon? A weapon is a specialised 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 built to do one thing - extend force outward, to another human. Yes, a human. Guns and knives are considered deadly weapons.Weapons are often regulated, and here's what you've got to know - most jurisdictions in the U.S. Require a CCW (Concealed Carry - Weapon) permit in order to legally carry a handgun. Jurisdictions vary on knives, but most states permit folding blades at either a 3 or 4 in blade length. Here's another thing you should really know about carrying a gun - it's a pain in the butt. And the hip. And the low back.
That is not always the first thought of the enthusiastic faces going into the police academy or citizens going to concealed carry class. It's a physical burden. Having a gun on you is serious business - it has got to be accounted for and secure at all points. I am getting a few stories each month about handguns being left in bogs accidentally. Personally, I like the fellow who spends a couple of minutes understanding which pocket gun to take with him to the store to pick up milk.
It is a brief trip and he does not desire his full carry rig, but has to take something, right? He's my kind of people - but he isn't most people.Many folks exercise their second modification rights for a very good reason. Many others choose not to carry guns, for a very good reason. Carrying a gun is not always convenient, not necessarily comfy, and in some places - not legal.What about places you cannot carry a gun, or if you don't need to carry a gun at all? Is it either a gun or nothing? Of course not. I mostly wear a seat belt. I have never required it, but it takes a half 2nd to put on, and it actually does not trouble me. It's there if I need it, and I don?t mull it over. Its an element of my truck, and doesn't require a lot of thought or work on my part. The same logic holds true for personal protection.
The common or garden objects you carry with you are not exciting - but small selections will give you a massive edge defending yourself. There are superb reasons that cops and soldiers put so much thought into what they carry with them - their kit. And they're also concerned about what the Bad Guy might have on them. This is the very first thing The Good Fellows check for when arresting or capturing Wrongdoers - checking if there's a threat due to a weapon or something that could be used as a weapon.We can only carry or keep an eye on 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 remain hydrated. If you buy masses of bottled water, rethink it. Filtered water tastes better, is better for you, and doesn't put you in the biggest branding trick in history - stumping up for a plastic bottle with a logo sticker, over and over again.
Laptop PC bag - 2 portables, full sound and video kit.
Folding Knife - Benchmade Stay Mountain Soldier. My buddy Lee carried this when utilized 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 keep control of.
Handgun - Glock 19 with 2 spare magazine. 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 future on concealed carry options.
Notebook - Occasionally it's better simply to write it out. My notebook never interrupts me.
Coaching bag - When I Am training away from home
THE DEFINITELY LIST:
Now, here's what I always have on me - an Each Day Carry kit. Life gets to be routine. We do not under any circumstances think about these things we carry with us all of the time. This list will be the same 3 things for approximately everybody. 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 guys outside of the Midwest - carry purses rather than wallets, but the logic holds:
Wallet - Mine's a Prada wallet. My wife bought me a Prada wallet and Prada flip-flops. This is something that is difficult for a straight man to appreciate. I have come to realise she did not buy them for me. She purchased. Them for her. Every 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 am not an Apple snob, but have 4 i-phones on plan. Each head of household and small business owner has morphed into a Helpline Support Manager. With the I-phones, all of them work the same, backup is automated, and I'll fix things easily. It's usually possible to get the new one and talk somebody into using my old one, becauseI always get the highest memory option. This is crucial. (Always get the maximum storage. Also , always get the bigger engine option with a car or van - "keeps the family safer. "
I've attempted everything, had a wonderful experience with Android, I just need something that can work for everybody and is easy on me. Cash Saver - I've tried all the U.S.-based suppliers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint) and I suggest switching and exploiting promotions. All the cell suppliers had network and service swings and roundabouts, and the landscape is always changing. We most recently switched over to Sprint, and they actually did cut the bill in half. You need to look at this each year or thereabouts, and the companies will buy out your old contract and finance new for you.
Keys - Here is 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 automobiles, two discount cards, Cold Steel Micro Recon knife (for opening boxes and a loaner, so others are not using my good knife) and cheapie LED light. Know the sensation when you can't find your keys? If I have my keys with me, I have an improvised weapon with me all the time.
IMPROVISED WEAPONS - Improvised weapons are everyday objects that were not specially designed as deadly weapons, but can be used 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 occur with utility knifes)
Common Explosive - Example is the Molotov cocktail. Not as useful for private self-defense, unless you really want to make a statement.
Western army groups now train specifically in the use of improvised weapons. Entrenching tools (called e-tools) have invariably been used, and now more soldiers are carrying tactical tomahawks - which are also helpful for other outside activities. These aren't weapons systems, but when all else fails, they are a hell of miles better than fist fighting.
I designed the EDC in response to the key ring self-defense jokes people put in front of me and asked about. Little stun guns that don?t wipe the smile off my face. Little pepper gas cans that would only be useful 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 thinking about self-defense all 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 pondering a vehicle accident each time I put a seat belt on. It is not difficult for me, and will be there if I need it.Adding an EDC to your keyring is a Cheap, Simple, and Legal way to always be prepared - just like buckling up.
That is not always the first thought of the enthusiastic faces going into the police academy or citizens going to concealed carry class. It's a physical burden. Having a gun on you is serious business - it has got to be accounted for and secure at all points. I am getting a few stories each month about handguns being left in bogs accidentally. Personally, I like the fellow who spends a couple of minutes understanding which pocket gun to take with him to the store to pick up milk.
It is a brief trip and he does not desire his full carry rig, but has to take something, right? He's my kind of people - but he isn't most people.Many folks exercise their second modification rights for a very good reason. Many others choose not to carry guns, for a very good reason. Carrying a gun is not always convenient, not necessarily comfy, and in some places - not legal.What about places you cannot carry a gun, or if you don't need to carry a gun at all? Is it either a gun or nothing? Of course not. I mostly wear a seat belt. I have never required it, but it takes a half 2nd to put on, and it actually does not trouble me. It's there if I need it, and I don?t mull it over. Its an element of my truck, and doesn't require a lot of thought or work on my part. The same logic holds true for personal protection.
The common or garden objects you carry with you are not exciting - but small selections will give you a massive edge defending yourself. There are superb reasons that cops and soldiers put so much thought into what they carry with them - their kit. And they're also concerned about what the Bad Guy might have on them. This is the very first thing The Good Fellows check for when arresting or capturing Wrongdoers - checking if there's a threat due to a weapon or something that could be used as a weapon.We can only carry or keep an eye on 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 remain hydrated. If you buy masses of bottled water, rethink it. Filtered water tastes better, is better for you, and doesn't put you in the biggest branding trick in history - stumping up for a plastic bottle with a logo sticker, over and over again.
Laptop PC bag - 2 portables, full sound and video kit.
Folding Knife - Benchmade Stay Mountain Soldier. My buddy Lee carried this when utilized 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 keep control of.
Handgun - Glock 19 with 2 spare magazine. 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 future on concealed carry options.
Notebook - Occasionally it's better simply to write it out. My notebook never interrupts me.
Coaching bag - When I Am training away from home
THE DEFINITELY LIST:
Now, here's what I always have on me - an Each Day Carry kit. Life gets to be routine. We do not under any circumstances think about these things we carry with us all of the time. This list will be the same 3 things for approximately everybody. 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 guys outside of the Midwest - carry purses rather than wallets, but the logic holds:
Wallet - Mine's a Prada wallet. My wife bought me a Prada wallet and Prada flip-flops. This is something that is difficult for a straight man to appreciate. I have come to realise she did not buy them for me. She purchased. Them for her. Every 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 am not an Apple snob, but have 4 i-phones on plan. Each head of household and small business owner has morphed into a Helpline Support Manager. With the I-phones, all of them work the same, backup is automated, and I'll fix things easily. It's usually possible to get the new one and talk somebody into using my old one, becauseI always get the highest memory option. This is crucial. (Always get the maximum storage. Also , always get the bigger engine option with a car or van - "keeps the family safer. "
I've attempted everything, had a wonderful experience with Android, I just need something that can work for everybody and is easy on me. Cash Saver - I've tried all the U.S.-based suppliers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint) and I suggest switching and exploiting promotions. All the cell suppliers had network and service swings and roundabouts, and the landscape is always changing. We most recently switched over to Sprint, and they actually did cut the bill in half. You need to look at this each year or thereabouts, and the companies will buy out your old contract and finance new for you.
Keys - Here is 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 automobiles, two discount cards, Cold Steel Micro Recon knife (for opening boxes and a loaner, so others are not using my good knife) and cheapie LED light. Know the sensation when you can't find your keys? If I have my keys with me, I have an improvised weapon with me all the time.
IMPROVISED WEAPONS - Improvised weapons are everyday objects that were not specially designed as deadly weapons, but can be used 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 occur with utility knifes)
Common Explosive - Example is the Molotov cocktail. Not as useful for private self-defense, unless you really want to make a statement.
Western army groups now train specifically in the use of improvised weapons. Entrenching tools (called e-tools) have invariably been used, and now more soldiers are carrying tactical tomahawks - which are also helpful for other outside activities. These aren't weapons systems, but when all else fails, they are a hell of miles better than fist fighting.
I designed the EDC in response to the key ring self-defense jokes people put in front of me and asked about. Little stun guns that don?t wipe the smile off my face. Little pepper gas cans that would only be useful 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 thinking about self-defense all 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 pondering a vehicle accident each time I put a seat belt on. It is not difficult for me, and will be there if I need it.Adding an EDC to your keyring is a Cheap, 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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