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Richie, a USAF reservist, says he carries his Smith & Wesson M&P9C in a Crossbreed Modular Bellyband. He’d also like a new flashlight because “the lip is really sharp” and he doesn’t “like it sharing a pocket with my knife or keys.” Are you pro-bellyband carry or against? If you’re for it, do you advocate […]

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“The Second Amendment has a preamble about the need for a militia. Historically, the new government had no money to pay for an army, so they relied on the state militias. The states required men to have certain weapons and they specified in the law what weapons these people had to keep in their home […]

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K9 Handler Matt Burnett is the director of training at Freedog USA so his EDC is a bit varied. He says they’re “all items that I don’t go a day without. Having multiple knife options and a high-performance dog training gear allows me to bring my service dog with me off leash to alert me […]

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Some gun-toting Texans embrace Democrat’s call for tougher firearm laws The mainstream media managed to find a rancher who supports gun control. It’s cute that he thinks Beto won’t mess with the guns he currently owns . . . Texas cattle rancher Bill Martin is a lifelong Republican who owns more than 20 firearms and […]

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Seems most people who carry a knife stick to folders, but Will Duncan in Tennessee carries a fixed blade knife. This particular knife is a Gryphon Terzuola with a full tang blade, a DLC coating, and a checkered, durable handle made from DuPont Zytel. The gun is the ever-popular GLOCK 43 with a Taran Tactical […]

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“Still, if I’m able to communicate one thing to adults, it would be this: it should not be easier to purchase a gun than it is to obtain a driver’s license, and military-grade weapons should not be accessible in civilian settings. You don’t drive a NASCAR on the street, no matter how fun it might […]

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Craig in Pennsylvania carries an M9A3, the gun Beretta modernized for the Army’s Modular Handgun System contract competition. He says “I loved my MPA3 but the long threaded barrel made it a little bit less than comfortable. I was able to pick up another M9 barrel and have it cut and crowned to Elite II […]

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Chicago Tribune: Lie on a Firearms Background Check? What Have You Got to Lose? This just in: criminals are going to act criminally . . . Anyone who wants to buy a gun from a licensed dealer is required to fill out a “Firearms Transaction Record.” It asks various questions to determine if the customer […]

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Gun owner “Threeper” has a penchant for black in his EDC gear. From his GLOCK 43 to his Spyderco the color theme is consistent. The Rite in the Rain notebook is a favorite of mine for business trips and the Streamlight’s USB-rechargeable battery rocks. Not having to hunt for random batteries to keep a light […]

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By Brad Steenrod AR 15 Handguard: Free floating or drop-in? Aluminum or Polymer? Quad rail, Keymod, M-LOK, or no rail? Choosing a handguard for your AR-15 can be confusing, with all of the options that are available. Even the names can be confusing (handguard, forend, forearm, foregrip – they’re all the same). But picking the right […]

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Not Sticking to His Guns: In Race for Governor, Walz Embraces Role as Gun-Control Candidate Don’t worry. We’re sure he’ll have no problem adapting his positions to please the Moms . . . Tim Walz might not have been the first choice for governor of many of those who attended a meeting Wednesday in a […]

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Unique EDCs are what’s best in life. This one’s from an engineer named Adam in San Diego and includes a Makarov and a pair of pocketknives. Discuss.

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A somewhat minimal EDC from a gun owner in Florida. His carry gun, a GLOCK 43, is noticeably customized. What do you guys think about using a gun with aftermarket parts for EDC?    

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“A study published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that semi-automatic assault rifles were used in only about 25 percent of such U.S. incidents from 2000 to 2017. The rest of the time, firearms including handguns, rifles and shotguns were the weapon of choice. “The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines an […]

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Mark Bless of Arnold, Missouri says this is “Typical EDC. All items are in rotation. My first chronograph watch.” His EDC includes a Gen 4 GLOCK 27 with a 9mm Alpha Wolf Conversion, an assortment of knives, and a couple challenge coins.

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By George Oliveira Pocket carry is a great alternative when belt-borne holsters aren’t an option. It can be very fast on the draw. Standing around with your hands casually in your pockets is and looks quite natural. Doing so allows you to have a full grip on your pocket pistol and the draw is lightening-quick […]

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Today’s EDC is unique in part because not many people EDC revolvers anymore – which is a shame – but this particular revolver is chambered in .327 Federal Magnum. The .327 Federal Magnum was designed by Ruger to perform similarly to the .357 Magnum in compact revolvers.  

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This pocket dump includes a bike chain fidget spinner and a Leatherman Tread bracelet, the latter of which is designed for use as a multi-tool. The Smith and Wesson Bodyguard in .380 ACP is a DAO with a 6 +1 capacity.  

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Ever think to yourself, “I didn’t even know I needed this, but I need two?” Well get your credit card out. Monarch Arms is now taking pre-orders for AR-10 receiver sets that accept HK G3 magazines. For the very fair price of $550 you can have a very unique and aesthetically pleasing AR0-10. There is […]

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This pocket dump belongs to a correctional officer from California who admits “To be honest, most of the time, I leave on[e] mag holder and two extra mags either at home or in my backpack/shoulder bag, along with my cuffs. If we’re at the movies, on an opening weekend/night, I’ll IWB them. Better to have […]

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