Podcast 284 Evolution of My EDC Guns

Changes to my carry guns

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Today: I’ve been carrying a gun everyday now for over 20 years.  First as an armored car guard, then Marine in combat, then a Government Security contractor in Iraq and somewhere in there as a private citizen and a CHL.

I’ve learned a lot in 20 years of carrying a gun.  Something work and some don’t.  But not only the gear, but also the mindset of what to carry and why.  Yes, I do a modular system and it works for me. 

Use your mindset, threat analysis, and common sense to find what works for you and go for it!

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Got My CHL in 2005

My First Carry Gun: Para P14 1911 w two 15 round Mags

• Started cutting because of weight

Overseas Trip as a Contractor in 2008-2009

• Had to get a Glock 19 and learn to use it
• Started Customizing it
• Never really liked it

Took an Armorer’s Class on the M&P Series pistols

• Saw how it was built and liked it better than the Glock
• Ordered one
• Fixed my Glock issues:  Grip angel, no finger grooves, different trigger feel, backstrap, and reliability
• Started carrying it with 2 extra mags
• Then only 1 mag and flashlight and other gear

Evolution of my Backup Gun

• 2003 Iraq, my reason for carrying a backup gun
• Armored car company always carried a backup since 2001
• Start with an ankle .22
• Then found the Kel-Tec P32.  Put it in my back pocket for years
• Then tried a revolver appendix, used a Taurus snub nose I had… cheap gun.
• Got a great deal on a Ruger LCR that I love and still use
• Went from appendix to pocket carry
• IT’s still the base of my EDC gun today

Mindset change

• Probably not going to be in a rolling gun fight
• More realistic about my self defense
• Things I will carry all the time
• Being without a gun and other self defense tools is stupid, but sometimes you must
• Never know when the crack head is going to try and take you out
• But do know when I’m at hirer risk of running into a bad gun fight.
• Be realistic about your carry gun and threats

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Stay Safe,

Ben