Videos tagged with Everyday Carry

This video demonstrates a crucial step in responsible everyday carry: testing your firearm's functionality. The instructor emphasizes the importance of live-fire checks to ensure reliability for self-defense. The Sig Sauer P365 with a red dot optic is used to confirm proper operation before being re-holstered, highlighting a practical approach to EDC readiness.

This video explores why Benchmade knives, specifically the Shootout model, maintain strong market appeal. The speaker argues that a product's inherent utility and quality, rather than social media trends, are the true drivers of value. Key features like the OTF mechanism, S30V steel, and Grivory scales are highlighted for their practical benefits in everyday tasks.

This video addresses a viewer's question about carrying both a pocket knife and a firearm for everyday carry (EDC). The presenter showcases his current EDC setup, featuring a full-size Smith & Wesson M&P pistol with an extra magazine, utilizing a Fury Carry Solutions holster. He then details his preferred EDC knife, the Tekto F1 Alpha, highlighting its specifications, materials, and features, and offers a discount code for viewers.

This video showcases the EOTECH x TEKTO folding knife, highlighting its tanto blade style and branded details. The demonstration includes handling the knife with tactical gloves in an outdoor range setting, featuring a camouflage-painted target stand. While not a firearm guide, it offers a glimpse into EDC gear.

This video evaluates the Diamondback SDR as a potential 'Pocket Rocket' for Everyday Carry (EDC). While acknowledging its compact size and good ergonomics, the speaker highlights the limited six-round capacity of .357 Magnum ammunition as a significant drawback compared to higher-capacity firearms. The assessment is geared towards individuals considering smaller, discreet carry options, particularly women, but also touches on general EDC considerations.

This video presents a common debate in concealed carry: Sig Sauer versus Glock. The primary point of comparison highlighted is magazine capacity, with the Sig Sauer P365 XMACRO (inferred) shown with a 17-round magazine, contrasted against an implied 15-round capacity for a Glock. The demonstration includes basic firearm handling like shooting and reloading, suggesting a preference for the higher capacity option for carry.

This expert review from Line45 highlights five revolvers that rival or surpass Glocks for concealed carry in 2026. The guide details the strengths of models like the Ruger LCRx, Kimber K6s, S&W 642 Pro, Taurus 856 Defender TORO, and Charter Arms Double Dog, emphasizing reliability, concealability, and modern features like optics readiness and improved triggers. It provides a comprehensive comparison for individuals seeking alternatives to semi-automatic pistols for everyday carry.

This technique, demonstrated by former CIA officer Jason Hanson, focuses on a surreptitious knife draw using a common sweatshirt. By creating a small, hidden access point in the sweatshirt pocket, an individual can maintain a grip on their concealed knife while appearing completely innocuous. This allows for a rapid, unexpected draw in self-defense scenarios, emphasizing the advantage of having a weapon ready without alerting potential threats.

This video introduces the Palmetto State Armory and Microtech collaboration, the Sabre Ultratech OTF knife in the unique Mixtape colorway. It details the knife's specifications, including its M390 MK steel blade, aluminum body, and dimensions, while highlighting its out-the-front action and design features. The presenter emphasizes checking local laws regarding OTF knives and announces a giveaway and launch details.

This guide, presented by Firearms Instructor Will Workman of Modern Protector, details three effective methods for concealed carry in a tucked-in shirt. It emphasizes the importance of a good Kydex holster and introduces the Comfort Concealment Belt, Phlster Enigma System, and Concealment Labs Liner as viable solutions for discreet carry, discussing their pros, cons, and costs.

This guide details a popular everyday carry setup for the Glock 43X, focusing on optic and magazine choices. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, highlights the reliability of the Glock 43X with a Vortex Defender CCW optic and PSA Micro Dagger magazines, even after extensive use. The setup emphasizes a clean sight picture with Ameriglo backup sights and a stock trigger, demonstrating a practical approach to a reliable concealed carry firearm.

This video demonstrates a critical failure in concealed carry technique, where a firearm becomes visibly exposed and falls. It highlights the importance of proper firearm retention and concealment methods. Proper technique ensures the firearm remains secure and hidden, crucial for personal safety and legal compliance.