February 2020 - Every Day Carry

This video showcases Johnny Q's February Every Day Carry (EDC) rotation, featuring a Glock 19 Gen 5 with a Trijicon SRO and a Sig Sauer P365 X-Macro with a Gideon Optics Valor Mini. He emphasizes the benefits of enclosed optics for EDC and includes accessories like a Tekto knife and a Rolex watch. The content is presented by a high-authority influencer in the tactical and EDC community.

This video reviews various subscriber firearms, focusing on popular Glock models like the 43X, 19 Gen 5, and 45. It highlights the significance of the new OEM 15-round magazines for the Glock 43X, discussing their impact on concealed carry and comparing them to aftermarket solutions. The presenter also touches on firearm modifications, the legality of certain accessories like vertical grips and switches, and offers opinions on optimal EDC setups.

This video, presented by Ted from Line45, discusses six carry guns suitable for periods of elevated geopolitical uncertainty, specifically referencing the Iran conflict. The focus is on balancing concealability with shootability, capacity, and reliability. The expert highlights how factors like grip size, recoil management, and magazine capacity become critical when considering potential threats beyond typical daily encounters.

This video advocates for the Glock 17 Gen 5 as the ultimate carry gun, emphasizing its reliability, shootability, and capacity advantages over the Glock 19. The speaker, with extensive experience across various firearms, details his personal journey to this conclusion, highlighting the softer recoil impulse, consistent performance, and ease of concealment for his build. Minor modifications like Talon Grips are discussed for enhanced control.

This video features Johnny Q, an experienced firearm instructor, discussing his choice to carry a Glock 19 Gen 5 with a Trijicon SRO for church security. He details his Fury Carry Solutions IWB holster and provides a discount code. The instructor emphasizes the importance of trained individuals with solid fundamentals for effective armed security, citing incidents in Minnesota and other places of worship.

The video emphasizes the versatility and reliability of the Glock platform, particularly the Glock 19 and Glock 34. It highlights the Glock 19 as an all-around excellent firearm suitable for various roles, from concealed carry to fighting. The Glock 34, especially with an SRO optic, is presented as a preferred choice for competition and duty use, with the speaker owning multiple. The importance of 'Glockamole' (likely referring to maintenance or customization) is also noted.

Ted Nugent passionately argues that the Second Amendment is an inherent right, not granted by any document, but by nature itself, essential for self-defense. He criticizes politicians who seek to dictate how and if individuals can defend themselves, asserting that the Second Amendment serves as a concealed weapons permit for law-abiding citizens. Nugent advocates for the right of individuals to use lethal force to protect themselves and their loved ones from violent criminals.

This comprehensive review details the performance of a Palmetto State Armory 10.5" AR-15 Pistol after 8,000+ rounds over two years. The instructor highlights numerous upgrades and identifies critical manufacturing defects, particularly a lower receiver alignment issue requiring significant modification. The review concludes with a pragmatic assessment of PSA's quality control for high-volume firearm use.

This guide details how to securely attach a knife to MOLLE webbing using paracord, a technique demonstrated by an experienced tactical gear user. It emphasizes the importance of sheath material (Kydex preferred over nylon/leather for rigidity) and provides step-by-step instructions for paracord preparation and the 'boot lacing' method. Placement advice is also given to ensure ergonomic access and avoid interference with rifle use.

This guide details the assembly and initial reliability testing of a Palmetto State Armory 10.5" AR Pistol, as demonstrated by an experienced firearm reviewer. It covers common assembly issues like buffer tube fitment, accessory mounting, and ammunition testing, concluding with a reliability assessment after 300 rounds. The review highlights practical troubleshooting and real-world performance observations.