My New and Improved EDC (Every Day Carry)

This video from SPN Firearms presents the top five Taurus handguns the instructor would personally carry for Everyday Carry (EDC). Drawing on extensive personal experience, the instructor highlights the reliability and value offered by Taurus, debunking common criticisms. The selection includes a mix of semi-automatic pistols and revolvers, emphasizing their suitability for concealed carry based on size, ergonomics, and performance.

SPN Firearms, an experienced instructor, demonstrates the practical differences between full-size and subcompact handguns for concealed carry. The video highlights the ease of concealing smaller firearms like the Glock 27, contrasting it with the concealment challenges of larger pistols such as the Springfield Echelon 4.0C. Recommendations are provided for various subcompact models suitable for everyday carry.

This guide details the process of upgrading a Glock 27 for concealed carry, drawing insights from an experienced firearms instructor. It covers selecting and installing essential components like optics-ready slides (Norso), red dot sights (Gideon ROC), enhanced sights (Ameriglo), and grip modifications (Handle It Grips). The guide also explores optimizing magazine capacity with base plates (Henning Group) and adapters (X-Grip), alongside choosing appropriate holsters (Blacksmith Tactical) and carry methods, including chest rigs (5.11 Tactical).

This guide, drawing from an experienced practitioner's insights, details how to select the appropriate round capacity for your concealed carry firearm. It emphasizes balancing concealability, personal protection needs, environmental factors, and daily comfort to ensure consistent and effective carry. The host highlights various popular models like the Sig P365, Glock 19, and HK VP9, discussing their pros and cons in different scenarios.

This video from The Gun Dungeon explores the dominance of 9mm in the modern handgun market, featuring insights from an active handloader. The host discusses the decline of calibers like .40 S&W, using examples like the HK VP9 and Smith & Wesson M&P series to illustrate the trend towards 9mm-only offerings. The discussion touches on bullet technology and the enthusiast's desire for caliber variety beyond self-defense applications.

This guide details EDC firearm and holster setups for attending a son's hockey game, featuring a modified Glock 27 Gen 3 and a Walther PPS M2. It highlights the importance of specialized holsters like those from Blacksmith Tactical with Ulticlips and the use of performance-enhancing aftermarket parts and defensive ammunition. The content is presented from the perspective of an experienced EDC practitioner and gear reviewer.

This video from DemolitionRanch, hosted by Matt Carriker, explores the capabilities of high-powered, regulated air rifles like the AirForce Texan SS and Sam Yang Dragon Claw. Carriker demonstrates their impressive power, accuracy, and surprisingly quiet operation due to integrated suppressors, highlighting a legal loophole where these airguns and their suppressors are not subject to NFA regulations. The content showcases ballistics testing and comparisons, emphasizing the expert knowledge of the host in firearms and related legalities.

This video features Nicholas Irving, a former Special Operations sniper, demonstrating and discussing various high-powered firearms. Irving, author of 'Way of the Reaper,' shares insights on sniper rifles like the Barrett M107A1 and SR-25, discusses the recoil of the S&W 500 Magnum, and tests the penetration capabilities of different calibers against an engine block. The content highlights practical applications and the effectiveness of these weapons in tactical scenarios.

This video demonstrates the dangerous consequences of firing incorrect ammunition calibers in firearms. Experienced instructor Matt Carriker shows how .380 ACP in a 9mm firearm and 9mm in a .40 S&W firearm can lead to cycling failures and severe brass deformation due to improper headspacing. The experiment highlights the critical importance of using the correct ammunition for each firearm to ensure safe operation and prevent damage.

This video from DemolitionRanch, featuring firearms expert Matt Carriker, tests the ballistic resistance of Flex Tape when used as improvised body armor. The experiment involves layering Flex Tape onto cardboard and testing its effectiveness against .22 LR, 5.7x28mm (FN PS90), and 9mm (CZ Scorpion Evo 3 S1) rounds. The results demonstrate that even extensive layering of Flex Tape is insufficient to stop common firearm calibers, highlighting the importance of proper ballistic materials.