The EDC 9

This guide outlines a simple Everyday Carry (EDC) setup for beginners, emphasizing a layered approach to personal protection. It recommends starting with non-lethal options like pepper spray and a tactical flashlight, followed by essential medical preparedness with a trauma kit. The setup also includes advice on selecting the right gun belt and holster, and crucially, choosing a carry handgun that balances concealability with shootability, stressing the importance of training.

This video reviews two of the speaker's first handguns for everyday carry: the Springfield Armory XD Subcompact in 9mm and the Ruger SR40C. The speaker, a firearms instructor, assesses their suitability for modern concealed carry, highlighting their reliability, ergonomics, and specific features like grip safeties and striker indicators. He concludes that both firearms, despite their age, remain viable options for concealed carry today.

This video compares older concealed carry handguns, specifically the Kahr CW9 from 2008, to modern options like the SIG Sauer P365 Legion. It highlights significant advancements in capacity, trigger quality, and recoil management, demonstrating how far EDC firearm technology has progressed.

This episode of 'I Carry' features the Savage Arms 1911 pistol, highlighting its historical connection to the original 1911 design and its modern features. The review also covers the Falco C105 pancake holster and the Power Attack E9R G4 flashlight, presenting a complete everyday carry setup.

This video reviews the Kimber KHX Ultra 9mm 1911 pistol, highlighting its suitability for concealed carry. It details the pistol's specifications, including its dimensions, weight, and capacity, and compares it to striker-fired micro-9mm handguns. The review also covers the DeSantis Cozy Partner holster and the Buck Knife Sprint Ops Pro, presenting a well-rounded EDC setup.

This video compares the Sig Sauer P365 XL and the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9 Plus for concealed carry. The M&P Shield 9 Plus offers a higher out-of-the-box round count (13+1 vs. 12+1) and is slightly smaller, making it easier to conceal. However, the P365 XL features a longer barrel (3.7" vs. 3.1"), a longer grip allowing for a full hand purchase, and comes standard with a night sight and optic-ready slide, contributing to potentially better accuracy.

This guide details the dangers of 'thumbing the hammer down' on a loaded firearm, a technique strongly advised against by experts. It emphasizes that this action, which involves pulling the trigger while manually lowering the hammer, carries a high risk of accidental discharge if the thumb slips. The expert instruction highlights safer alternatives like engaging the manual safety for 'cocked and locked' carry or clearing the chamber entirely.

This guide details the advanced technique of hand stippling a 1911 firearm frame for enhanced grip, as demonstrated by a master gunsmith. It covers the precise application of texture using a punch and hammer, followed by meticulous filing to refine the edges. This process requires significant skill and attention to detail for a professional finish.

This guide details the proper technique for cycling the slide on a semi-automatic pistol, specifically the 1911, as explained by Ken Hackathorn. It emphasizes avoiding "gun abuse" by not slamming the slide on an empty chamber, which can cause premature wear. The explanation includes the mechanical reasons behind this, focusing on how the cartridge rim stabilizes the extractor and cushions the slide's action.

Massad Ayoob, a renowned firearms instructor and legal expert, details the critical post-Defensive Gun Use (DGU) protocol. He emphasizes that the most common mistake is failing to immediately call 911 after a DGU, even if no shots were fired. This action is crucial for establishing oneself as the victim complainant in the ensuing legal aftermath.