Travel EDC 2025 Guns and Gear + How To Fly With Your Handgun

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 details a personal journey through various concealed carry handgun choices, from larger frames like the Glock 19 to micro-compacts like the Sig P365, and back to full-size options like the HK VP9. It emphasizes how factors such as shootability, body composition, and holster technology influence the optimal EDC firearm. The speaker, an experienced practitioner, shares insights on balancing concealability with practical shooting performance.

This episode of the Hickok45 Radio Show delves into the complexities of choosing and carrying a concealed firearm. Hickok45, with his extensive experience, discusses the personal decision-making process involved in selecting a carry gun, emphasizing that there's no single 'best' option. He highlights the trade-offs between different firearm sizes, carry methods, and the importance of reliability and personal comfort, drawing on his own experiences with various models like Glocks and XDS.

This video from SPN Firearms reviews a used KelTec P-32 purchased for $144.20, highlighting it as a top budget option for deep concealment. The instructor, with experienced authority, compares it to various other subcompact handguns like the Taurus TCP, Taurus Spectrum, Kahr CT380, Ruger LCP Max, Diamondback DB380, Glock 42, and Glock 27, discussing their pros and cons for everyday carry. The review also touches on accessory recommendations for popular brands.

This video details a comprehensive 24-hour carry rotation strategy from SPN Firearms, emphasizing practical application based on lifestyle and situation. The instructor, with apparent expertise in concealed carry, explains the rationale behind choosing specific firearms for different scenarios, from workplace pocket carry to active home defense and travel. The rotation prioritizes reliability, capacity, and shootability, ensuring the user is prepared for various threats while maintaining comfort and discretion.

This video details the firearms SPN Firearms brought to SHOT Show 2025, emphasizing their commitment to carrying firearms regardless of location or situation. The presenter discusses personal carry choices, including the Ruger LCP, Glock 27, Diamondback DB9, Taurus 22 Tuck, and Glock G2C, highlighting reliability and personal preferences. The content also touches on travel considerations and the importance of having a defensive tool.

This video from SPN Firearms compares the Glock 43x and Glock 48, highlighting their shared Slimline frame compatibility. The presenter demonstrates how slides can be interchanged between the two models, offering a practical look at customization options for concealed carry. The content is geared towards firearm enthusiasts looking to understand the modularity of these popular Glock pistols.

This guide covers the installation and basic use of the Meprolite Bullseye FT Sight, presented by SPN Firearms. The video highlights its low-profile design and fiber-tritium technology as a potential alternative to red dot sights. It emphasizes ease of use and quick sight acquisition. The speaker, an experienced firearms content creator, is impressed with the sight's design and functionality.

This video provides an expert review of the Ruger LCP MAX, highlighting its pocket-carry suitability and performance. The reviewer, an experienced firearms reviewer, demonstrates the pistol's reliability with hollow point ammunition during live-fire at an outdoor range. Key takeaways include its affordable street price and the specific 75th Anniversary Edition features.

This video showcases six excellent subcompact handgun choices for everyday carry (EDC), including the Glock 26, Springfield Hellcat, FN Reflex, S&W Shield Plus, a modified S&W Shield 40 in .357 Sig, and a Glock 30 in .45 ACP. The presentation highlights specific features, aftermarket modifications like Cyelee optics and MagGuts baseplates, and value propositions, offering practical insights for concealed carriers. The speaker, demonstrating high authority through hands-on experience, provides a practical overview of these popular EDC platforms.