EDC and backup guns: how much safer are you?

Published on February 23, 2026
Duration: 1:59

TheYankeeMarshal, a well-known firearms commentator, discusses the practicalities and perceived paranoia of carrying both a primary EDC and a backup gun. He emphasizes that while statistically unlikely, carrying a firearm for self-defense is a preparation for a rare event, and a backup gun offers only a marginal increase in preparedness. His personal carry method involves a primary firearm on his hip and a secondary in his vehicle, rather than two on his person simultaneously.

Quick Summary

TheYankeeMarshal discusses carrying a primary EDC and a backup gun, noting that while statistically unlikely, it's a preparation for a rare event. His personal method involves a firearm on his hip and another in his car, not two on his person simultaneously.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Carrying a backup gun: paranoia or preparedness?
  2. 00:33Personal carry habits: hip vs. car guns
  3. 00:55Car show security and carry experience
  4. 01:13Statistical probability of self-defense needs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is carrying a backup gun considered paranoid?

TheYankeeMarshal suggests that while it might seem like over-protection, carrying a backup gun isn't necessarily 'crazy.' It's a personal choice for preparedness, though statistically, the need for any firearm in self-defense is rare.

What is a common strategy for carrying multiple firearms?

A common strategy, as discussed by TheYankeeMarshal, is to carry a primary EDC firearm on your person and a secondary firearm accessible in your vehicle, rather than carrying two firearms on your person simultaneously.

How likely is it to need a firearm for self-defense?

The statistical likelihood of needing a firearm for self-defense is very remote. Carrying even a basic firearm prepares you for an already unlikely event, and a backup gun only slightly increases that preparedness.

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