Every Day Carry Considerations And What To Carry

Published on September 8, 2018
Duration: 12:22

This video details essential considerations for Every Day Carry (EDC), focusing on practical gear choices for personal safety and preparedness. It highlights the Glock 43 with magazine extensions for concealed carry, discusses holster options like the Haley Strategic Incog and T-Rex Arms Sidecar, and emphasizes carrying critical medical gear such as a CAT tourniquet. The content also covers illumination tools and survival essentials like a lighter, offering expert advice from Mike Glover and Kurt Hohan.

Quick Summary

The Glock 43 is a recommended EDC handgun for its slim, single-stack 9mm design, ideal for concealed carry. Magazine extensions like Strike Industries +2 can increase capacity to 8+1 rounds. Essential EDC gear includes comfortable holsters (Haley Strategic Incog, T-Rex Arms Sidecar) and a CAT tourniquet for trauma.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to EDC
  2. 00:30The EDC Staging Mat
  3. 01:43Handgun Selection: Glock 43
  4. 02:20Magazine Extensions
  5. 03:37Holster Options
  6. 05:18Minimalist Carry Systems
  7. 06:04Medical Gear: Tourniquets
  8. 08:18Illumination Tools
  9. 09:49Survival Essentials
  10. 10:49Ammunition Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What handgun is recommended for Every Day Carry (EDC) and why?

The Glock 43 is recommended for EDC due to its slim, single-stack 9mm profile, making it ideal for concealed carry, especially appendix carry. It offers a good balance of concealability and shootability for daily preparedness.

How can I increase the capacity of a Glock 43 for EDC?

You can increase the capacity of a Glock 43 using magazine extensions, such as Strike Industries +2 extensions. These can increase capacity from the standard 6+1 rounds to 8+1 rounds and also provide a better grip for users with larger hands.

What are good holster options for concealed carry?

Recommended concealed carry holsters include the Haley Strategic Incog, known for its comfortable felt-lined Kydex construction, and the T-Rex Arms Sidecar, which features an integrated spare magazine carrier for added preparedness.

What essential medical gear should be included in an EDC kit?

A critical piece of medical gear for EDC is a tourniquet, such as the CAT or SOFT-T, capable of stopping major bleeding. It's important to carry it in an accessible location for immediate use in trauma situations.

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