WOW. A practical and sensible approach. Most videos are more like show and tell with fancy high priced junk. I love your thought process. A prepared man is mentally equipped not "Inspector Gadget"!
free field training I used a $16 Dorcy 1 watt LED flashlight for my final 6 years as a deputy. It got me through snow storms, federal inmates and even saved a life. I gave it to my daughter when she went to college. It still works fine and she uses it for daily household stuff, not bad for a 10 year old light. When things get crazy you will not impress me with expensive gear you left home it's the stuff you have with you is what matters. I subscribed!
Oh good, I was worried something had happened to the guy who has notifications set so he can thumbs down all my new videos. I was about to do a missing persons report! lolololololololol!
so this is kinda old news but i just read about it in California thare was a firefighter who but a blue line sticker and a American blue line falg on his rig anyway next day he had to take the stickers off because it and i quote "make firefighters a target" as for the flag "it could block the emergency lights" i feel sorry for that engineer it was/is a really good idea
A few years back we had a scare with our guys being targeted and our FD went from blue to bright red shirts. You gotta do waht you gotta do and FD's are very liability concerned.
10 years mil and SERE grad. This is the best EDC video out. I try to tell friends so many times to lighten the load and really develop a knowledge base on how to actually use what you have. Well done good sir.
I'm so glad to see such a common sense EDC! The philosophy is not one that is taught very often, but is very very down to earth! I've never felt undergunned with a revolver as a civilian---and no one ever volunteers to get shot with it to prove their point either...Thanks for the effort and work put into this stuff, I'm proud to now be a member, I hope it helps!
+Jesse Harper You have no idea! In a few months I'm hoping to get an honest to god video camera that will allow me to flip the screen around and see when I'm in frame. It sounds like a small thing, but man is that a pain when you have to stop and walk around to look all the time. It would take me half the time with a real camera and I could put more into Photoshop and editing.
ZIGMAN775 my frugal folder is an Ozark Trail partially serrated one that I got from mommy a couple of Christmases ago. It's desert tan colored, about 8 bucks, and as good as many more expensive ones. The same goes for a lot of lights, as Tommy says, just more basic features.
I carry a 26" ASP expandable baton (it's legal to carry now in my state which I live in Texas) in a side break scabbard on a nylon belt and a small keychain sized canister of Sabre Red Pepper Gel on my nylon belt also with my smartphone on it. In my pockets, however is my keys in my right pocket and my earbuds and wallet in my left pocket. That is my EDC as a civilian.
I was military/ Law enforcement but I got wounded in Afghanistan so I make it a point to always carry because I worry about being targeted as a soft target but anyway I am an amputee on my right side above the knee so I had a special holster made for cross draw set up with a leather holster, but mostly I mainly want to make sure I have my gun on me because I always have more guns and more ammo in my truck and I am never too far from it anyway.
free field training well I am 100 percent disabled through the VA so i do get paid decent only because I have issues with the other leg too. I qualified for the Special Adaptive Housing grant which is a special grant giving severely wounded veterans 70k to put towards an adapted home. Homes For Our Troops takes those grants and then puts it towards building a home and builds veterans with the grant a 400k house for free. I am moving in to mine on February 18th.
Debbie Aragonez Its apparent there are people out there that obviously dislike our returning and wounded veterans like yourself, but I would not advertise it if I were you !
great video, great content brother. keep doing what your doing. Nothing but love from your EMS Brothers and Sisters. we couldn't do our job without y'all. EMS loves PD. PD can be a very difficult job and just know we in ems and Fire are here for y'all any time of day
Sometimes less is more, I've scaled-down what I carry everyday depending on where I go or what I'm doing. Not sure where your from but here in NC it's a very gun friendly area. I don't wear 5.11 or or tactical gear to give me away, fishing pants and fishing shirts every day as im on the coast and it's common, and just as functional if not better than the 5.11 crap.
In Alabama and Mississippi they're more likely to ask "what no knife?" rather than giving you the third degree for having one on you. I hope you all lighten up a bit up there.
About 20 years ago, that was probably part of the dialog between my nephew's cousin and the Mississippi State Trooper when he was pulled over for a busted taillight; the Trooper found visible drug paraphernalia in his backseat that lead him to the largest methlab bust in Mississippi's history.
No I'm not, although I come from a military family. I'm just a veterinarian with a tactical mindset. I was considering a career in LE earlier in life! Who knows, I may go reserve one day? When I have free time, I enjoy training in self defense and firearms with buddies who are sheepdogs. Stay safe, it's getting crazy out there!
+tactical veterinarian Yeah, it is a little, though where I'm at it has been crazy since the 50's. Lol. My sister failed out of veterinary school, or I should say she got too many "C"'s to stay in the program. That is a hard curriculum. I have lots of respect for your profession. You should do videos of surgery or animal care. I'd love to see 'em.
I'm sorry to hear about your sister. Hopefully she's still working with animals! Check out my instagram, I post all types of radiographs and cool animal photos!
"Arm yourself with knowledge" well said Sir...... Been preaching that for years..... really nice to hear someone with a platform say it!!!!! Great Video
I live in Maine and EDC my glock 22....cuz people are more likely to question why you dont have a gun then why you do up here. And its button down weather year round...so why not
this is a great edc video that too from a law enforcement individual. Sensible but tactical. I'm not big into guns, but when I'm able I rather replicate this edc.
What about carrying pepper spray off duty or as a CCW holder just for the drunk guy in Walmart parking lot that decides you looked at his girl and now wants to fight? I see a lot of talk about EDC and what weapon or deadly force tools to carry but not to many talk about less lethal.. I personally wish a baton was legal in my area but its not unless you are an officer or security guard so that sucks...
+senglish1983 I have never found OC to be a particularly effective self defense tool. I carry it when I'm walking my dog for other dogs. Works alright for over just overly curious dogs.
Wow I wasn't in more than 5 minutes and saw you did a few things I do.Cheap knives.I have both high dollar and low cost knives.On me,car,truck,cell case (it's a rifle mag pouch I had over seas).Simple cover on my head.I liked what you shared.Its basic,simple and it works for you.As in my case.I carry what works for me.No one bag or EDC is a all encompassing item.Good video hooaah!!!
Thank you for this. Most of these EDC vids have me shaking my head by the end, thinking they'd need a tac vest just to house it all. You could rock this gear in a pair of pocketed gym shorts with a good drawstring. And your gear is used. Like my old beat up Rocky flashlight I got in a 2-pack from Sams 6+ years ago. Only regret is I didn't buy more. I like how you bought 20 knives too. I like that seamless feeling knowing how to work your knife without having to think which one you're carrying. Only issue I see is the knife isn't "blacktical" lol and therefore subject to keyboard commando scrutiny. Thank you for your service to your community. I would feel more than comfortable knowing you were protecting an area I was in.
+CavanalK5 Well, it is OD green, that should count as at least 1/2 tactical points. Lol Thank you for the kind words and please, if you like this approach, share this video. Reasonableness needs all the advocacy it can get.
My old scoutmaster does the same exact thing. He wears a boy scouts hat or shirt whenever he carries because when he carries he always has a knife as well. If anyone sees anything it's the knife, and no one can argue with the fact that he's a scoutmaster. No one questions it!
I carry a ruger lcr with a slim boot grip in the same exact holster, I usually carry one speed strip in my Levi's jeans little sub pocket above the RF pocket. Pretty slick IMO.
My father (who is a police sergeant in Saginaw Michigan) carries a 340 pd with 38 sp because we went to the range with short barreled 357 magnum and he only shot one cylinder and was done with those
You're right about carrying separate wallet and badge. I used to do the same,but finally realized that it's just another wallet to lose. I still have it in my possession just in case I decide to just carry my work ID and badge and not my other valuables like drivers license, ss card, credit debit cards, etc. I also clip my badge on the side where I have to draw my gun. It's just common sense to me that if I have to draw my gun my badge will automatically be on display and very inconspicuous way.
My EDC for around home starts with the 5.11 Tactical pant w/o cargo pockets and held up by a SOE EDC w/Cobra belt buckle. The knife is the SOG Trident in Black TiNi w/seatbelt cutter setup for left hand use in the left front knife/cellphone pocket. The knife is great for cutting twine on bales of hay with the seatbelt cutter. And does not need to be open to be useful... The right front knife pocket now holds the Fenix PD35 w/lanyard 900 plus Lumen LED flashlight that uses two CR123 or one 18650 batteries. And a long sleeve flannel shirt for protection and a boney hat to cut the glare on the sun glasses. And if I wear the non- metallic toe boots then I do not need to be as careful... Also the Pit Bull likes me, so I like her... And if I leave home then up grade the shirt with a light weight nylon vest for the pockets-wallet w/IDs and NO cash, Mil. Spec. clam shell cellphone with eight hour of talk time for the chatty types (ebay less than $20.00 USD), pocket camera, ear plugs for when friends a target shooting and the Fox40 rape whistle (per Nutnfancy) w/ID tether to the vest small D-Ring. And other EDC items...And for visiting "Gun FREE Zones' A.K.A. "Gun FREE fire Zones" like the VA a computer bag (Maxpedition Testudo Laptop Backpack bag) is great for holding Level IIIA armor and a Trauma Kit... Thank you for the great video ! tjl
Agreed - Very realistic setup. I do it pretty similar. As I am from Germany I am limited to what I can carry but basicly i carry a "non tactical" knife, a smal olight flashlight, keys, wallet and a pepper spray (we are not allowed to carry our guns - so they have to stay in my safe) - so on the other hand for me it is no issue wearing an H&K hat ;-)
I couldn't agree with you more I've been concealing a firearm for about 2 years and I can tell you in those two years the amount of crap I carry in my pockets has dropped when I first started it was backup mag backup gun back up light back up knife and honestly it was annoying now it's literally a flashlight a knife a gun and wallet knowledge does lighten the load quite a bit it's just nice to hear somebody actually saying that
+Jeremy Street Carrying less stuff also makes hugs around the holidays and dates less awkward. Glad you liked it. Tune in every week for more reasonableness and common sence!
Great video, appreciate the truth behind pricing vs. quality. Having kids, I have a hard time looking into purchasing $100 flashlight. Keep it up man! I don't have instabook, but I'll watch everything here.
+john miller nope. I just woke up. Time to reply to comments and finally see those steel plates into the vest and get rid of the safety pins. Maybe I'll film it. What do ya think? Good video idea?
I'm a detention officer. My summer edc is a ruger lc9spro iwb or pocket carry. I keep a sog flash 2 assisted opening half serrated knife, a spare mag, defense technologies 1.3% stream OC spray that had a pocket clip, a stream light flashlight. That's it, gun, mag, knife, oc, & flashlight. Keys(handcuff key also), wallet, phone In my truck I keep a glock19 or 22 in my console and an SKS in my toolbox
Also missed that I wear a galco gun belt. One bad thing I do is wear gun shirts. Thin blue lines, smith and Wesson, ruger, molon labe, 5.11, and don't tread on me kind of shirts, but I don't care, I carry leagally and I live in nc so very gun friendly. Ive even carried with a smith and Wesson tee shirt with a glock 19 and a 380 on my ankle into a gun free movie theater and no one said anything.
I really like how logical your EDC is mines a very simple one myself, small knife for when my leatherman multi tool blade isnt enough a flashlight a lighter (I dont smoke its a just in case item) wallet and keys really simple stuff, I like how your video kind of goes to show you dont need a whole lot.
Hey brother I really respect your videos and what you do. I’ll be starting my application process for Chicago PD next year since I’ll have 2 years of college done. Btw you should look into a SigSauer P365 for conceal carry
I know this is an old video to be commenting on but I love how you spent on ten practical knives what knife snobs will spend on one knife. If one is none then you still have a wack-load of knives!
Hey I'm new to your channel but loved everything you said! And your absolutely correct ppl care about how much stuff they have on them and how expensive they are to proudly show off then the reality of it Excellent video!
Your phone is a Nexus 5 - only the best Android phone ever made! Lol. Really enjoy your videos, thank you you for your service! I work as a security guard for a country Peddlers Mall. It gets pretty stressful when the big ballers from the small city show up and start haggling prices. Those old ladies must be full time auctioneers or something. Due to this, I've developed a heightened awareness that some people call paranoia. So my EDC now includes my wallet my granny knitted me for my 37th birthday, an open carry boot knife that is really just a sawed off butter knife I found, my unicycle bike lock, a used glow stick and a small spray bottle with water and vinegar to quell any disturbances while I'm working. You're video has helped me understand that I'm severely lacking in preparedness.
My cousin was a cop here in the UK - sadly had to leave due to PTSD and I’m not going to share any of why he has PTSD (yes, I *do* know at least the major cases that screwed him up). I mention this because he had his warrant card (common name for the police ID over here) in a separate 'wallet'. Well, first night shift, he got home absolutely exhausted, fell asleep with it in his back pocket, woke up 10 hrs later with a huge crease through his ID. We don't have badges here. Thought I’d share some and highlight the negative mental health side of police work. Be safe out there Tommy and fellow LEOs.
Just found you page and this is the first vid I've seen. Good vid. I've been in the profession 22 years. I agree with you, I never wear anything police related when off duty. Look forward to watching more of your vids
What do I carry off duty? Pretty simple. I carry a m&p shield inside the waistband. I carry a good knife for multiple purposes, mostly utility, but it CAN be used as a defensive weapon if needed. I have a keychain light on my keys. In my car I have water, first aid kit, better flash light, and plenty of emergency clothing (I live where it gets - 50 F and you can easily get stuck in a mountain pass), and a bigger camping/survival knife i can baton with. Nothing too crazy, and honestly nothing outside the ordinary of any citizens where I live. Concealed carry and open carry are EXTREMELY common here.
Man, really glad I found your channel today. Thanks for your service to the community. Now for my comment. In my locale, the other business workers/owners around know what I carry every day and I've become some sort of "legend" lol, even before my defeating of an armed robber. They found it so hard to believe that I carried a G19 with a TLR-1, IFAK, G26, spare mag, Smith auto knife and a few other things every single day that I laid out a 100 dollar bet, if they caught me without any of it I'd pay up. They stopped trying after 3 days.
What they don't know is two days before that robbery my 26 was swapped with a G42, so all that stuff ended up in evidence. Now I carry a RH IWB 17L, G26 LH IWB, Spare mag, Ankle IFAK, Kershaw junkyard dog and a Microtech Hawk auto. Without fail. Guess I'm one of the oddballs that can conceal just about anything, though I don't look forward to the future back problems haha.
I just subscribed because of this video. As most people are saying in the comments, You make sense. I played around with EDC for maybe 2 years now after getting out of the Navy and back home. Been the Tacticool EDC guy too. But after looking at what i was wearing and how people are Targeting law enforcement or those who look the part, i saw a must need change was at hand. I currently, summer carry, have a S&W .380 IWB right up front because I am a smaller framed person. What you say about the hat applies to everything you wear. Don't look the part but blend in. Anyway, I've rambled on... looking forward to more videos!
+Rossom1 Ramble away brother, comments help my engagement and pop me up into more suggested video feeds. I'm glad you like the vid. I can't guarantee you'll learn something or like every video I do but I do my best to make them informative and entertaining. Be safe out there!
Your right about the hat thing I always carry for self defense but i wear a plain black or camo hat and i nver bin quested if im carring a gun. And i carry my glock 17 9mm
well finally a honest EDC video ive been watching some and wondering how they get all their "EDC's" on their person, you just have the bare essentials (give or take) im 19 right now and i EDC pretty much what you have minus sidearm and pen (will be getting flashlight soon). loved the video man keep it up this is the 1st one ive seen of yours and im defiantly subbing
gotta say buddy, you gained a new sub. I am 6 years active Fire, 3 years EMS, and 1 year corrections. I'm actually starting tomorrow back to college for LEO, and I'm definitely going to be sitting down and watching all your videos today! head on a swivel and keep safe brother
+free field training actually the reason I am swapping is because of recent events. I was sitting back watching the news, seeing all of the problems, and it had me thinking I want to be the solution. I wanna help and not hinder. thank you for your help!
Love how honest this is. I still have my original Laser Products 6P back before they changed the name to Surefire. 60 lumens and I paid something like $70 for it in, oh, 93 or so. They talked about how 60 lumens would blind someone etc. Yup, human eyes haven't changed so 60 lumens will still blind someone.
+BulvaiHammersson but, but, but the guy at the uniform store said I had to have 1,000 lumens and a strike bezel!!! Lol. Nice to talk to someone who gets it brother.
+thompsonk540 That's part of living in an area where my skill set is in demand. I'd love to live in Tennessee, but when your skill is teaching people to deter and intervene in violent crime.... Well there juat isn't much work for me over there. Great camping though!
+thompsonk540 IDK about that, I have some prices in mind...LOL you let me know when they are taking 100k/yr laterals! I'd love to move out of Illinois, but not for a pay cut! I'd have to lateral somewhere that pays better. The working environment couldn't really get far more challenging then where I'm at now. There is like Englewood and south central LA... Maybee Detroit these days. Besides, I like a challenge!
I love this video! just became a new subscriber. But I agree with everything you said! So many people spend so much money on the "biggest, baddest" thing but you can get away with a lot less
Well, my Team Primos folder showed up today, and I like it. A little stiff and hard to open one handed though. I put a couple drops of gun oil on it and that helped, but not enough. I guess, break in time! Thanks for showing us this!
"i generally carry a fleshlight." nice vid man.
+hugo hernandez I'm not going to lie like everyone else. I don't always carry a flashlight. Lol
WOW. A practical and sensible approach. Most videos are more like show and tell with fancy high priced junk. I love your thought process. A prepared man is mentally equipped not "Inspector Gadget"!
+Johnny Wishbone I'm glad you liked it!
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I used a $16 Dorcy 1 watt LED flashlight for my final 6 years as a deputy. It got me through snow storms, federal inmates and even saved a life. I gave it to my daughter when she went to college. It still works fine and she uses it for daily household stuff, not bad for a 10 year old light. When things get crazy you will not impress me with expensive gear you left home it's the stuff you have with you is what matters. I subscribed!
+Johnny Wishbone True story. Gear is to augment our skills, not to replace them. Thank you for subscribing, I've got far more where this came from.
Oh good, I was worried something had happened to the guy who has notifications set so he can thumbs down all my new videos. I was about to do a missing persons report! lolololololololol!
so this is kinda old news but i just read about it in California thare was a firefighter who but a blue line sticker and a American blue line falg on his rig anyway next day he had to take the stickers off because it and i quote "make firefighters a target" as for the flag "it could block the emergency lights" i feel sorry for that engineer it was/is a really good idea
+syber wolf that happened in my City.
A few years back we had a scare with our guys being targeted and our FD went from blue to bright red shirts. You gotta do waht you gotta do and FD's are very liability concerned.
He hates ya cause he ain't ya
+SensualLemon lolol
10 years mil and SERE grad. This is the best EDC video out. I try to tell friends so many times to lighten the load and really develop a knowledge base on how to actually use what you have. Well done good sir.
+Chris hart I'm glad it resonated with you. Skill set>gear wether on the side of a mountain in Montana, alone in a jungle, or walking a beat.
Love the beginning,
"Almost none of this"
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"gotta have a key to momma's house" hahaha awesome.
I'm so glad to see such a common sense EDC! The philosophy is not one that is taught very often, but is very very down to earth! I've never felt undergunned with a revolver as a civilian---and no one ever volunteers to get shot with it to prove their point either...Thanks for the effort and work put into this stuff, I'm proud to now be a member, I hope it helps!
+Jesse Harper You have no idea! In a few months I'm hoping to get an honest to god video camera that will allow me to flip the screen around and see when I'm in frame. It sounds like a small thing, but man is that a pain when you have to stop and walk around to look all the time. It would take me half the time with a real camera and I could put more into Photoshop and editing.
I love the small baton. I use it to keep track of my house keys and stuff. If the boss aka my wife tried to keep keys, I'd never see them again.
+prankmonkey650 Kubotan? Yeah, I use it for work. Makes it harder to loose the keys.
Quality not quantity on the blades my dude.
+ZIGMAN775 truth!
ZIGMAN775 my frugal folder is an Ozark Trail partially serrated one that I got from mommy a couple of Christmases ago. It's desert tan colored, about 8 bucks, and as good as many more expensive ones. The same goes for a lot of lights, as Tommy says, just more basic features.
I carry a 26" ASP expandable baton (it's legal to carry now in my state which I live in Texas) in a side break scabbard on a nylon belt and a small keychain sized canister of Sabre Red Pepper Gel on my nylon belt also with my smartphone on it. In my pockets, however is my keys in my right pocket and my earbuds and wallet in my left pocket. That is my EDC as a civilian.
man you changed my thought process for my edc , definetly going to take this video into consideration . Nice video
+Varro Nome Thanks, glad it helped.
I am a Boy Scout and am currently working on my tender foot rank
"I can find AA batteries everywhere" *peels bark off a tree "there's some right there!" lol
+Ed Schwer naw, that's where I find cr123's. AA's I get from remote controls.
+free field training and all this time I've been paying 5 bucks a pair, can you make a video on how to do that?
+Ed Schwer step 1, make sure your wife isn't looking...
Really nice to see an honest EDC and a great explanation behind it and every component of it.
+Rebecca L thanks!
I was military/ Law enforcement but I got wounded in Afghanistan so I make it a point to always carry because I worry about being targeted as a soft target but anyway I am an amputee on my right side above the knee so I had a special holster made for cross draw set up with a leather holster, but mostly I mainly want to make sure I have my gun on me because I always have more guns and more ammo in my truck and I am never too far from it anyway.
+DisabledAfghanVet 85 well thank you for your service, nice to see you are not "retired" completely.
free field training well I am 100 percent disabled through the VA so i do get paid decent only because I have issues with the other leg too. I qualified for the Special Adaptive Housing grant which is a special grant giving severely wounded veterans 70k to put towards an adapted home. Homes For Our Troops takes those grants and then puts it towards building a home and builds veterans with the grant a 400k house for free. I am moving in to mine on February 18th.
Well, at least they are taking care of you brother!
free field training wonderful nonprofits have yes semper fi fund has helped us a lot too, there are a lot of great ones out there.
Debbie Aragonez Its apparent there are people out there that obviously dislike our returning and wounded veterans like yourself, but I would not advertise it if I were you !
Thank you very much for saying what you said. I to was a scout late 50’s use your mine. It’s the best piece of equipment you got.
great video, great content brother. keep doing what your doing. Nothing but love from your EMS Brothers and Sisters. we couldn't do our job without y'all. EMS loves PD. PD can be a very difficult job and just know we in ems and Fire are here for y'all any time of day
Thank you for teaching people thank you for doing your job thank you and thank you for keeping people safe
ive seen your videos in the past but this is making me subscribe i love your sense of humor its geat
+Matthew Friske Glad you like them!
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Thanks for your service
Sometimes less is more, I've scaled-down what I carry everyday depending on where I go or what I'm doing. Not sure where your from but here in NC it's a very gun friendly area. I don't wear 5.11 or or tactical gear to give me away, fishing pants and fishing shirts every day as im on the coast and it's common, and just as functional if not better than the 5.11 crap.
+Sig Outdoors I've become a big fan of the under armor brand fishing clothes as well. Very utilitarian.
Thank you for your service
+Cooper Warren Strickland I do what I love brother
free field training my dad is also a cop. #backingtheblue
+Cooper Warren Strickland 👍👍👍
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+Cooper Warren Strickland I know no other way brother.
One of the best EDC videos I´ve ever seen!
+IncludeAdvertisement Thank you!
You make a good case for the J frame in the pocket.
+bigchunk1 Give it a try. Most people who do find that the gun makes the case for them. I love it.
100% agree with your EDC philosophy. Recent subscriber with over 35 years in LE.
In Alabama and Mississippi they're more likely to ask "what no knife?" rather than giving you the third degree for having one on you. I hope you all lighten up a bit up there.
About 20 years ago, that was probably part of the dialog between my nephew's cousin and the Mississippi State Trooper when he was pulled over for a busted taillight; the Trooper found visible drug paraphernalia in his backseat that lead him to the largest methlab bust in Mississippi's history.
I hope this is still true in and around 2020.
Top notch video, thanks for the reminder that knowledge weighs nothing!
I can't believe the amount of hate you get on some of your videos. Jeeze
+Matthew Southworth Yeah, it comes with the territory
Matthew Southworth this guy is awesome
omg i love how down to earth this guy is and how real he is
+blair cook I try!
Great video! New subscriber and loving your videos. Thank you for you service and stay safe!
+tactical veterinarian Glad you liked it. I gotta ask how one becomes a "tactical veterinarian" are you an army veterinarian?
No I'm not, although I come from a military family. I'm just a veterinarian with a tactical mindset. I was considering a career in LE earlier in life! Who knows, I may go reserve one day? When I have free time, I enjoy training in self defense and firearms with buddies who are sheepdogs. Stay safe, it's getting crazy out there!
+tactical veterinarian Yeah, it is a little, though where I'm at it has been crazy since the 50's. Lol. My sister failed out of veterinary school, or I should say she got too many "C"'s to stay in the program. That is a hard curriculum. I have lots of respect for your profession. You should do videos of surgery or animal care. I'd love to see 'em.
I'm sorry to hear about your sister. Hopefully she's still working with animals! Check out my instagram, I post all types of radiographs and cool animal photos!
+tactical veterinarian nice! Will do!
"Arm yourself with knowledge" well said Sir...... Been preaching that for years..... really nice to hear someone with a platform say it!!!!! Great Video
+Michael Gaffney Just speaking the truth brother! Glad you liked it.
you are real with your edc lots of you tubers edc looks like a 3 day camping hike with 40 pounds of crap and a large frame hand gun
+Exploring With Larry I thought about naming it "EDC: Fallujah Ready...lol" lol
I live in Maine and EDC my glock 22....cuz people are more likely to question why you dont have a gun then why you do up here. And its button down weather year round...so why not
I especially like the last part of this video. Great advice!!!!
Good old BSA gear. Low profile, innocent, and utilitarian.
+Bryan Hosea hell yeah!
this is a great edc video that too from a law enforcement individual. Sensible but tactical. I'm not big into guns, but when I'm able I rather replicate this edc.
What about carrying pepper spray off duty or as a CCW holder just for the drunk guy in Walmart parking lot that decides you looked at his girl and now wants to fight? I see a lot of talk about EDC and what weapon or deadly force tools to carry but not to many talk about less lethal.. I personally wish a baton was legal in my area but its not unless you are an officer or security guard so that sucks...
+senglish1983 I have never found OC to be a particularly effective self defense tool. I carry it when I'm walking my dog for other dogs. Works alright for over just overly curious dogs.
If you spray that you need to make sure you call the police first
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Does thy actually even happen in the real world ?
Thank you for the wise advice.
+Greg Summers It is my immense pleasure!
I Like The Other Intro Better Lol
Intro: GET OUT OF THE WAY
Car Intro Part: BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEEEEEEEEEEEEP.
Just stumbled onto this video. Just wanted to say thanks for keeping your community safe and risking your life everyday at your job.
+JCast60 I do what I love and I love what I do.
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don''t you have a Tactical Donut Holder to go with that thermos, son: 1:55 :-)
+Yu Flang Pu I saw a kydex doughnut holder. I haven't found one for sale though. Custom and shit you know?
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One of my favorite channels on TH-cam. Keep doing what you do!
+scski44 thank you!
You can carry a gun while off duty?
+German Soldier yrs
free field training lel i want that too🇺🇸🇩🇪
+German Soldier you can come TK you he US, almost any state will let you have a carry license.
free field training Im a german cop but we dont carry guns off duty.
+German Soldier I've heard from other German cops that they are pretty stingy with the spare magazines and ammunition even on duty there too.
Funny dat, I just bought the same Casio GShock Rescue solar watch! It's awesome. Wearing it right now.
Spot on. One of those rare intelligent EDC reviews!
+10Lav Thanks!
My favorite ccw is still my S&W 642
Wow I wasn't in more than 5 minutes and saw you did a few things I do.Cheap knives.I have both high dollar and low cost knives.On me,car,truck,cell case (it's a rifle mag pouch I had over seas).Simple cover on my head.I liked what you shared.Its basic,simple and it works for you.As in my case.I carry what works for me.No one bag or EDC is a all encompassing item.Good video hooaah!!!
+Albert Garcia Glad you liked the vid. It is amazing how so many people separately come to such similar solutions to problems.
Thank you for this. Most of these EDC vids have me shaking my head by the end, thinking they'd need a tac vest just to house it all. You could rock this gear in a pair of pocketed gym shorts with a good drawstring. And your gear is used. Like my old beat up Rocky flashlight I got in a 2-pack from Sams 6+ years ago. Only regret is I didn't buy more. I like how you bought 20 knives too. I like that seamless feeling knowing how to work your knife without having to think which one you're carrying. Only issue I see is the knife isn't "blacktical" lol and therefore subject to keyboard commando scrutiny. Thank you for your service to your community. I would feel more than comfortable knowing you were protecting an area I was in.
+CavanalK5 Well, it is OD green, that should count as at least 1/2 tactical points. Lol
Thank you for the kind words and please, if you like this approach, share this video. Reasonableness needs all the advocacy it can get.
My old scoutmaster does the same exact thing. He wears a boy scouts hat or shirt whenever he carries because when he carries he always has a knife as well. If anyone sees anything it's the knife, and no one can argue with the fact that he's a scoutmaster. No one questions it!
I carry a ruger lcr with a slim boot grip in the same exact holster, I usually carry one speed strip in my Levi's jeans little sub pocket above the RF pocket. Pretty slick IMO.
+jsj297 The LCR shoots great, it is just so thick! I could never get into it. I've thought about getting the 3" one for kicks.
My father (who is a police sergeant in Saginaw Michigan) carries a 340 pd with 38 sp because we went to the range with short barreled 357 magnum and he only shot one cylinder and was done with those
Thank you for reminding me of the boyscout motto regarding your EDC I will now change mine up.
You now have a loyal subscriber.
+dreadwing01 Glad you liked it. "Be prepared" doesn't men "carry the kitchen sink"
Glad to see an edc vid that is practical rather than Tacticool. Love the videos. Keep em coming.
+Justin Dilts Glad you like them! More to come, I assure you.
WE'LL DONE SIR. RESPECT FROM USMC!!!!!!!!!!!...........
You're right about carrying separate wallet and badge. I used to do the same,but finally realized that it's just another wallet to lose. I still have it in my possession just in case I decide to just carry my work ID and badge and not my other valuables like drivers license, ss card, credit debit cards, etc. I also clip my badge on the side where I have to draw my gun. It's just common sense to me that if I have to draw my gun my badge will automatically be on display and very inconspicuous way.
+Mannix ja truth.
Thank you for this!
+Zach Carter it is my immense pleasure!
My EDC for around home starts with the 5.11 Tactical pant w/o cargo pockets and held up by a SOE EDC w/Cobra belt buckle. The knife is the SOG Trident in Black TiNi w/seatbelt cutter setup for left hand use in the left front knife/cellphone pocket. The knife is great for cutting twine on bales of hay with the seatbelt cutter. And does not need to be open to be useful... The right front knife pocket now holds the Fenix PD35 w/lanyard 900 plus Lumen LED flashlight that uses two CR123 or one 18650 batteries. And a long sleeve flannel shirt for protection and a boney hat to cut the glare on the sun glasses. And if I wear the non- metallic toe boots then I do not need to be as careful... Also the Pit Bull likes me, so I like her... And if I leave home then up grade the shirt with a light weight nylon vest for the pockets-wallet w/IDs and NO cash, Mil. Spec. clam shell cellphone with eight hour of talk time for the chatty types (ebay less than $20.00 USD), pocket camera, ear plugs for when friends a target shooting and the Fox40 rape whistle (per Nutnfancy) w/ID tether to the vest small D-Ring. And other EDC items...And for visiting "Gun FREE Zones' A.K.A. "Gun FREE fire Zones" like the VA a computer bag (Maxpedition Testudo Laptop Backpack bag) is great for holding Level IIIA armor and a Trauma Kit... Thank you for the great video ! tjl
Glad you liked it!
Agreed - Very realistic setup. I do it pretty similar. As I am from Germany I am limited to what I can carry but basicly i carry a "non tactical" knife, a smal olight flashlight, keys, wallet and a pepper spray (we are not allowed to carry our guns - so they have to stay in my safe) - so on the other hand for me it is no issue wearing an H&K hat ;-)
+Markus Jaeger If I was in Germany I'd have to wear an HK hat. I mean you'd just have to right?!
Light and efficient.
I couldn't agree with you more I've been concealing a firearm for about 2 years and I can tell you in those two years the amount of crap I carry in my pockets has dropped when I first started it was backup mag backup gun back up light back up knife and honestly it was annoying now it's literally a flashlight a knife a gun and wallet knowledge does lighten the load quite a bit it's just nice to hear somebody actually saying that
+Jeremy Street Carrying less stuff also makes hugs around the holidays and dates less awkward.
Glad you liked it. Tune in every week for more reasonableness and common sence!
Great video, appreciate the truth behind pricing vs. quality. Having kids, I have a hard time looking into purchasing $100 flashlight. Keep it up man!
I don't have instabook, but I'll watch everything here.
+m00nerM00Nman 👍👍👍
Hey Tommy, as a security officer I carry a $20 Smith and Wesson le edition multi tool at work, off duty i carry a cheap wish tactical pocket knife
On the show Criminal Minds episode 7 season 6 one of the off duty cops was also caring a 357 magnum
i love your gun and hand cuff
+Shervano Mackey thanks
I love your videos. Thank you for being an officer. My favorite light is nitecore EA11 985 lumens and It can run off a single double a battery
+john miller glad you like them!
+free field training since you replied so fast does this mean you're taking a shit
+john miller nope. I just woke up. Time to reply to comments and finally see those steel plates into the vest and get rid of the safety pins. Maybe I'll film it. What do ya think? Good video idea?
I'm a detention officer. My summer edc is a ruger lc9spro iwb or pocket carry. I keep a sog flash 2 assisted opening half serrated knife, a spare mag, defense technologies 1.3% stream OC spray that had a pocket clip, a stream light flashlight. That's it, gun, mag, knife, oc, & flashlight. Keys(handcuff key also), wallet, phone
In my truck I keep a glock19 or 22 in my console and an SKS in my toolbox
Also missed that I wear a galco gun belt. One bad thing I do is wear gun shirts. Thin blue lines, smith and Wesson, ruger, molon labe, 5.11, and don't tread on me kind of shirts, but I don't care, I carry leagally and I live in nc so very gun friendly. Ive even carried with a smith and Wesson tee shirt with a glock 19 and a 380 on my ankle into a gun free movie theater and no one said anything.
+Brandon_ 7.62x39 ahh, to live in an area where one doesn't have to be a closeted gun guy.... Some day.
I really like how logical your EDC is mines a very simple one myself, small knife for when my leatherman multi tool blade isnt enough a flashlight a lighter (I dont smoke its a just in case item) wallet and keys really simple stuff, I like how your video kind of goes to show you dont need a whole lot.
+Sepricotaku thanks, man. I've never found that I needed very much to be prepared for anything.
Hey brother I really respect your videos and what you do. I’ll be starting my application process for Chicago PD next year since I’ll have 2 years of college done. Btw you should look into a SigSauer P365 for conceal carry
I know this is an old video to be commenting on but I love how you spent on ten practical knives what knife snobs will spend on one knife. If one is none then you still have a wack-load of knives!
Hey I'm new to your channel but loved everything you said! And your absolutely correct ppl care about how much stuff they have on them and how expensive they are to proudly show off then the reality of it
Excellent video!
+Raj K glad you liked it. More reasonableness and skill set stuff to come.
The USP .45 is one hell of a weapon. I definitely try to be a gray man as much as possible when off duty too.
Your phone is a Nexus 5 - only the best Android phone ever made! Lol. Really enjoy your videos, thank you you for your service!
I work as a security guard for a country Peddlers Mall. It gets pretty stressful when the big ballers from the small city show up and start haggling prices. Those old ladies must be full time auctioneers or something. Due to this, I've developed a heightened awareness that some people call paranoia. So my EDC now includes my wallet my granny knitted me for my 37th birthday, an open carry boot knife that is really just a sawed off butter knife I found, my unicycle bike lock, a used glow stick and a small spray bottle with water and vinegar to quell any disturbances while I'm working. You're video has helped me understand that I'm severely lacking in preparedness.
My cousin was a cop here in the UK - sadly had to leave due to PTSD and I’m not going to share any of why he has PTSD (yes, I *do* know at least the major cases that screwed him up). I mention this because he had his warrant card (common name for the police ID over here) in a separate 'wallet'. Well, first night shift, he got home absolutely exhausted, fell asleep with it in his back pocket, woke up 10 hrs later with a huge crease through his ID. We don't have badges here. Thought I’d share some and highlight the negative mental health side of police work. Be safe out there Tommy and fellow LEOs.
Just found you page and this is the first vid I've seen. Good vid. I've been in the profession 22 years. I agree with you, I never wear anything police related when off duty. Look forward to watching more of your vids
+Keith Phifer Glad you liked it. Be prepared, I'm no videographer. Lol. Be safe out there.
Thanks.
BTW, vid production was great. No problems.
+Keith Phifer Yeah. That's a new vid though. Some of my old ones are cringe worth now. Lol
+free field training *worthy
What do I carry off duty? Pretty simple. I carry a m&p shield inside the waistband. I carry a good knife for multiple purposes, mostly utility, but it CAN be used as a defensive weapon if needed. I have a keychain light on my keys. In my car I have water, first aid kit, better flash light, and plenty of emergency clothing (I live where it gets - 50 F and you can easily get stuck in a mountain pass), and a bigger camping/survival knife i can baton with. Nothing too crazy, and honestly nothing outside the ordinary of any citizens where I live. Concealed carry and open carry are EXTREMELY common here.
Man, really glad I found your channel today. Thanks for your service to the community. Now for my comment. In my locale, the other business workers/owners around know what I carry every day and I've become some sort of "legend" lol, even before my defeating of an armed robber. They found it so hard to believe that I carried a G19 with a TLR-1, IFAK, G26, spare mag, Smith auto knife and a few other things every single day that I laid out a 100 dollar bet, if they caught me without any of it I'd pay up. They stopped trying after 3 days.
What they don't know is two days before that robbery my 26 was swapped with a G42, so all that stuff ended up in evidence. Now I carry a RH IWB 17L, G26 LH IWB, Spare mag, Ankle IFAK, Kershaw junkyard dog and a Microtech Hawk auto. Without fail. Guess I'm one of the oddballs that can conceal just about anything, though I don't look forward to the future back problems haha.
I just subscribed because of this video. As most people are saying in the comments, You make sense. I played around with EDC for maybe 2 years now after getting out of the Navy and back home. Been the Tacticool EDC guy too. But after looking at what i was wearing and how people are Targeting law enforcement or those who look the part, i saw a must need change was at hand. I currently, summer carry, have a S&W .380 IWB right up front because I am a smaller framed person. What you say about the hat applies to everything you wear. Don't look the part but blend in. Anyway, I've rambled on... looking forward to more videos!
+Rossom1 Ramble away brother, comments help my engagement and pop me up into more suggested video feeds. I'm glad you like the vid. I can't guarantee you'll learn something or like every video I do but I do my best to make them informative and entertaining. Be safe out there!
Your right about the hat thing I always carry for self defense but i wear a plain black or camo hat and i nver bin quested if im carring a gun. And i carry my glock 17 9mm
+Brandon__Dziamba yessir
That coffee tumbler's pretty darn close to mine but different brand. I'm nicer to it as well 😎
well finally a honest EDC video ive been watching some and wondering how they get all their "EDC's" on their person, you just have the bare essentials (give or take) im 19 right now and i EDC pretty much what you have minus sidearm and pen (will be getting flashlight soon). loved the video man keep it up this is the 1st one ive seen of yours and im defiantly subbing
+ZombieApocalypse I'm glad you liked it dude. I've got lots of stuff comming. I can't guarantee you'll like it all, but I give it my all.
+ZombieApocalypse I'm glad you liked it dude. I've got lots of stuff comming. I can't guarantee you'll like it all, but I give it my all.
gotta say buddy, you gained a new sub. I am 6 years active Fire, 3 years EMS, and 1 year corrections. I'm actually starting tomorrow back to college for LEO, and I'm definitely going to be sitting down and watching all your videos today! head on a swivel and keep safe brother
+Christopher Harpster I'm glad they are helping. This sure is an... Interesting time to be swapping fields like that. Good luck on your journey!
+free field training actually the reason I am swapping is because of recent events. I was sitting back watching the news, seeing all of the problems, and it had me thinking I want to be the solution. I wanna help and not hinder. thank you for your help!
+Christopher Harpster Well, welcome back aboard again! Lol. Don't lose that fire in your belly for the job.
Thé Bombest Channel mucho obligé..
Love this Channel
thank you for your service!!
+Nathaniel lopez I do what I love. Thank YOU for watching.
Your a cop you can carry everywhere including movies don’t be shy and carry on sir
Love how honest this is. I still have my original Laser Products 6P back before they changed the name to Surefire. 60 lumens and I paid something like $70 for it in, oh, 93 or so. They talked about how 60 lumens would blind someone etc. Yup, human eyes haven't changed so 60 lumens will still blind someone.
+BulvaiHammersson but, but, but the guy at the uniform store said I had to have 1,000 lumens and a strike bezel!!! Lol. Nice to talk to someone who gets it brother.
at work currently. cant wait to get home to watch!
+MrFoxracing19 Can't wait to here your thoughts on it!
Being from Tennessee, I can't even fathom being questioned about a pocket knife.
Definitely like the videos. Keep up the good work!
+thompsonk540 That's part of living in an area where my skill set is in demand. I'd love to live in Tennessee, but when your skill is teaching people to deter and intervene in violent crime.... Well there juat isn't much work for me over there. Great camping though!
+free field training They need all the help they can get deterring crime in Memphis lol!
+thompsonk540 Then they need to start paying more!
+free field training I'm a deputy around 90 miles from there. Believe me when I say there's no amount worth working that place.
+thompsonk540 IDK about that, I have some prices in mind...LOL you let me know when they are taking 100k/yr laterals! I'd love to move out of Illinois, but not for a pay cut! I'd have to lateral somewhere that pays better. The working environment couldn't really get far more challenging then where I'm at now. There is like Englewood and south central LA... Maybee Detroit these days. Besides, I like a challenge!
Best edc video yet👍
+Hammerandnails Glad you enjoyed it! Please share!
When I’m off duty and go anywhere all I carry is a Glock 19x, knife and my badge. Then again I rarely leave the house on my days off.
"What you dont carry cam be just as important" liked the video just for that
+Aa A glad you enjoyed it,
Thanks for the tip on the cell phone case/holster!
+FarOutRadio Glad you liked it. I think I paid about $15 for that case. Wayyyy cheaper than an otter box.
We usually have a 100-120 dollar flashlight, in the morning you’ll find 2-3 batteries on the floor
Still loving your videos. Your practical outlook is refreshing vs all the tacti-spec-ops wannabe guys making vids out there. Stay safe and sane!
+Jim Bonney you sure you don't want me to pretend to be a seal delta ranger on?
Thank You
+Nick Clemons it is my immense pleasure.
I love this video! just became a new subscriber. But I agree with everything you said! So many people spend so much money on the "biggest, baddest" thing but you can get away with a lot less
+Nicholas Murphy is glad you liked it!
There are so many medical professionals out there that have proven that a belt is in no way a replacement for a tourniquet.
Nice Browning hi power. That's my carry too.
+Serious Survivor chocolate, waffles, and 9 millimeter!!!
Nevermind. I heard you say it was the thermos brand
+Jmuk35 whew, that's my favorite type of problem. Self solving. Lol
Well, my Team Primos folder showed up today, and I like it. A little stiff and hard to open one handed though. I put a couple drops of gun oil on it and that helped, but not enough. I guess, break in time! Thanks for showing us this!
+seattwa pro tip, lock tight down the screws for the clip. Some of them come a little loose from the factory.
free field training Mine are solid. But I'll keep an eye on them. Thanks for the tip!
+seattwa I learned the hard way, lol
strangely my edc keeps expanding so I end up consolidating mine and putting more into my edc bag
+Dan Vein If that works for you then rock it!