It's not practical and sometimes not even legal to carry a weapon. What is a weapon? A weapon is a specialized tool for projecting force. It serves no other real purpose than extending force from one body to another. The handgun is an ideal example. Handguns are built to do one thing - extend force outward, to another human. Yes, a human. Guns and knives are considered dangerous weapons.Weapons are often controlled, and here is what you need to know - most jurisdictions in the U.S. Require a CCW (Concealed Carry - Weapon) permit to legally carry a handgun. Jurisdictions vary on knives, but most states permit folding blades at either a 3 or 4 in blade length. Here's another thing you should know about carrying a gun - it's a pain in the ass. And the hip. And the low back.
That is not always the 1st thought of the enthusiastic faces going into the police academy or civilians going to concealed carry class. It is a physical burden. Having a gun on you is serious business - it's got to be accounted for and secure at all points. I am getting a handful of stories each month about handguns being left in toilets accidentally. Personally, I adore the guy who spends a couple of minutes working out which pocket gun to take with him to the store to pick up milk.
It is a short trip and he does not need his full carry rig, but has to take something, right? He's my kind of folks - but he isn't most people.Many folks exercise their 2nd amendment rights for good reason. Many others choose not to carry guns, for an excellent reason. Carrying a gun isn't invariably convenient, not necessarily cosy, and in some places - not legal.What about places you can not carry a gun, or if you don't wish to carry a gun at all? Is it either a gun or nothing? Naturally not. I always wear a safety harness. I haven't ever required it, but it requires a half 2nd to put on, and it truly does not bother me. It's there if I need it, and I don?t give it some thought. It's part of my lorry, and does not need any thought or work on my part. The same logic holds true for personal protection.
The everyday objects you carry with you are not exciting - but small decisions will give you a big edge defending yourself. There are excellent reasons that cops and squaddies put so a lot of thought into what they carry with them - their kit. And they also are concerned about what the Bad Guy may have on them. This is the first thing The Good Guys check for when arresting or capturing Wrongdoers - checking if there is a threat because of a weapon or something that could be used as a weapon.We can only carry or keep an eye on such a lot of things. Here are things I might have on me. This will be different for everyone.
THE Maybe LIST:
Water Bottle - I train and need to stay hydrated. If you purchase a lot of bottled water, rethink it. Filtered water is more tastier, is better for you, and does not put you in the largest branding trick of all time - paying for a plastic bottle with a logo sticker, over and over again.
Laptop bag - 2 portables, full video and sound kit.
Folding Knife - Benchmade Stay Mountain Soldier. My buddy Lee carried this when deployed in Afghanistan. Great knife, great guy, know he used it to do lots more than open letters from home. Have this with me 90% of the time, still one thing more to maintain a tally of.
Handgun - Glock 19 with 2 spare magazine. 45 rounds of 9mm. If I need more than this, I'll have to battle my way back to the van. I?ll do a post in the near future on concealed carry options.
Notebook - Occasionally it's better solely to write it out. My notebook never interrupts me.
Training bag - When I Am coaching away from home
THE DEFINITELY LIST:
Now, here's what I always have on me - an Each Day Carry kit. Life gets to be routine. We don't even think about these things we carry with us all of the time. This list will be the same three things for about everybody. It has zip to do with self-defense, it is just life - we need communication (cellphone), access (keys), and ID/payment methodology (wallet). Girls - and some men outside the Midwest - carry purses instead of wallets, but the logic holds:
Wallet - Mine's a Prada wallet. My wife acquired me a Prada wallet and Prada flip-flops. This is something that is difficult for a straight man to appreciate. I have come to realize she did not buy them for me. She acquired. Them for her. Every time she sees the Prada wallet on the table or the shoes by the door, she can think to herself - "I am married to a successful man. "
I-Phone 6+ - I'm not an Apple snob, but have 4 i-phones on plan. Every head of household and small enterprise owner has morphed into a Tech Support Chief. With the I-phones, all of them work the same, backup is automated, and I can fix things simply. It is always possible to get the new one and talk somebody into using my old one, becauseI always get the highest memory option. This is crucial. (Always get the most storage. Additionally , always get the bigger engine option with an auto or van - "keeps the family safer. "
I have attempted everything, had a very good experience with Android, I just desire something that works for everyone and is easy on me. Cash Saver - I have tried all the U.S.-based suppliers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint) and I recommend switching and taking advantage of promotions. All the cell suppliers had network and service ups and downs, and the landscape is always changing. We most recently switched over to Sprint, and they actually did cut the bill in half. You should look at this every year or so, and the companies will purchase out your old contract and finance new cell phones for you.
Keys - Here's where it begins to get engaging. Self-Defense Global EDC self-defense tool/bottle opener (a legal keyring self-defense tool and bottle operner), keys to 2 cars, two discount cards, Cold Steel Micro Recon knife (for opening boxes and a loaner, so other folks aren't using my good knife) and cheapie LED light. Know the sensation when you can't find your keys? If I have my keys with me, I have an improvised weapon with me all of the time.
IMPROVISED WEAPONS - Improvised weapons are everyday objects that weren't designed specifically as deadly weapons, but can be used in an emergency. Improvised weapons provide the following:
Reach - Classic civilian example is the baseball bat. Army example is the entrenching tool
Mass to the Hand - Example is a rock.
Edge or Point - Example is a folding knife or kitchen knife. (90%+ of stabbings happen with utility knifes)
Common Explosive - Example is the Molotov cocktail. Not as handy for personal self-defense, unless you really want to make a statement.
Western military groups now train specifically in the utilization of improvised weapons. Entrenching tools (called e-tools) have invariably been used, and now more soldiers are carrying tactical tomahawks - which are also helpful for other out of doors activities. These aren't weapons systems, but when all else fails, they are a hell of far better than fist fighting.
I designed the EDC responding to the key ring self-defense jokes folk put in front of me and asked about. Little stun guns that don?t wipe the grin off my face. Little OC gas cans that would only be useful on Taco Night. Plastic pussy-cat heads with finger holes that build on the tale that keys between your fingers would actually work. (Just try hitting something with mass with keys between your fingers) Are you thinking about self-defense all the time? Not if you?re psychologically healthy.
Our first product, the EDC, is handy just to carry keys or open a bottle, and gives an immediate edge after a fifteen minute lesson, starting to learn Krav Maga online. I'm not thinking about a car accident each time I put a seat belt on. It's not hard for me, and should be there if I need it.Adding an EDC to your keyring is an Inexpensive, Straightforward, and Legal way to always be ready - just like buckling up.
That is not always the 1st thought of the enthusiastic faces going into the police academy or civilians going to concealed carry class. It is a physical burden. Having a gun on you is serious business - it's got to be accounted for and secure at all points. I am getting a handful of stories each month about handguns being left in toilets accidentally. Personally, I adore the guy who spends a couple of minutes working out which pocket gun to take with him to the store to pick up milk.
It is a short trip and he does not need his full carry rig, but has to take something, right? He's my kind of folks - but he isn't most people.Many folks exercise their 2nd amendment rights for good reason. Many others choose not to carry guns, for an excellent reason. Carrying a gun isn't invariably convenient, not necessarily cosy, and in some places - not legal.What about places you can not carry a gun, or if you don't wish to carry a gun at all? Is it either a gun or nothing? Naturally not. I always wear a safety harness. I haven't ever required it, but it requires a half 2nd to put on, and it truly does not bother me. It's there if I need it, and I don?t give it some thought. It's part of my lorry, and does not need any thought or work on my part. The same logic holds true for personal protection.
The everyday objects you carry with you are not exciting - but small decisions will give you a big edge defending yourself. There are excellent reasons that cops and squaddies put so a lot of thought into what they carry with them - their kit. And they also are concerned about what the Bad Guy may have on them. This is the first thing The Good Guys check for when arresting or capturing Wrongdoers - checking if there is a threat because of a weapon or something that could be used as a weapon.We can only carry or keep an eye on such a lot of things. Here are things I might have on me. This will be different for everyone.
THE Maybe LIST:
Water Bottle - I train and need to stay hydrated. If you purchase a lot of bottled water, rethink it. Filtered water is more tastier, is better for you, and does not put you in the largest branding trick of all time - paying for a plastic bottle with a logo sticker, over and over again.
Laptop bag - 2 portables, full video and sound kit.
Folding Knife - Benchmade Stay Mountain Soldier. My buddy Lee carried this when deployed in Afghanistan. Great knife, great guy, know he used it to do lots more than open letters from home. Have this with me 90% of the time, still one thing more to maintain a tally of.
Handgun - Glock 19 with 2 spare magazine. 45 rounds of 9mm. If I need more than this, I'll have to battle my way back to the van. I?ll do a post in the near future on concealed carry options.
Notebook - Occasionally it's better solely to write it out. My notebook never interrupts me.
Training bag - When I Am coaching away from home
THE DEFINITELY LIST:
Now, here's what I always have on me - an Each Day Carry kit. Life gets to be routine. We don't even think about these things we carry with us all of the time. This list will be the same three things for about everybody. It has zip to do with self-defense, it is just life - we need communication (cellphone), access (keys), and ID/payment methodology (wallet). Girls - and some men outside the Midwest - carry purses instead of wallets, but the logic holds:
Wallet - Mine's a Prada wallet. My wife acquired me a Prada wallet and Prada flip-flops. This is something that is difficult for a straight man to appreciate. I have come to realize she did not buy them for me. She acquired. Them for her. Every time she sees the Prada wallet on the table or the shoes by the door, she can think to herself - "I am married to a successful man. "
I-Phone 6+ - I'm not an Apple snob, but have 4 i-phones on plan. Every head of household and small enterprise owner has morphed into a Tech Support Chief. With the I-phones, all of them work the same, backup is automated, and I can fix things simply. It is always possible to get the new one and talk somebody into using my old one, becauseI always get the highest memory option. This is crucial. (Always get the most storage. Additionally , always get the bigger engine option with an auto or van - "keeps the family safer. "
I have attempted everything, had a very good experience with Android, I just desire something that works for everyone and is easy on me. Cash Saver - I have tried all the U.S.-based suppliers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint) and I recommend switching and taking advantage of promotions. All the cell suppliers had network and service ups and downs, and the landscape is always changing. We most recently switched over to Sprint, and they actually did cut the bill in half. You should look at this every year or so, and the companies will purchase out your old contract and finance new cell phones for you.
Keys - Here's where it begins to get engaging. Self-Defense Global EDC self-defense tool/bottle opener (a legal keyring self-defense tool and bottle operner), keys to 2 cars, two discount cards, Cold Steel Micro Recon knife (for opening boxes and a loaner, so other folks aren't using my good knife) and cheapie LED light. Know the sensation when you can't find your keys? If I have my keys with me, I have an improvised weapon with me all of the time.
IMPROVISED WEAPONS - Improvised weapons are everyday objects that weren't designed specifically as deadly weapons, but can be used in an emergency. Improvised weapons provide the following:
Reach - Classic civilian example is the baseball bat. Army example is the entrenching tool
Mass to the Hand - Example is a rock.
Edge or Point - Example is a folding knife or kitchen knife. (90%+ of stabbings happen with utility knifes)
Common Explosive - Example is the Molotov cocktail. Not as handy for personal self-defense, unless you really want to make a statement.
Western military groups now train specifically in the utilization of improvised weapons. Entrenching tools (called e-tools) have invariably been used, and now more soldiers are carrying tactical tomahawks - which are also helpful for other out of doors activities. These aren't weapons systems, but when all else fails, they are a hell of far better than fist fighting.
I designed the EDC responding to the key ring self-defense jokes folk put in front of me and asked about. Little stun guns that don?t wipe the grin off my face. Little OC gas cans that would only be useful on Taco Night. Plastic pussy-cat heads with finger holes that build on the tale that keys between your fingers would actually work. (Just try hitting something with mass with keys between your fingers) Are you thinking about self-defense all the time? Not if you?re psychologically healthy.
Our first product, the EDC, is handy just to carry keys or open a bottle, and gives an immediate edge after a fifteen minute lesson, starting to learn Krav Maga online. I'm not thinking about a car accident each time I put a seat belt on. It's not hard for me, and should be there if I need it.Adding an EDC to your keyring is an Inexpensive, Straightforward, and Legal way to always be ready - just like buckling up.
About the Author:
Eric Scott is a Krav Maga Black Belt and founder of Self-defense Global . Self-defense Global offers gear, coaching, and training missions for a safer life. He offers a free video introductory class which has more information than most paid programs including a week of video lessons, and a free electronic book.
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