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[#1]
Mine weighs in at about 2lbs and most of that is the LC9.
No knife because knife laws are so wacky and easy to get tripped up by in my state, so wallet, LC9, and keys are it. |
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[#2]
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You and I must lead very different lives - I use my pocket knife several times a week for this or that, and my light pretty regularly as well. You're not the kind of guy who 'tinkers' with stuff are you? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I know this is ARFCOM where everyone is an operator, and always conceals a plate carrier and 240B for a trip to the store... but does anyone else go the other way? We all know that carrying a bunch of crap sucks. When I'm off duty, I don't want to put my duty belt back on for a trip to Kroger. So who else carries the least amount possible without compromising capability? <a href="http://s32.photobucket.com/user/tmann199030/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141106_140611_zps6e8ylcnz.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/tmann199030/Mobile%20Uploads/20141106_140611_zps6e8ylcnz.jpg</a> My main daily needs are covered with everything in this picture. Gun. Phone with bluetooth car key and home key so I don't have to carry physical keys on my person. ID and debit card tucked under my S4 in a magpul case. Chapstick. I deleted my knife because I simply never used it, same with flashlight. I keep them in my car console for access if needed, but so far they've remained untouched. Somehow I've managed to survive without an IFAK, three knives, two flashlights, AR mag, pocket saw, MRE, baton, SAPI plates. Am I alone, or are there more like me out there? You and I must lead very different lives - I use my pocket knife several times a week for this or that, and my light pretty regularly as well. You're not the kind of guy who 'tinkers' with stuff are you? I am not. Hell I take my car to the dealership for oil changes I don't begrudge anyone for carrying a knife or flashlight, I just never used mine so I quit carrying them. I just see a lot of guys in the EDC thread carrying more crap than I do on patrol, and that strikes me as pretty mall ninja. |
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[#3]
Kahr CW-9, one extra mag in the pocket, keys, phone, chapstick, wallet, and knife.
Sometimes I omit the knife and / or the spare mag, I usually take them when I remember. Sometimes if I can't "really" carry, I carry a Beretta 418 in the pocket. As Arfcom says, "it's better than a sharp stick". Sometimes if I can get away with it I carry a Glock 19 or USP .40. |
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[#4]
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I am not. Hell I take my car to the dealership for oil changes I don't begrudge anyone for carrying a knife or flashlight, I just never used mine so I quit carrying them. I just see a lot of guys in the EDC thread carrying more crap than I do on patrol, and that strikes me as pretty mall ninja. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I know this is ARFCOM where everyone is an operator, and always conceals a plate carrier and 240B for a trip to the store... but does anyone else go the other way? We all know that carrying a bunch of crap sucks. When I'm off duty, I don't want to put my duty belt back on for a trip to Kroger. So who else carries the least amount possible without compromising capability? <a href="http://s32.photobucket.com/user/tmann199030/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141106_140611_zps6e8ylcnz.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/tmann199030/Mobile%20Uploads/20141106_140611_zps6e8ylcnz.jpg</a> My main daily needs are covered with everything in this picture. Gun. Phone with bluetooth car key and home key so I don't have to carry physical keys on my person. ID and debit card tucked under my S4 in a magpul case. Chapstick. I deleted my knife because I simply never used it, same with flashlight. I keep them in my car console for access if needed, but so far they've remained untouched. Somehow I've managed to survive without an IFAK, three knives, two flashlights, AR mag, pocket saw, MRE, baton, SAPI plates. Am I alone, or are there more like me out there? You and I must lead very different lives - I use my pocket knife several times a week for this or that, and my light pretty regularly as well. You're not the kind of guy who 'tinkers' with stuff are you? I am not. Hell I take my car to the dealership for oil changes I don't begrudge anyone for carrying a knife or flashlight, I just never used mine so I quit carrying them. I just see a lot of guys in the EDC thread carrying more crap than I do on patrol, and that strikes me as pretty mall ninja. What DO you carry on duty? |
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[#5]
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I am not. Hell I take my car to the dealership for oil changes I don't begrudge anyone for carrying a knife or flashlight, I just never used mine so I quit carrying them. I just see a lot of guys in the EDC thread carrying more crap than I do on patrol, and that strikes me as pretty mall ninja. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I know this is ARFCOM where everyone is an operator, and always conceals a plate carrier and 240B for a trip to the store... but does anyone else go the other way? We all know that carrying a bunch of crap sucks. When I'm off duty, I don't want to put my duty belt back on for a trip to Kroger. So who else carries the least amount possible without compromising capability? <a href="http://s32.photobucket.com/user/tmann199030/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141106_140611_zps6e8ylcnz.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/tmann199030/Mobile%20Uploads/20141106_140611_zps6e8ylcnz.jpg</a> My main daily needs are covered with everything in this picture. Gun. Phone with bluetooth car key and home key so I don't have to carry physical keys on my person. ID and debit card tucked under my S4 in a magpul case. Chapstick. I deleted my knife because I simply never used it, same with flashlight. I keep them in my car console for access if needed, but so far they've remained untouched. Somehow I've managed to survive without an IFAK, three knives, two flashlights, AR mag, pocket saw, MRE, baton, SAPI plates. Am I alone, or are there more like me out there? You and I must lead very different lives - I use my pocket knife several times a week for this or that, and my light pretty regularly as well. You're not the kind of guy who 'tinkers' with stuff are you? I am not. Hell I take my car to the dealership for oil changes I don't begrudge anyone for carrying a knife or flashlight, I just never used mine so I quit carrying them. I just see a lot of guys in the EDC thread carrying more crap than I do on patrol, and that strikes me as pretty mall ninja. One thing that separates me from many on this board is that I freely and willingly admit that I'm a hardcore Walter Mitty. But I'm a very well trained, very well equipped Walter Mitty. Keeps me in shape and amused with life, and in the great scheme of things isn't any more wasteful or silly than a lot of guys I know who are hyperfocused on golf, or fantasy football. |
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I know this is ARFCOM where everyone is an operator, and always conceals a plate carrier and 240B for a trip to the store... but does anyone else go the other way? We all know that carrying a bunch of crap sucks. When I'm off duty, I don't want to put my duty belt back on for a trip to Kroger. So who else carries the least amount possible without compromising capability? <a href="http://s32.photobucket.com/user/tmann199030/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141106_140611_zps6e8ylcnz.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/tmann199030/Mobile%20Uploads/20141106_140611_zps6e8ylcnz.jpg</a> My main daily needs are covered with everything in this picture. Gun. Phone with bluetooth car key and home key so I don't have to carry physical keys on my person. ID and debit card tucked under my S4 in a magpul case. Chapstick. I deleted my knife because I simply never used it, same with flashlight. I keep them in my car console for access if needed, but so far they've remained untouched. Somehow I've managed to survive without an IFAK, three knives, two flashlights, AR mag, pocket saw, MRE, baton, SAPI plates. Am I alone, or are there more like me out there? You and I must lead very different lives - I use my pocket knife several times a week for this or that, and my light pretty regularly as well. You're not the kind of guy who 'tinkers' with stuff are you? I am not. Hell I take my car to the dealership for oil changes I don't begrudge anyone for carrying a knife or flashlight, I just never used mine so I quit carrying them. I just see a lot of guys in the EDC thread carrying more crap than I do on patrol, and that strikes me as pretty mall ninja. What DO you carry on duty? On my vest is my taser with a spare cartridge, one M4 mag, CAT, cuffs, radio, surefire, bodycam and battery pack, pens and notepad, kabar TDI. On my belt is G22, two spare mags, asp, 2nd set of cuffs, can of Fox Labs. If I could I wouldn't carry the CAT, 2nd cuff, M4 mag, or fox labs. A few pages of browsing through the EDC thread will show a ton of guys that shove twice that amount down their pants for a trip to the mall. I carry that crap between a vest and a belt, I couldn't imagine trying to conceal all that shit in my pants. A lot of you guys just go a bit overboard. I'm glad this thread has shown that there are other people out there that try to carry as little as possible. |
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[#7]
I hate a bunch of shit on me. Edc is
Glock IWB Wallet Cell Keychain with small SAK and small Fenix light just in case Small pack of gum Dropped the extra mag, clip in pocket knife and light a while ago. |
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[#8]
Gun
Wallet Spare mag Phone Snuff Mini-Maglite depending on time of day Pocket knife. I rarely carry more than that. |
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[#9]
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My EDC is pretty light/simple. The only thing not shown is my phone which I used to take the photo. - IWB carry for firearm and mag - right front pocket wallet along with keys and knife clipped to pocket - phone in left front pocket. Nothing in my back pockets. http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af65/rackermoore/20141203_1758552_zps5acf8692.jpg View Quote Perfect! A great example for all I think! |
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[#10]
Quoted: My EDC is pretty light/simple. The only thing not shown is my phone which I used to take the photo. - IWB carry for firearm and mag - right front pocket wallet along with keys and knife clipped to pocket - phone in left front pocket. Nothing in my back pockets. http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af65/rackermoore/20141203_1758552_zps5acf8692.jpg View Quote Who made that mag carrier??? I like it!
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[#11]
I am in unusual circumstances ATT. Work and home somewhat overlap, and I carry a little more due to that:
Carry Rig; Milt Sparks holster w/Colt Lightweight Commander. Rosen combo mag/light pouch w/extra 7 rd. mag and Surefire 6p variant. Beltman or Wilderness gunbelt Perry suspenders Case pocketknife. Add a small fixed blade when it suits me. Kerchief Credit card/cash holder Keys Small notebook and pen Ancient flip phone. Sometimes a Motorola radio Reading glasses/sunglasses Mints Vape Pretty practical really. Anything else I may need to carry out the plan of the day is in a backpack nearby. I won't disparage the next persons choices in carry gear. Each to their own, I reckon. Hell, I ain't totin' it. |
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[#12]
Keys (2 keys with a fob)
Sig 938 Sog trident Big skinny wallet iPhone That covers 99.99% of situations that I encounter. Sure, I might need 2 spare mags, quick clot, and MRE, or a grenade, tin can, and para chord to make a booby trap, but I manage without. |
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On my vest is my taser with a spare cartridge, one M4 mag, CAT, cuffs, radio, surefire, bodycam and battery pack, pens and notepad, kabar TDI. On my belt is G22, two spare mags, asp, 2nd set of cuffs, can of Fox Labs. If I could I wouldn't carry the CAT, 2nd cuff, M4 mag, or fox labs. A few pages of browsing through the EDC thread will show a ton of guys that shove twice that amount down their pants for a trip to the mall. I carry that crap between a vest and a belt, I couldn't imagine trying to conceal all that shit in my pants. A lot of you guys just go a bit overboard. I'm glad this thread has shown that there are other people out there that try to carry as little as possible. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I know this is ARFCOM where everyone is an operator, and always conceals a plate carrier and 240B for a trip to the store... but does anyone else go the other way? We all know that carrying a bunch of crap sucks. When I'm off duty, I don't want to put my duty belt back on for a trip to Kroger. So who else carries the least amount possible without compromising capability? <a href="http://s32.photobucket.com/user/tmann199030/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141106_140611_zps6e8ylcnz.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/tmann199030/Mobile%20Uploads/20141106_140611_zps6e8ylcnz.jpg</a> My main daily needs are covered with everything in this picture. Gun. Phone with bluetooth car key and home key so I don't have to carry physical keys on my person. ID and debit card tucked under my S4 in a magpul case. Chapstick. I deleted my knife because I simply never used it, same with flashlight. I keep them in my car console for access if needed, but so far they've remained untouched. Somehow I've managed to survive without an IFAK, three knives, two flashlights, AR mag, pocket saw, MRE, baton, SAPI plates. Am I alone, or are there more like me out there? You and I must lead very different lives - I use my pocket knife several times a week for this or that, and my light pretty regularly as well. You're not the kind of guy who 'tinkers' with stuff are you? I am not. Hell I take my car to the dealership for oil changes I don't begrudge anyone for carrying a knife or flashlight, I just never used mine so I quit carrying them. I just see a lot of guys in the EDC thread carrying more crap than I do on patrol, and that strikes me as pretty mall ninja. What DO you carry on duty? On my vest is my taser with a spare cartridge, one M4 mag, CAT, cuffs, radio, surefire, bodycam and battery pack, pens and notepad, kabar TDI. On my belt is G22, two spare mags, asp, 2nd set of cuffs, can of Fox Labs. If I could I wouldn't carry the CAT, 2nd cuff, M4 mag, or fox labs. A few pages of browsing through the EDC thread will show a ton of guys that shove twice that amount down their pants for a trip to the mall. I carry that crap between a vest and a belt, I couldn't imagine trying to conceal all that shit in my pants. A lot of you guys just go a bit overboard. I'm glad this thread has shown that there are other people out there that try to carry as little as possible. I recently had a visit here by a LEO friend and his family. Was just glad to know he carries a firearm off duty. Too many I know do not. |
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[#14]
S&W 638
speed strip Kershaw Leek keys wallet In the winter I put my phone and flashlight in my coat In the summer I put them on my belt. Add a Leatherman Wave while I'm working. I've always got a spare flashlight and a few extra rounds of ammo in my truck. That's my normal carry load, it's pretty quiet around here. Now if I leave town I usually have a P229 9mm and 2 spare mags. |
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[#15]
Phone with extended battery
Lcp w/7rd mag, ct guard Extra mag Spyderco Fenix Ld15 All that can fit in my two pockets if need be. Sooo... I guess that leaves me 15lbs for more gear if need be. |
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[#16]
I don't have any extra room. I build houses for a living, so by the time I have everything I need, the pockets are full:
Wallet Car keys keys to houses, construction trailer pocket knife phone 2 small screw drivers (flat/philips) Highlighter pencil pen blue tape folder with lists and schedules EDC |
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[#17]
Timex Ironman on my wrist
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight Preon 2 flashlight Victorinox Alox Cadet Three keys on a ring Sleeve wallet S&W 642 in a pocket holster, mostly |
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[#19]
G26 in raven aiwb
Benchmade grip Phone Wallet Keys Ecig Sometime a spare g19 mag in a kydex owb holder |
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[#20]
I don't carry much;
Cell phone and microtech Ultratech in right front pocket Pm9 in a mini tuck at 4 o clock (probably going to be a g19 soon.) Wallet in back right pocket Spare 7 rounder, quark pro, Chapstick and keys in left front pocket. I run an auto shop, so the light and knife get used constantly, but I don't carry the light much when I'm not working. |
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[#23]
Gun (often in waistband), pocket knife usually, keys, moneyclip and phone
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[#28]
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No off duty badge? View Quote I usually don't have my badge. I always have my department ID card though. I've been needing to get a belt clip for my badge. I recently switched to a money clip cause it's much thinner than using my wallet with badge holder. I just hate stuff in my pockets, especially thick stuff. It really bothers me. I don't mind weight on my belt as much as in my pockets. |
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[#31]
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I usually don't have my badge. I always have my department ID card though. I've been needing to get a belt clip for my badge. I recently switched to a money clip cause it's much thinner than using my wallet with badge holder. I just hate stuff in my pockets, especially thick stuff. It really bothers me. I don't mind weight on my belt as much as in my pockets. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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No off duty badge? I usually don't have my badge. I always have my department ID card though. I've been needing to get a belt clip for my badge. I recently switched to a money clip cause it's much thinner than using my wallet with badge holder. I just hate stuff in my pockets, especially thick stuff. It really bothers me. I don't mind weight on my belt as much as in my pockets. I'm the same way. If I'm not in uniform I'm wearing denim jeans 99% of the time. Hate having a bunch of bulky crap in my jean pockets |
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[#32]
Glock 30SF, spare mag, folding knife, wallet, separate id/badge holder & phone & that's it. Didn't use to carry a spare mag until I realized that the extra 10rds didn't weigh anything & the extra security was worth it.
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[#33]
I carry my Glock 19 IWB, an extra mag, wallet, headphones, knife, and phone. Is that a lot of shit? It doesnt bother me to carry that much, but some people say i carry too much with the extra mag. Oh well, makes me feel more secure so ill roll with it.
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[#34]
I actually only venture to town about once a week on average, so I may pack a bit heavy because I don't do it often.
Full size 1911 (getting swapped out for XD45 when it comes in) spare mag ^^ supported by wildernesss 5 stitch wallet in front left pocket keys on carabiner --on keychain is acme 636 whistle, mini flashlight, P-52 with mini ferro rod glued on. Carabiner itself has 400 pound capacity. small folder business card holder w/cards pen chap stick phone winter adds more, because it is dark, cold and stuff I do in the yard that ends up in my jacket anyway: lighter zip ties flashlight whatever else winds up in my jacket pocket |
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[#35]
wallet
phone keys g17 spare mag in cargo pocket...sometimes. |
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[#36]
XDS .45
cell phone keys wallet (money clip with card holder so its thin) I have carried a spare mag on my belt in the past, I stopped once I started to carry the XDS, mainly since I have been too cheap to buy another mag holder for the gun. |
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[#37]
G17/G19, spare 17rd mag, wallet, phone, keys, knife, and snuff. That is my minimum and maximum.
When running, only my S&W642 and CHL. I dont carry a lot, but the G19 is the smallest I will carry (except running) and I will never not carry a spare mag. I dont understand why folks want the small pocket guns as their only weapon, but to each their own. seems like they carry a weapon to check the block...and yes, I carry what I do 24/7. my weapon comes off when I get into bed or get in the shower. If im in shorts on the couch, pistol is on the coffee table next to me. just habit. |
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[#39]
I wear cargo pants with a Wilderness 5 stitch belt.
OWB Glock 23 Spare G22 mag in a OWB carrier with a flashlight Two knives, Benchmade and a smaller Spyderco Cell phone Wallet Key chain with a small light and compass On days without the Glock I pocket holster a Colt Pony 380 with a spare mag and replace the flashlight with a smaller one. |
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[#40]
Keys (1 car, 1 house)
Wallet Phone Benchmade Mini Griptillian....and that's it. Rarely do I ever carry a gun, even though I've had a CW license since 1988. Maybe I'm not worthy of ARFCOM membership. |
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[#41]
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I *gasp* don't usually carry a spare mag. I've shot enough to know my gun is reliable with the mag I have in it. I already have enough crap on me - phone, keys, wallet, knife, carry gun. The extra weight of a spare mag just sucks. View Quote I rarely have an extra mag. I've had "experts" scream at me that I should. I've had "experts" tell me I don't need an extra. You can't please everyone. |
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[#42]
Quoted:
I know this is ARFCOM where everyone is an operator, and always conceals a plate carrier and 240B for a trip to the store... but does anyone else go the other way? We all know that carrying a bunch of crap sucks. When I'm off duty, I don't want to put my duty belt back on for a trip to Kroger. So who else carries the least amount possible without compromising capability? <a href="http://s32.photobucket.com/user/tmann199030/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141106_140611_zps6e8ylcnz.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/tmann199030/Mobile%20Uploads/20141106_140611_zps6e8ylcnz.jpg</a> My main daily needs are covered with everything in this picture. Gun. Phone with bluetooth car key and home key so I don't have to carry physical keys on my person. ID and debit card tucked under my S4 in a magpul case. Chapstick. I deleted my knife because I simply never used it, same with flashlight. I keep them in my car console for access if needed, but so far they've remained untouched. Somehow I've managed to survive without an IFAK, three knives, two flashlights, AR mag, pocket saw, MRE, baton, SAPI plates. Am I alone, or are there more like me out there? View Quote Tell me more about this |
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[#44]
Cash in left front pocket
Kahr K9 IWB right side ID/credit card holder right rear pocket Benchmade automatic knife right front pocket with truck keys Spare mag left side |
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[#45]
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I know this is ARFCOM where everyone is an operator, and always conceals a plate carrier and 240B for a trip to the store… View Quote I also tend to travel light - cell phone, car and house key, wallet and a CZ-75 Compact. |
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[#46]
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My EDC is pretty light/simple. The only thing not shown is my phone which I used to take the photo. - IWB carry for firearm and mag - right front pocket wallet along with keys and knife clipped to pocket - phone in left front pocket. Nothing in my back pockets. http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af65/rackermoore/20141203_1758552_zps5acf8692.jpg Who made that mag carrier??? I like it! Mag carrier is by On Your 6 Designs here in San Antonio. New Shield holster by forum member evnash (thanks again!) |
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[#47]
I just carry my phone, wallet, and keys. Sometimes don't even bother with the wallet depending on what I'm doing, hooray for NFC. Sometimes don't need the keys. Always have the phone. Oh and a watch.
I pretty much quit carrying when I moved to NM, so I guess now I'm unarmed all the time. Oh, well. I'm light on my feet. |
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[#48]
I carry pretty light as well:
S&W 9mm Shield in an Armordillo Concealment holster Benchmade 9050 Wallet Chapstick Keys Phone. Just picked up a Bodyguard. Since we only have like 4 days of cold here in Florida, it's easier to conceal the Bodyguard in shorts and T-shirt. I'll start carrying it after I put some rounds through it and get a holster for it. In the truck I keep a small bag with Surefire flashlight and Glock 17 and spare mag, cell phone charger for the car, and Leatherman. Bag comes out at night. I don't see how some guys carry as much as they do. Nothing wrong with it, but I couldn't stand the weight. |
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[#49]
Gun , cell phone, wallet, keys, and condom. I've never needed the gun or condom, but at least I'm prepared :)
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[#50]
S&W 642 in Desantis nemesis-front right pocket
Pocket knife and speedloader-front left Wallet-back right Phone-left in car or back left Keys |
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