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BillMasen

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My EDC
If I cannot take it with me, I aint going.
If I cannot travel with it, I don’t go.
If I can not ride or fly with it, I walk or drive.
If I cannot enter with it, I turn away.
If I cannot keep it with me I wont stay..
On my belt and in my pockets.
it does not go in a bag.

My EDC is all or nothing.


Knife
Flash light
Lighter
Compass
Multi Tool
Watch
Wallet
Shades
Cell phone
Cash
Kerchief / Bandana
Hat
Gloves
Pen
Sharpie
Notebook
Flash drive
Mask
Sanitizer
PDW (where legal)
Keys plus mini knife sharpener
 
Arcticdude said:
For now my EDC consists of just a Leatherman on my belt, or an automatic Benchmade in my pocket. Later this Fall when I start trapping again I'll be carrying what I call my grab and go bag.
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Flexible, adaptable and practical, pure Alaskan logic .
 
grayghost668 said:
the hand is improving every day I can work the slide again accuracy is in the *******,but that is all in the grip on the gun and just a matter of time hopefully the hand will recover to the point of being able to grip and aim as I did before the injury,,we will see how we are a month from now

THE 1911 GETS TO STAY
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I am glad to hear you are improving, to the degree it can.

Is there any physical therapy you can do to improve your range of motion, or strength?
 
To the OP, what kind of EDC do you see in a SHTF or post SHTF situation?

I have a small farm.
I can tell you this, carrying a rifle while trying to do chores, from water livestock, weeding, cutting/spiting/stacking firewood, etc. is a non starter.
 
MOS0231 said:
To the OP, what kind of EDC do you see in a SHTF or post SHTF situation?

I have a small farm.
I can tell you this, carrying a rifle while trying to do chores, from water livestock, weeding, cutting/spiting/stacking firewood, etc. is a non starter.
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Working around a farm or homestead is one of the reasons ( not the main reason) Col Cooper developed the scout rifle, fitted with a ching sling or other type that holds the rifle to your back. BUT even if you are not able to wear a rifle whilst you work, if its light enough, comfortable to carry etc its still likely to be to hand if and when you need it. I know of some folks who took the Scout concept and down scalled it to .223 so the gun was more carriable / wearable whilt working patrolling. Failing that a decent side arm on a chest rig may be an answer,
 
BillMasen said:
Working around a farm or homestead is one of the reasons ( not the main reason) Col Cooper developed the scout rifle, fitted with a ching sling or other type that holds the rifle to your back. BUT even if you are not able to wear a rifle whilst you work, if its light enough, comfortable to carry etc its still likely to be to hand if and when you need it. I know of some folks who took the Scout concept and down scalled it to .223 so the gun was more carriable / wearable whilt working patrolling. Failing that a decent side arm on a chest rig may be an answer,
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I actually own a Ruger GSR.
I would carry it, but still, not going to be doing firewood and carrying at the same time.
A side arm on a belt, I could see. Chest rig? It is hot, sweaty enough as is doing chores.
 
BillMasen said:
Working around a farm or homestead is one of the reasons ( not the main reason) Col Cooper developed the scout rifle, fitted with a ching sling or other type that holds the rifle to your back. BUT even if you are not able to wear a rifle whilst you work, if its light enough, comfortable to carry etc its still likely to be to hand if and when you need it. I know of some folks who took the Scout concept and down scalled it to .223 so the gun was more carriable / wearable whilt working patrolling. Failing that a decent side arm on a chest rig may be an answer,
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"someone" once wrote that your firearm should never be more than an arms length away at all times. ;)
 
DrHenley said:
Long barreled (6-8") revolver in a secure cross draw holster. First chamber loaded with snake shot.
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Either cross draw or drop leg. I did have an 8 inch barrel 357 and the first chamber was always kept loaded with snake loads. Never poo-poo 357 snake loads, until you have tested them out. Several rattle snakes and a couple of car door window glass (junk yard testing) have discovered just how destructive snake loads can be. Side note: As a much younger (45+ years ago) I did have a shoulder holster rig for my 8 inch barreled 357. Ala Dirty Harry. Not very concealable or comfortable but very cool looking. LOL
 
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I used to CC daily. My .380 was my go to with my untucked shirt while working in a dangerous area. My 1911 with a shoulder holster under a jacket.

Now, I just have the 1911 on my hip around the ranch. The more you do with it on, the more you get used to it. The .380 is a good fit for my wife.
More than a few rattlers have met their match without snake loads
 
Sig P365XL with JHP, IWB. It's sitting on the desk next to me now...never more than an arms reach away.
 
bigpaul said:
"someone" once wrote that your firearm should never be more than an arms length away at all times. ;)
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Yes, he did.
Did he ever have to cut, split, stack 7 cords of wood?
Stack 450, 55lbs square bales of hay in the loft?
All with his firearm a arms length away?

Note, I am a big fan of the COL. I have two of his books.
Just noting practically.
 
To add: A few years ago, two convicts escaped a Super Max to the North of us.
Reports varied from they were seen down in the city, to Syracuse, Buffalo, even one report of them in the Caribbean (??).
No one knew where they were.
Till they were caught, everyone around here had a firearm within arms reach.
 
grayghost668 said:
the hand is improving every day I can work the slide again accuracy is in the *******,but that is all in the grip on the gun and just a matter of time hopefully the hand will recover to the point of being able to grip and aim as I did before the injury,,we will see how we are a month from now

THE 1911 GETS TO STAY
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I'm glad your hand is doing better! I hope it continues to regain strength and dexterity and does hurt too much.

I recently (finally) purchased a 38 special revolver. I went with a revolver because I have trouble with the slide on a semiautomatic even though I have two good hands (I have small hands and apparently not very strong), so you're still doing better than me.
I am not working on getting confident using it and with TX new concealed carry laws I will carry it once I become confident. For the longest time I was reluctant to buy a handgun and my town was fairly safe anyway. Recently, though, there have been a lot of incidents that make me want a little extra protection. There have been a lot of shootings (at least a couple every week) including where someone was shot at the park I used to take a walk in several times a week. I no longer live in that neighborhood but still it scares me a little.
 
KateMTx, Please get to a good range and have a qualified Range Master work with you. Learn good grip, stance and shot placement. Once you have those down, you can work on concealed carry and situational awareness. Happy you are taking a positive step to improve your personal protection.
 
tmttactical said:
KateMTx, Please get to a good range and have a qualified Range Master work with you. Learn good grip, stance and shot placement. Once you have those down, you can work on concealed carry and situational awareness. Happy you are taking a positive step to improve your personal protection.
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I actually have advised 2 couple friends not to purchase. My first question- are you prepared to use it. One hesitated, she didn’t, and that’s the way I think it would have went.
The second couple was he said yes (and I have known them 30 years). I told him then make sure your wife knows how to use it.. The 12g is gonna knock her petite body on her butt.
I actually fear for some of these new gun owners. But you gave solid advice.
 
I do not recommend 12 ga shotguns for home defense, unless all parties are big enough in stature to handle the weight and recoil of a 12 ga.. If one member of the family is petite, then a 20 ga or even a 410 is good for home defense. Some think a 410 is underpowered but at close range and the proper load / shot placement, it is very lethal and easier to control. Control is the key, because if you can control the weapon, then you can hit the target. Even 22lr can be lethal, if the shooter does their part. I have watched males trying to teach petite Ladies to shoot big bore rifle or shotguns, it is not a pretty picture. Get what works for the shooter, not what is popular. Shot placement wins over caliber.
 
tmttactical said:
I do not recommend 12 ga shotguns for home defense, unless all parties are big enough in stature to handle the weight and recoil of a 12 ga.. If one member of the family is petite, then a 20 ga or even a 410 is good for home defense. Some think a 410 is underpowered but at close range and the proper load / shot placement, it is very lethal and easier to control. Control is the key, because if you can control the weapon, then you can hit the target. Even 22lr can be lethal, if the shooter does their part. I have watched males trying to teach petite Ladies to shoot big bore rifle or shotguns, it is not a pretty picture. Get what works for the shooter, not what is popular. Shot placement wins over caliber.
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Best gun related advice award of the decade. Well done. Petitite wives, grannies, younger kids , the frail can all use a .410 and they can be very effective at domestic ranges. Rather pointless having a huge 12 gauge if most of the family would be either reluctant or too afraid to use it. and even a volley from a Ruger 22 semi auto pistol is a better bet for some folks to use rather than a 45ACP again because its to much for them.
 
KateMTx said:
I'm glad your hand is doing better! I hope it continues to regain strength and dexterity and does hurt too much.

I recently (finally) purchased a 38 special revolver. I went with a revolver because I have trouble with the slide on a semiautomatic even though I have two good hands (I have small hands and apparently not very strong), so you're still doing better than me.
I am not working on getting confident using it and with TX new concealed carry laws I will carry it once I become confident. For the longest time I was reluctant to buy a handgun and my town was fairly safe anyway. Recently, though, there have been a lot of incidents that make me want a little extra protection. There have been a lot of shootings (at least a couple every week) including where someone was shot at the park I used to take a walk in several times a week. I no longer live in that neighborhood but still it scares me a little.
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Sooooo PRACTICE PRACTICE AND PRACTICE, followed by PRACTICE, get and instructor to teach you two handed shooting, strong hand and weak handed shooting. And perhaps a tiny laser affixed to the 38 special will make shooting easier.
 
I am big fan of lasers, both for handguns and for long guns, when used for defensive purposes. I also agree with the advise presented by BillMason. In the past I broke my right hand twice, since I shoot handguns right handed, being able to switch hands was very important. I also have a cross draw holster rig, that can be switched to a left hand draw. One never knows what the future will dictate. Very good advice from Bill.
 
My wife is versed in all my various calibers. We hold a yearly session on how to load and handle each one. She enjoys shooting the smaller ones And is pretty accurate.
She can handle the 16g. Probably wouldn’t hesitate with the 44 lever action.
She does shy away from the 12g. I haven’t had the 6.5 long enough to find out how she can do. Reminds me, Guess I got have a session on bolt actions.
 
Me and my wife shoot everything from 22lr to 45acp 28 gauge to 12 g. 3"mag deer rifles 7mm mag to ar15s. What is your guys thoughts about plate carriers and plates if shtf looking at 3+ plates hope i would never have to use them but want to be prepared for everything alittle got a decent food supply 6 months worth of veggies and at least a 2 months of meat mn has lots of meat sources in the north woods
 
I prefer using my front sight. In a defensive situation, lasers bounce all over the place which causes you to watch for the laser instead of your intended target. It makes a big difference. Lasers work best from a high point of aim (roof tops, etc.) on a rifle. Not so much with pocket guns. My experience and my two cents. A laser is a line back to you for the bad guy. Ever practice cycling your gun with one hand?
 
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