My EDC

[KateMTx]

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.

I agree with your wife, the 12 gauge is a little too much. I have a 20 gauge shotgun I really like and now the 38 special revolver. I'm not one of those people who loves guns and will have a huge collection or go shoot just for fun but I am seeing the benefits in having them and learning to use them.

 

[Mountain trapper]

I agree with your wife, the 12 gauge is a little too much. I have a 20 gauge shotgun I really like and now the 38 special revolver. I'm not one of those people who loves guns and will have a huge collection or go shoot just for fun but I am seeing the benefits in having them and learning to use them.

My wife recently bought a Mosberg 20 gauge over/under. It isn't for defensive purposes but for hunting and shooting trap. A 12 gauge was too much for her.
She also keeps an XDM 9mm in her night stand equipped with a flash light and laser.
I like the 38 special, but I'd recommend a 357 mag. You can shoot 38 special in it too. Just a little more versatile.
I have a Ruger Blackhawk in 357 mag, 38 special. It has a cylinder for 9 mm too. I also have a Winchester 94 Trapper chambered in 357 mag. It goes along good with the Ruger single action.
I like having some of my rifles match my pistol calibers too.

 

[BillMasen]

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.

Jeez some times I'm not firing on all cylinders, Also practice Single Action and Double action , and with different types of ammo to find a type or brand you are comfortable with , Practice with a flashlight in your other hand. AND Learn to clean and lube your revolver properly, and more PRACTICE. Get to the stage where pointing your pistol is as easy and natural as pointing your finger.

 

[anglinastone]

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

I like the list of your EDC essentials. I'd like to add Charter Tactical edc gun belts into this list.

 

[Dracos]

I always carry a Ruger LCP. Sometimes I carry a Ruger Redhawk 44 Magnum. Rarely I carry a Ruger SP-101 357 Magnum.

 

[rainingcatzanddogs]

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.

I have a farm too, I just keep a sidearm on me. Hogs. And I agree, too dang hot for rigging and such. It will be in the mid 80's today.

 

[rainingcatzanddogs]

The 12g is gonna knock her petite body on her butt.

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.

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.

Generally, good advice however, I'm fairly petite and was 12 (maybe 80 lbs) the first time my father taught me to shoot the 12 g. I might even fit in the granny category as well....I like my 12 g. My view is that if you are taught to shoot correctly from the start, we "petite" ladies can handle most everything. I've even used a couple of different 50 cals and hit the target on the first try.

Training ladies, and then more training...with everything you can get the chance to learn to shoot! You just never know what you might end up having to use WTSHTF.

 

[DrHenley]

I like the list of your EDC essentials. I'd like to add Charter Tactical edc gun belts into this list.

I got a Hank's Extreme 1 3/4" gun belt for IDPA competition. I liked it so much I wear it every day. 0.225" thick, which is dang near 1/4". It doesn't sag, even when I'm carrying my 52 ounce (not including ammo) Super Blackhawk Hunter deer hunting. They also have Extreme models in 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" if you have smaller belt loops. The 1 3/4" width fits nearly all my pants...some snugly...
https://www.hanksbelts.com/collecti...eme-concealed-carry-gun-belt-17-oz-1-75-width

 

[EastenerWesterner]

Generally, good advice however, I'm fairly petite and was 12 (maybe 80 lbs) the first time my father taught me to shoot the 12 g. I might even fit in the granny category as well....I like my 12 g. My view is that if you are taught to shoot correctly from the start, we "petite" ladies can handle most everything. I've even used a couple of different 50 cals and hit the target on the first try.

Training ladies, and then more training...with everything you can get the chance to learn to shoot! You just never know what you might end up having to use WTSHTF.

My full advice was to teach her, otherwise..... She is 5’3 150 and 65 yr old and I know has never shot. And they don’t have a property to shoot at.

My wife similar size, has the opportunity to train easily. So I do agree with you.

 

[rainingcatzanddogs]

My full advice was to teach her, otherwise..... She is 5’3 150 and 65 yr old and I know has never shot. And they don’t have a property to shoot at.

My wife similar size, has the opportunity to train easily. So I do agree with you.

I'm 5'4 110 ish +/- lbs and over 50. You are correct that already knowing to shoot makes a difference.

I just want to encourage women not to limit themselves in what they "can" or can't shoot... because it is a process. When things fall apart the more versatility you have, the better!

 

[Dave2001]

My wife recently bought a Mosberg 20 gauge over/under. It isn't for defensive purposes but for hunting and shooting trap. A 12 gauge was too much for her.
She also keeps an XDM 9mm in her night stand equipped with a flash light and laser.
I like the 38 special, but I'd recommend a 357 mag. You can shoot 38 special in it too. Just a little more versatile.
I have a Ruger Blackhawk in 357 mag, 38 special. It has a cylinder for 9 mm too. I also have a Winchester 94 Trapper chambered in 357 mag. It goes along good with the Ruger single action.
I like having some of my rifles match my pistol calibers too.

Its VERY smart to have interchangeable guns for all cal ammunition

 

[MNwr786]

My EDC is a case knife with a ferrorod attached to the sheath (and under that tape is a bunch of celluloid guitar picks). In my wallet I have some sewing needles and an old credit card with fishing hooks taped to it and wrapped in fishing line.

 

[Iron range]

Its VERY smart to have interchangeable guns for all cal ammunition

I like the fact of same caliber pistol and rifle even better is interchangeable magazines like a glock 17 9mm and a keltec sub2000 in 9mm both accept glock magazines or Ar 5.56 pistol length and a rifle wish i could find a reasonable price henry in 357 to go with my revolver

 

[Dave2001]

I like the fact of same caliber pistol and rifle even better is interchangeable magazines like a glock 17 9mm and a keltec sub2000 in 9mm both accept glock magazines or Ar 5.56 pistol length and a rifle wish i could find a reasonable price henry in 357 to go with my revolver

I ahve been looking for a HENRY in 357 mag and none available but just found one today in 44 mag

 

[EastenerWesterner]

I ahve been looking for a HENRY in 357 mag and none available but just found one today in 44 mag

I love my Marlin .44. Just haven’t seen the little things to feed it too often. Just saying.

 

[Dave2001]

I have 2 44 mag pistols and lots of brass to reload,

 

[Mountain trapper]

I ahve been looking for a HENRY in 357 mag and none available but just found one today in 44 mag

Do you have local gun shop that can order a Henry for you? My wife wants a .357 mag carbine too, probably a Henry.
I'm looking for a 38-55 lever action. I this Rossi or Uberti makes one.

 

[Dave2001]

Look on sportsmans warehouse, i have had great luck ordering from them

 

[Dave2001]

I wouldnt consider rossi or uberti, have heard bad things bout both

 

[Mountain trapper]

I wouldnt consider rossi or uberti, have heard bad things bout both

I dont know anything about Rossi but I do have a Uberti in 44-40 and it's probably the nicest gun I own. The fit and finnish is excellent. Nice looking rifle.

 

[Dracos]

My 120 pound wife can shoot a 12 gage, but not for fun. She can also shoot a 44 Magnum, but that is not what she calls fun either. She has fun with a CZ-75 B but if a bear or mountain lion is charging most people don't notice the kick or the blast. I would rather have too much gun instead of not enough.

 

[Dave2001]

God i wish i lived in MONTANA!!!!

 

[Dracos]

I love living in Montana during the 4 months of Spring, Summer, and Fall. Its the 8 months of Winter that gets to be a drag.

 

[rainingcatzanddogs]

I love living in Montana during the 4 months of Spring, Summer, and Fall. Its the 8 months of Winter that gets to be a drag.

I always make the joke that when I lived in the north, you had four good months where you could enjoy the outdoors, May-August and then people locked themselves inside to get away from the cold. Here in the south, you have the same, only in reverse where people lock themselves inside to get away from 8 months of heat!

It was 91 degrees here yesterday and it isn't even April yet! My garden likes it my Husky dog, not so much!