# EDC **URL:** https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/c/edc-every-day-carry/91.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Arming/Disarming oneself when necessary](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/arming-disarming-oneself-when-necessary/86015)
**Author:** [@Rem](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Rem)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/arming-disarming-oneself-when-necessary/86015 "2024-04-18T12:11:14Z")
I’m relatively new to weapons and EDC a PPK. I have to disarm/rearm at my place of business because they do not allow weapons in the building. Some businesses around here also a no-weapon policy, like doctors offices. C… --- ## [Loss of control](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/loss-of-control/102462)
**Author:** [@deranged](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/deranged)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/loss-of-control/102462 "2024-04-16T14:21:18Z")
Just curious if anyone has ever had a handgun fall out? I had it happen one time years ago when I thought it was secure and inside my waistband and as I was walking up just a few stairs, felt it slide down the back of m… --- ## [What is your edc backup gun?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-is-your-edc-backup-gun/78598)
**Author:** [@Mike270](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Mike270)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2024, 4:22am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/what-is-your-edc-backup-gun/78598 "2024-03-24T04:22:31Z")
Mine is Smith and Wesson 342. --- ## [Carrying at the Gym](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/carrying-at-the-gym/101088)
**Author:** [@Alexander63](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Alexander63)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/carrying-at-the-gym/101088 "2024-03-11T23:25:53Z")
I’d like to carry everywhere it’s lawful. This includes my public gym. However, lifting weights while carrying has proven difficult. Certain exercises either expose my gun or push it into my gut, which makes good form di… --- ## [Narcan, have you added this to your first aid kit?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/narcan-have-you-added-this-to-your-first-aid-kit/100075)
**Author:** [@Scott52](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Scott52)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/narcan-have-you-added-this-to-your-first-aid-kit/100075 "2024-02-28T13:43:00Z")
Considering the state of affairs and the prevalence of dangerous substances flooding across our borders, have you considered adding Narcan nasal spray to your first aid kit? It seems it’s been available OTC since Septem… --- ## [Which Pepper Spray do you prefer?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/which-pepper-spray-do-you-prefer/82751)
**Author:** [@BlackHawk](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/BlackHawk)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/which-pepper-spray-do-you-prefer/82751 "2024-02-25T22:55:43Z")
I’m considering getting pepper spray as a carry option, and would like to know which one do you like best? Why did you pick it? What do you look for range, ingredients, packaging, or something else? Thanks! --- ## [EDC fixed!](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/edc-fixed/93422)
**Author:** [@Fred30](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Fred30)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/edc-fixed/93422 "2024-02-25T22:54:01Z")
My Sig 365 broke the trigger bar spring, which initially pissed me off. After calling Sig, which they offered to give me a shipping label for free shipping, I had them send me a new one. 2nd Amendment in McHenery, Il had… --- ## [How do you avoid PRINTING?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/how-do-you-avoid-printing/78316)
**Author:** [@Mike270](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Mike270)\ **Replies:** 255\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/how-do-you-avoid-printing/78316 "2024-02-24T00:30:43Z")
I use cursive to avoid printing. --- ## [How many work from Home and Carry?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/how-many-work-from-home-and-carry/88374)
**Author:** [@Buddha-In-The-Sun](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Buddha-In-The-Sun)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/how-many-work-from-home-and-carry/88374 "2024-02-19T02:35:28Z")
I work from home as Cloud Engineer. I always carry my EDC- I wake up and put my EDC on my person. My everyday carry style is AIWB, but sometimes I switch to OWB. This morning I decided to carry OWB and I have work being … --- ## [Backup for my EDC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/backup-for-my-edc/93331)
**Author:** [@Fred30](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Fred30)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/backup-for-my-edc/93331 "2024-02-16T20:57:20Z")
Yesterday at the range my EDC, a Sig P365, failed after one round. found our the trigger bar spring failed and Sig is sending a new one. Apparently this is not a uncommon problem with the 365 and I have shot thousands of… --- ## [Car safe](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/car-safe/100032)
**Author:** [@Matthew351](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Matthew351)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 2:47am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/car-safe/100032 "2024-02-14T02:47:09Z")
Now that I have my CCW and am carrying outside the home I realize I need a safe in the car so I can keep my pistol secure in case I can’t carry at a secure/sensitive location. Recommendations for a safe/lockbox that is … --- ## [Exposed magazine](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/exposed-magazine/98848)
**Author:** [@Gary263](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Gary263)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/exposed-magazine/98848 "2024-02-13T18:36:17Z")
Simple question. If you carry concealed but your spare magazine is openly visible, do you still consider yourself to be carrying concealed? --- ## [Gun of my dreams!](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/gun-of-my-dreams/96509)
**Author:** [@Bill168](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Bill168)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/gun-of-my-dreams/96509 "2024-01-25T12:57:57Z")
Okay Saturday night I went to the range. I shot my new FN 509 MRD. Loved it. I also shot my Sig P365XL with my new streamlight TLR-7 Sub. Always love my Sig. Now the reason I’m even typing this is because I heard some… --- ## [Talon grips for edc](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/talon-grips-for-edc/98681)
**Author:** [@Karraker87](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Karraker87)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/talon-grips-for-edc/98681 "2024-01-22T18:06:45Z")
Has anyone used talon grips for edc? I’ve order the slide grip and the pro pistol grip for Ruger American 45. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with them or Installation tips. --- ## [Is your EDC your nightstand home defense?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224)
**Author:** [@Buddha-In-The-Sun](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Buddha-In-The-Sun)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 2:09am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-your-edc-your-nightstand-home-defense/85224 "2024-01-21T02:09:59Z")
I use my EDC as my home defense. So my thought is, why not use my EDC for all things? I go to the range 1-2 times a week and practice. My EDC is like an extension of my body. So what does everyone use for home defense th… --- ## [Let's talk vehicles and being prepared](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/lets-talk-vehicles-and-being-prepared/97556)
**Author:** [@Nathan57](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Nathan57)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/lets-talk-vehicles-and-being-prepared/97556 "2024-01-16T18:35:49Z")
Your vehicle every day carries you, after all. Some thoughts, suggestions, good-practices in no particular order. Please feel free to add what I have overlooked Fill up at 1/2 tank. If you have any EV in the househol… --- ## [Is the PHLster Enigma Good for EDC?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-the-phlster-enigma-good-for-edc/98160)
**Author:** [@Alexander63](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Alexander63)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 12:16am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/is-the-phlster-enigma-good-for-edc/98160 "2024-01-10T00:16:01Z")
Hi all! I’m considering using the PHLster Enigma with the Floodlight 2 (light-bearing holster) for my EDC setup, but I’d love your opinion! I’m deciding between a CZ p10c, HK VP9, or Walther PDP compact with a TLR-1 wea… --- ## [For the women who carry every day](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/for-the-women-who-carry-every-day/92320)
**Author:** [@Gina14](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Gina14)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/for-the-women-who-carry-every-day/92320 "2023-12-24T18:27:17Z")
Ladies, I’m having a dilemma with carrying my permit at all times when my purse is too much. For those of you in states where you always have to have a permit, how are you able to carry your permit at all times? Thanks… --- ## [How often do you change EDC guns?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-edc-guns/93360)
**Author:** [@Joseph488](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Joseph488)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 5:23am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-edc-guns/93360 "2023-12-17T05:23:11Z")
The other thread going on here about why you like your EDC got me realizing that a lot of you guys change up your carry guns pretty often. How long do you typically “everyday carry” a gun before you replace it with a ne… --- ## [Anone else use their WML body as a thumb rest?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/anone-else-use-their-wml-body-as-a-thumb-rest/96667)
**Author:** [@Ron43xMOS](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Ron43xMOS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2023, 3:33am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/anone-else-use-their-wml-body-as-a-thumb-rest/96667 "2023-11-19T03:33:14Z")
Just curious. My EDC is a very short Glock 43x MOS. With my TLR-7 Sub mounted, I get an excellent place to rest my weak hand thumb. Just wondering if anyone else uses their weapon mounted light body for that purpose. --- ## [MagGuts Durability Issue](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/magguts-durability-issue/95922)
**Author:** [@GuitarJoe](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/GuitarJoe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/magguts-durability-issue/95922 "2023-10-30T19:37:46Z")
Hey, everyone. Haven’t posted in some time. I recently had an issue with a product I think everyone should be aware of. It’s the MagGuts +2 magazine baseplates and springs for the P365XL 12 round mags. I have recently h… --- ## [Off body carry due to health issues](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/off-body-carry-due-to-health-issues/93999)
**Author:** [@ShooterRick](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/ShooterRick)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/off-body-carry-due-to-health-issues/93999 "2023-10-23T17:26:05Z")
I am not usually a fan of off body carry. In my humble opinion it creates additional concerns one must deal with. As well as not ever losing control of your carry bag, it is probably slower and less intuitive to present … --- ## [How fast are you?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/how-fast-are-you/95036)
**Author:** [@Todd30](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Todd30)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/how-fast-are-you/95036 "2023-10-16T18:18:18Z")
\[(1) Taran’s quarter second draw - YouTube\](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UxRdg30s NO, I am not talking about that! (1) EMS World Expo Attendee puts X8T Tourniquet on in 5 Seconds! - YouTube \*\*How fast can you put … --- ## [One year until renewal](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/one-year-until-renewal/93453)
**Author:** [@John292](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/John292)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/one-year-until-renewal/93453 "2023-08-03T19:16:00Z")
I just took a look at my CCW card yesterday and it’ll be a year until I have to start the process over again, which makes it seem like a good time to take stock in my training, and contemplate my EDC equipment, and my at… --- ## [The Perfect EDC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/the-perfect-edc/92562)
**Author:** [@ChadW](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/ChadW)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/the-perfect-edc/92562 "2023-07-17T13:26:46Z")
I’ve finally found the perfect EDC! --- ## [How do i post a pic of my edc in "Let see those edc's"?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-pic-of-my-edc-in-let-see-those-edcs/90095)
**Author:** [@TheTwoJakes](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/TheTwoJakes)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/how-do-i-post-a-pic-of-my-edc-in-let-see-those-edcs/90095 "2023-06-16T16:34:33Z")
how do i post a pic of my edc in “Let’s see those edc’s”? --- ## [EDC “System” for non- firearm items - any suggestions?](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/edc-system-for-non-firearm-items-any-suggestions/91658)
**Author:** [@Patrick151](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Patrick151)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/edc-system-for-non-firearm-items-any-suggestions/91658 "2023-05-24T02:52:34Z")
I have been concealed carrying for about 3 years now, and I’m fairly comfortable with my carry / holster system for my gun and a reload. However, I also like to carry other items (pocket knife, flashlight, pepper spray).… --- ## [EDC Accessory Atreamlight/Laser Combo](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/edc-accessory-atreamlight-laser-combo/91385)
**Author:** [@Michael535](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Michael535)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 12:16am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/edc-accessory-atreamlight-laser-combo/91385 "2023-05-06T00:16:05Z")
Hello, I am considering picking up a Streamlight/Laser for my edc. Is it worth getting one for my EDC and does it slow down or hinder reaction time should I ever have to pull it? Are there things I need to consider befo… --- ## [Back to Los Angeles](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/back-to-los-angeles/91143)
**Author:** [@John292](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/John292)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/back-to-los-angeles/91143 "2023-04-26T20:29:01Z")
My daughter has been working remotely but may soon have to move back to the LA area for a new job. This would mean more trips (for me) to Los Angeles to visit. My EDC has served me well in the past, but I’m considering… --- ## [CC with no behind!](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/cc-with-no-behind/89083)
**Author:** [@ShooterRick](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/ShooterRick)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/cc-with-no-behind/89083 "2023-03-11T13:58:17Z")
Yeah I know guys it’s hilarious! When you’ve gotten so old that from behind, you look like a bullfrog that’s been stood up on his hind legs, it can be problematic. When the butt of your firearm (pun intended) at 4:00 if… [Previous page](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/c/edc-every-day-carry/91.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/c/edc-every-day-carry/91.md?page=3)