Hello. New gun owner since 10/25. After my initial anxiety of carrying aiwb, I carry conceal regularly now but note that for all of my life I have never owned a firearm nor encountered a situation where I needed to use a firearm. I see that the sentiment edc owners maintain is fairly uniform and inc…

The same reason I have a fire extinguisher is the same reason I/we carry. There is always the chance of needing it.

[image] Officers talking about past shootings hear gunshots moments later, video shows Body-camera video from Salt Lake police was released Monday of shots being fired in downtown Salt Lake City — prompting one officer to fire back. This is about 1 block from…

[image] Robert1758: but is it really THAT dangerous on our streets enough to warrant religiously carrying? Welcome to the community! Only you can answer that question. My permit is expiring. I asked my wife the other day if I should renew. During the summer of love 2020, I sensed her fear w…

I worked protective services for several years when I was younger and drove truck over the road for 30 plus years. That being said is why I carry every day, I’ve seen way to much bad to trust people . As said above better to have and not need then need and not have.

@Robert1758 Welcome to the community! Be the :dotted_line_face: Grey man, no one knows you’re carrying, don’t advertise that you carry, just live on as usual, but practice situational awareness, head on a swivel, and expect the unexpected. Learn everything you can on your States Gun Laws, practice/…

Start here, [image] Welcome to the Community! Please Introduce Yourself Community Information Welcome to all of you responsibly armed Americans who are looking to learn and share with like-minded individuals! You’ve all got something special to bring to this gr…

My Good Sir, Welcome to the fold. You are amongst friends here. People I believe are generally good (Stop Laughing!). I believe the country is (and has been in flux for some time). The powers that be have gifted us with a Commander-In-Chief (Wartime President) to straighten out the mess the Pudding …

I carry every time I leave my property. Why? The world is a cruel place. I refuse to go down without a fight.

[image] Stuart_Bradley: The world is a cruel place. I refuse to go down without a fight. First statement: fact. Second: good enough reason.

[image] Robert1758: What are your reasons for carrying daily and everywhere? Yes, any time I leave my house I have a pistol on my waistband. 99% of the time I go into “weapons free” zones I keep my folding knife in my pocket! It’s a tool first, a weapon second, and if they don’t have a meta…

Do you actually EDC? Why?

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Do you actually EDC? Why?

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