What gear do you require to consider a new handgun deployable for EDC?
What gear do you need to have to consider a new handgun suitable to keep for Home Defense?
What gear do you use when training or practicing at a range?
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What gear do you require to consider a new handgun deployable for EDC?
holster and mag carrier
What gear do you need to have to consider a new handgun suitable to keep for Home Defense?
lockbox or locked / hidden shelf
What gear do you use when training or practicing at a range?
For EDC - I’m using my EDC setup
For regular pistol and advanced pistol - I’m using tactical gear (OWB, dropleg, 3 OWB mag carriers)
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New handgun for EDC? First, a good holster. My main concern is printing. It’s CA and I’m surrounded by hoplophobes.
When I used to carry the Shield with its limited capacity, I had two mags in pocket holsters I made out of faux leather. I just couldn’t find anything in the market that worked for me so I made one myself. Now that I carry pistols with 10+1, I just bring one mag in a leather holster. It’s meant for IWB or OWB but I just put it in my pocket. I might still make another mag pocket holster so I can bring two.
If it’s good for EDC, it’s good enough for home defense. I prefer continuity. The Stopbox is a new addition to home set-up.
For training, just the basics. Eyes, ears, three or four magazines per pistol. Range ammo same 124gr as SD ammo. I practice with all three pistols listed on my permit. I have a high level of of confidence on all of them. I choose which one to EDC based on the weather, my attire, or destination.
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Equipment is good but your training with it makes all the difference. If I train with another gun, then I am not getting familiar with the gun I need to protect myself with in a pinch.
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If you use a handgun, whether for everyday carry, home defense, or range practice, simply having a gun is not enough. Over time, you start to realize how important the right gear really is. Comfort, safety, and confidence all come from a proper setup. So i am sharing three things that, in my experience, really make a difference.
First, you need a Good quality holster. Carrying a gun without a proper holster is not only uncomfortable but also dangerous. When a holster fits well, your firearm is safe, it feels natural to draw, and you do not have to worry about it moving around all day long.
The second most important thing is extra magazines. Many people overlook this one, but you only realize their value when you really need them. Whether you are practicing at the range or dealing with an unexpected situation, having spare mags is always useful.
The third item, and my personal favorite, is the Excellent Elite Magazine Pouch. I have used it myself, so i am not just saying that it’s a genuinely great product. The material feels sturdy, the stitching is clean, and the Molle system makes it easy to attach to a bag or vest. The magazines stay tight and secure without feeling loose. Whether it’s for training or everyday use, it feels reliable every time.
Simply put, if you are looking to take your setup a little more seriously, these three things can make a big difference. A solid holster, extra magazines, and a good mag pouch can make your overall experience smoother and more practical.
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As others have said, for EDC, I want a good selection of holsters. I can be pretty certain that 1. The first or maybe second or third holster I get won’t be quite right, and 2. I need different holsters for different activities and clothing. This all means that any gun that’s not well supported by several different holster makers, with a good variety of shapes, styles and materials, isn’t a good consideration for true everyday carry for me.
For home, I keep a different gun. Lately it seems home invasions often involve two or three intruders, maybe high on drugs. My little EDC with limited capacity isn’t going to cut it. The HD rifle has a light and optic, plus a sling so it won’t easily come off my person if stuff gets really, really bad.
Only Bean mentioned hearing protection for the range, but I like my Walker muffs a lot. I still use foam earplugs under them. I can’t afford to lose any more hearing. I also keep the Walkers near the bed in case I have time to put them on in a home invasion situation. Maybe I won’t, but they’re there anyway.
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Ditto Jerzees. It doesn’t take much. Just like anything else, the farkles are just expense and preference/personalization.
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@Todd30 …
I don’t understand why did you change all my answers while quoting me?
My answers are mine, so once you quoted me, please use my original words… 
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Looks like he copied your outline, not necessarily quoting you 
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Technical malfunction I had it happen to me one time I copied it and it came out as a quote.
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Sorry, I was not trying to quote you. I was trying to just use your set up to answer the questions. I was going to fix it but I could not figure out what I did wrong at the time.
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This is copying: 
ver1:
What gear do you require to consider a new handgun deployable for EDC?
holster and mag carrier
ver2:
What gear do you require to consider a new handgun deployable for EDC?
holster and mag carrier
This is quoting:
I don’t mind somebody use my words, but it looks bad if you know how quoting works.
In this moment it looks like @Todd30 quoted me and after that I changed my original post.
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I un-antenatally quoted you. Did not mean to quote you. I copied your post and went to post my response with your format. I did not realize it actually quoted you. I like how you did that though! Smart
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Did you check the washer for ammunition today? 
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- For EDC I need a good quality holster or two (form fitted Kydex (or equivalent) or form fitted leather. Although you need to practice from concealment from whatever holster you prefer, I tend to have at least one IWB and one OWB option. I also need a magazine holster that works with the way I dress (e.g. tucked versus untucked shirt). Most of my other EDC items are the same, e.g. flashlight, multi tool, etc.
- Personally, I prefer having a holster for a home defense handgun. For me, I use a shoulder holster that I can toss on quickly, or extract from if I don’t have time to put it on. I also keep a spare magazine and flashlight in the off side magazine pouches. I also have a separate bed stand flashlight.
- Range gear: back pack, pistol case, hearing protection, eye protection, targets, multitool (e.g. for adjustable sights), and a cleaning rag. I’ll add to the back pack particulars for that range season, e.g. scope for checking target while practicing with iron sights on a rifle range. I’ve started to bring bright colored zip ties as empty chamber indicators for when the range safety officers check the firearms. I’ll run it through the barrel, out of the chamber, and its held by the slide.
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The gear AFTER making sure my new handgun is going to reliably feed my SD ammunition? Tier1 holster.
Same as above
Same as above
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Gratitude for your list. I’ve learned to include in said range bag, spare small knife as a tool to help open new ammo boxes, lots of extra chewing gum, and a small but bright flashlight.
First Aid Kit, at the office, car, range bag. Saw You Tuber share story of his uncle who had died from negligent discharge, didn’t have a tourniquet.
Don’t forget to turn “off” the power of your ear safety electronic muffs, before you leave the range bench/table. LOL.
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I do not know how many times that has happened. I do not bring bubble gum, because” I am there to kick ass or chew bubble gum and I am all out of bubble gum!”
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here ya go… 
no FFL required either!!!
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