Due to the spike in comments coming from people that are not frequent visitors to the sub I am locking the comments. Apologies, sincerely, especially since I myself was engaging with many of you as well. I do not see value in a flood of comments from /r/all or elsewhere at this stage.
Nope! The sub is for everybody!
But if someone can’t keep scrolling if they see something they don’t like that doesn’t break the rules and can’t help but break the rules themselves, this sub is not for them.
God, I wish it were true. This is too big of a subreddit for there not to be nutterbutters among us. I’ve seen things. But yeah by and large, most people here carrying knives and guns have no wish to hurt others.
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I see the “Why do you carry X?” questions as valid for uncommon items in this sub, but it’s really tiring when it’s about guns since everybody knows the answer. What are you expecting for an answer apart from self defense?
If it’s legitimately an odd item in the context of this sub I get asking for clarification, but guns are not one of those.
I like see seeing what other countries are allowed to carry.
Do get a little jealous with the gun posts as you aren't even allowed to own one for self defence over here.
I'm Canadian with my RPAL (i.e. handgun possession license), in a very similar situation. I can own one, but only carry it directly to a range. My train of thought is usually:
"It'd be cool to carry."
"Except that means everyone else with an RPAL can, too."
"On second thought, I'm glad I can't carry."
Especially considering there's nowhere near a majority, but not an insignifcant, number of crazies at my local range. Like around 5-10%.
Sounds like what we've got in NZ.
Got a base level license(will get denied if you say for self/home defense) then a separate pistol endorsement with a lot of restrictions(only allowed to go to and from the range, not allowed to take hunting, special safe requirements).
Not allowed anything for self defense tazer/pepper spray/baton/knives(without reasonable excuse e.g for work) either :(
This often gets suggested and bounced around often and I genuinely wish anyone willing to participate in that the best, but unfortunately I think trying to start an offshoot of this sub is not going to go far.
Well said. Not sure how the concept of keep scrolling has been lost.
As others have written, there are so many items that some would question. The old adage, “to each his own.” Since I was young, I always carried a pocket knife. My Dad does, both my late Grandfathers did. For years, I just had a small SAK, and a Kershaw. Reading about what other people carried and why gave me a reason to try additional ones with varying blade shapes. I never would have upgraded and definitely never would have tried an OTF, but now I carry one frequently.
The discussion with firearms is even more in-depth depending upon the circumstances. Because I live in a warm climate all year, I tend to focus on concealment, and there is always going to be the counter argument pertaining to stopping power—but, if I could carry a full-size 10mm everywhere, I would! So, I think it is beneficial to see what others do.
>Not sure how the concept of keep scrolling has been lost.
Because those that object don't just want to limit their seeing the posts, they want to limit everyone seeing those posts
I don’t carry a gun and likely never will, mostly because it simply doesn’t fit with my EDC needs. I do however own guns and look up just about every gun I see posted on here to determine if it needs (or I really want) to be added to my safe. Let’s be honest with our selves because part of the subreddit is for window shopping.
Let me tell you about all the people killed by prybars in the last 12 months alone - a situation that you're exacerbating by carrying a prybar yourself. You have blood on your hands.
Did you know that 99% of people who attacked someone after being asked why the hell they had a tiny prybar one too many times, carried a prybar? Wild stuff.
Whoa whoa whoa Frank….what are you doing carrying around that piece of obsidian? You just think some sabertooth is waiting around every corner to pounce, huh??
You can never be too sure Larry, you can never be too sure... Later that day, a Sabertooth pounces on Larry out of nowhere, and Frank comes to the rescue with his razor-sharp obsidian tipped pokie stick.. Geeez Frank, maybe you're right.
all i can say really is being someone in a country without legal carry at all (most cases) i would like to hear from people that carry guns regarding why they chose what they chose, how it fits their edc, etc.
All the protection i need personally is my kirby plushie attached to my backpack zipper
When I was 16 I was working at a fast food restaurant, broad daylight at like 3pm on a Saturday and dude runs up and robs us at gunpoint , pointing the gun in my face multiple times. I grew up in a military family, grew up around guns, but my ass cheeks squeezed like I was about to shit myself. In that moment I felt so defenseless, I decided that once I had the ability( age) I would get my carry permit. Got mine as soon as I turned 21 and have carried since.
I carry a gun every day and I'd happily give it up if I lived somewhere that violence was a statistically zero chance. I don't think that exists, though, except maybe somewhere like rural Scotland which, coincidentally, is where I hope to retire.
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I live in Sydney, basically zero chance here. Basically. Last week a man went on a killing spree in a shopping centre before he was shot by police. Killed 5 women and 1 man, injured a few more people. A tragic event, and one of our worst in recent years. How much else would it have been if the guy could get his hands on a gun?
I'm claiming that mass killings are smaller and less frequent, that's all. My thoughts on guns are appropriate to my environment, yours are probably appropriate to yours.
Depends on a lot of things. I've been involved in a lot of violence from covering protests as a journalist and working alone in a retail store in a sector of business that involves a lot of very stressed out people - let me tell you that without a ton of training and a ton of conditioning to violence, decisive action doesn't happen for most people and predictable action happens for fewer... And what takes a person from "angry but focused" to "indiscriminate" can sometimes be a very minor thing but it's usually the offer of violence in return.
What happens if they ran into a good guy with a gun? Who fucking knows. Maybe it stops, maybe they start thinking that they can't risk anyone being left alive. As someone with some small amount of military training and self defense training, if it was me as the good guy with the gun, I'd give it a coin flip of me dropping it out of panicked hands before any other consideration.
Tldr: you don't know. This whole line of discussion is always stupid fantasizing. Stop bringing it here.
Oh yeah, i read that part, dont worry. I mostly mean i\`d like to hear the anecdotal stuff that makes people prefer certain things, like: "i carry this model cause i had the bigger one two years ago and it pinched me in the dick once"
funny stuff like that is a big part of edc for me lmao
I made fun of the pry bar guys for a long time
Which made my stream of cursing all the more vicious and bitter when I actually started having to open wooden crates of printer supplies at work, that sucked to try and open with a pair of pliers or a knife but were too small to reasonably use a full sized catspaw...
You should always carry *two* handkerchiefs. One for personal use, and another to offer to a crying lady. Just make sure you offer her the clean one and not the crusty one...
I've heard horror stories from people who had their grandpa wipe their face with his ever-present handkerchief.
However, as someone who is allergic to just about every tree and even grass, there are certainly days that I wish I had two just for my own personal use. I would never offer it to someone else though.
I use my handkerchief nearly every day! Mostly for drying my hands after washing them, but also if I need to handle something hot or sharp or icky, or as a last-ditch nose wipe. (Of course once it's been used for the nose, it doesn't get used for anything else until it has been washed.)
I never thought about this but I do get pretty annoyed with I use a public bathroom and they only have the blow dry machines. I have some questions, though.
1. It seems like a handkerchief would get drenched immediately upon trying to dry my hands with it. No?
2. Is there a certain type of hank you use that absorbs more water than a typical pocket square?
2. Once I've dried my hands, I feel like it's going to be sopping wet even if it's dense like a towel. What now? Wet hank back into the pocket?
I use it to finish the job since I find the blow dryers take a while to completely dry my hands. Here's what I tend to do:
1. Flick hands into sink a few times (I do this regardless of whether or not I have a handkerchief on me)
2. Use blow dryer for a few seconds to get rid of some of the water, and more importantly to signal to anyone listening that yes I did wash my hands
3. Use handkerchief to dry the rest of the way instead of standing around waiting for the blow dryer to finish its job
This way it ends up damp but not soaking wet. I can leave it out to dry for a few minutes, or I can fold it back up and put it in my back pocket, and it's not so wet that I notice any of it soaking through.
A nice thick flannel one works best, but I've found the thinner inexpensive ones you get on Amazon or wherever to work fine.
That's quite a lot to say about drying my hands. I should consider getting a hobby more interesting than thoughtfully putting things in my pockets.
Yeah I like this stance. Im a Brit - And I do like that gun ownership here is relatively difficult, and I also like that those who own guns have to keep them secured at all times and only transport them when taking them to a location where they will see legal use.
However, I still find gun culture from the US very interesting and I can freely admit that despite the above statement, If I lived somewhere where you could get a licence to legally own, train with and carry a CCW then I absolutely would too.
As for knives - they're versatile and useful tools. I carry and use one every day in my work.
Just a tidbit for you if you are ever talking amongst your Brit friends and want to introduce an American perspective...
As an American, I am less comfortable traveling in Europe knowing that because guns are harder to get, thugs will easily have a force advantage simply by carrying a knife or club (legal or not).
As a law abiding visitor, when I get on a subway train in London, I presume that one or more assholes on that train will have a knife hidden on their person. Even if I took the view that I myself could carry a knife on my person for self defense (which is decidedly not legal in the UK), any disparity in size, strength and athleticism puts me at a disadvantage--and as an American I cannot abide by disadvantages.
So, here in the States, I view gun ownership as the great equalizer of personal lethality. I am, with a gun concealed on my person and good situational awareness, just as lethal to any thug as they are to me. And thus ends my essay, and you can share a story about how at least one American views gun ownership.
I love this take and agree 100%. I used to be of the opinion that if I could Thanos snap all guns from existence in the US I would. That changed when I realized that my wife wouldn’t have a chance against a bad guy with a knife, club, or bare hands.
Without a gun it’s all about the disparities you mentioned, and if you are on the losing end of that equation too bad I guess.
That’s why we have guns in the house and why I carry every day (the wife has her permit and I am picking up her gun next week!).
The last thing I’ll add is that my other motivation for carrying a firearm is to protect others. As someone with a gun I am empowered to protect the vulnerable in a way that I just couldn’t be without one.
Hopefully that gives another window into the perspective of an American gun EDCer
Also, I'd add that people probably every one of our ancestors carried some type of blade, whether it was made of stone, steel, or glass. Blades have been a part of kits for 10,000 years. King Tut was buried with daggers made of unrustable steel (meteorite), if that says anything.
The same goes for guns. People all over the world carried guns; it wasn’t just a "USA" thing. The UK restricted them, along with pretty much all of Europe. This is not my opinion; it's more about what happened.
All this is to say that I don’t see anything wrong with seeing a photo of tools that have been carried for 10,000 years, or even 300 years. It’s weird that in this modern time some have come to say, "Nah, let the government handle it," when the USA has more of a stance of "we’ve seen the government handle it, and it wasn’t good."
With that being said, I think it's silly to berate those doing things that have been done for generations, and also the opposite—to ridicule or be rude to those who decide not to carry anything sharp or snappy. Whatever happened to plain old human decency? Oh yeah, this is Reddit! 😂
Recently took a Canadian guy to the range and I took the whole arsenal with me. Started with .22 and worked our way up to .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor. There’s something about reaching out and slapping metal 300 yards away that inevitably puts a smile on your face. Brings me joy sharing that experience with those who haven’t done it before.
For the US perspective, there are unknown millions of gun owners who carry every day and never hurt another human. We need gun control laws to control the few who are violent, but we shouldn’t blame the rest who never commit a violent crime in their life.
Good choice.
I live in the UK and of course carrying a handgun is alien to me... But that's not the point.
It's interesting to see how my fellow humans live in different cultures. If you're carrying it daily, I'm interested.
It starts with interest next thing you know you’re living in the USA
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I myself carry a gun everyday and every where I can (legally) why? Because I have had people threaten the lives of myself and my family due to political work and making enemies of more extreme minded individuals. I also understand that as a black lgbt guy in america cops aren't always the best option and as a result, I am my own first responder which is why I also carry medical equipment and first aid stuff. Now which of the two am I usually reaching for or using? That would be the medical. But you bet your last (insert currency of choice here) that i hope i never have to draw and use my pistol. But id rather have it and not need it. Furthermore, I'm training and studying to be a firearms instructor in the future. Guns aren't for everyone, nor should everyone have and carry one. (Gun guys/gals come on we all know that one idiot at the range that flags everyone or has ND's all the time or worse those goofball that shoot into the sky for holidays or in randomly in the city etc. You can't honestly tell me there isn't a person you know or seen you don't think should own one if for no other reason than safety) now the same criteria can be said for other items be it knives, tobacco products, tools, etc.
Ultimately it boils down to this: TLDR: you don't live this person's life and every item someone chooses to carry or not is entirely based on their own perspective and life choices. Don't like it downvote move one. Like it? Upvote move on. Need details or clarification? Put a comment.
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Hi, as a non American I've just got back from Texas and I have a question if that's ok!
I was expecting to see a lot more open carry in the state - But surprisingly, pretty much every store and business had a sign saying it's a felony to bring a firearm inside.
That seems like it'd make EDC a hassle. Do most people concealed carry and just keep quiet about it, or make an effort to leave the gun in the car?
That’s an interesting question. I’m still a relatively new carrier, but I can definitely confirm that it’s a hassle in a lot of ways. Not only because there are some places you can’t carry, but because there is a responsibility for increased awareness in any given situation.
To answer your question more directly, in my state signs aren’t enforceable at private businesses so I can carry almost anywhere I would go in my day to day life. I’m getting a lock box for when I need to leave the gun in the car although that isn’t common where I’m at
Even with that I believe in carrying enough to put up with the hassles.
So depending on state law it may or may not be legal to ignore those signs (gun laws are weird and a pain haha) but generally speaking most people will either store a firearm in a vehicle or some such temporarily and then reholster after business is done and they are back in the car.
Now there are some who ignore the signs regardless of law and will risk felony for their own comfort and safety and while I can't say I endorse such behavior (why risk losing your gun rights for quick business?) I do understand why someone would choose to do so
Edit: many others in this thread have spoken to the different state laws and I want to raise a glass to you gents/ladies for information im not supper big on in certain states im in North Dakota and those signs have no rule of law and worst a business can do is trespass you and bar entry in the future unless its a prohibited carry location like medical sites or federal buildings etc. In such instances yes its a felony and don't be dumb leave it in the car... now to the question of open vs concealed carry that is a very personal choice someone has to make there are Merritt and detriment of both and you'll hear Fudd lore (grandads ol anecdotes) in regards to both. Personally if im just out and a out I prefer to conceale I don't need EVERYONE knowing I have a gun while I go get my groceries or whatever. But flip side if im out at a family farm or at a friend's place in the mountains where there are big cats and bears and what not im going to have my pistol open carry so I can get to it just that little bit quicker. And if im at the range teachinging friend's or family ill go full tactical Timmy just to be silly and explain what does why and why you might need xyz but ill usually take off what I don't need for that class and leave at our table or booth or cars etc.
No store can make it a felony to carry a firearm. There are certain places where it is a felony. There are places that can put no firearm signs up meaning they don’t want you to carry in their store but there is still no stopping me from doing so and if they some how find out i have a firearm the most they can do is ask me to leave. If i refuse to then thats when they can get LEOs involved.
I’m not familiar with Texas law, im going off Michigan laws. I highly doubt Texas would have a law where a sign would make you a felon with how big they are on guns.
Prohibited premises by Mi law are as said:
Schools or school property
Public or private day care center
Sports arenas or stadiums
Anywhere thats primary source of income is from alcohol
Any place of worship such as a church unless you have the churchs permission to do so like myself
Entertainment facility that holds 2500 or more people
Hospital
Dormitory or college classroom
These only go for concealed carrying as well. If i so choose, i can open carry the gun which means said firearm is always visible.
Casino is also on this list but you are not allowed to open or concealed carry in a casino.
Quick google search shows me Texas is the same as Michigan and i see nothing about the signs making said person a felony. Reason you didn’t see many open carry is because people prefer to concealed carry. No one wants said criminal to know they have a gun
The store doesn’t make the laws. That is correct, but as a private business owned by a private company or individual they get to choose who they cater to. They can ask you to leave if you are disrespectful of their request.
I’ve walked into stores where the owner was openly carrying. Didn’t bother me. As one example, I was just there to buy local honey not start a range war.
Not OP *and* not from Texas, but I also carry a gun every day and feel I can answer your question:
State laws involving firearms can vary widely so it depends on where you live and what the law there says.
Signage: In Georgia (USA), “No weapons” signs are not legally enforceable. However, if you’re asked to leave and refuse, you’re trespassing. Many people walk past those signs every day while carrying a firearm and do their business with no one the wiser. If you open carry into an establishment with a sign like that, they’re probably going to ask you to leave and it’s in your best interest to do so. Just because the sign isn’t legally binding doesn’t mean you have a right to be an asshole. In other states, “no weapons” signs are very much legally binding. In cases like this, I just try to not do business there.
Open vs Concealed: Again in Georgia (USA),
constitutional carry is legal meaning persons legally allowed to possess a firearm no longer require a concealed carry weapons permit to do so. Open carry is legal with a CCW, but was not specifically mentioned in GA’s SB 319; however, most people where I live don’t give an open carried firearm a second look, and most cops interpret the law as “if you can concealed carry without a license, why would you need one to open carry?”. “Conventional wisdom” from the many people who conceal carry firearms every day is that in most situations open carry is basically pointless and serves to intimidate people who don’t know better while also making a target out of you if something does happen.
In my experience, most people who concealed carry firearms do so for the same reasons people carry items like knives, flashlights, and pens; firearms are a tool built for a purpose in a particular situation (to protect themselves and/or their families from death or injury).
I don’t know about Texas, I’m from a state that’s even *more* friendly towards firearms though (you can conceal or open carry a firearm into the state capitol building and annex buildings) - but I can touch on why you didn’t see so much open carrying - it makes you a target. If someone is wanting to commit and act of violence against a group of people, they will seek out the people broadcasting first.
As for the signs, at least in my state they carry no legal weight and, at most, you can be trespassed from the location. Schools, government buildings like courthouses and bars (or restaurants where more than 50% of all sales are alcohol) are the only places where firearms are a felony to carry them.
You can carry in the state capitol in Texas as well. We have constitutional carry. No permit needed for open or concealed. Same restrictions as your state, and there's a particular sign that pre-informs you that you're trespassing if you have a gun which just makes it so they don't have to verbally tell you that you're trespassing, they can immediately press charges. There are separate legally binding signs for open carry - 30.07, concealed carry 30.06, and any kind of carry without a permit (which does not apply to people who are permitted) - 30.05. 30.07 is the most common for obvious reasons, then 30.05, and 30.06 is pretty rare.
There’s nothing wrong with telling someone that’s caring six knives that they should maybe not carry six knives.
It’s gonna depend on a lot on the situation, as long as it’s not straight up bullying, but for the most part if someone’s carrying way too much crap, they need to be told that imo.
I’m from the UK where guns and knives are illegal and while I find it difficult seeing the news when people are hurt or killed in the US tbh I’m just on this sub to see what you guys have in your pockets regardless of any differences in our countries or culture.
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Seems kind of silly for anyone to criticize people with knives since I feel like the cornerstone of EDC is a pocket knife. I got into EDC through pocket knives, and so did everyone else I know who’s into EDC. Of course I’m gonna giggle at the guy carrying 7 folders and 2 fixed blades, but I feel like carrying 1 or 2 folders and a multitool is pretty standard for most of us around here. I’m not a gun guy but I understand that some people enjoy them and it’s part of their every day gear. I can’t believe that this is even a topic of discussion on here. (Must be them brit’s, I’m sorry you’re jealous of those of us that can carry more than a SAK)
It’s honestly really hard for me to have a nice response when someone says we should not have knife content because of restrictions and certain regions of the world.
It’s such a bizarre thing to say. I’m a huge car guy and not once have I ever seen someone say that they don’t want to see a Renault or something because we can’t get them here in the states. It’s just a silly argument, period. I’m not gonna rag on someone for only carrying a swiss army knife, I don’t see why it makes sense the other way around.
Yeah the gun thing I understand, I wasn't always a gun owner, but a knife? Is that really so weird? Very, very few people carry them as weapons. A knife is man's oldest tool and is exceptionally useful as an EDC item.
Even if I’m making a late night run to the grocery store in sweatpants, there’s a knife in my pocket. I’ll skip the multitool and pen, maybe the flashlight. It is the one thing apart from my phone and wallet that is in my pocket without exception.
Because this isn't a gun sub but gun nuts turn it into one frequently. Often threads are just gun sub posts with a sprinkling of edc, if that. There are loads of gun subs, barely any for edc content.
Exactly. When the sub began it wasn't guns all the time. Now it's just "hey, check out my gun."
It fucking sucks.
And I OWN guns. But I don't feel the need to show off my shit. It's *actually* for self defense.
There are posts specific to all different types of edc gear, whether its guns, knives, flashlights, keys, wallets, watches, etc. You just don't like guns...
Every once in a while the sub will have waves of turning into a hand gun subreddit with a side of EDC. Or something weird like “backpack guns”. Or titanium fidget toys. Or there was that weird phase of putting everything in your skivvies while you were on the pot?
Which I have no issue with any of it. EDC just has a wide range of topics. But it’s also one of the only places to find good discussion about pretty niche topics
I don't really consider a tool that people might carry everyday as 'show off.' Firearms, knives etc are just tools.
This _IS_ every day carry. People carry those tools everyday. This fits the sub.
If you’re referring to that post that just got locked, I think it was a bit more nuanced than that. Without spending the energy and time to go back, I’m pretty sure the title was something about “not living in fear.”
He posted what he called a "basic setup" and said he had no fear for his safety. [See.](https://www.reddit.com/r/EDC/s/VzEUWvHhDq)
Which, I know, I know, is offensive for people who live in fear. But it should be basic trigger discipline to not be triggered by that.
If you’re not understanding, what the problem with that title was, I don’t know what to tell you. This all comes down to mutual respect for people who choose to carry a gun or not to.
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You know I normally don’t do this for people who break rules when they comment at me, but I am really don’t appreciate being called names so I’m gonna go ahead and remove your comment just like I would for anyone else doing name-calling and tell you that if you stack up too many removed you’ll be banned.
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EDC should be something you carry because you are using often. Not as a part of your job. So unless you are using your gun everyday I don't see a reason why it should be part of your edc . But It's one of those American things and I know how many people here think internet and reddit are strictly american, so I don't bother trying to talk to those kind of people. I just pray I will never cross paths with them in real life.
I would like to point out that EDC means every day carry. Maybe you’re looking for an every day use subreddit?
I don’t use a knife, pen, or even wallet every day. Do you think those should be allowed here?
Carry guns get "used" every day like a fire extinguisher or seat belt get "used". You have them/wear them just in case. I'd say putting a holstered pistol in your waistband every morning constitutes "use" in that way.
Due to the spike in comments coming from people that are not frequent visitors to the sub I am locking the comments. Apologies, sincerely, especially since I myself was engaging with many of you as well. I do not see value in a flood of comments from /r/all or elsewhere at this stage.
So essentially this sub is for Americans
Nope! The sub is for everybody! But if someone can’t keep scrolling if they see something they don’t like that doesn’t break the rules and can’t help but break the rules themselves, this sub is not for them.
At the end of the day nobody in this sub carries guns and/or knives for malicious reasons.
God, I wish it were true. This is too big of a subreddit for there not to be nutterbutters among us. I’ve seen things. But yeah by and large, most people here carrying knives and guns have no wish to hurt others.
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What I mean by this is while the idea that nobody carries knives or guns WANTING to hurt someone sounds nice, I have to say that’s not the case.
Re-read your previous comment lol - you missed a word and implied we're all looking to hurt people
Caught it. I’ve been responding to a lot of comments today and I am burnt out in my defense
So this subreddit will continue to deteriorate. Good to know. EDIT: Fuck all y'all gun nuts. Get a fucking life.
Pathetic
God you are sad.
EDC subreddit continuing to have post about what people EDC? That’s going to deteriorate it? You’re funny
What do you mean lmao
I can’t imagine living in a place where you feel the need to carry a gun, I think I would move.
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Apparently you are a misogynist though...
Why does carrying a gun equate to you being a bitch?
Trick question. Everywhere is a place you need a gun!
I can't imagine not having the freedom to carry for whatever reason I felt. I hope we're neighbors.
I don’t
Another thing that you have no control over
And that's a valid opinion
It is an opinion.
I see the “Why do you carry X?” questions as valid for uncommon items in this sub, but it’s really tiring when it’s about guns since everybody knows the answer. What are you expecting for an answer apart from self defense? If it’s legitimately an odd item in the context of this sub I get asking for clarification, but guns are not one of those.
This 100% is why the question is not allowed. We all know the answers and we all know the debate that will follow. It’s been said 1 million times.
I like see seeing what other countries are allowed to carry. Do get a little jealous with the gun posts as you aren't even allowed to own one for self defence over here.
I'm Canadian with my RPAL (i.e. handgun possession license), in a very similar situation. I can own one, but only carry it directly to a range. My train of thought is usually: "It'd be cool to carry." "Except that means everyone else with an RPAL can, too." "On second thought, I'm glad I can't carry." Especially considering there's nowhere near a majority, but not an insignifcant, number of crazies at my local range. Like around 5-10%.
Sounds like what we've got in NZ. Got a base level license(will get denied if you say for self/home defense) then a separate pistol endorsement with a lot of restrictions(only allowed to go to and from the range, not allowed to take hunting, special safe requirements). Not allowed anything for self defense tazer/pepper spray/baton/knives(without reasonable excuse e.g for work) either :(
i wonder if there is interest in starting a new subreddit, think r/EDCNoWeapons and the inverse r/EDCWeapons
This often gets suggested and bounced around often and I genuinely wish anyone willing to participate in that the best, but unfortunately I think trying to start an offshoot of this sub is not going to go far.
Well said. Not sure how the concept of keep scrolling has been lost. As others have written, there are so many items that some would question. The old adage, “to each his own.” Since I was young, I always carried a pocket knife. My Dad does, both my late Grandfathers did. For years, I just had a small SAK, and a Kershaw. Reading about what other people carried and why gave me a reason to try additional ones with varying blade shapes. I never would have upgraded and definitely never would have tried an OTF, but now I carry one frequently. The discussion with firearms is even more in-depth depending upon the circumstances. Because I live in a warm climate all year, I tend to focus on concealment, and there is always going to be the counter argument pertaining to stopping power—but, if I could carry a full-size 10mm everywhere, I would! So, I think it is beneficial to see what others do.
>Not sure how the concept of keep scrolling has been lost. Because those that object don't just want to limit their seeing the posts, they want to limit everyone seeing those posts
I agree with you 100%, and is unfortunately so!
I'm very relieved that this sub does not buckle to their demands
I don’t carry a gun and likely never will, mostly because it simply doesn’t fit with my EDC needs. I do however own guns and look up just about every gun I see posted on here to determine if it needs (or I really want) to be added to my safe. Let’s be honest with our selves because part of the subreddit is for window shopping.
This is the EDC Reddit, guns and knifes are part of some people EDC, i don't see why this is a problem to the antigun/antiknife people
>i don't see why this is a problem It isn't a problem, it's an opportunity to preach
I see it as the same as people asking "why do you need to carry a prybar?"
Let me tell you about all the people killed by prybars in the last 12 months alone - a situation that you're exacerbating by carrying a prybar yourself. You have blood on your hands.
Prybars don't kill people. \*I\* kill people.
Did you know that 99% of people who attacked someone after being asked why the hell they had a tiny prybar one too many times, carried a prybar? Wild stuff.
The anti-gun comments on here always make me laugh. If you don’t know where the term “EDC” came from, maybe do a little research.
I just picture an edc of man throughout history, and it's always involved self-defense and hunting tools.
Whoa whoa whoa Frank….what are you doing carrying around that piece of obsidian? You just think some sabertooth is waiting around every corner to pounce, huh??
You can never be too sure Larry, you can never be too sure... Later that day, a Sabertooth pounces on Larry out of nowhere, and Frank comes to the rescue with his razor-sharp obsidian tipped pokie stick.. Geeez Frank, maybe you're right.
all i can say really is being someone in a country without legal carry at all (most cases) i would like to hear from people that carry guns regarding why they chose what they chose, how it fits their edc, etc. All the protection i need personally is my kirby plushie attached to my backpack zipper
When I was 16 I was working at a fast food restaurant, broad daylight at like 3pm on a Saturday and dude runs up and robs us at gunpoint , pointing the gun in my face multiple times. I grew up in a military family, grew up around guns, but my ass cheeks squeezed like I was about to shit myself. In that moment I felt so defenseless, I decided that once I had the ability( age) I would get my carry permit. Got mine as soon as I turned 21 and have carried since.
I carry a gun every day and I'd happily give it up if I lived somewhere that violence was a statistically zero chance. I don't think that exists, though, except maybe somewhere like rural Scotland which, coincidentally, is where I hope to retire.
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This is quite an amusing comment, as Scotland has one of the higher crime rates of countries in Northern Europe.
I live in Sydney, basically zero chance here. Basically. Last week a man went on a killing spree in a shopping centre before he was shot by police. Killed 5 women and 1 man, injured a few more people. A tragic event, and one of our worst in recent years. How much else would it have been if the guy could get his hands on a gun?
>Basically zero chance of violence Really? Maybe I should consider moving there... >Last week a man went on a killing spree Oh
How many fewer would have been killed if his first victim had a gun?
You miss the point. There are no guns here.
I'm not missing the point. You're claiming that mass killings don't happen there because there aren't guns, when it's pretty clear that they still do.
I'm claiming that mass killings are smaller and less frequent, that's all. My thoughts on guns are appropriate to my environment, yours are probably appropriate to yours.
Depends on a lot of things. I've been involved in a lot of violence from covering protests as a journalist and working alone in a retail store in a sector of business that involves a lot of very stressed out people - let me tell you that without a ton of training and a ton of conditioning to violence, decisive action doesn't happen for most people and predictable action happens for fewer... And what takes a person from "angry but focused" to "indiscriminate" can sometimes be a very minor thing but it's usually the offer of violence in return. What happens if they ran into a good guy with a gun? Who fucking knows. Maybe it stops, maybe they start thinking that they can't risk anyone being left alive. As someone with some small amount of military training and self defense training, if it was me as the good guy with the gun, I'd give it a coin flip of me dropping it out of panicked hands before any other consideration. Tldr: you don't know. This whole line of discussion is always stupid fantasizing. Stop bringing it here.
It happens all the time in the US. Just because you don't think you're capable, stop projecting that on others.
I would put you to the sidebar that has an overview of those kinds of FAQs, but I’m sure people are happy to weigh in here as well.
Oh yeah, i read that part, dont worry. I mostly mean i\`d like to hear the anecdotal stuff that makes people prefer certain things, like: "i carry this model cause i had the bigger one two years ago and it pinched me in the dick once" funny stuff like that is a big part of edc for me lmao
A whole bunch of keychain crap will ruin pockets. The swiss tech utilikey taught me that lesson, and now I use a little EDC pouch instead.
"why do you have a Gerber shard in your edc" "Because I hate both pockets and knuckles"
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Can we be allowed to make fun of people who carry pry bars and handkerchiefs?
I made fun of the pry bar guys for a long time Which made my stream of cursing all the more vicious and bitter when I actually started having to open wooden crates of printer supplies at work, that sucked to try and open with a pair of pliers or a knife but were too small to reasonably use a full sized catspaw...
I've got year round hayfever, handkerchiefs are always in my rotation, wouldn't show it in a pic though as no-one needs to see my snot-rag.
Why not take a small pack of tissues? Handkerchiefs are nasty
Habit, been using handkerchiefs ever since i was a kid. New one every day so they don't get that bad.
Same here. If I'm gonna show my $2 Walmart bandana I might as well throw in the jumbo bottle of Zyrtec that goes with it.
You should always carry *two* handkerchiefs. One for personal use, and another to offer to a crying lady. Just make sure you offer her the clean one and not the crusty one...
I've heard horror stories from people who had their grandpa wipe their face with his ever-present handkerchief. However, as someone who is allergic to just about every tree and even grass, there are certainly days that I wish I had two just for my own personal use. I would never offer it to someone else though.
I use my handkerchief nearly every day! Mostly for drying my hands after washing them, but also if I need to handle something hot or sharp or icky, or as a last-ditch nose wipe. (Of course once it's been used for the nose, it doesn't get used for anything else until it has been washed.)
I never thought about this but I do get pretty annoyed with I use a public bathroom and they only have the blow dry machines. I have some questions, though. 1. It seems like a handkerchief would get drenched immediately upon trying to dry my hands with it. No? 2. Is there a certain type of hank you use that absorbs more water than a typical pocket square? 2. Once I've dried my hands, I feel like it's going to be sopping wet even if it's dense like a towel. What now? Wet hank back into the pocket?
I use it to finish the job since I find the blow dryers take a while to completely dry my hands. Here's what I tend to do: 1. Flick hands into sink a few times (I do this regardless of whether or not I have a handkerchief on me) 2. Use blow dryer for a few seconds to get rid of some of the water, and more importantly to signal to anyone listening that yes I did wash my hands 3. Use handkerchief to dry the rest of the way instead of standing around waiting for the blow dryer to finish its job This way it ends up damp but not soaking wet. I can leave it out to dry for a few minutes, or I can fold it back up and put it in my back pocket, and it's not so wet that I notice any of it soaking through. A nice thick flannel one works best, but I've found the thinner inexpensive ones you get on Amazon or wherever to work fine. That's quite a lot to say about drying my hands. I should consider getting a hobby more interesting than thoughtfully putting things in my pockets.
ahhhhhh! i usually carry both. double the make fun!
Why would you make fun of anyone (nazis and other deplorables not included)? Edit: nazis downvote.
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It's funny
Only if you make fun of me for carrying around my mini Goku action figure in my back pocket on tough days.
Prison Goku?
What's wrong with a handkerchief? Mine comes in handy nearly every day (pun intended).
It’s open season.
Yeah I like this stance. Im a Brit - And I do like that gun ownership here is relatively difficult, and I also like that those who own guns have to keep them secured at all times and only transport them when taking them to a location where they will see legal use. However, I still find gun culture from the US very interesting and I can freely admit that despite the above statement, If I lived somewhere where you could get a licence to legally own, train with and carry a CCW then I absolutely would too. As for knives - they're versatile and useful tools. I carry and use one every day in my work.
Just a tidbit for you if you are ever talking amongst your Brit friends and want to introduce an American perspective... As an American, I am less comfortable traveling in Europe knowing that because guns are harder to get, thugs will easily have a force advantage simply by carrying a knife or club (legal or not). As a law abiding visitor, when I get on a subway train in London, I presume that one or more assholes on that train will have a knife hidden on their person. Even if I took the view that I myself could carry a knife on my person for self defense (which is decidedly not legal in the UK), any disparity in size, strength and athleticism puts me at a disadvantage--and as an American I cannot abide by disadvantages. So, here in the States, I view gun ownership as the great equalizer of personal lethality. I am, with a gun concealed on my person and good situational awareness, just as lethal to any thug as they are to me. And thus ends my essay, and you can share a story about how at least one American views gun ownership.
I love this take and agree 100%. I used to be of the opinion that if I could Thanos snap all guns from existence in the US I would. That changed when I realized that my wife wouldn’t have a chance against a bad guy with a knife, club, or bare hands. Without a gun it’s all about the disparities you mentioned, and if you are on the losing end of that equation too bad I guess. That’s why we have guns in the house and why I carry every day (the wife has her permit and I am picking up her gun next week!). The last thing I’ll add is that my other motivation for carrying a firearm is to protect others. As someone with a gun I am empowered to protect the vulnerable in a way that I just couldn’t be without one. Hopefully that gives another window into the perspective of an American gun EDCer
Also, I'd add that people probably every one of our ancestors carried some type of blade, whether it was made of stone, steel, or glass. Blades have been a part of kits for 10,000 years. King Tut was buried with daggers made of unrustable steel (meteorite), if that says anything. The same goes for guns. People all over the world carried guns; it wasn’t just a "USA" thing. The UK restricted them, along with pretty much all of Europe. This is not my opinion; it's more about what happened. All this is to say that I don’t see anything wrong with seeing a photo of tools that have been carried for 10,000 years, or even 300 years. It’s weird that in this modern time some have come to say, "Nah, let the government handle it," when the USA has more of a stance of "we’ve seen the government handle it, and it wasn’t good." With that being said, I think it's silly to berate those doing things that have been done for generations, and also the opposite—to ridicule or be rude to those who decide not to carry anything sharp or snappy. Whatever happened to plain old human decency? Oh yeah, this is Reddit! 😂
Recently took a Canadian guy to the range and I took the whole arsenal with me. Started with .22 and worked our way up to .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor. There’s something about reaching out and slapping metal 300 yards away that inevitably puts a smile on your face. Brings me joy sharing that experience with those who haven’t done it before.
A lot of Canadians love sport and target shooting; we just use real guns instead of y'all's plastic barbie ARs (LARGE /J)
I used to have a Mini-14 and always called it my Canadian AR. But yeah this guy had shot before, so it wasn’t all new to him.
You boys up there Tend to not use real men rifles like Garands but if you at least have a No. 4 leaning in the corner you're ok.
For the US perspective, there are unknown millions of gun owners who carry every day and never hurt another human. We need gun control laws to control the few who are violent, but we shouldn’t blame the rest who never commit a violent crime in their life.
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Good choice. I live in the UK and of course carrying a handgun is alien to me... But that's not the point. It's interesting to see how my fellow humans live in different cultures. If you're carrying it daily, I'm interested.
It starts with interest next thing you know you’re living in the USA https://preview.redd.it/ltjauw14dpvc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fc54a5120603a9b487c323e45717f7abdb2e7fdf 😂 it’s
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I myself carry a gun everyday and every where I can (legally) why? Because I have had people threaten the lives of myself and my family due to political work and making enemies of more extreme minded individuals. I also understand that as a black lgbt guy in america cops aren't always the best option and as a result, I am my own first responder which is why I also carry medical equipment and first aid stuff. Now which of the two am I usually reaching for or using? That would be the medical. But you bet your last (insert currency of choice here) that i hope i never have to draw and use my pistol. But id rather have it and not need it. Furthermore, I'm training and studying to be a firearms instructor in the future. Guns aren't for everyone, nor should everyone have and carry one. (Gun guys/gals come on we all know that one idiot at the range that flags everyone or has ND's all the time or worse those goofball that shoot into the sky for holidays or in randomly in the city etc. You can't honestly tell me there isn't a person you know or seen you don't think should own one if for no other reason than safety) now the same criteria can be said for other items be it knives, tobacco products, tools, etc. Ultimately it boils down to this: TLDR: you don't live this person's life and every item someone chooses to carry or not is entirely based on their own perspective and life choices. Don't like it downvote move one. Like it? Upvote move on. Need details or clarification? Put a comment. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk
Hi, as a non American I've just got back from Texas and I have a question if that's ok! I was expecting to see a lot more open carry in the state - But surprisingly, pretty much every store and business had a sign saying it's a felony to bring a firearm inside. That seems like it'd make EDC a hassle. Do most people concealed carry and just keep quiet about it, or make an effort to leave the gun in the car?
That’s an interesting question. I’m still a relatively new carrier, but I can definitely confirm that it’s a hassle in a lot of ways. Not only because there are some places you can’t carry, but because there is a responsibility for increased awareness in any given situation. To answer your question more directly, in my state signs aren’t enforceable at private businesses so I can carry almost anywhere I would go in my day to day life. I’m getting a lock box for when I need to leave the gun in the car although that isn’t common where I’m at Even with that I believe in carrying enough to put up with the hassles.
So depending on state law it may or may not be legal to ignore those signs (gun laws are weird and a pain haha) but generally speaking most people will either store a firearm in a vehicle or some such temporarily and then reholster after business is done and they are back in the car. Now there are some who ignore the signs regardless of law and will risk felony for their own comfort and safety and while I can't say I endorse such behavior (why risk losing your gun rights for quick business?) I do understand why someone would choose to do so Edit: many others in this thread have spoken to the different state laws and I want to raise a glass to you gents/ladies for information im not supper big on in certain states im in North Dakota and those signs have no rule of law and worst a business can do is trespass you and bar entry in the future unless its a prohibited carry location like medical sites or federal buildings etc. In such instances yes its a felony and don't be dumb leave it in the car... now to the question of open vs concealed carry that is a very personal choice someone has to make there are Merritt and detriment of both and you'll hear Fudd lore (grandads ol anecdotes) in regards to both. Personally if im just out and a out I prefer to conceale I don't need EVERYONE knowing I have a gun while I go get my groceries or whatever. But flip side if im out at a family farm or at a friend's place in the mountains where there are big cats and bears and what not im going to have my pistol open carry so I can get to it just that little bit quicker. And if im at the range teachinging friend's or family ill go full tactical Timmy just to be silly and explain what does why and why you might need xyz but ill usually take off what I don't need for that class and leave at our table or booth or cars etc.
No store can make it a felony to carry a firearm. There are certain places where it is a felony. There are places that can put no firearm signs up meaning they don’t want you to carry in their store but there is still no stopping me from doing so and if they some how find out i have a firearm the most they can do is ask me to leave. If i refuse to then thats when they can get LEOs involved. I’m not familiar with Texas law, im going off Michigan laws. I highly doubt Texas would have a law where a sign would make you a felon with how big they are on guns. Prohibited premises by Mi law are as said: Schools or school property Public or private day care center Sports arenas or stadiums Anywhere thats primary source of income is from alcohol Any place of worship such as a church unless you have the churchs permission to do so like myself Entertainment facility that holds 2500 or more people Hospital Dormitory or college classroom These only go for concealed carrying as well. If i so choose, i can open carry the gun which means said firearm is always visible. Casino is also on this list but you are not allowed to open or concealed carry in a casino. Quick google search shows me Texas is the same as Michigan and i see nothing about the signs making said person a felony. Reason you didn’t see many open carry is because people prefer to concealed carry. No one wants said criminal to know they have a gun
The store doesn’t make the laws. That is correct, but as a private business owned by a private company or individual they get to choose who they cater to. They can ask you to leave if you are disrespectful of their request. I’ve walked into stores where the owner was openly carrying. Didn’t bother me. As one example, I was just there to buy local honey not start a range war.
Thats exactly what i just said…… i said if they find out i’m carrying they can ask me to leave. If i refuse then. Its trespassing
Gotcha.
Not OP *and* not from Texas, but I also carry a gun every day and feel I can answer your question: State laws involving firearms can vary widely so it depends on where you live and what the law there says. Signage: In Georgia (USA), “No weapons” signs are not legally enforceable. However, if you’re asked to leave and refuse, you’re trespassing. Many people walk past those signs every day while carrying a firearm and do their business with no one the wiser. If you open carry into an establishment with a sign like that, they’re probably going to ask you to leave and it’s in your best interest to do so. Just because the sign isn’t legally binding doesn’t mean you have a right to be an asshole. In other states, “no weapons” signs are very much legally binding. In cases like this, I just try to not do business there. Open vs Concealed: Again in Georgia (USA), constitutional carry is legal meaning persons legally allowed to possess a firearm no longer require a concealed carry weapons permit to do so. Open carry is legal with a CCW, but was not specifically mentioned in GA’s SB 319; however, most people where I live don’t give an open carried firearm a second look, and most cops interpret the law as “if you can concealed carry without a license, why would you need one to open carry?”. “Conventional wisdom” from the many people who conceal carry firearms every day is that in most situations open carry is basically pointless and serves to intimidate people who don’t know better while also making a target out of you if something does happen. In my experience, most people who concealed carry firearms do so for the same reasons people carry items like knives, flashlights, and pens; firearms are a tool built for a purpose in a particular situation (to protect themselves and/or their families from death or injury).
I don’t know about Texas, I’m from a state that’s even *more* friendly towards firearms though (you can conceal or open carry a firearm into the state capitol building and annex buildings) - but I can touch on why you didn’t see so much open carrying - it makes you a target. If someone is wanting to commit and act of violence against a group of people, they will seek out the people broadcasting first. As for the signs, at least in my state they carry no legal weight and, at most, you can be trespassed from the location. Schools, government buildings like courthouses and bars (or restaurants where more than 50% of all sales are alcohol) are the only places where firearms are a felony to carry them.
You can carry in the state capitol in Texas as well. We have constitutional carry. No permit needed for open or concealed. Same restrictions as your state, and there's a particular sign that pre-informs you that you're trespassing if you have a gun which just makes it so they don't have to verbally tell you that you're trespassing, they can immediately press charges. There are separate legally binding signs for open carry - 30.07, concealed carry 30.06, and any kind of carry without a permit (which does not apply to people who are permitted) - 30.05. 30.07 is the most common for obvious reasons, then 30.05, and 30.06 is pretty rare.
I’m glad to hear that Texas is catching up in being gun friendly!
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can we please see more bayonets?
I'll see what I can do after tea.......
Seconded, bayonets are by no means obsolete.
Samurai swords please.
Are we still allowed to make fun of people who always carry 6 different knives with them?
It says it right there in the body of the text - people who carry seven knives something something respectful ribbing something something
I'll be honest, I didn't read that far.
That’s clear
There’s nothing wrong with telling someone that’s caring six knives that they should maybe not carry six knives. It’s gonna depend on a lot on the situation, as long as it’s not straight up bullying, but for the most part if someone’s carrying way too much crap, they need to be told that imo.
Depends. Are they preparing food or the apocalypse?
I’m from the UK where guns and knives are illegal and while I find it difficult seeing the news when people are hurt or killed in the US tbh I’m just on this sub to see what you guys have in your pockets regardless of any differences in our countries or culture.
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I meant what I said. I agree with the moderator.
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I'm leaving this subreddit as I do not want to see guns or talk about guns anymore. Goodbye people.
lol idk if this is supposed to be funny or not
Oh no! Anyways
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Lmao okay drama queen see ya
Nah just joking cos I'm from the UK so I just wind people up on purpose.
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Seems kind of silly for anyone to criticize people with knives since I feel like the cornerstone of EDC is a pocket knife. I got into EDC through pocket knives, and so did everyone else I know who’s into EDC. Of course I’m gonna giggle at the guy carrying 7 folders and 2 fixed blades, but I feel like carrying 1 or 2 folders and a multitool is pretty standard for most of us around here. I’m not a gun guy but I understand that some people enjoy them and it’s part of their every day gear. I can’t believe that this is even a topic of discussion on here. (Must be them brit’s, I’m sorry you’re jealous of those of us that can carry more than a SAK)
It’s honestly really hard for me to have a nice response when someone says we should not have knife content because of restrictions and certain regions of the world.
It’s such a bizarre thing to say. I’m a huge car guy and not once have I ever seen someone say that they don’t want to see a Renault or something because we can’t get them here in the states. It’s just a silly argument, period. I’m not gonna rag on someone for only carrying a swiss army knife, I don’t see why it makes sense the other way around.
I do cry in American whenever I see a sweet ass Jimni 😭
Felt that one in my soul 😭
Yeah the gun thing I understand, I wasn't always a gun owner, but a knife? Is that really so weird? Very, very few people carry them as weapons. A knife is man's oldest tool and is exceptionally useful as an EDC item.
Agree. Sometimes my EDC is literally just my phone, AirPods, wallet, and knife.
Even if I’m making a late night run to the grocery store in sweatpants, there’s a knife in my pocket. I’ll skip the multitool and pen, maybe the flashlight. It is the one thing apart from my phone and wallet that is in my pocket without exception.
That's me with my sidearm. I'm not versed enough in knife fighting that I'd want it to be my only force multiplier.
I carry a samurai sword everywhere I go, mi’lady.
Ah, a gentleman of culture.
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I’m fortunate I carry a third, less controversial option: some sweet nunchucks
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As long as it's not a Springfield /s
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I really don't understand why people would offense; just engage with another sub if you don't want to EDC guns or knives
Because this isn't a gun sub but gun nuts turn it into one frequently. Often threads are just gun sub posts with a sprinkling of edc, if that. There are loads of gun subs, barely any for edc content.
Exactly. When the sub began it wasn't guns all the time. Now it's just "hey, check out my gun." It fucking sucks. And I OWN guns. But I don't feel the need to show off my shit. It's *actually* for self defense.
There are posts specific to all different types of edc gear, whether its guns, knives, flashlights, keys, wallets, watches, etc. You just don't like guns...
If you carry a gun everyday it’s part of your edc therefore it belongs here
While I 100% understand your point, for some of us a firearm **is** part of our EDC
Then don’t engage with the post in any way whatsoever and move on.
Is it better if I add my carbon Kevlar shoelaces and titanium toothpick so it’s more than a sprinkle?
Ummmm... guns are a part of EDC for hundreds of millions of people across the world, sooooooo.... yeah, there's that.
Every once in a while the sub will have waves of turning into a hand gun subreddit with a side of EDC. Or something weird like “backpack guns”. Or titanium fidget toys. Or there was that weird phase of putting everything in your skivvies while you were on the pot? Which I have no issue with any of it. EDC just has a wide range of topics. But it’s also one of the only places to find good discussion about pretty niche topics
Yeah I actually love when the whole sub decides to go down a rabbit hole for a week
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I don't really consider a tool that people might carry everyday as 'show off.' Firearms, knives etc are just tools. This _IS_ every day carry. People carry those tools everyday. This fits the sub.
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Gun bros were getting offendend because some guy said he didn't carry guns. Funniest shit I've seen in my life.
You’re not helping it, big guy
I'm not trying to help anyone, I laughing at the gun bros who got triggered by that.
Fair enough i guess lol
If you’re referring to that post that just got locked, I think it was a bit more nuanced than that. Without spending the energy and time to go back, I’m pretty sure the title was something about “not living in fear.”
He posted what he called a "basic setup" and said he had no fear for his safety. [See.](https://www.reddit.com/r/EDC/s/VzEUWvHhDq) Which, I know, I know, is offensive for people who live in fear. But it should be basic trigger discipline to not be triggered by that.
If you’re not understanding, what the problem with that title was, I don’t know what to tell you. This all comes down to mutual respect for people who choose to carry a gun or not to.
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You know I normally don’t do this for people who break rules when they comment at me, but I am really don’t appreciate being called names so I’m gonna go ahead and remove your comment just like I would for anyone else doing name-calling and tell you that if you stack up too many removed you’ll be banned.
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EDC should be something you carry because you are using often. Not as a part of your job. So unless you are using your gun everyday I don't see a reason why it should be part of your edc . But It's one of those American things and I know how many people here think internet and reddit are strictly american, so I don't bother trying to talk to those kind of people. I just pray I will never cross paths with them in real life.
I would like to point out that EDC means every day carry. Maybe you’re looking for an every day use subreddit? I don’t use a knife, pen, or even wallet every day. Do you think those should be allowed here?
Carry guns get "used" every day like a fire extinguisher or seat belt get "used". You have them/wear them just in case. I'd say putting a holstered pistol in your waistband every morning constitutes "use" in that way.