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from my time in Ulster during the troubles I found a case hardened mini prybar far more effective and quicker than lock picks, , failing that my bayonet and after that a my size nine combat boot :)
 
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Dang, thanks I had no idea. but since they can't search me (legally) without a warrant, good luck finding them on me. However, I might just leave them at home, considering a felony is sorta a pain in the tush. Looking at the forms to become a registered lock-pick they don't look too bad. maybe I'll go ahead and try to go pro.
 
here's some things that are my everyday carry.the lil flashlight,i use quite often when there's not quite as much light as i like.

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I would definitely recommend a very good quality folding knife around 3-3.5" for EDC, 100.00+ you will recoup the value when you really need to use it for defense. As for a flashlight, again don't go cheap they just break or aren't bright enough, but for this I mean like 40.00 or so. Check out Ezetta, I have a Fenix E11 that isn't very expensive and has a great led light that is around 100-200 lumens, forget the exact number but it's quite bright, and takes 1 AA battery. I am amazed that some of you carry a Gerber every day? Very bulky for a jeans pocket and draws attention if worn in its pouch on the belt unless you are a person that would use it in their job such as myself when I worked. I carry mine everyday on my belt but everyone around me is used to me carrying something like that all the time. I also wear military type BDU pants everyday so plenty of room for me to carry a bunch of stuff. My EDC is listed in another post on the gun page somewhere, but here is the short list; Walther PPS 9mm in a custom made outside or IWB holster with 2 spare mags in matching holder, flashlight from above, Zero Tolerance folding knife(forget exact model), paracord survival bracelet(not one of the crappy cheap ones), sometimes I carry a CRKT folder instead of the Zero, Zippo lighter, don't smoke but always good to have a Zippo! I carry a spare flint in the lighter and spare fluid in the car, usually find a way to carry a carabiner either on a belt loop or in a pocket(just good to have one that can support someone if it's needed), always carry a tactical pen too since it's another weapon that can be used if needed(forget the brand but it's one that's not an obvious one), that's all I can think of and my hands hurt and I have a headache so going to try and sleep. Have a good night everyone and I hope this helped so,e people, if not I can answer more questions next time I am on the forum.
 
from my time in Ulster during the troubles I found a case hardened mini prybar far more effective and quicker than lock picks, , failing that my bayonet and after that a my size nine combat boot :)
Size 9! That's cute...

@TRICK620 , I imagine you've sorted this out by now. Here's my 2 cents anyways... I would carry a spare magazine. I've seen that go awry too often to think one will cut it. Not from a round count issue, but from a malfunction point of view. Maybe a better carabiner, too. I used to buy them from our local hardware store and they read, "Do not use to for repelling or supporting weight". I never gave it thought until it broke and sent keys to the ground. Luckily they were on "Sub-rings" so I just picked up 4 rings with keys. Still, if you buy a bonafide carabiner, it's not likely to crap out. Are you carrying this in your pockets? I'm a backpack guy, but I keep certain necessities on my person, gun & magazine included. I'll often have another mag or 2 in the bag, and sometimes another gun. It just depends on where I'm gong and a few other details.
 
i carry my gerber multi tool plier and my stanley utility knife on my belt everyday..and my flashlight as well now that i have it fixed up right so i can..i may of gotten some looks when it comes to my flashlight.on account,it's not a everyday carry for most ppl around here.but yet.it is normal to see a multi tool plier and/or utility knife on a persons belt around here thoe..
 
My Gerber is on my hip 99% of the time. My wife draws the line on the tape measure while at a nice restauraunt, but lost the battle on the multi tool. I would like a good light as the mini one I carry in my pocket sometimes is junk.
 
my gerber to bulky to me.when it comes to my pants pocket.so it stays on my belt.and same goes for my utility knife as well..and i've put both to enough use.my mom dont say any thing.and i do draw the line with tape measures thoe.only time id have one on me in town.is because im going into lowes or some place else,when i need to measure something,for what ever reason(s)...
 
I would agree, A multi tool and a pocket flashlight are two great tools to carry at all times.They just have to be small and light enough that we have no issue with having them on our persons at all times.
 
Jim that lil flashlight looks almost identical to what I EDC, I keep it in my modified soft shell jacket along with a Gerber Legend multitool and a Blazer PB207 butane torch.
 
bet yours comes in very handy...i know that mine does..we have a cabinet in the kitchen, in which we use for canned foods.and then there's the shelves i built and a freestanding cabinet in the laundry room.i find myself using my lil flashlight time to time.i was having issues with it not wanting to stay lit,and the brightness for 3 or 4 days..then it dawned on me.the batteries must be low.so i checked them out.sure enough.now i have fully charged batteries in it..and yes its bright now..lol
 
I am amazed that some of you carry a Gerber every day? Very bulky for a jeans pocket and draws attention if worn in its pouch on the belt unless you are a person that would use it in their job such as myself when I worked

I used to wear it on my hip, in the pouch. I'm a bigger guy, and usually wear my shirt untucked, so it keeps the pouch hidden just fine.

But, I eventually got tired of the bulk. Instead, it just goes in my laptop bag, and I just have the pocket knife on me if I need anything.
 
It's just the mag and I chamber it when I load it. I Was raise "if it ain't ready to shoot it's a paper weight". When it isn't in my holster I do unload it and store it safely.
I always have a loaded mag, but never chamber. If you hear the slide, a loud bang follows immediately. Yes, there's a split second delay, but it's a lot safer. Too many have been shot accidentally.
 
I would agree, A multi tool and a pocket flashlight are two great tools to carry at all times.They just have to be small and light enough that we have no issue with having them on our persons at all times.
Wonder how many are left at airports daily?
 

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