Everyday Carry

Micro Dagger X-1 9mm pistol with Osight K optic next to KSG Armory Lexington concealed carry holster

PSA Micro Dagger X-1: An Average Guy’s Take After a Few Hundred Rounds

By Mitch Goerdt / December 19, 2025

I’m not a professional shooter.I don’t shoot for a living. I’m just a concealed carrier who pushes to train as much as I am able, carries daily, and wants a…

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Illustration of a man contemplating carrying a firearm, surrounded by scenes of danger including a gas station robbery, a runner, a playground, and a store robbery—asking the question “Should I carry?”

Should I Carry? The Best Answer About 24/7 Firearm Carry

By Mitch Goerdt / June 18, 2025

That’s a comment I saw recently. It sounds reasonable on the surface. Rational. Measured. But it reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of violence and what it means to be prepared. The…

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Best weapon light and holster setup for HK CC9 pistol

Best Weapon Light Setup for the HK CC9: TLR-7 Sub + Holster Guide

By Riley Bowman / April 30, 2025

Looking to build the ultimate HK CC9 setup? Here’s a breakdown of the best weapon light options — and the holster that ties it all together.

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3 Other EDC Items Worth Considering

By Joshua Gillem / August 4, 2020

I think it’s safe to say that most of us have the EDC gun thing down pat. I think that if you’re here reading this blog that chances are great…

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SHOP Talk With Riley: EDC Gear When You Can’t Have Your Gun

By Joshua Gillem / February 26, 2019

Here is another edition of SHOP Talk with Riley Bowman. In this episode, Riley shares what he carries behind enemy lines when he’s in a state where it is unlawful…

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Episode 278: Making Everyday Carry…LIFE!

By Riley Bowman / December 1, 2018

Today Riley talks with Buel Collins of Fiocchi Ammunition USA about important considerations and suggestions as it relates to making everyday carry of a firearm and other defensive tools truly a part of your life. We get deep into mindset, tactics, skills and gear. And we lay it out there and tell some of the more embarrassing parts of our early days of packing heat!

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Episode 152: Unconventional EDC Gear

By Riley Bowman / September 1, 2017

Inspired by listeners that have shared with us their personal EDC Gear choices, we decided we would talk about unconventional EDC gear. Chances are there will be some things in today’s episode that you never considered before or some recommendations that will have you second-guessing or rethinking your current EDC strategy.

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