Everyday Carry

     Everyday carry (EDC) refers to the things which you carry with you on an everyday basis.  For me this means a couple different knives, a pen, my wallet, and a magnesium flint block.  The idea behind this concept is to carry things with you so that you will always be prepared for circumstances that might arise in your life.  Look in your pockets and on your keychain right now.  What tools, weapons, lights, and widgets do you have to make it through your day?  It is truely fascinating seeing what others carry.  I would recommend this site, Everyday-carry.com.  The editor over there does not personally use EDC for self-defense purposes, but is very open-minded to those who do.  This is an increasing rare attitude, as most non-armed people today are either horrified or scared at the mere thought of a civilian carrying a gun on a daily basis.  It is a fun exercise to put some thought behind what you carry on your person everyday, and see what situations you could survive using that gear.