Any fellow survivalists utilize their truck?

Many states in the US are the same. In Maryland, you have to go through 2-3 month background check, pay $140, and meet one of the following:

1. Retired police

2. A professional with threats (Pharmacists, Doctor, Lawyer)

3. Work sponsored (Guard, P.I., armored car, SPO)

4. Certtified Correctional Officer with documented threats

5. A civilian with recent threats to your life (must porovide either police reports attesting to the fact or notorized statements from witnesses)

You also have to do an interview with the State Police. Before I became law enforcement I was corrections and had a permit. I had my Sgt write a letter about how we are threatened daily and I gave them one documented threat. I didn't think it would work, but it did. No that I am Police, we are covered by House Resolution 218 and can carry anywhere in the US. 15 minutes from my house is Pennsylvania, where I also had a permit in the past. That was a 7 day process, $25, and they give you a list of checkboxes for why you want to carry, one of which is personal protection. As an out of state resident though, I had to prove that I have family in PA, which I do. The laws are different in any state and Maryland is regarded as unconstitional by many people in regards to the 2nd amendment. I don't know about Canada, but in many european countries you arent allowed to own anything in "military caliber" or larger, so most people are limited to .38/.380. I considered moving to Australia for a while until I saw their gun laws. You have to bend over backwards just to get a 22 rifle.

 

What does everyone honestly EDC? I carry a cell phone, wallet, 9mm or .380, Benchmade 585 folding knife, and a flash drive.

 

Same as Canada. I saw a part of the Firearms Legislation that stated something about being able to prove that local law enforcement is not sufficient for your own safety (death threats, witness protection, etc) And I have heard about Australia being tougher on it.

I've been involved with airsoft for the past couple of years, and even that in Australia is controlled strictly. At least here (for now) it's in a grey area because the muzzle velocity of most airsoft guns is below the legal definition of a firearm.

 

When will politicians understand that gun laws only effect law abiding citizens??? I digest...

My EDC is a 3rd gen Glock 23 with 165gr federal HST. I usually also have hinged cuffs and 2 more mags, flash drive, folding knife, chapstick. I just got the kel tec PF9 for my girlfriend, we haven't shot it yet but I like the way it feels. I may have to get one for summer time carry; it's considerably slimmer then a glock 26 or 27.

When I had a permit I used to switch between my S&W 1911, XD40, and S&W 340PD in .357 mag depending on the time of year and how much weight I wanted to carry. I sold the XD and 340 (stupid). In order to carry as an off duty officer, the gun has to meet so many standards; no grip safety, no manual safety, no decock, no compensator, DAO, 8lb trigger, no revolvers, no smaller then .380. I really miss those two guns . I think I actually liked the XD more then the glock, but I'll never be able to carry one becuse of the grip safety.

 

To and from work on a daily basis:

1) Kimber Stainless Ultra Carry II
2) Leatherman Skeletool Carbon
2) SOG Trident Tanto
3) EagleTac flashlight - depending on which one is in my pocket
4) iPhone 4s
5) Really small first aid kit with band-aids & alleve, etc....
6) Key ring with www.countycomm.com mini pry bar, handcuff key, Swisstech UtiliKey 6 in 1, little "pinch light"
7) Krill light - these are really cool - battery operated glow stick -- I use this to signal the bus (I ride the bus daily in Seattle) when it is dark at the bus stop (http://www.kriana.com/aa-krill-lights)
8) Always keep a small amount of cash/coin in wallet/pockets
9) Small can of 10% OC...not everything is worth flashing the Kimber...

I don't carry a big GHB (get home bag) like some do - although I do sometimes do when I think I might get stuck at work or if weather is bad - for bad weather I keep winter stuff - warm gloves, hand/foot warmers, stocking cap, etc.... Since I walk to and from the bus - and I keep GHB kind of stuff in my locker at work - I could walk home from work with what I keep there. This is fairly thought out - I left out a couple of things for OpSec - and probably just forgot - but I hit the high points.....

Stay Safe!!

 

zt 350 folder alway's clipped on my pocket. i would carry my glock 30 .45 cal but, my state fucking sucks and doesn't let its inhabitants carry concealed or otherwise.

nitecore d11 flashlight

 

Hahaha, acid reflux? I think you mean "I digress..."

 

i like digest better... really puts it away haha

 

You should start a new thread for this! It'd be a good one. I'd chime in and post a pic.

 

Good idea..I dedicate it to you my friend!

 

Honestly, I have no idea on the literature. I'm a former Green Beret and our land navigation course is a beast. We were taught by cadre. I'm sure there are some Army field manuals or Boy Scout manuals on it. Probably be able to Google it. I'd recommend a IR strobe. MS-2000M. If you are ever lost and CSAR birds are looking for you, that thing will light you up like you wouldn't believe.

A way to train on land navigation is to pick a point on a map and use map and compass with a pace count to get you there. Then when you think you are where you are supposed to be pull out the GPS and check. Pace counts should be taken on a known distance in meters. Go to a local highschool track and pace out 100 meters 4 times to get your pace. Your pace is every other step, but honestly it's what works for you. It's just so your count is less. Then you can get Ranger beads or 550 cord with knots to slide off every 100 meters. Also do your pace counts without weight and with it. Honestly I don't even pace count anymore. I do more terrain land navigation where you pick out points on the map and that'll be your distance traveled. Always have a backstop...i.e. if you hit the river you've went too far.

My EDC is a custom .45 or a Glock 34 depending on how much the wife will be with me. She carries a Glock 26 so when I carry the 34 she can use my mags if need be. Again, it's the "family that shoots together thing". She's familiar with Glocks, so if we're going somewhere where I would honestly think there may be a threat, I'll carry a Glock. If I go down, she can use my mags and is familiar with my weapon. Normally though I carry the .45, it's a Springfield Champion thats had alot of work done by Gemini customs and it shoots better than I can shoot it. Blade is a Spyderco Endura or Benchmade auto, spare magazine in a proper magazine holster on the belt. Droid phone and my keys. Forgot to add, also carry a tourniquet in my pocket. From my military time and now as a PMC we carry them all the time so it's just part of what goes in the pocket daily. Nothing would suck worse than to have survived every shithole in the world only to bleed out because of some dumbass driver. This is the one I carry, it's great. http://www.promedkits.com/tac_tourniquet.html One thing about a tourniquet for prep though is to take it all the way out so the whole that you will pass the limb through is huge...that way if you have to put it on your leg you're not adjusting it when you're sucking.

Any of you that have wive's/girlfriends that carry concealed, I'd highly recommend Coronado Leather for purses. Made in America, great looking purse. I got my wife one and she's a Coach/LV type woman and it is her favorite purse.

For holster, I went with Five Shot Leather. The guy actually hand makes each one so there is a wait list but a good IWB holster makes or breaks how much you want to carry daily.

I'll get some pics up this week of my GHB and my med kit in the truck. Everything is properly labeled so if I'm pinned or unconscious, her or even my oldest son can render proper aid.

I've lived by the KISS system and it works. If the dumbest person in your vehicle can operate your bags, weapons, etc. then you are good to go. It'd be a pain to be laying upside down in the truck and try to explain to someone how to use the Hi Lift spreader. Which is another piece of kit most should have, my Hi Lift jack also has the spreader attachment so that I can use it to separate vehicle pins.

Good luck. Basically if you just go over this stuff every now and then with yourself and the family, it sticks. It's all perishable skills and is good to keep at least refreshing weekly.

 

In addition to this: It's a good idea to practice putting on the tourniquet with 1 hand. In case you lose your good arm. That's how we practiced before heading out to Afghanistan.

 

There is an army field manual for land navigation. The Air Force survival guide has it as well. (Or it did when I went through SERE School 2 decades ago) If you cannot find them online, shoot me a PM, and I will help you out. Buy a GOOD military type lensatic compass. Don't buy a cheap one, they are not accurate, and will fail on you at the worst time. When it's dark. And raining. And you are hungry. And tired.
Also pick up a military type signal mirror. Shouldn't cost more than $10 or so. It has lots of uses. The SAS survival guide has a list of stuff that will fit in a Altoids can.
GPS is great, BUT I can guarantee that the batteries on your GPS will die when you need it most. (See compass above) I had a cheaper one that would get reflections from trees, rocks, bushes or whatever, and it would get lost. Not even kidding. If you have a Droid, there is a program called Backcountry Pro that downloads USGS maps to your Droid, and uses your GPS signal to track your progress across the map. This is nice to have, but I wouldn't use it for my sole source of navigation. IMO knowing how to read a map, and land navigation are two skills that everyone needs to know how to do.

 

also look into orienteering clubs or adventure racing for land nav skills.

 

S&W bodyguard .380 in a crossbreed holster
NiteCore EZ CR2 light on the keychain
gerber applegate-fairbairn Folder knife
iphone 4 with flashlight app, survival guide app, translator app
6 feet of paracord made into a lanyard on my keychain
Wallet


I also made a trip to Sams this weekend and stocked up on some stuff

 

I'm curious, what is on these apps? i may make the girlfriend get them on her iphone and then i'll just "borrow" it

 

the flashlight is just as it states. It makes the flash on the camera stay in the "on" position and is very handy.

the survival guide is the army survival guide.

the translator is also what it says, a language translator. type in any word or phrase and it will translate into any other language.

they are all free

 

The chair is against the wall
The chair is against the wall

John has a long mustache
John has a long mustache

 

Wolverines!

 

This is a rad post! I have a rolling tool chest in the bed of my truck and I have a camper shell with extra 12v plug. In the chest is 3 days of clothes for me and my munchkin, mre's, those 2400 cal cookies, sm camp stove and white fuel, nuts, axe, knife, towel, ziplocks, trash bags, tarp, mummy bag, rope, headlamps, Freedom of Hills book & survivalist book, cards, batteries, first aid kit, hand/feet warmers, gloves/beanies/rain slicks/panchos, hiking shoes, flashlights, caribiners, tp, sew kit, camp wash, wipes, toothbrushes, bar soap, fire striker, camp utensils, paper plates/etc, and more that I cant remember. Bin locks and has wheels to drag around. Have 5 gal water seperately. Empty 3 gal fuel container. Tow flaps, tie downs, etc in bed side cubbies. I have tool kit, blankets, roadside kit, small first aid kit, extra flashlight, qt of oil, fire extinguisher, knife, laminated map of CA in cab. Everything is organized and marked so I know what I'm looking for.

Still not done... Want to make that locking glove box for extra cash, my Ruger and other stuff I don't want a petty thief to have access to. Going to fully check out all ur ideas! Thanks all, this is great!!