I had no friends here | Life chat, current fitness routine, my EDC - 12 days of carry day 2

[@KCSmith1]

Just love your story about your prayer for friends. Thats where i am now and that is my prayer! And i know God answers prayer so I am very excited to see the answer!

[@SheEquipsHerself]

Yes!! Pray in anticipation :)

[@KCSmith1]

And so far in answer. I have family moving here!

[@Platoon_Guide]

Thanks for being willing to defend yourself. I’m a retired cop and people don’t realize that we don’t have enough cops to save everyone. It’s your responsibility and self defense is a god given right and the American way!

[@deucedeuce1572]

We don't have enough cops to save anyone really. I've seen videos where people get killed in the presence of cops on several occasions.

[@Defenze]

Love your 12 days of Christmas. Thanks so much for inviting us into your life. Love the cooking stuff, and the dogs. They are just so precious. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Stav.

[@Robb-n1t]

Nice idea young lady. You and Mac are such pleasant people to watch.

[@SheEquipsHerself]

Thank you so much!’

[@deanhoward4128]

​@@SheEquipsHerself it's hard to believe that at some period in your life, a beautiful woman like yourself didn't have any friends??? Your husband is one of the luckiest men on the planet!

[@1s1k97]

You’re so beautiful! That dude is lucky to have a beautiful incredibly sexy natural hot wife. You’re way too hot for him! ❤❤❤❤

[@hilltopper600]

Help us understand Concealed carry insurance

[@Deb60592]

So happy you are doing this series again this year!

[@debbiecocoris8261]

I’m half Greek. My Dad would count in Greek and listening to you count brought happy tears to my eyes❤️

[@deucedeuce1572]

You look great, no matter what you've been eating. Don't forget that your exercise offsets those carbs as well. I have a good friend that started dropping her calories to 2000/day but she was getting exercise also and started losing weight at a fast pace, but she was already skinny (she was a Buffalo Jill when she started).

[@brendayarborough1271]

Looking forward to another year of 12 Days of Carry!!

[@SheEquipsHerself]

Glad you’re here!!

[@jennb7162]

Just sub'd to your Holy Hype podcast and look forward to listening during my morning commute! ❤ Merry Christmas! 🕊️

[@waynohouse74]

Thanks for letting me know about Holy Hype podcast. Love listening to podcasts to and from work to stay awake also haven't been reading the word for a while now.

[@kimmy722]

That special project better be some kind of corset holder ! 😊😊

[@spin1793]

Bellyband, hopefully.

[@kimmy722]

@ yes!!

[@deucedeuce1572]

@@spin1793 I'm a man and I love belly band holsters myself. They're excellent holsters.

[@shellyTN07]

I really enjoy your videos. Excited to hear about your new project. I believe you mentioned this briefly a few months back. Any ideas when? I’m pretty sure I know what it will be. Excited and hope soon!

[@lb8810]

Praying for friends as well, life can be pretty lonely at times. Especially as a stay at home mom with a toddler!

[@almadiminico2159]

Another great video. Love all the info you share.

[@BrilliantLove2]

I’ve watched Buff Bunny’s channel for so many years! I plan on trying the Grounds App soon! 😊

[@MicheleBrooks6]

It’s a mug cozy!

[@MicheleBrooks6]

I have her advent calendar! I bought one. And one of her gun wrap rings. Love it.

[@SheEquipsHerself]

So fun! Are you opening the calendar this year, or was it last year's?

[@MicheleBrooks6]

@@SheEquipsHerself This year! It is last year's filled with this year's items, so at a reduced price.

[@valeriej291]

Loved this vlog. I’m going to look into that app. I used to use a app/system at the gym, but they ditched the whole thing during Covid and changed all my favorite machines. I lift at home now so I definitely need an app. 👍🏻

[@dk82778a]

My husband shared this vid with me and said I’d enjoy it. He’s such a fan of your page (mostly looks for Mac sightings tbh) and I can see why. Gonna try your easy keftethakia recipe and count in Greek so I can be a good example to my daughter who dislikes Greek school 🤪 Καλά Χριστούγεννα! 🎄

[@SheEquipsHerself]

Hah! If it’s any consolation, I also hated going to Greek school as a kid but am SO thankful my parents made me go :) Καλά Χριστούγεννα!!

[@dk82778a]

@ same! SO grateful!! She will be too someday 💝

[@2a2day]

Yep, I sure did share this video with you! I knew you’d love it! And yes, I love Mac sightings! Got my first shield plus because of you and Mac, Thanks for that btw. So cool I randomly found your channel when I was researching the shield plus and turns out you and my wife @dk82778a two went to the same Greek church as kids. Small world.

[@deucedeuce1572]

I could use a mug sweater. My coffee always gets cold, because I don't drink it fast enough.

[@robing6977]

Thanks Stav...wondering about what/how you carried at the gym...especially as you said you went to pump gas after, which is a very vulnerable thing to do. Thank you.

[@cozcalconcozcalcon7802]

I enjoy watching your videos. Both you and Mac are really great. I do have a question. Which ammunition brand do and Mac prefer to carry in your concealed carry guns. Thank you for all your videos.

[@bjdog42]

Your "measurements" look about like mine on the rare occasions when I cook for my scouts on campouts(they're expected to cook for themselves but I & the other leaders occasionally treat them) & I probably make similar expressions. 😅

[@chicknorris1776]

Where is your bag 17:01 from?

[@StormChasingMA]

Love your faith Stav. Keep up the good work!

[@SheEquipsHerself]

All by the grace of God

[@waynohouse74]

Like the mug cover. They should do those for the coffee cup sleeves for coffee shops!!!

[@deucedeuce1572]

Yeah, I could use one of those. Hate when my coffee gets cold too fast and I live in NY, so it can get cold very fast. I hate using microwaves too. Have seen studies done on plants using microwaved water and they all got sick. The control plants and the plants using naturally heated water did well, but the plants with microwave heated water got sick and eventually died. (The heated water samples were heated and then allowed to cool before watering the plants).

[@jtoepke9763]

Great video Stav, I believe concealed carry is a life style commitment to carry everywhere (except in the shower).

[@deucedeuce1572]

lol. Need a gun rack in the shower... obviously.

[@se5594]

I would like to know more about walking while CC with the doggies. If something were to happen, would you just let the dogs go and draw? I don't CC while walking because of heavy winter clothing. Please link to the bag you use ❤

[@robing6977]

I wear a thigh bag when I CC walking my dogs.

[@Platoon_Guide]

I have two 30 pound dogs and I always carry when I walk them at 4am and 7pm. I hold a flashlight in my support hand. This time of the year I carry a G27 concealed OWB. Plan is to drop the leashes and go to work. The dogs are short enough that they won’t be a factor. Definitely create a plan and dry fire it at home.

[@deucedeuce1572]

There are many good ways to carry in winter and with heavy clothing. Most concealed carriers would consider that a bonus. It's always so much easier to conceal a firearm with heavy clothing. Like @robing6977 was saying, there are thigh bags and belly bags (fanny packs). Some are made just for carrying too, so they have very fast deploy options for the draw. Most IWB and OWB holsters will work too if you can access the without having to unzip your outer jacket. Even shoulder holsters work well in that case. A good friend of mine (here in NY) mounted a holster to the inside of his heavy jacket pocket and that works great. He can draw from that much faster than most people can draw from AIWB location with heavy clothing. The fanny pack holsters are a good, quick way to draw too. They have quick release one's with an instant zipper release that you pull on and it opens the holster in like 1/4 second. The "zipper" on some of them is more like the zipper on a zip-lock baggie, so it opens very fast. Then the gun is there (open) to draw at a very high speed... so you can draw just as fast as if you were carrying AIWB with normal clothing on. There are a ton of great options to choose from.

[@TingTingalingy]

That sweater mug is genius.

[@jasongross7977]

Skip the gluten bridge and just do more RDL or split squats/lunges instead. Lightly flour the meat before frying and they will be crispier.

[@trowbar406]

How can we enter the giveaway? That's exciting! Stav, I just love your content!! ❤

[@SheEquipsHerself]

There’s a link in the description!!

[@mamatobz2890]

My husband was deployed to Greece. We love the food! Tzatziki recipe please???

[@SheEquipsHerself]

This tzatziki was store bought 😆when I’m in a pinch, thr Cedars brand does the trick

[@deucedeuce1572]

@@SheEquipsHerself Cheater!! oops, I mean Cedars!!

[@timothyulrich395]

hairband for those with pony tails!

[@se5594]

😮I NEED TO KNOW WHERE YOU GOT THE SILICONE SPLATTER SHIELD! I exclusively use cast iron

[@SheEquipsHerself]

amzn.to/4gBJxgg this looks like mine!

[@TingTingalingy]

I'm not usually a fan of apps for tracking calories & such. This may be one I'm into though.

[@autumn1231]

Looky dat wood burning stove!

[@SheEquipsHerself]

My favorite 🥰

[@kristy9839]

Where is your cross body bag from that you put your gun in for walks? Love it!

[@gerardmcquade9102]

those are really cool products for someone

[@divalicious541]

We want to get a wood stove. What brand do you have?

[@ScottB-xz8zj]

Question: you never discuss the use of Red Dots on handguns. Can you give us the pros and cons of Red Dots?

[@alangil3493]

God bless you and Mac. Love your video's

[@Paniolo_K]

Stupid question from a new carrier. When you’re dating someone new or make a new friend, how do you let that person know you are carrying concealed? Do you ease into it and gauge their stance on guns or tell them straight up; because you are carrying concealed for a reason. Thank you and Merry Christmas! 😊

[@sparkyblazeup1]

"Don't ask, don't tell" - just don't say anything.

[@Platoon_Guide]

Are they a democrat? If so, run!

[@Paniolo_K]

Thank you for the kind response. I’ll keep that in mind.

[@themrsjmerr3122]

I like Heidi too! I watch her brother's family blog on KZbin called Somer's in Alaska. Heidi's sister-in-law, Jessica, has an amazing clothing line too, Alaskan Apparel. I think you would like some of the hoodies.

[@CaptainAndreas]

Hello from Athens! Keep it up!

[@tgwazu]

The coffee mug sweater is really cool

[@julieespley8973]

Hello Stav! The link for your giveaway took me to an error page when I clicked on it, but copy and paste worked. I got a page to enter my name and email address. Hope that is all that was on the form as these were the only two fields. I haven’t received an email confirming my entry. Does this take some time to receive? Merry Christmas and thanks for all the videos. You’re fabulous 😊

[@SheEquipsHerself]

Thank you!! You just have to confirm the email after. Check your spam if you don't see it! I re-entered the link in the description...seems to be working when I checked! Thanks for letting me know.

[@julieespley8973]

I’ve received the email now. You were right it went into a different folder! Thanks so much!

[@Jen-5301]

What size sticky holster for bg2 are you using? Love your video, I can relate…

[@joeshmooo5327]

Such a pretty lady. Merry Christmas

[@SheEquipsHerself]

Merry Christmas!!!

[@CHRISTOPHER1169]

Love that game.My friends have played it many times .Its very competitive game.

[@georgeaura]

Wow the dogs eat really fresh food.

[@SheEquipsHerself]

They sure do!! :)

[@Being_Joe]

If you feeding the dogs salmon, make sure it has been frozen. There are issues with fresh salmon and dogs.

[@SheEquipsHerself]

This was canned salmon. So it had been cooked…thanks for the heads up though!!

[@Being_Joe]

@@SheEquipsHerself canned sardines are also great, they have a lot of calcium. I fed my dogs raw and the difference in their health was obvious. Good on you.

[@kimberlyaedwards0864]

Stav, thank you. That's all I can say. But, I have a question about your Bodyguard 2.0. I read a some reviews that are saying that the trigger takes a long time to work, that the mag lock is easily released just by bumping it, and that is misfires at least once every 6 rounds. What is your experience with these issues?

[@elwinsmith9956]

Hey, the link for the giveaway isn't working 😢

[@zhmmacg]

Where did you buy your black tank top?

[@SheEquipsHerself]

It’s from old navy!! I have a couple colors…I think they still have them in stock in multiple colors

[@TishaCrain]

Hi. The link for the giveaway doesn’t seem to be working. And I love your videos!

[@SheEquipsHerself]

It seems to be working for me! Can you try again?

[@TishaCrain]

@ it worked this time! Thank you!!

[@larryg.overton2951]

You plan to do a Q&A with Mac in this series? I'm curious about your boys. I assume that Mac purposely educates and trains his boys about firearm use and safety. Do they take to it well? Does one enjoy it more than the other? I'm curious not only because of your boys, but because of a couple of boys in the church I'm a member of. The boys are fraternal twins (10 yo), sons of the pastor of my church. Their father is a Iraqi war veteran, was a second lieutenant. (I never call him "pastor." Instead, I call him "LT.") He was injured in combat, and had brain damage. He had to go through speech therapy. The fact that he preaches every Sunday is something of a not so minor miracle. Anyway, his twin boys have both been trained in firearm safety and shoot, but Malachi seems to be less keen on guns than his brother Noah. LT calls Noah his "little armorer." This family has been to our house several times, and they both are interested in my modest arsenal, not the least of which because I have different firearms. Though I carry a sub-compact semi-auto pistol as my EDC, I'm an old fool (71) from the old school, and have revolvers, a lever action Henry and a Bond Arms derringer as my snake gun. Because I enjoy seeing the next generation being raised right, I thought about your family and what firearms training and safety looks like for your boys.

[@deucedeuce1572]

Nice. I love checking out the less common guns. I still love Glocks, Hellcats, SIGs and other semi-auto handguns... but especially love the less common guns. When I have a collection, I hope to have enough semi-auto's for self defense, so I can then start collecting the more unusual guns without feeling guilty.

[@marthasundquist5761]

You should pray for someone your mom's age to befriend you also...with age, hopefully comes wisdom, and yes, you have your momma, but another you can get close to would round out your group of friends!

[@SheEquipsHerself]

Tomorrow you’ll hear about my friend Chelle :)

[@Put-God-first-2024]

Keep the content coming

[@Savior2nd]

Hey Stav, we’d like to have you on a podcast episode. How can we reach out to you? Thanks! SOS

[@SheEquipsHerself]

Hey there! You can email me at [e-mail]

[@Savior2nd]

@ great, someone will be reaching out from Savior of the 2nd! Look forward to setting something up!

[@DPM-dp9on]

Do I hear a Massachusetts accent?

[@richardfiedler2201]

I do have a topic I'd like you to touch on as a couple. What is your plan in a public setting during an active shooter situation. Shelter in place, stop the threat, fight your way to an exit. Also do you carry. Mini medical kits?

[@maurabkf]

Another great video Stav!! If you need another local friend, I am moving back to Massachusetts from Florida in the spring, going to my son’s place in the town next to you. Want to meet up for coffee??

[@SheEquipsHerself]

That would be awesome! Send me a DM when you're settled!

[@SewWhittle]

Cannot connect to your giveaway link.

[@SheEquipsHerself]

Hmm I just checked it. Can you try again please? prodigious-author-8276.kit.com/e240cc0e0d

[@se5594]

I just used it, worked for me. ​@@SheEquipsHerself

[@emilygraham9008]

Can you give the recipe for your Greek Meatballs?

[@kimberlyaedwards0864]

@emilygraham9008 It looks pretty simple to make in the video. Watch it again and maybe write down what ingredient and instructions for cooking. They just look like slider burgers to me.

[@-RONNIE]

Thanks for the good video

[@angie7006]

“tzatziki” 🤣 😆..Oh Stav, thanks for the LOL. And thanks for all your great content! ❤️

[@SheEquipsHerself]

Tizzaytizzeyyykayyyy 😆

[@kimberlyaedwards0864]

@@SheEquipsHerself 🤣

[@JohnCampbell-hc9ik]

❤

[@paulfisher4660]

i like the burner you have in the other room. very cool. yup, so calories are important'ish, but its also the quality of the INPUT to get OUTPUT. like the computer term, garbage in garbage out right. so, carbs, they say thou must each carbs for energy, well, yes and no. your body can get energy from protein and the glucose stored in muscle fiber. its why keto works for energy, caveman with big stick wants to whack deer on head. so he/she is running around looking for protein = meat. not donuts, chips, veg or fruit. the later, kinda. mostly humans are designed around meat. plus the ability to go DAYS without eating and still running around with the big stick to whack a deer with it. i am type II and dont eat much in the way of carbs or sugar. i work in the yard, walk over a mile a day, and yes, total lack of carb intake vs exercise. well, thats on over simplification of it all. i need to learn a lot more. there are a few other apps that my ex and kid use to monitor food intake. i just eat food when i am hungry and avoid anything with double digit sugar or carbs.

[@Nico-c3c]

Do you live in a dangerous area ? I do not but maybe I should be more precautious ???

[@SheEquipsHerself]

Any area can be dangerous :) evil does not have geographic boundaries. Yes, some places may seem more dangerous than others, but bad things can happen anywhere.