What Does a Former Green Beret and Secretary of Defense Carry Everyday?

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[@ShawnRyanShow]

What three things are standard in your EDC?

[@reaccionapuertorico]

Phone, knife, pack of smokes (trade)

[@npc-sd7hk]

Watch,knife or multi-tool,currency

[@Andrew76251]

Hey Shawn u actually gonna address the edc?

[@blindmvn7521]

Phone, wallet, keys, watch, chapstick, hellcat w/holosun and streamlight, knife, go bag in trunk!

[@havanamarlena]

Pepper spray, weights, cell phone

[@allanparkland8980]

I served with Chris at 5th group and this was a very good representation him as a person. One of the most genuine human beings on the planet. GREAT GUY!!!

[@tomwilson1006]

Chris is AWESOME!

[@Bravo-Too-Much]

Doubt it

[@bryanpeart]

EDC starts at 16:45

[@confused_ink3441]

Thanks buddy

[@patriotmaine1851]

Yeah but does it really though? 😂😂

[@btlnh2001]

Legend

[@bryanpeart]

@@cf9600 🤣

[@bryanpeart]

@@patriotmaine1851 NOPE🤣

[@30rdmaga]

I absolutely love this guy he worked for the government and isn't somehow mysteriously rich.

[@seanclimb]

Its not a mystery. I would implore you to look into government lobbying and how corporate lobbyists work with our "representatives". I'll spoil the ending: both sides are equally as guilty...

[@jasonq4454]

He’s the real deal. Lots of comms in his interview

[@user-uq1fd2is8k]

You don't know that

[@SaundersE5]

Funny that, right?

[@ccclc6159]

lots of wealthy guys joke about not having any money

[@michaelgrayman7614]

Normally it’s frustrating when someone doesn’t answer a question lol. But I love his enthusiasm and story telling and how he just riffs.

[@magaman3048]

I’ve decided I only need three guns. A 9mm Glock 19, a 5.56mm Colt pattern AR15 and a 12 gauge shotgun (Benelli M4)

[@ohmyglobohmyglob]

That is a solid set up right there brother

[@yangtroy1]

The tactical holy trinity

[@Andrew76251]

U probably don’t own any guns 😂😂😂 jkjk

[@30rdmaga]

Those three guns cover all bases. 💯🎯

[@STEWDEE]

I miss my 4 gun collection. Lost them in a boating accident years ago. That 10mm XD ., .308 SASS , 5.56.CAR and mossy 12 Guage covered all the bases..😢

[@whiskeytango9364]

Former Sec Def seems like a generally cool ass dude. I'm generally surprised, I was expecting him to be kind of up tight, but nope. Love the show

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Here in West Virginia we all carry firearms. Our land is filled with with water springs. Where I live we don’t even have cell service often. There is no crime. If there is, we take care of it ourselves!!! Like Jason Alden says, try that in a small town.

[@rhino202]

Shhh, don't let people know how good it is here!😊

[@andrewh9524]

I love WV.. Such great, down to earth people.. Helping the less fortunate with simple home repairs as part of a church group was one of the best experiences I've ever had in my life.

[@304Plumbing]

I also live in WV TNT Area. You are spot on

[@reaper215]

Tunneltown here!!

[@user-mf8ef2rh9n]

TN NC WV

[@aaronhancock9864]

Even though this was a longer EDC video, this was really enjoyable. Aside from talking about what he carries everyday and what he'd *like* to carry everyday, I also enjoyed the conversations about what y'all's favorite weapons are. I'd like to see more of that.

[@30rdmaga]

I was raised 8 miles back on a private dirt road in Shenandoah county Virginia. We were on the border of West Virginia and if you saw a car back there you either knew them or they were trespassing. The Blue ridge mountains are one of the most beautiful places in the United States.

[@python3574]

Is your name John Lee Pettimore?

[@30rdmaga]

@@python3574 No but my areas copperhead road was called Jerome rd. Wild couple of families that lived and own the land back there for many generations.

[@One20Forty]

I like it how Chris gets asked about his EDC, and he brought in responsibility and possibilities instantly, since these 2 things themselves are pretty much just the core of EDC, and than the actual gears come in. Very enjoyable talk, loved it!

[@Therealadventureaddict]

What I think I enjoy most about the former acting secretary def is that he gives off this nerdy vibe when he talks about stuff he’s passionate about.

[@markscott4881]

“Beware the man with only one gun, he probably knows how to use it” Clint Smith Good on you Shawn, stick to what you know no matter how sexy the latest boom stick is.

[@1970bosshemi]

Such a great line

[@JonesActual]

I love the banter between two really cool, knowledgeable dudes. Just a fun conversation.

[@Kimchi_Studios]

Chris still has that childhood energetic spark in him after all he has been through. He is a strong minded, passionate American and we need more like him!

[@supfoo3638]

It’s not lawlessness it’s the prosecution of those defending themselves and their property and others that’s the problem. If you made it legal to shoplift but the shop owner was allowed to defend their merchandise accordingly, then people wouldn’t shoplift.

[@willkiecana3413]

I’m a broke 23 year old but I still decided to ball out on a Daniel defense ddm4v7. I got it at a discount and it was at the time that an “assault weapon” ban was being proposed in Congress. Not gonna lie though I do not regret spending the money, my Daniel defense is my baby.

[@brandonharting6512]

Dream Team President: Chris Miller Vice President: Shawn Ryan Secretary of State: Mike Glover Secretary of Defense: Brandon Herrera CIA Director: Sarah Adams I could keep going with the list!

[@jyc313]

I’ll take anyone over Trump or Biden.

[@billydunn6390]

Miller was the commander of my best friend in 5th grp, he is squared away and a true Patriot. Miller, Paisley said you are a man among men and I believe him.

[@waynewallace2583]

Proud to have served w/5SFG (04-06) and (then) LTC Chris Miller, who was a 5SFG BN CDR. Carried both the SIG P228 (Afghanistan) and the Beretta M9 (Iraq), and I was OK w/the operation of both down-range.

[@waynedowney7616]

This guy is absolutely right. It isn't about what you carry, it's what you know how to do. I'd love to get more training on that operating in a denied area, because whenever you fly somewhere, you end up naked of all your good juicy EDC stuff. Or have to go into a courthouse or Federal building.

[@Spooceaduece]

I’m in absolute awe listening to these guys chop it up…. Amazing content as always Sean!! Thank you for your service Mr Miller!! True American Hero!

[@Joshplaysguitar69]

This week was amazing. An episode every day is awesome! Chris Miller is a cool dude and very fun to listen to. Keep it up Shawn!

[@jacobboyd-ol3fn]

Amazing chat. Could listen to these two all day. 👍👍

[@chadgraber4575]

Navy SARC is what Chris was talking about. Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman. They go through advance combat training well above what any regular corpsman would. Not sure now, but back when I was in the Marines, they went through either BRC or some even went through ITC.

[@wademccormick4371]

I had a neighbor who’s brother was a sarc, bad ass people

[@Frank-uw5xq]

A Randall knife is a Special Forces token since back in the day, a blue Sapphire ring, Rolex watch,& a Randall knife

[@fourpressmedia2674]

What a great discussion! So much humility from Chris Miller.

[@jasonjewell1667]

Best thing in my EDC is my trained dog. He is German Shpepard-Pitbull mix. I named him Benno in honor of U.S. Army Ranger Julian McDonald's dog who was KIA. I got him during covid and he had 5 homes in 2 months. He was very aggresive and nobody could handle him so I thought Benno was pretty suiting. Now I have trained him so he has tramed aggression. He is my buddy and and great addition to my EDC. He goes everywhere I go. He looks like a brindle German Shepard on steriods with a pitbull head.

[@JackedUpOnMTDew]

This is by far one of the best conversations I’ve ever listened to on a podcast. This guy is so awesome and I appreciate both their service. This is just such a cool gearhead conversation and man stuff like this gives me just a little bit of hope these days.

[@mikekeenan8085]

😊

[@dennyclark4954]

Thank you both for your service and sacrifice for our county and people. This show highlights many issues that need to be addressed today. We need a think tank to turn this country and economy around...

[@gimlithebrave6354]

Check out the heritage foundation!

[@chadgraber4575]

Chris is a great man. He is so much more real and down to earth than you'd ever expect, especially given his rise through the government. Usually you have to be a complete patsy sell out to get that high. Appreciate everything he's done.

[@tklube308]

The three main items in my EDC are 1) ZT knife 2) flashlight 3) Springfield or Kimber .45. In addition I carry a TQ, Leatherman, two spare mags. I have additional items in my truck, GHB, plates and carrier with seven spare AR mags, 4 more 45 mags. Camelback, med bag, + misc items.

[@JuliusAntonLising]

That’s my exact set Up lol

[@ubermensch8627]

This dude is so chill!! And intelligent!

[@Daiguana1]

Fuck first 10 seconds I like this dude. He is being dead serious but since of humor is amazing

[@Outcome_Agent]

This dude has just the right amount of energy for this. I love it

[@Poise716]

Holy cow over 2 mil subs!!! So cool to feel, in the early days, man people need to see this stuff. Wasn’t long ago at all but damn people are here 🙏

[@malinkifox2011]

My main carry’s are: CZP-07 it’s basically a Glock with a hammer strike. Also have a Glock 19 w/light. And often carry my shield plus too if I want something more small and comfortable

[@vornado8715]

P-07 is an amazing gun.

[@byzantinelegionnaire9469]

The 92f is a great gun. Most of the ones in the Army were shot out and under maintained. I shot expert one time with one that would not completety chamber the round, I was smacking the slide into battery and then shooting the target. Sent that gun to the armorer and got the springs replaced and it operated perfect.

[@patrickandcourtneyl1348]

I love this guy. Super interesting. He could fill in for you Sean to do interviews, if you needed a break.

[@WesleyKennedy]

This guy is great. Seems like someone I would hang out with in the woodshop and talk blades yet he was SECDEF?!?!?

[@Bridgerson]

Really felt like I was in the room just listening to a conversation, good stuff guys 🤙🏽

[@ezyrhino]

Great chemistry, could listen all day.

[@drmarkintexas-400]

Thank you for your service 🏆⭐🙏🇺🇸💪

[@masterchief6280]

1) Sig P365X 2) iPhone 3) Leatherman Skeletool Awesome show Shawn! I work at Fort Campbell.

[@darylhopkins9796]

I go with what I know from my Army days. 9mm, 5.56mm and 7.62/.308. I just go with what works. Great episode.

[@Jasonborne1025]

Shawn shout out to you and your show. What a great conversationalist! People from all walks of life and your able to sit and converse with them and we get to learn so much .

[@theccwdad]

My main edc is a gen 3 glock 17 setup how I like it. Full size light and a red dot. Oem 17 round mags with 124grain jhp nukes by unlimited ammo. Ets 17 round mag with tyrant cnc +5 base plate as my backup to my backup mag😂. bleed stop kit, separate trauma first aid kit, Oc spray quick access tourniquet and a knife at all times in the car. Total of 3 tourniquets in the vehicle. Bare minimum I have my pistol and a spare mag. Set up my backpack with the big sticks 30+ round mags and my mck chassis if were staying somewhere overnight. ❤

[@theccwdad]

My kids diaper back pack has its own med kit that travels with us if we leave the car. ❤

[@charlesmullins3238]

Randall’s training logo on my esse I carry….wish I’d knew bout em when I was a young pup comin up..love everyone of you boys shawn and what you do and have done…🇺🇸matt

[@DoverPipes]

I remember the first time I fired a US issued Beretta M9. It was US Army issue that was moved over to DOD. It was the biggest piece of garbage that I had ever shot. It was like holding a coffee can full of nickels! It was so sloppy and loose. I still achieved a perfect score on the DOD Course of Fire, but it was a struggle. Oddly enough, the Provost Marshal of our base, was carrying a Glock 19. I guess the old saying, "Rank has its privileges" was true after all....

[@AkronKid330]

Love this guy's energy!! I EDC a knife but I wish I knew I was good with it as far as defense goes.

[@ed5042]

I am shocked about this interview. This gentleman is So grounded. Thank Heavens

[@fattigla]

I am fortunate enough to live in a rural area, with good water on my property. I've found the hardest thing about living out our dream "off grid" homestead is not the financial hurdles. It's convincing our wives to live there with us.

[@infamousjames8435]

That Was An Awsome Conversation.

[@BlueJayWaters]

That Corpsman was probably a Special Amphibious Assault Recon (SARC) HM, attached with Force Recon. They can also be assigned to MARSOC

[@jonnyj2b]

I'm in Tennessee and love it here, brother...

[@redbaroncarwash]

Shawn you've had some cool guys on your show, this is your best interview yet! What a cool guy that Green Beret is! Just a down to earth regular guy. All except for the Green Beret stuff, nothing regular about that.

[@rickhaddix6847]

Every holler in WV has a creek running down it. Shawn you would fit right in, here in WV.

[@marklower007]

I carry a 365xl myself. Put a icarus precision full aluminum grip module on it and a herrington arms comp and its a total blast to shoot.

[@mitchellduncklee7182]

Bersa thunder .380 plus, extra 15rd mag, Kershaw secret agent and a SOG power access assist with bits.

[@g.d.b.smallenginerepairllc9899]

Here in Vermont. We love guns . Love your show! Give ‘em hell!!!

[@paulzalenski3188]

I live in Connecticut , worked at Winchesters for 11 years and have all type of guns

[@thack102]

This guy is awesome! Great show . He’s funny as hell too! 😂👍

[@arthuradkins9455]

I lived in the northern Virginia area off and on for 30yrs and my carry was the Ruger p 85 mk ii I loved it lots of rounds thru it. I also grew up in the back woods of West virginia mountains and still visit. there

[@arthuradkins9455]

Now I live in Tennessee about 2 12 hr away.

[@joqlady888]

thank you guys...lov from south alabama.

[@Jadedx_]

Shoutout to all the preppers out there prepping their stuff for me, the go bags, water, food, etc. will save me a lot on time & resources 👏 On a side note, the Appalachian Mountains are a solid place to head to when SHTF

[@josedorsaith5261]

Your wife should come visit London and see how our gun-bans worked out. Recently a 10-year old boy was shot in his own home, because only the criminals have guns, now

[@johnlocke_1]

Link to the new article

[@barkeater123]

We need water: chem spills. We need food: food processing plants burn down. We need oil: middle east raising prices to avoid us stocking reserve. We need meat: meat going through china. We need money: us dollar inflated and brics going off us standard. We need meds: most produced overseas. ANYONE CONNECTING DOTS YET?

[@felver27]

Great content man. Keep up the good work.

[@barkeater123]

Sig 365 xmacro w flared magwell true precision barrel streamlight tlr 7

[@timothybarry2981]

I like this guy. I would like to see Shawn Ryan this guy and another people. He might be good in a panel situation

[@chunkyburp]

In a SHTF situation a Ruger 10/22 will get you other weapons and items. Its like the starting weapon in a game lol. Cheap and easy to shoot and learn.

[@mallninjarising]

thanks for this content and bringing on great people like this for the podcast

[@JohnRobinson-nh7oj]

Supervisory Control and Data Aquisition ( SCADA ). Indusrial Control Systems ( ICS )

[@user-xd4cb1jz4v]

Imma coal mine owner from Gilbert wv beside Virginia and Kentucky state line. This is truly the place to be Shawn if it gets real. It’s a whole different world here with the absolute toughest men in the world. This forest provides and I know every inch of these ole hills around me.

[@byronmclean8323]

I have a second home on over 100 wooded acres in northern Idaho with a creek running through it, a private well, and backup underground springs. And there are only two points of entry to the area. So, I think I am in pretty good shape.

[@freedomfighter5054]

Hey Chris, I got a Gerber dagger from the 80s when I was 14 years old. I’ve watered out a headshot and the guy just sold it to me double edge digger Gerber made in the USA Portland Oregon. It even got a metal handle painted black beautiful blade. It’s got to be worth money. There’s a serial number on the blade in the serial number on the sheath on the clip too. It’s made a nice leather to boot knife.

[@EffnShaShinko]

Personally I got Ruger LCP2, CRK Umnumzaan tanto, and lawyer card as a 3 piece carry.

[@kinch613]

Super down to Earth and totally legit. We can use men as leaders like him. As a former SecDef he is clearly NOT an establishment guy. For him to talk about not having money is EXACTLY the kinda leader and politician we need. He also doesn’t trust government! Im wondering exactly what he saw!

[@johntraynor949]

100%

[@josephlliteras5976]

Glock 19, benchmade knife, pocket flashlight and mace. Semper fi!

[@dababcock9]

I like the idea of that Macro X Comp slide, on top of a 365XL grip. You can still EDC with a 17-round mag in place if that works for you (with how you're dressing for the weather or situation), or if you are worried about really not printing (for whatever reason), you can use the 12-round XL mag. It's easier to conceal that way, with less chance of printing, and you can still get a good/decent purchase on the grip (depending on your hand size). And you can carry extra 15 or 17-round mags for back-up. (Also, the Wilson Combat frame modules are certainly worth checking out.)

[@daflea66]

What model is he holding? Its so freaking hard to see on my hone screen.

[@dababcock9]

@@daflea66 Sig P365 X Macro Comp

[@johntraynor949]

​@@daflea66it looked like a sig p365 macro xcomp

[@Jay.G197]

Ryan, can we get some more soldiers on the show? Those stories of combat are by far my favorite and it sells. Thanks brother! 🤙🤙

[@70HeavyChevy]

Start your own podcast and interview who you want.

[@Cle_M3]

@@70HeavyChevyYikes

[@Mr4Seven]

92fs beretta, APF Armory ar 15 with a strobe light and red dot and my go to shot is my spas 12 although looking to grab an AR 12.

[@Jose-hq8gn]

thanks, real people, real problems, real solutions...

[@151ncoke]

I dont usually watch these edc videos. But im glad i watched this one. Its like a mini episode. 👍

[@surveillanceoperatorzero]

my edc... glock 19 gen 3, 4 magazines loaded with 147 gr winchester ranger T ammo, alien gear holster, fenix ld 22 (800 lumen) spyderco knife

[@TheHasenbeck]

Gerber Gator, was my truly first carry as a teenager.

[@jeremysmith7200]

Shadow systems CR920elite with holosun red dot, bench made folder, extra mag, pen light.

[@mechanicdudevlog8788]

I left Portland 5 years ago for Phoenix. Born and raised, I miss my city but its no longer what it used to be.

[@Commonwealth_Prepper]

He’s got a great personality for sure

[@doc2936]

Canik Mc9, pepper gel, knife, bugout med kit back pocket. Also carry a micro ebirp with a contract conpany and insurance for rescue. Thats a different level of finances. Get a canik mc9 and pepper gel.

[@simmo1567]

1. Glock 19 Gen 4 2. Spyderco knife 3. Handheld light

[@billybob6784]

This guy's great. Need to have him back some day.

[@stayvigilant7856]

In a Glock guy and I EDC a battlefield green Glock 45 for colder weather. I like sig p320 a lot I just can't trust sig right now, scared to carry it. My other 2 standard items are.. Pocket knife I carry kershaw then a pocket flash light

[@RcB_1985]

I recently bought a x macro tacops fell in love and sold off most my glocks and went to p365's

[@txlongarm]

I love this guy. Great interview!

[@toddbrunermer5971]

Really enjoyed this interview.

[@CaptFlan1]

This guy is an eccentric... And I love it. Must be an incredible leader. Leaders...Take notes.

[@theroller5673]

Springfield Armory XD-9 mod.2 sub-compact, a blackbelt with over 35 year of coaching/training experience, and a cell phone with a subscription to the Shawn Ryan Show. 😜

[@beeeezusthree]

Bonus points for a reference to The Water Knife.

[@kuhleteady4418]

Lol sir is so crazy and fascinated by this part of the show.. the impression🤣 😂 😅