What Does a Green Beret Combat Veteran Carry Everyday?

[@ShawnRyanShow]

What are you adding to your EDC in 2024?

[@00j80]

pack of ear plugs, pulse ox for the car.

[@bradleydennis1263]

I just purchased myself a tourniquet and first aid kit for Christmas. It's probably something I should've started with, but I have both now! Edit: in vehicle or range bag, not on person

[@LKS-1976]

Ehh. Not much. I EDC a G19/IWB strong side. A light, a leatherman wave, a zippo, ankle trauma gear. I have a get home bag in my truck, lots of trauma gear (been a paramedic for 25 years, former Army medic) and additional things in my truck to get through emergencies.

[@LKS-1976]

My biggest thing is getting healthier for new year, I've lost weight, began jiu-jitsu and this will lead to being a better man. Added is my mental health, I consider this all EDC also. I need to be a proper husband/man for my family, I feel I am but we always need improvement.

[@gethiggywitit7338]

New Gerber tool. Lost my issued one. New bugout bag and a credit card size multi-tool.

[@crjcrj8443]

“I don’t know what it’s called , but I know the sound it makes when it takes a man’s life”- tropic thunder

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Epic movie. 😂

[@russhay422]

Kershaw?

[@64onehotmama]

Best comedy EVER!!!!😂

[@markexploringnewstuff]

Shawn been following you for years, you have developed really great interview skills and always have great guests!

[@Joe-hz1nw]

On a more serious note, the guy had a 500lb JDAM land 22 meters from him, then another less than 100 meters, on top of a litany of other things I’d imagine. I don’t that did his brain any good for his memory.

[@BigVin6588]

"you'll never victimize me, but even worse, you'll never victimize my family"... Amen, brother!

[@Zetin0]

Worked with Ryan in Afghanistan. Very incredible human being. Would always see him pulling a 150 lb+ tire across the air field at dahlke

[@rom14141]

Absolutely on point about pride and ego. I learned that lesson the hard way, but by the grace of God it didn't cost me everything. Thank you for sharing.

[@RobnPhx1]

Former tier 2 guy here. I used to carry the Glock 19, but I now keep the Glock 43X, plus a Shield Arms spare mag on my person. I also have a small canister of pepper spray and a couple of different folding knives on me, as well. Medical/trauma bag and a collapsible pcc in my truck whenever I'm out and about. I like to think that my wits are the best tool in my toolbox. Avoiding confrontation, as much as humanly possible, is always the best defense.

[@5150Reaper]

@@Shep01shhhhh. Don’t tell him. I’m trying to get them but people keep telling others. So they’re never in stock

[@5150Reaper]

@@Shep01 lol! thx for looking out. I’m gonna do that now.

[@richardclary6267]

1911 Colt Delta Elite. Leopold Delta..6" Hart Handgun Hunter Barrel Colt National Match trigger 9 rds I carry 4 mags every day for 21 yrs now...IDPA..CMP...etc .I just carry stuff I'm so familiar with I know it as well as scratching my nose....

[@freedominsteadof1984]

The shield mags are super unreliable. I will never use them again.

[@warweaponx6629]

Agreed. They aren’t reliable for carry. PSA micro dagger mags have worked great through 6K rounds for me between 48/43x @@freedominsteadof1984

[@WFORacer]

You know this man has carried his old faithful tools so long he forgot what they are called. I love that. 😂😂😂

[@Carleon.]

I LIKE THIS PODCAST BECAUSE YOU HAVE MILITARY GUYS & PEOPLE RELATED ON HERE BUT YOU ALSO MIX IT UP WITH OTHER PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT FACTIONS! KEEP THE PODCAST ROLLING SHAWN 💯🙏😇

[@lonestarpatriot876]

I love the idea of "avoidance" if at all possible. Also, the idea of striking and taking off if at all possible. Being aware of your surroundings at all times is critical and people often put themselves in bad situations. You can often avoid trouble by not putting yourself in places where trouble happens and at peak times when trouble happens.

[@bryanshaw4434]

Fantastic interview. But his points at the end about self-defense are so spot on. I'm a martial artist with decades of training. He should write a book. Thanks again for just so much information that's helps us all out

[@havanamarlena]

This man has good common sense. Wish we had more people like that!

[@jobster26]

I was first issued an auto Benchmade in 2001. Just bought another BM auto called the claymore. All black w/ Tanto blade. I even used the Benchmade site to engrave my old unit on it when I ordered it. My Xmas gift. It is a piece of art.

[@ratherbe7]

Solid advice about not sticking around, or getting away!!

[@anthonyrusso5442]

Unless some of your guests drive to your studio, it’s difficult to transport firearms and other weapons by commercial aircraft. Sadly that makes “show and tell” difficult. Maybe you can do a zoom call with quests and have them lay out their EDC? Or maybe a pocket dump of what they are carrying at the time of interview? I very much enjoy the podcast and love the interviews with all sorts of great guests. Keep it up! Great work!

[@Dismem]

He said it's in the truck, but agreed

[@jonathantatom3194]

It’s not difficult to fly with a firearm at all!

[@shaunlehman9158]

Extremely simple to travel on airlines with a firearm

[@tyronsreekley876]

Huh

[@bobok1541]

Or perhaps he just doesn’t consistently have an EDC and was just felt he didn’t want to admit that on the show ?

[@Juicejunkie409]

Absolutely love your show. The Christmas special was amazing. If you can. I don’t know if there’s a special whatever. It was amazing keep up the good work.

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Thank you Joey!

[@rogervvickery]

Damn. I'm just a pos compared to what you and your guys did but I was on CG53 in cic in Jan of 91 during Dsesert Storm. Thanks for what you did and for your service. Been on disabality for a while and everything you do is breathe of fresh air. Thanks again

[@TheDude-m2n]

This isn't an EDC talk. This is a WDYLIYTWSBIYEDC.(What Did You Leave In Your Truck Which Should Be In Your Every Day Carry)

[@FrankCastle-he8fl]

I'm not a Green Beret more like a Raspberry Beret the kind you find at a second hand store

[@ianmurray4081]

🥸 You are a prince 🫅 🥸

[@dalehenry4694]

😂😂🤣

[@toddnprepared9036]

No American should be in Ukraine doing anything.. Anyway, he had a great quote about a weak guy and strong guy. Truth

[@ricochetPR85]

I see this is common with operators, they spend lots of money on whatever are out there in guns and gear, and at some point they stop tracking brands and models because it is a tool for them and they don't marry a specific platform or brand.

[@downtown4028]

1:43 --- As a martial artist in both Japanese and Chinese styles.... he is exactly correct. In my experience, everything changes when the bad guy is faced with a superior fighter, both physically and mentally.

[@charlesshankle3178]

You are absolutely correct. Self defense systems and fighting systems made for 1-1 combat in the octagon are totally different things. The arts I practice regularly are Karate, BJJ and Judo. I also practice Kali once a week. This gives me a comprehensive skill set that allows me to survive a violent encounter, under several different scenarios, not win a fight.

[@downtown4028]

@@charlesshankle3178 Want to hear an incredible true story. I took Wing Chun Kung Fu from Jason Lau.... who went to high school with Bruce Lee in Hong Kong. Jason's introduction to martial arts was when BRUCE LEE, then a student, fought off and defended him from half a dozen english students... who bullied Jason. He still has schools and he is an incredible human being.

[@TwinSyndrome1]

Carrying the Microtech Ultratech 3” otf. Absolutely love it

[@grxy5924]

It still somewhat surprises me how many people discuss their EDC kits, mention the medical aspect of it; and 8/10 times it is only in their vehicle or a specific part of the household. (It should be in multiple - all of the above actually) But the biggest factor i am pointing out is Tourniquet placement, possibly gauze and a few small items as well; but mainly Tourniquets. What happens if you or someone near you gets wounded but you aren’t able to get to your vehicle? Or that section of the house? The main thought running through your head in that situation (which can very easily happen IE: Car accident, House Fire, Multiple attackers, Etc) will be the fact that you should’ve *atleast* had 1 Tourniquet on your body-kit no matter the day. I often hear “those are bulky and i already carry enough on me” but yet i have pouches, holsters, and even belt straps that can clip a Tourniquet to my body and i won’t even notice it’s there… so yeah, keep making excuses! Just know that the medical gear in your car or another section of the house *will not* save you or someone else when shit hits the fan. It usually comes into play after the situation unfolds and fails to be executed as emergency-aid, but yet people describe it as such. Be prepared, or be sorry. ⚡️

[@Apoplectic_Spock]

That P365 X-Macro with the 17 rnd mag is an impressive loadout. Hoping that mag holds up, given the capacity.

[@berryreading4809]

The P365/P365XL 10's, 12's, and 15's have a great track record... I think companies already made those milled style +2 extensions for the 15rd mags before the macro came out if I'm not mistaken... My factory 12 and 15rd mags have been flawless... Although for the price of two glock branded 33rd big sticks each they better be 😂 Only issue I've had is buying one during the bad run of tritium SIG recieved for their front sights a few years ago, but it only took a phone call to get a new one... The other option was sending in the entire slide via snail mail for factory repair 😒 100% reliability with an average "enthusiast" round count, but I did wait until they had the initial teething issues fixed... Exactly why I didn't run out and buy the poor man's POF Revolution AKA the Ruger SFAR 😂 maybe sometime in 2024 that'll be good to go 🤞😉 I'm also excited that SIG released a P365XL weapon light that has better output (mainly in candela) than the streamlight TLR-7sub or surefire XSC, although I wish they would've used any standard activation system (like they smartly used on their x-macro specific light with even better output numbers) instead of the stupid grip sense BS... I can't wait until that activation design completely dissappears from the market! I'm almost tempted to trt grafting the macro light on to my XL 🙄 Rant over 😂👍

[@DS..69]

This Deputy carries the Tacops. Picked it up in September. It's Cop approved

[@TBreezy17]

I just don’t lie sig pistols. Not a punch against them but just not for me.

[@chrisragone8785]

Big QC issue with the P365 X Macro and magazines rusting

[@eriklambert3809]

I still carry and use snubbies 😂. The G48 is about as small as I want to personally go for a main gun. Sight radius matters. But I'm still in the thought of 2 is 1.

[@iRise2Ruin]

My EDC is also a SigP320. I absolutely love that pistol. Ive ran a fair amount of rounds threw it. Good stuff

[@warweaponx6629]

Any concerns about all the safety issues plaguing the P320 platform?

[@juanvaldez6321]

I think he meant the P229. I have an xmacro and a few glocks. I cycle through them depending on my needs

[@TRDGE]

I bought VE gummies for loved ones for Christmas and they all loved it :)

[@ShawnRyanShow]

That’s awesome. Hope you had a great Christmas!

[@silvermine2033]

Gummies are like crack to me. I'll eat 2 bags in one sitting!

[@guillermocortes3783]

You gotta get these guys to do an actual pocket dump. A lot of people in the EDC community would LOVE that. Also, love your show.

[@rogerhemingway1904]

Jiu-jitsu, and if there's more than one, you got a gun! I agree 100 with escaping unless you have a family member with you. I guess you can't cover all the circumstances. Watched the whole interview and want to say thanks to both of you!

[@warweaponx6629]

Agreed. I respect this man and his comments but If you can’t grapple you can’t fight. If it ends up on the ground as fights often do you need to be proficient in getting back to your feet at a minimum. Anyone that’s trained Jiujitsu knows that’s impossible for the uninitiated.

[@whitetailedboss]

I like the Springfield hellcat pro 🫡

[@mda1501]

AFG Vet here, flew 64s out of Kandyland. That place was a total S show, lol. Anyway, I wear a Sig on most days. Happy New Year😊

[@BeerCigarsAndTexas]

Glock 19 was my first edc pistol on Shawn’s recommendation and and then later got turned onto sig p320 xcarry. Both have been perfect carry pistols

[@Streetbike_Tommy]

Jason over at Sig making all sorts of new friends!

[@hercules422herc3]

What an awesome guy. Great advice

[@_Delta_P_]

I’m always shocked when military men don’t know what kind of weapons they own.

[@thebullgator]

I’m a homebuilder and I couldn’t tell you every brand of tool, even my daily used tools I can’t recall the all brands. I’m guessing this guy has the same relationship with his tools.

[@NoNameX45]

They're just tools. As long as it works, who made it is really immaterial.

[@ThorHavenFarm]

Love all the interviews you are doing!!

[@demods1]

Love it how masters of their trades pay little attention and or care to the model and specs of their tools its quite a universal thing really. When you master your craft the tiny details dont mean shit

[@ieronmandan5]

I'm sorry but if you're not actually carrying the stuff all the time then it's not actually EDC

[@Diddley-js6lf]

I actually have a Black Belt In Tung Soo Do Moo du Kwan and about a month into Training my Instructor which was a Grand Master Jackie King, he showed me on the Wall a poster of every Pressure Point on a Human Body Men or Women there the same other then the under Yonder, so he told me to Study that Poster every Training Session because Once you know those Pressure point along with When, Where, How once you learn that you will be Superior to 99% of the World.

[@lawrencekirwin9665]

Your drawing blank because you have a personal relationship with it. Probably mostly bad experiences every time you were intimate. God bless you brother. I’m praying peace over your mind. I’m thankful for meeting you through this podcast platform. I will continue to pray peace abundance and total restoration of your mind health soul finances and your emotional aptitude. Glory to God for positioning a warrior like you defending our freedom for US.

[@johnchaulk]

Dude lives the protector mindset.

[@ThePoorBoy]

It's interesting how many guys from the SOF world aren't too concerned with keeping up with the Joneses gun-wise. They seem to find what works best for them and then stick with it for years. We should all take some cues from that mindset and prioritize training over watching Honest Outlaw reviews all day. (Not a dig on the Outlaw though; I love his content!)

[@ralphholiman7401]

A lot of Glock 19s. Why use something different than what you trained on for twenty years?

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

I carried a 1911 in the tunnels of Vietnam and as such have 3 along with other types. But if glocks were the only thing I had back then I’m guessing I would have an affinity for them as well 😂

[@11MPRETHER55]

Awesome show!! Great advice. Can you post a pic of the knife?

[@Spiewick]

So then SIG copied the A-10 Warthog the same way, design a plane around a gun. SIG engineers: I got it let's design a gun around a magazine capacity! BRILLIANT!

[@oscarlamonte3148]

The KNIFE is probably a GERBER OTS!! MICROTECH makes great fixed blades, but i would NEVER trust my life 2 a MICROTECH OTF!! Ive had 4 in my lifetime and they all misfire or failure 2 fire! BENCHMADE AUTOCRAT has never failed once!!👍🔥

[@jayjorgensen2024]

My EDC is two Sig P365 & P365XL. What's nice about the Sig P365, it's small enough I got room to carry 2 on me.

[@dusty7264]

S&W 380 bodyguard in the back pocket ZT automatic folder and sometimes a Sig L-226 Plus my lucky rabbits foot

[@destrytompkins9464]

Shawn, you have the best people on your show, with the best information you can have. Your show is the best, bar none! Rage on Brother!

[@RP-ks6ly]

The Jordan Peterson mindset about good men having violence under control is an epic take on life.

[@thomasloper1205]

To all the guys who carry "something" in the truck, how do you secure the pistol? Is it accessible quickly or is in the back in a locked box that you have to get out and unlock to get to? Is locking the truck sufficient to secure it if it is not in a safe or locked glove box of some kind?

[@theroller5673]

If reading the title of this video, let me save everyone 11 minutes. We STILL do not know. That is just how elusive Green Berets are. Haha! Great video Shawn!

[@johnking4221]

Im trying to decide between buying the Sig or going back in time and loving an inspiring enough life to make it onto the show and being given one. Choices.

[@TimGuion-d2k]

These five states had the highest homicide rates in 2021: Mississippi Louisiana Alabama New Mexico South Carolina

[@warrenartisbarnesjr8196]

I carry tp9sf , karambit and db15 next year I will add FN Five Seven. Love this podcast im waiting on meps right now to finish physical to join army.

[@scottkelly7051]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Shawn! Another great show. With any weapon you have to choose what works for YOU. I have carried Glocks for 20 years because they fit and work for ME. Sig makes a great handgun too but they simply don't fit my hand. That's a me issue, not a gun issue. Bottom line, shoot what YOU like.

[@barrysmith916]

We carry to protect the ones we love, there are bad people roaming around . Can't wait to sit down and hear the entire interview.

[@Dmustang92]

Shawn you know what’d be cool and different, if you got a EDC of someone from NYC or another place where it’s next to impossible to get a carry license and all the laws that come with it

[@longgone9869]

Maybe he’s carrying the P229

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Wheb you gonna go on Rogan? You two are top tier podcast. But yours is easily stepping up there.

[@JJSW-gy1ki]

I carry a cobra tec otf. They can be had for under 100 dollars and are solid for the money.

[@darrynkushman1]

Thank You Ryan and Shawn Ryan

[@CodeResp]

lol tryin get that plug in for sig and Glock still comes in on top even without them pushing commercial

[@charlesdavis7940]

That P365 is an amazing weapon. Extreme quality and reliability.

[@warweaponx6629]

The slide and mags on my P365 rusted up with minimal use.

[@ChimneyLive]

@@warweaponx6629improperly maintained?

[@bboness713]

He's probably referring to the Gerber 06 auto folding knife

[@gtrspeed5311]

Ryan: "I'm always packing." Also Ryan: "My gun's in the truck."

[@josephvitti6565]

G43x w/ PSA mags and Springfield Hellcat Pro.

[@prospektordo1778]

Thank God someone finally speaks the truth about jiu-jitsu.

[@markbrownlow2170]

Understanding Martial arts is knowing the situation. In a street fight we have no rules. It's not a tournament or a cage fight.

[@normoner831]

Commiefornia just added the p365 to their roster of approved handguns. Still can't get glocks newer than gen 3 though! Another great episode, keep them comin!

[@silvermine2033]

An extra comment to help boost the KZbin algorithm! -CCDL member from CT

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Thank you!!

[@rodolfocarrera1053]

“It is better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war” - miyamoto musashi

[@JustSomeGuyAroundTown]

It always amazes me that most of his guests just aren’t gun guys.

[@warweaponx6629]

Yeah I agree there’s a lot of high speed .mil and law enforcement that aren’t gun guys.

[@Scarywoody]

A buddy is one of the best guitar players I have ever known. I asked what Guitar is his favorite. He said the red one. Some really proficient guys don't focus on brand, just performance.

[@caleblyman3763]

Glock 19 colder weather, Glock 43x with shield arms mag with a back up Glock mag, bench made, two tourniquets, and a trauma kit

[@nowherespecial6780]

Those Are Wise words brother. There are times when you need to jump into that old hat and be that person. Marines are good at that. But When that time comes oh yes buddy. Will do anything for the ones you love. Another great one sean. Keep up the good work and happy new year's to both of you. The best thing he said about weapon was his wits Sincerely Baker family

[@stevejorgensen5274]

When I first martied to my new wife she would day you don't need that then later she patyed me. Darn it wasn't being friendly but making sure I was varring. 50 years ago in the army I carried a Browning HP35. What do I carry today? A FN HP35. The only good thing sbout the springfield SA ,35 is the mags hold 15 not 13 and they work in the Browning. Depemding on where I am going I usually have Benchmade folder on me. Med kit and rifle in the truck.

[@cleancountershot3941]

I don’t know what it’s called but it fires when I drop it

[@JMark-zk5pj]

I'm a former tanker (Panzermann) and I edc Glock 20.

[@keanumaikekais2202]

That right there is probably the most important thing not enough people say: martial arts is designed to get away from a fight! For real. Avoid it if you can but if you need to you're going to be the best person at violence

[@brandonmartin4378]

Love this show

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Thank you!!

[@thecajunvacationer3064]

I have a 19 also, but that Sig 365XL I keep is perfect for concealment and reliability.

[@petermurdoch3001]

the best i heard from a Special Force Soldier, "I killed for my Country what do you think i'll do for my Babies

[@omarshahin3879]

Really interesting interview, I went from here and read Ryan’s book, also worthwhile.

[@cwiley622]

My guess is the knife is a Gerber Auto 06. Could be totally wrong but just a guess.

[@bubbajeph]

EDC, Shawn, have you tried a CZ p10c? Pros/ Cons? Just wondering, it is what I carry.

[@TheRancor53]

He did a vid a few years back with Travis Kennedy, but it was a lemon ( gen 1s has issues with mag releases and weren’t optics ready. The latest versions with the swappable mag release and optics ready seem as reliable as any choice on the market, rumor is CZ is going to do another update on them this year.

[@snoob1674]

I'm sig for life. P220 will always be my most trusted carry

[@seanvine39]

Wow that Jason dude has been at Sig for a long time. I’ve dealt with him. Good guy.

[@daniellegon7268]

😂 being from the UK it's only because of Call of duty that I know any guns 😅

[@goldrush49]

I’m from Texas and that’s basically how I know them too. I do know cod doesn’t use the real names though.

[@Bobs21x]

I would like to add the Romeo optic to the M-18, P320 I won in June at the Danny Dietz Foundation Memorial that you spoke at in DeCatur, TX. Best hundred dollars I have ever spent for a raffle ticket 🤠

[@outdooraf]

What else do you carry for your EDC? Ah, damn, I didn't bring it with me

[@mikepalmer8051]

I love how Shawn was guessing the different company names lol

[@scottphillips8265]

Well said sir I had my face crushed an left for dead when I was younger and I'll tempered. I was unarmed at the time. God bless the 2 ND Amendment

[@kevinlafferty7647]

Great respect.....

[@ChadHuey79]

Good interview. I also have to say, I tried my Vigilance Elite gummy bears for the first time yesterday and they were damn good. Some of the best gummy bears I’ve ever had. Will buy more! Thanks

[@charlieparker2773]

ANOTHER GREAT SHOW SHAWN

[@marine_0311]

Shawn, by now you should know everything about the Sig P365 XMacro 😂 asking how many rounds does it hold. 17+1 bro! Love you man

[@MikeGreen-i5y]

Glock 29, Leatherman, and good training

[@19tank81]

Shawn Ryan is the kind of guy to turn Bud Light into Coors Banquet with a snap of his fingers! ❤

[@MDMakeDangerous]

Jiu-jitsu is important because it makes it difficult for multiple attackers to control you.

[@mikecarpenter6703]

Love my Glock 19x, P365x and a few others! Great show brother!!

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Two good guns!