I Too frequently wear pants.

I used to be a janitor. But then I got caught doing math problems and they wanted me to go to counseling, it was a whole thing.

"I would love it if part of your EDC was a healthy, strong, fast, agile, flexible body." Thanks for the instruction. I now carry an attack dog with me every day.

Lift, run, shoot, learn. If you're not doing all of the above, you're slackin. Love your stuff man. 6 years now and still watch everything you put out.

John Lovell, I really do appreciate your cheerful and positive disposition while still driving home the importance of being capable and willing to do what is necessary to stand against evil. It is a valuable and uncommon balance, thank you.

Followed you for years now. Really happy how far you’ve come. You deserve it. Thank you!

I cannot tell you just how much I learn and how much I enjoy your video's. You have the most "no bullshit" delivery and for that I am appreciative! Keep up the PHENOMENAL work! Thank you for your service and your CONTINUED service to patriots.

Thank you for all you do John! Keep it up!

As a doctor and a person with family with diabetes also, I appreciate you making mention about the glucose gel. Really helpful stop-gap to have. It also would be good to keep in the truck a spare glucometer. It's come in handy quite a few times. I appreciate the work that you do. :)

Wonderful sir, I was just watching over your old EDC, Get home bag, and truck setup videos as a way to review and revise my kits as part of “spring cleaning” so to speak. Then this gem pops up in my notifications tab ❤

Thanks for all the great information, John. For regular guys like me, you're doing us a huge service by getting more of us to take the leap to concealed carry. Thank you for your service, and for the encouragement to always be better protectors.

Perfect timing as a reminder for us to be always ready, especially to protect ourselves and other from cowards, like the person or people who attack innocent children in their classrooms and such. Prayers go out for those left behind, who have to deal with the tragedy and grief.

so yay for pants.. fully agree that training to use the things you carry is key: software > hardware.. grateful for this channel and for all you’re doing to support our nation and its citizenry.. praying for you and your family - at home and at work

As a former 911 dispatcher and current diabetic, thank you for keeping that glucose handy!

Thanks for the inspiration! Continue to become a force for good is now a new mantra for me. Thanks for all of your hard work!

Yet another great video. As a woman who watches all you stuff, I want to say thank you for being funny and serious and educational all wrapped into one channel. My family truly enjoys learning from you and your team.

John, you need to get a Keysmart key organizer for your keys. It keeps them slim and organized and if you strategically get the keys cut in different colors or designs, it makes it SUPER easy to remember which key goes to what.

I love your products, thanks for all the work you do!

Awesome stuff! Appreciate everything you do!

For the belt, it's my first time upgrading after 20 yrs., and my first upgrade was a variation of the supreme appendix. I've practiced my knife draws with it, has been through wear and tear, and it still functions properly as a belt. No frays, no holster marks, nothing. It's awesome.

More solid content. Thanks for being rad as usual. Hope I can get into a class soon

Hey John, I’m 68 (soon 69) and former Infantry (with Ranger aspirations). I’m a bit tore up but still functional and I still carry everyday, and I’m the family medic. Sounds strange, but in my situation it’s true. Yes training is a must.

THANK YOU JOHN & COMPANY...... 🙏🏽

Been running Defiant Munitions for 2+ years. I’ve been through 2 vehicle interdiction trainings shooting through windshields and rear glass… only to be surprised to not only find great penetration but also expansion on the gelatin dummy inside that was almost the same as the denim+ gelatin test. I’ve never had a more perfect round.

Hands down best videos ever from John. Best gear - best advice - best channel - best training!

Defiant Munitions is the best defensive ammo I've ever carried. Awesome to see you are using it as well. Thanks for the quick and concise breakdown on your EDC. Good stuff.

Always enjoyable to listen to along with really good advice and gear. Double thumbs up.

On a side note i would like to mention the need to carry OC Spray (POM Industries is a great choice) and also the need for a tourniquet. Whether you are going full EDC + Ready Bag or just a simplified EDC for the day. A tourniquet and some OC Spray is definitely a solid addition to what you mentioned in this video! Great stuff man 🤘🔥

I need to step it up. Medical is my biggest weakness. I’ve got medical knowledge/skill, but I don’t carry medical gear and that needs to change. Keep up the fight brother! God bless!

Always enjoy your content! Also just another recommendation to checkout the phlster enigma, really has upped my concealment game and let's me carry 24/7at the gym in short/sweats etc. Also huge improvement in holster security and comfort while rolling & running.

Great video! I really like your emphasis on skills, mindset and health.

@12:00 John just validated my nunchuck and bo staff skills.

For non belted carry the phlster enigma is a game changer, highly recommend👍

Hi John, I went to the Tier 1 website, and I was looking at the Xiphos V2 but I don't see the CR920 listed under the Gun Make & Model. which one did you buy?

Love all you do but I’m very disappointed in the delay of shipments. I’ve been waiting awhile for something simple that I could have had in two days. Granted I don’t know if something else is going on so I will still be ordering several things you spoke about. Thank you for all you do and have done.

thank you for the great advice!

Regarding your "boxing blade". In a defensive situation I'd want that blade facing the other way, more like a traditional karambit. The primary reason is that in most defensive boxing stances (or if you end up on the ground) that blade is going to be closer to your own eye, temple, and throat than your opponent's. A slightly stronger opponent, or one who simply uses two-hands-to-one, or even just someone who gets lucky, will have your own blade in you sooner than you'd like. With the blade facing the other way, it becomes nearly impossible for the blade to be redirected towards anything too lethal on your own body (most likely leg at best). The slight angle of your blade isn't enough to make this untrue. Spar with a rubber knife to see how often it ends up against you. Furthermore, I would not want to risk my fingers on a folding blade, especially not one that doesn't open a full 180 degrees. The leverage against what is effectively a tinfoil lock on the blade isn't enough for me to trust. So a fixed karambit facing the other way is a better choice. Disclaimer, I live in Canada where I have no right to defend myself anyway. But if I did, that would be my advice. :-)

Ive been using Tier1 concealment holsters because of you and i absolutely love it! Highly recommend!

Great stuff. Thank you sir

I added some Velcro strips to extend the length on the ankle kit which allows me to wear it above my calf when I have boots on. It does print a bit more those who have noticed typically think its a knee brace and it is still quite stable and comfortable when out and about. Great video as always, love the information, tips and tricks

Really solid EDC. Is there anyway we could have a faster transition from the carbide glass breaker tip to the traditional pen insert? It's really inconvenient when I'm ready for a black mask abduction and I suddenly realize I'm just trying to tab out on 2 for 1 apps at chilis.

Great vid! Thanks for sharing John! Side note: Defiant Munitions is in all my life saving equipment from my Glock to my AK.

I have my bug out pants, shirts whatever in my bag ready to grab and go when time comes. Now just waiting on that time to come.

love it!! your smirking cracks me up!!! lol bless ya

The extent of a British edc is a pencil and maybe if you're really risky, a toothpick.

Thanks for taking the time to mention us, John. Means a lot. Although, you should note that we haven’t been wearing any cloths while loading ammo for years now……

I just picked up the streamlight wedge. I think you'd dig it. It charges via USB c like the rest of my gear. 👍🏾

Thanks John excellent info!

🇺🇸 My pants have actually become the core of my EDC. Pant requirements; Calf, multi tool, flashlight & cargo pockets. Built-in knee pads. Elastic waistband. Rip-stop material. Gusseted crotch. 🇺🇸

Agile body and mind most important. My daily walk the dog EDC runs about 25 pounds. Water is the first big item, then it is mostly a bunch of small stuff. I've used most of it at one time or another. It is great exercise to wear a pack while being pulled to the next great scent by a large hunting dog. Since retiring I'm down 70 pounds, my balance has improved, my blood pressure and A1c are great and even better looking. We are on a pace for 1,100 miles this year, up from 925 last year. Highly recommended. And it gets me out of my wife's hair for two or three hours a day. Retirement is great. Also gardening, musician, other hobbies, household chores.

Saludos desde Argentina. Muy bueno el video. Gracias por compartir la cultura EDC

Made me laugh, and informative. What more could I want? Nice job.

Not too many people talk about how edc is more than just what gun you have on you. Great video. Ps. I loved the janitor thing

Love your sense of humor and your EDC options hah. Thought I'd toss this idea in there, I carry about every place I go where I can due to work, including when working out with my client in athletic attire, to help out in this application I use my Bravobelt, or CLUTCH belt form "Unity Tactical to be able to carry comfortably.

I have bought 2 of the edc belts The black camo and buy one per year... fantastic belt... love it! The last one I owned didn't go bad but I gave it away to a cousin to convince him this is the best belt

We are SO similar man! I only wear pants when I'm not wearing shorts....or sleeping...I don't wear pants when sleeping....showering also, I don't wear pants OR shorts in the shower....other than that, we are the same. 😂 JK man...you're awesome, thanks for what you do!

High Speed Death Chess With a king laying on its side. Nothing else but the WPS logo somewhere else. No writing or links or anything else!!! No war poet. Just something to make people ask questions.

Rightly said! The best EDC is your health and strength. Then training. Everything else is extension of you.

Okay you got me with the green, I didn’t want merch until now. Thanks!

John are you going to review John Wick Chapter 4?

I love the Xiphos V2. Been carrying with that for 2 years now. It's hard to find videos on it on YT. I might suggest putting the actual holster names in the description, so others can find your thoughts on the two specific holsters when trying to find them on YT.

Glad you added Health in there. I'm 57 and I do stretches and calisthenics every morning just like when I was in school. It's even more important now. If something is on the ground, I just pick it up... people I work with, it takes them half a minute to pick up a piece of paper off the ground! I'm like, "Stretchhh!!!"

Thank you, Pants, for always being there.

Another great podcast! Thanks brother.

For boots give the Lowa renegades a try they are my favorites and served me quite well.

The warrior poet society is the one who introduced me to the EDC community and its philosophy. My current EDC are Ontario RAT 1, Victorinox Huntsman, Leatherman PST, and Wurkkus FC12. I also carry some fire-making items, like a ferro rod and lighter. The only thing I still don't have is a handgun. but it's better than having nothing at all. I'm glad to find channels like this.

Per AHA, rescue breaths are optional, therefore you can do compression only cpr and bypass the mask.

I looked into an Enigma for concealed carry for working out and if i wanted to dress up. It works for allot of situations when a regular holster might become a hassle

Love this!!!

Love the content John!

Dude amazing on the glucose paste, as a Type 1 diabetic I personally really appreciate and respect that

Awesome videos thanks

Nice informative video as always, John. 👍🏿

I went away from a side car appendix holster which I have two Axis Elites so I did get a Xiphos with a weapon light option and a separate mag carrier I put an Ulticlip for my Glock 19x mag. It’s just more comfortable since they are not connected together like a side car appendix rig.

Those are my favorite Solomons too. The only issue is the tread wears out way too quick. But thanks again John been following you for many many years now and you’re still one of my favorites. Congrats to your success.

I carry a small knife that has a fingernail file and awl on my Keychain. Can't tell you how many times I've used that. I also have a slim whistle, can opener and small ferro rod (all on my keychain). Always pays to have backups, especially if they're small enough not to get in the way.

John, once I get situated imma gonna book one of your courses

Salomon makes awesome footwear. I wear their shoes for disc golf. I like how your setup is simple and functional.

Thanks for sharing.

Glad you clarified the knife name.

Glad to see I'm not alone with using earplugs to keep from being overwhelmed by loud noises. I personally use the calmer plugs which help without totally cutting hearing capacity.

My EDC includes a set of TEUs (tactical eating utensils). The fork comes standard with a pick-a-toothy rail, upon which I mounted a light.

I have the same holster. For years, reqlly love it

Thanks John! Always 🔥! ❤🇺🇸

I agree with training.. that being said it would be super cool if yall training was more spread out, I'm in Illinois and hard to get to your training....

New Subscriber. You make really good videos. Thank you so much!

John, can you please elaborate on the T1C holsters more? T1C doesn’t make one for the CR920 and does not recommend using the 43X versions. Mainly on the Axis Elite due to the mag pouch not being designed for the proprietary SS magazine. Also for what it’s worth, I have an Axis Elite for my MR920 and the click retention was terrible, they said it’s a problem with the skinny trigger guard on all SS so they sent me a TLR-7A version so it would use the friction on the light instead.

excelente, sobre todo el mensaje final , muy bueno!!!!

I'm a small time custom holster manufacturer. I made an AIWB sidecar holster that I carry the Sig XTen in every single day. That thing disa-freaking-pears under just a T shirt. Not to knock T1C. I'm also 5 foot 10 and weigh 145lbs. Small frame kinda dood.

I wear a Wilderness belt with the steel buckle. It doubles as a stand-off weapon/slung shot when I can’t carry the gun (such as on the plane). The buckle will put a hole through 3/4” plywood!

Thanks again for great content sir. With the holster, what size pistol do you use when make the holster size order? Cr920 that I have is not listed, or do you just get the mr920 holster and have it still fit? Thanks for any info.

Thank you for the video! As the word evolves, it’s nice to hear such updates. Did you have any safety concerns with the Sig P365? Or were there other reasons (grip angle or what ever else it could be) why you decided to stop carrying it?

Everything good but the ratchet belt… bought a Nextbelt because your recommendation and voilà what a surprise my waist is small (5’7” with 160LBS) so pretty much I still need it more of the ratchet in order to get the belt tight so I have to give up on that belt and now currently waiting for Warrior Poet to have the Groove Life in black to try that one and see how it goes… but yes now I’m kind of skeptical on belts with ratchet because my waist, unless the whole belt is coming with the ratchet I don’t think I would buy it with just a portion of it… thanks Jhon!!

Great info

Love it!

Thank you

I love your videos lol imma be getting that pew pew soon

This is probably one of the most wholesome-fun and informative channels in the firearm community

You're the Marry Poppins of EDC! Great video Thanks for sharing!

Defiant Munitions is pretty awesome stuff. I know the owner Small shop, former Law Enforcement also raised in the ammo industry so the guy knows his ballistics. I trust it in edc vs a huge company way more.