Whose EDC would you like to see next?

This guy actually loves it. He acts super professional, which he is. But when ever he mentions things kicking off you can clearly see he lives for the drama. Legendary

Never seen so much humility spoken from a man who has done things most people don’t experience in twenty life times.

Recently visited the UK and France. As an American visiting over there. Christian is absolutely spot on with being aware of your surroundings. I was on a bike tour in London. It was the week before coronation, so it was very busy in London. I decided to take the rear of the pack for my own piece of mind. One of the participants on the tour had a malfunction with the chain on there bike. The rider was a young girl from Switzerland, maybe 13-15 years old. I stopped and stayed with her trying to get the chain back on her bike. It was probably 10 mins before the rest of the group realized we were missing. Her dad was extremely thankful that I stayed with her. Look for opportunities to serve others. Love you all!

I’ve been waiting for a sas member to come on your show and I think this might be more than expected

Great segment. As a Brit I can tell you these men are highly respected here in the UK. The SAS are shrouded in secrecy & I cannot remember in my lifetime of anything leaked about the unit. Respect to my fellow brothers & sister over the pond who have some amazing special military units themselves

2 total legends just having a chat, don’t get better than this.

Unassuming, understated and not prone to hyperbole, not obsessed with gear and being tacticool, sensible advice given. The antithesis of many US folks we see on social media. Also wrote a children's book, here's to much success for him as an author. Great podcast Shawn, and nice jacket.

Christian gave the exact look I was expecting from him when he was handed that Sig. that is about as honest as you’re gonna get. Kudos to him

“Remember any rights you give up you will never get back”! Well said Chris and seconded by Shawn - looking forward to the whole interview!

Christian Craighead’s low profile De Beers EDC: 1. Flashlight, SureFire Stiletto 2. Pocket knife, preferably OTF knives 3. Mid Size Pistol, 3 mags 4. Comms, in this sitch a Phone 5. Powerbank 6. Automatic watch, his is a Panerai

"Obi-Wan Nairobi" is possibly the most badass nickname ive ever heard

From the start Chris honestly admitting he "may not be exciting enough" shows true humilty and vulnerability for showing up

I am a 35 year old first responder. This guy is my hero.

SAS. Best in the world. This mans a legend 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Edc : -Flashlight -Pocket knife(out the front automatic -Mid sized hand gun(3 mags-20 rnds minimum) (preferably a gun that doesnt break form) Battery pack Automatic watch Medical(if room): Tourniquet Phone (keep constantly charged)

It really amazes me, that person who is legit hero, went against odds and risked his life, and just in general - selected and operated in one of the best units in the world ---- that person appears so nice, somewhat awkward and even somewhat insecure, if that makes sense!! I don't mean that as in insult, by any means - just mind boggling that someone who is on another level physically and mentally, appears almost nervous in front of camera! Guess it shows we are all human, even operators...! Chris - we love you!

This is by far one of the most important interviews to date. @Shawnryanshow this is amazing and thank you for what you do sir!

As a retired NYC police officer who was raised in the South Bronx and lived my entire career in the Bronx, and can relate to Christian, when he says, "Be aware of your surroundings" and any rights that you give up, you'll never get them back. I can't count the times that people told me that they were caught off guard, either behind the counter, walking into the apartment or just walking down the streets. And I also can't count the times people told me that they wished they'd had a gun. But, due to New York Cities anti-gun laws, law abiding citizens are unable to have a firearm. Of course, those laws don't anything to stop criminals from having guns, as criminals don't obey laws. I did 3 years in the Marine Corps, 20 years with the NYC Police Dept., a stint with the NYANG, security at the Plaza hotel in Manhattan, Security at West Point Military Academy, I'm 72 years old and still train and carry.

Wise words about being aware of your surroundings. Can't remember where I heard/read/saw this but it was along the lines of: "Don't go where stupid people go, and do stupid things at stupid times of the day.'

A true living legend and hero -> and still humble as can be. Much respect.

Hey shawn,congrats on a thousand days and fatherhood. I just watched your interview with chris,its awesome to watch the difference over the last few years.

Looking forward to the interview with Christian. He's a true hero in every sense of the word. What he did that day in Nairobi was a reflection his exemplary character and dedication to what he is: an SAS soldier. Hopefully he will act as a role model to many young men around the globe. Thank you Christian and thank you Shawn for this very important interview with this special man.

I can’t wait to watch this whole segment, you’re doing amazing things Shawn and we all respect you for that!

I so cannot wait for the full episode. No doubt it's gonna be an awesome watch. I love watching ex special forces operators talking through their lives their careers all the while being careful & mindful not to go into too much detail due to obvious reasons which I admire. U can tell people like Chris thrive off combat that they enjoy it get excited about it especially when things kick off but also remain super professional throughout. These guys are the best of the best man with the perfect motto Who Dares Wins

Impressive how he is looking after the SAS. With privacy 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸

I plugged my phone in straight after watching, as a Brit can’t wait to watch this one a true hero and gentleman.

I just really connected with this young man , thank you! I always follow your shows Ryan. This was one of the best.

I’ve never been more excited for an episode of anything. This dude is a titan of war

"We never know how high we are/ 'til we are called to rise,/ And then if we are true to plan,/Our statures touch the skies"..... (para). Words just cannot convey the bravery of some men. These are the sort of people who should be leading governments. They've certainly integrity....anyone who runs towards danger to help others isn't short of that.

His humility is stunning and refreshing. Great interview!

Just one slight correction. You can own firearms in the UK. They aren't banned but are restricted in the types of firearm you can own.

I massively appreciate this episode, I wanted to hear from this guy for a while, I again appreciate the SAS,SBS,PARAS and all our other lads who protect us back home in the UK. A fantastic episode and I send my thanks for everything you do to keep the world safe from harm by putting yourself in places many of us can't even dream of.

Anytime you ask a "former operator" what is his everyday carry and his answer is "I'd rather not go into that" means approach at your own risk. Great video.

Shawn, you're the real man! Most people would cut that sig segment out, and I respect you even more that you left the part there.

Complete professional, none of this playing up to the media bull 💩, as a former tier 2 myself……this guy is it!!! One of my heroes, never mind tour rock stars or athletes.

Love what he said at the end because it's coming from a person with experience...any rights you give up, you're never gonna get them back. Americans absolutely must take note.

"It's still a good lesson for people in the United States of America that, remember that any rights that you give up, you're never going to get them back."

Love this guy , soo humble and unassuming ..good job sirs..

absolutely brilliant..grateful

Great advice. I would highly recommend against a smart watch as well. Unless you want it dying when you really need it or someone being able to track you at all times. Old school replaceable battery, digital watch for me.

I've been waiting for Shawn to have a guest from the SAS on, this is going to be awesome. And who does he get first, Obi Wan Nairobi. I am pumped for this episode.

Chris,Thankyou for your comments on keeping your phone charged. I preach that to all close to me ,family, friends etc etc. And it's for all the exact same scenarios that you listed! I never leave the house without a cord and plug 🔌 at minimum! Thank you Shawn for another winning interview!

Shawn Ryan I am a 1 week old new subscriber to your channel ,But holy crud this is the kind of content we all love man ! Keep up these BADASS interviews ! I just had to say that .These story’s we get from these vets truly lived the Black Hawk Down & more 🫡

There's a reason why they are called, the "Thinking Soldier". Listen to his comment about his watch.

4:32 this is what makes the SAS guys the best, over and over again they just make it work regardless of what they have. for the purposes of this channel this guy is the one we have all been waiting for, but there are a few other SAS guys who are willing to talk on KZfaq who should be on the list - Foxy, Big Phil, Billy B, Staz etc.

Been waiting for this! Thanks for finally getting him on

Love the show Shawn. It just gets better and better.

SAS; “No better friend, no worse enemy”. Indeed. Pure Stud.

I am so stoked he is finally o the podcast - cannot wait for the full episode to release!!😎👍

This is seriously great, thanks for your work Shawn.

One of the baddest men on the planet!🇬🇧⚔️🏴‍☠️🐺

Iam an 18yr old from Uganda a small country bordering Kenya(where all the action went down).Mr Craighead demonstrated a high level of professionalism during the attack and he showed us our weaknesses in security and because of him,i will join the military and train to be like him for the better of our region.Thanks Mr Shawn for putting into place such interviews.

Such a cool guy, you can see how he didn’t want to flex the watch he genuinely bought it bc of the durability and functionality not to be flashy. What a cat

Looking forward too this with you two guys.

These guys have been putting in work since the 1940’s. When you look at how highly skilled the Army SMU (or CAG or Delta Ninjas or whatever the hell they come up with this year) is and than figure their training pipeline and organizational structure is based on UK SAS Selection it shows you how long the UK has recognized the necessity of having such skilled shooters in the “break glass in case of war” box.

SAS The elite of the elite He who dares wins

Absolutely can't wait to hear this guys story. What a legend.

Been waiting for this one thank you SRS!

I suspect Chris lives in my town as I see him on Instagram frequenting my favorite watering holes…hope to run into him someday soon and buy him a pint!! What a legend.

The most important thing for anyone to carry in the UK is a flashlight. So important

Shawn and team, hats off again. Kicken 2024!

They adapt to whatever and with whatever they have... to train in everything that's all I'm saying... legend! 🇬🇧

Either this guy is genius level smart (literally), or he has seen some heavy stuff. There's something "un-normal" about the way he is holding himself and interacting. Amazing to watch and listen to. Cant imagine his level of expertise and training. Seems to be incredibly respected within the SOF community, all the popular names are huge fans of this dude.

A British Legend ! ❤

OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY..... Thank you for this gentlemen I'm telling "anyone who'll listen" about the upcoming interview.

Humble warriors seem to worry if people find them interesting - chat away for hours you have my attention...Thanks Mr Ryan for bringing a british legend onto your excellent show.

Just to correct something, here in the UK you can own guns. You just cant carry for PP. The only exception is Northern Ireland who do have CCW thus you can carry for PP. The gun laws here are not as strict as many think, once you have a licence. Over 100,000 people in the UK have a Firearms licence(FAC) and about 4 times that have Shotgun licence (SGC). The main restriction is you cant own centrefire semi auto rifles or pistols easily. You can however own ba rifles, straight pull rifles, shot guns (any type), lever action, semi auto rim fire, some revolvers, black powder pistols and rifles. We have no restrictions on stocks, magazines, suppressors etc. (although the latter are controlled) There is no waiting period. Private sales are permitted. A nice bonus is our min barrel length is 12". Min OAL 24". So possible to have some really nice short rifles. If you really want to own a 1911 or similar it is still possible but the legislation makes it pretty pointless due to the storage and usage restrictions. (section 7 firearm)

Them boys across the pond are different🇺🇲🇬🇧

He’s a tradesman for sure. Doesn’t sound like much is concrete in his career. Obviously very resourceful and takes whatever fits the job so hit can hit the ground running

Every time I see a guest, I wish you did a wrist watch check. Glad you got the info on this one!

The most awkward moment of every Shawn Ryan video: The moment Shawn "gives" the guest a Sig and, every time, that same confused awkward response from the guest: "Thanks?"

I am also a Brit but live north of Austin, Texas. First thing I did when I moved here was get a license to carry and stack the armory. He's right, never give up yours rights. The American constitution must be protected at all costs.

Can't wait to listen to this interview

What a great interview….cant wait for the rest

That smile he gives when talks about mags and it goes noisy and it's a good day 😂

I think 2.14 million people are eagerly awaiting this interview, I know I am!

Humble, quiet guy. Amazing.

Can't wait for this!! 🔥

The US vs UK difference here is huge, the interviewer far more interested in gear and firearms yet the SAS operator far more focused on what he needs and the capabilities he has.

9:24 "Just be aware of your surroundings." Jocko Willink says the same thing and 98% of the time simply being aware & vigilant can help one avoid trouble. Far too many people nowadays bury their heads deep into their cellphones and some become easy targets for criminals. Be aware of your surroundings always!

Excited for this show!

Its a great piece on practical item's anyone can legally carry.... especially in the UK,, no cool tactical brands just items that get the job done. Funnily first item not a gun,knife or weapon but a torch, power banks and watch so simple, everyone should carry these.

Love this show. Would love to see you interview that Ranger from Tacoma in 2nd batt who fought off that gang with him and his buddies. I met that guy once at a bar in Tacoma. Pretty cool

One thing right off the bat I notice is he is super intense. God Damn, it has to be exhausting to always be “ready”. I am sure he doesn’t even realize he is this intense but to the casual civilian, his eyes are laser focused like a god damn machine.

The one and only Obi Wan Nairobi! Been waiting so long for Shawn to interview him.

Two gentlemen, that would be in my top five if someone made me pick. Top five operators. And two of them are sitting down having a conversation about life. I cannot wait I literally cannot wait SMH until this interview hits KZfaq

Always remember, we’re never gonna get the rights back that we give up.

About time you guys had a SAS guy on. Number 1 special forces unit 🇬🇧

from the UK thank you

I CANNOT wait until you put it on air the 15th!! Shawn, I’m going to join Patreon today! This is worth the money to join! You have pushed me over the top!😂

One thing about the UK that a lot of people forget, even people within the UK that often talk about the restrictive laws is that 'body armour' doesn't really have any restrictions and you can generally wear it freely with caveats being perhaps not always at work or in very specific places depending on what exactly it is. Armour is also a big spectrum it doesn't have to be hulking 7.62 rated plates it can be stab and/or slash proof garments or just impact resistant. Firearms are very uncommon in the UK but knives unfortunately are extremely common. Whilst I don't wear them everywhere I've carried 'slash sleeves' for years, they're weightless, flat, can wear them under clothes or in a bag or jacket, no inconvenience at all. Fact is you can wear a stab vest around all day but that's quite a big deal and honestly not really necessary. If you ever do go hand-to-hand with someone with a blade it'll be your forearms that get cut to ribbons attaining the grapple, they're so easy to protect though. Sleeves are really common in the emergency services.

I can’t remember his name but he is a Vietnam vet that they called “Maggot” and he was a tunnel rat. I would love for you to interview him if he is still around. He talked about wearing the ears of the people he killed around his neck like a necklace. That interview would be incredible! Those Vietnam vets went through hell.

Damn I can't wait for this podcast!!!!

im happy to see that he is alive and doing well

Love how down to earth and “not arsed” the British are compared to the Americans lol. Really looking forward to seeing the full interview.

Its an embarrassment the way he has been treated by our own countries Military he is a true jedi and deserves full credit.i dont blame him i would bugger off to america exactly the same .

Powerful statement saying you’ll never get back rights you give up.

I’m waiting patiently for the full rip!

A British Hero 🤝