EDC items should be selected based on their utility as multi-purpose tools and their appropriateness for specific environments rather than just their tactical appearance.

“a lot of the stuff that i carry is based on experiences both my own and some of the experiences shared with me by former students by people that i've learned with by my mom you know a lot of a lot of stuff that i carry has a lot of cultural significance”

He expresses a strong preference for the Glock 19 as a carry firearm.

“I want to be Glock I want to carry my Glock model 19 everywhere dude”

He prefers the Aimpoint Acro optic for his firearms because it is a proven system he has used extensively in combat.

“I mean that's if I've I've used one optic more than ever in combat it's it's been the aim point Point um you know I'm not a I'm not biased to any particular gun product optic or or anything even our holsters even though we make equipment you'll still see me wearing a lot of other people's equipment ”