If, in court, you can clearly articulate the circumstances of the situation, your mindset and thought processes, and why you had to use your weapon then the contents of your pockets, your bag or your vehicle have nothing to do with the case. Your defense lawyer can easily debunk the other lawyer trying to make you out to be a rambo because you carry 2 knives.AddyLO wrote: But my point is that I'm probably giving some gung-ho attorney the opportunity to say in court, "Look at that whacko! He was looking for a fight and chose my poor, innocent client to pick on!" Most attorneys don't even understand the need for hollow point rather than FMJ. They know nothing about the penetration aspects of our choice in ammo. All they know about JHP is that it "makes a bigger hole". How cruel! And the sad thing is, too many juries just follow along.
So, how many items do you "EDC" each day? Whatever the number, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on this topic.
Don't stop being prepared because of what some lawyer MIGHT do or say. You might as well not go outside because you MIGHT get struck by lightning.
Go though all of your EDC carry equipment. For each item think of a time when you have used it or may use it in the future. If you're ever get questioned about them, just tell them when and how they were used.
I have 4 knives on me every day. I used 3 of them in the last 3 days. I use my Fenix light every single day.
I carry at least 1 gun, 2 spare mags, 4 folding knives, a light and cell phone every day. Sometimes I add a fixed blade knife. None of it is illegal. Most of it's not visible.
Over prepared is Ninja shrukins or a belt sword. What you listed is just plain being prepared.
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