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An EDC Video Full of Surprises: This Man's Truck is a Rolling Armory

By Rain Noe - January 21, 2015

in Object Culture

There's a reason "The Walking Dead" is set in the South; because watching a bunch of us Yankees trying to load 9mm rounds into a .45 or accidentally ejecting the magazine every time we try to turn the safety off would probably not be that compelling to watch.

Gun culture varies widely in the United States, depending on everything from local laws to regional history to personal upbringing. In NYC most firearms are illegal, thus law-abiding citizens here grow up with no familiarity with them; but I've met folks down South for whom owning and carrying multiple guns at all times is natural, and for whom firearms instructions was a part of their childhood.

The unnamed vet (that's veterinarian, not veteran) behind YouTube channel Demolition Ranch clearly falls into this latter category. His vehicle-based "everyday carry," or EDC video below skirts the line between dead-serious and tongue-in-cheek and packs several surprises. Regional differences being what they are, I'm sure Northerners will find it eye-opening while Southerners will think it old hat:

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Doctor Doom

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This is supposed to be funny, not taken seriously. He is actually poking fun at the EDC culture, while being a part of it.

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James P

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His name is Matt and this is obviously a joke. It's not even his real accent. Watch his other videos, it's good stuff. He comes off as very down to earth.
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travis m.

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Isn't he supposed to be wearing eye protection in addition to his ear protection?
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hipstomp

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Guys, even this Yankee understands that you all--er, y'all--don't drive around with exposed roof-mounted .50 cals. I know that most of the time you pull tarps over them.
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J

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Hilarious, like the slow build up to the ludicrous.
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Martin

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Yeah a bit of a culture gap there. Don't know why he didn't understand how funny assault weapons are.
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Dan

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Maybe the fact that I'm a Southerner allowed me to read subtleties missed by the author, but I can assure you that this is not 100% serious. I'd say 70% at most ;)
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Matt

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I gotta get out of Georgia.
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Sean

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First, that guy is hysterical. Second, don't be another ignoramus and lump "Northerners" in with "New Yorkers". New York is it's own entity. The only ones with guns in New York are criminals, and the armed guards of the politicians and other elite members of society trying to outlaw guns and sodas. I can assure you, there are plenty of folks in Maine and New Hampshire that roll with an unreasonable arsenal in their vehicles and on their person that aren't joking around.
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Steve

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Ha, this was amazing. Also, before everyone starts freaking out... this video was not 100% serious, he doesn't actually roll around with a roof mount Barrett .50 Cal or think that EVERYONE needs as AR-15 in their car at all times.
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