John Davey

I get the same gear questions every week, sometimes before class and almost always after live fire.
This is a straightforward snapshot of what I personally carry and why.
It is not a sales pitch and it is not a universal prescription.

Gear has to fit your body, your lifestyle, and your willingness to train.
The goal is simple. A setup you will actually carry, and a plan you can actually maintain.

What handgun do you personally carry day to day?

I currently carry a Sig P365 variant.
Not because it is trendy, but because it fits my hands and disappears into daily life.
A gun that stays at home is useless.

Why that size instead of something bigger or smaller?

Full size guns are easier to shoot well but harder to live with.
Subcompacts are easy to carry but harder to control.
The middle ground works best for me.

Do you carry a red dot?

I carry iron sights only.
I do not trust batteries and I do not want the extra bulk.
Training solves the same problem.

Do you carry a weapon light?

No, not on my daily carry gun.
That decision is based on how and where I live and work.
I teach both approaches.

Do you carry a flashlight?

Yes. A small handheld light is daily carry.
It solves more problems than a firearm ever will.

Do you carry a knife?

Yes. A folding knife every day.
Tool first, weapon never.

Bottom line: gear choices are always a balance between equipment and training.

John Davey is a Minnesota BCA approved firearms instructor offering
Permit to Carry classes,
pistol safety training, and
live fire training
in Gibbon, Fairmont, and throughout Southern Minnesota.

I am a veteran, lifelong shooter, and NRA member.
My specialty is the art of the pistol and solid fundamentals.
Carrying is not a hobby. It is part of daily life.

Safety first. Safety always. No compromise.

At Davey Defense we teach everyday people how to protect themselves.
No ego. No theatrics. Just real world fundamentals.

Whether you are here for a
Permit to Carry class,
Basic Pistol tune up,
or
one on one safety session,
the process is the same.

Mission

Teach solid fundamentals.
Treat people with respect.
Build long term trust.

Questions?

Reach out anytime through the
contact page
or email
[email protected].

Note: carrying a lethal self defense weapon is not for everyone.