Overview of Shawn Ryan's Everyday Carry: 2026 Edition
Shawn Ryan walks through his updated everyday carry setup for 2026, explaining what he uses daily, what has stayed the same for years, and what has changed most notably: his concealed carry firearm. The video blends practical gear recommendations with personal stories, sentimental keepsakes, privacy/security tools, spiritual items, and medical gear. A recurring theme is that he prefers proven equipment he trusts, chooses items that can help him get out of trouble or stay prepared, and keeps a few meaningful objects that connect him to his family, friends, and past.
Key Themes
Consistency over novelty
- Ryan says he rarely changes gear unless something clearly better comes along.
- Many of his items have stayed in rotation for years because they are reliable and familiar.
- He favors tools that are practical, durable, and easy to access in a crisis.
Preparedness and mobility
- A lot of his carry philosophy centers on being able to:
- protect himself,
- communicate,
- move quickly,
- preserve privacy,
- and treat injuries if needed.
Sentiment matters
- Several items are kept not just for utility, but because they remind him of:
- his family,
- fallen friends,
- his SEAL/CIA-era experiences,
- and major milestones in his life.
Notable Everyday Carry Items
Clothing and accessories
- Shoes: Cole Haan
- Socks: La Bamba
- Jeans: Tom Ford
- Belt: Bianchi belt he says he has worn since his SEAL days
- Shirts: Robert Barakett white or black T-shirts
- Cover shirt: A brand he references as “Isaiah”/“SIA” (likely a shirt brand used on the show)
- Hat: SRS hat, plus company-only jackets
Watches and eyewear
- Rolex GMT (black): His long-time “go everywhere” watch; he values it for its history and resale/value-as-utility mindset.
- White gold Rolex Submariner: Another heirloom-style watch with personal significance.
- Breitling Emergency: A watch with a built-in distress beacon; he praises it as a survival tool, though he notes they may no longer be readily available.
- Roka eyeglasses and sunglasses: His newer glasses, praised for comfort and lightweight design.
- Cutler & Gross sunglasses: A favorite older pair with sentimental value.
Wallet and cash
- Uses a small leather wallet.
- Keeps a couple hundred dollars in cash on him at all times.
- Emphasizes cash as a practical tool for getting out of bad situations quickly.
Sentimental Items He Keeps Close
Personal and family items
- Sobriety coin from his wife: Her one-year coin, which he keeps on his nightstand as motivation.
- Bracelets honoring the fallen: He describes black memorial bracelets worn by veterans, including one honoring Ty Woods and Glen Doherty.
- Piece made by his son in preschool: He keeps it on his nightstand because it means a lot to him.
Career-related keepsakes
- Audio engineer’s cut microphone jack: A gift marking how far the show has come, from recording in an attic to running a full company.
- He uses these items to remind himself of progress and the people who helped build the business.
Privacy, Tech, and Digital Security Gear
Phone privacy and tracking protection
- He talks about how much personal data gets harvested from phones and apps.
- Says he created or promoted Glacier, an Android app designed to reduce data leakage and digital tracking.
Travel tech
- OMG cable: A malicious-looking iPhone charger that can reportedly capture data/keystrokes.
- Ridge Wallet battery pack: Portable charger he keeps in bags, cars, and travel kits.
- RF detector: A device from Ryan Montgomery used to detect whether something is listening or transmitting.
- Nyan box: A signal-blocking device meant to disrupt spying or signal interception in private settings.
- Glacier Wi-Fi box: A secure travel router/VPN setup to avoid unsafe public Wi-Fi.
Medical Gear
Tourniquet
- He strongly recommends carrying a tourniquet and learning how to use it.
- He stresses:
- don’t buy cheap knockoffs,
- practice before you need it,
- and make sure family members know how to use one too.
- He highlights it as one of the most important things in the entire setup.
Knives and Defensive Tools
Blades and impact tools
- Brass knuckles with “FAFO” engraving from Eddie Gallagher
- OG switchblade from the 1980s style
- Randall-made fixed blade
- Tour knife from Travis Haley
- Dom Raso/Dynamis blade
- Folder knife he uses often, also from Tour Knives
He frames these as practical tools for travel and self-defense, especially in places where firearms or knives may not be legally or practically accessible.
Spiritual Items
Bible and devotional material
- Carries a Bible when traveling.
- Reads from Jesus Calling daily for encouragement and grounding.
- Also carries deliverance prayers and other spiritual protection material.
- Keeps a St. Benedict crucifix on his nightstand.
Rosaries
- Carries a rosary in his left pocket.
- One rosary was given by Father Ripperger and is tied to a place in Bosnia/Medjugorje, which he associates with miracles and blessing.
- Another is the Warrior’s Rosary from Dom Raso, which he has given to people he cares about.
Firearms: Evolution of His EDC Gun
His carry history
- Glock 17: His original concealed carry gun from his CIA contracting days.
- Glock 19: A smaller, more compact carry option after leaving the agency.
- Glock 43: A short-lived carry choice; he modified it with grip tape and sights.
- SIG P365: The gun he credits with changing concealed carry by offering more capacity in a small package.
- SIG P365 Macro: His later upgrade for more rounds and a better grip.
Why he liked the P365 line
- Better capacity than older subcompacts
- Less recoil/snappiness than smaller single-stack pistols
- More shootable without requiring aftermarket mods
New 2026 carry gun: SIG P385
- He says this is the first public video showing it.
- Claims it is his new everyday carry and calls it “perfection.”
- Features he highlights:
- flat trigger
- thumb ledge / “gas pedal”
- optic-ready slide for RMR, Delta Point Pro, and SIG optics
- tritium night sights
- aggressive grip texture
- adjustable mag strap for 15- or 17-round mags
- built-in compensator on one model
- He says it shoots flat, feels good in the hand, and is ideal for concealed carry, duty use, or military applications.
Final Carry Philosophy
What matters most to Ryan
- Reliable gear over trendy gear
- Tools that help in emergencies
- Items with history or meaning
- Privacy and self-protection
- Spiritual grounding
- Medical readiness
Practical takeaways
- Carry cash.
- Carry a tourniquet.
- Know your gear well.
- Protect your digital privacy.
- Keep items that matter to you close, but don’t get overly attached to possessions.
- Train with your concealed carry setup and stay ready.
Closing Note
The video ends with Ryan plugging Vigilance Elite gummy bears, reminding viewers to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave reviews on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The overall tone is part gear walkthrough, part life story, part personal testimony, and part practical preparedness guide.