Reddit mentions of Gerber Impromptu Tactical Pen - Black [31-001880]

Off the top of my head things that are cool and don't break the bank:

Kershaw Cryo

Spydero Tenacious

Leatherman Wingman

Streamlight Microstream

Gerber Impromptu Pen

You could probably use the glass breaker on a tactical pen like this or this as a scribe.

I mean, if you're looking for straight tactical, our top-spiral notebooks are actually FOD-compliant and water-resistant for military use, and the Gerber Impromptu Tactical Pen has a plexiglass-basher on the tip and writes upside down and through water using our ink.

I have the Gerber Impromptu and I'm constantly trying to write with the glass breaker point. The scritching is like nails on a blackboard.

Gifts that I have received from family since being in the job:

QuiqLite

Leatherman OHT

Some tactical pen that smashes windows

personally I wouldn't have bought the pen lol, its a bit of an overkill but hey I guess I'll change my mind the day I need to break through a window or strike someone with it? who knows lol.

Definitely recommend the quiqlite...I use it every day and probably not something he would've thought about. I can't even believe that I used to write notes in the dark without that light (also really helpful if you have to cuff someone who is resisting in the dark as well).

Leatherman...well speaks for itself...another thing I use pretty regularly

Been here lurking for a while and finally decided to post my EDC. Since there's been some discussion lately as to where people carry their EDC that is how my list below is broken down. Let me know if you have any additional questions.

Head

• Seahawks Superbowl Champions Hat
  
  Neck
  
  
• Seahawks lanyard with work ID, keycard, desk keys
  
  Left Wrist
  
  
• Suunto Vector in Military Foliage Green
  
  Front Left Pocket
  
  
• EZGO Slim
  
• KOBALT Multitool
  
• HTC One with White Otter Box Commuter Case
  
• Olight S15 Baton
  
  Front Right Pocket
  
  
• Carabiner with 4x Nite Ize S-Biners Size 0, Gerber Shard and KeySmart Standard Size
  
• Gerber Impromptu
  
• Kershaw Cryo 2
  
  Back Left Pocket or In-Hand
  
  
• Rite in the Rain Notebook
  
• Rite in the Rain Notebook Cover
  
  For those interested in the EZGO and KeySmart my opinions are as follows.
  
  I like the EZGOs form-factor, but after owning it for a while it doesn't 'stretch' at all for what's in there. I have two credit cards, ID, insurance and a punch card in mine and it's like pulling teeth to get anything out of it. Also, since it's made to fit cards, anything bigger than that can't be accommodated. As a result I have my CPL, vehicle insurance and KOBALT tool rubber-banded to the thing. I've been eyeing the Flipside 3X as a replacement, but their shipping is around $7 which is over 10% the cost of the wallet... hence my apprehension in buying one.
  
  As for the KeySmart, I've had it a couple of days and so far I dig it but with a couple of caveats. They include two keyblanks for Schlage-style keys. I took one of them to Lowe's to have it cut and there was an issue with the blank, as a result their machine could not provide an accurate copy. I purchased a key from Lowe's and they made it without issue. Not sure what kind of weird science is up with the blanks they included, but I would be leery of buying their 'lightweight' and colored blanks as you may have similar results. My second issue may be somewhat nitpicky, but it's next to impossible to open the door with one hand anymore. Hands full of groceries or mail? Well, you better plan ahead on getting your key flipped out prior to getting to the door, other wise you'll be settin' that shit down.
  
  Would I buy the EZGO Slim again? No. Would I buy the KeySmart again? Yes.

Here's one of my recommendations:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B0BD3W0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

edit: I'm just now noticing they're over $100. I got it for about $35 when it wasn't Christmas time. You should be able to find other brands like it for about that price.

Second the Gerber pen. I've been carrying it for a month now, and it's right at home in my flight suit. I get a lot of comments about it, never anything bad.

I liked the fact that it had the glass breaker, which makes it easier to employ in self-defense, plus it accepts Rite-in-the-Rain ink cartridges, of which I have many in stock since I'd been using those as my EDC pens for the past couple years.

http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-31-001880-Impromptu-Tactical-Black/dp/B00B0BD3W0

I actually decided against pepper spray, it could blow back into you depending on the weather, and who wants to carry around a can that you might never use? I actually thought about a knife/gunless EDC and this is what I've decided on.

• Unbreakable Umbrella
  
• Gerber Impromptu
  
• Tactical Flashlight. My preference will be the ThruNite TN12 2014. 1000 lumens for $50.
  
  With these they'll actually have some use other than self-defense and won't just be sitting in your pocket waiting for emergencies.
  
  

Gerber impromptu tactical pen.... link, I think this time! it's sexy, it's useful, and it works upside down and underwater! I love mine!

Edit: fixed link, I think