What Does A CIA Spy Carry Everyday?

You might be surprised to see what Andrew Bustamante carries and his perspective on why. This was a quick warm-up round we had before the initial show with Andrew; we hope you enjoy the small segment! Part 2 with Andrew will be released on April 3rd, 2023!!

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[ShawnRyanShow]

What was your favorite part of Andy’s EDC?

[peanutbuttawaffle]

Shawn: What is your EDC?

Andrew: *$100 and a pair of shoes*

[chaeynz]

1. Shoes with laces
2. 100-200$ USD cash
3. International credit card
4. Laminated shortlist of 7 most important phone numbers (emergency contacts)

Weapon at home: Baton

[dandraghici]

I have tears in my eyes....this is the first time anyone ever called Romania a first world country

[beelow]

First rule of Spy Club:
Don’t let the internet know what you actually carry.

[Jedpack]

Carry speed. So many people can’t run 5 miles anymore, it’s so underrated.

[nafis]

I love that alarm, cash and laminated contacts EDC. Thank you.

[Photojouralist]

I'm from a CIA family, My father was OSS, CIA station chief he had 5 kids only 5 foot five WW2 vet and I think the M1 Garand was taller then him. Growing up can't imagine him being a Daniel Craig with 5 kids following him around the world . Bill Colby was his boss. At least he got a medal from the CIA now that he's gone I look at the medal everyday

[easbreid]

My grandfather was a Marine marksman, he never let us wear flip flops if we were going somewhere(i grew up in Florida so alot of people wore flip flops). Shoes w laces tied, he also told me to ALWAYS carry a hundred dollar bill folded up hidden in my wallet. He told me to never use it unless you absolutely had no other choice

[andrewb]

Fun fact: he's also secretly sponsored by Head and Shoulders.

[amels]

Lamination: Upon leaving [Pershing Missile units] Germany in the Fall of 1984 and arriving at Columbus GA, 179th M.I.D, one of the first things that caught my attention was the use laminated docs. I implemented this concept into my personal life and since then until now, I laminate damn near everything and, encourage others in my tight circle to do the same; esp the younger generation. Office Depot!

[tbotiOG]

One thing when he was looking at the gun he didn’t check to see if it was loaded, even if someone says it’s not loaded, out of habit you always cock back to check the chamber, trust but verify and always treat a gun as if it’s loaded.

[mattoreilly]

Wouldn’t surprise me if this guy was still on the agency payroll. He promotes a career working for them very well.

[batepuxaevai]

I loved they way he did not check the weapon before handling it. 🤫

[markkouri]

When working solo in Baghdad I carried $100 USD “Ali Baba money” and an old 38 revolver on my person and a “crummy old AK” in my car, and an Iraqi ID. I dressed like a local and drove what looked like an Iraqi taxi. People would often try to flag me down for ride.

[IrishLincoln]

90% of trade craft is getting another person to trust you. Learning to be confident, friendly, innocent looking, and in some cases helpless, will put you in a situation where you are in control. Knowing how to control the situation and manipulate that situation to your advantage.
Be friendly, be personable, take and give, give and take, develop a friendship even if it only last for a few seconds, minutes, or hours.
This will get you out alive. First thing to carry on EDC is a friendly persona.

[johnnydanger]

Sig is cutting some serious checks getting all these former spec operators to push product

[zozoartstudio]

This is true. I was a flip flop guy until i got into training. My friends were flip flop guys. Got into a little fight, everyone’s feet were tore up and it was Phoenix in the summer, hot cement.
If you want to be ready, you gotta be ready to run, scale, fight, whatever on all terrain. Shoes are a must. Number one.

[nudaveritas]

American Express is useless in a lot of European countries. Most shops and restaurants here in Europe don't accept American Express because it carries a high fee for the business owner. You're better off with a Visa or a Mastercard.

[Eidenbites]

Andrew: I don’t like carrying guns

Shawn: hands him a gun *