Avoid These Common EDC Pistol Mistakes
About this video
McPhee identifies and demonstrates three critical mistakes he observes with everyday carry (EDC) among shooters in his classes: reholstering too quickly without clearing obstructing material, failing to seat the slide fully in the holster, and not properly managing clothing during the draw. He provides detailed corrections and techniques for each mistake to improve safety and reliability.
Key takeaways
- McPhee teaches that reholstering must be done slowly and deliberately, with careful clearance of any material (shirts, jackets) that could snag the trigger and cause accidental discharge
- McPhee recommends placing your thumb on the back of the slide when reholstering to ensure the slide is fully seated in battery, preventing trigger issues during the next draw
- McPhee advocates ’trading shirt for hand’ during the draw—using one hand to clear clothing while the other accesses the gun—to prevent the garment from snagging the weapon
Episode details: published January 15, 2025 · 221.8K views · 3:11 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. McPhee’s service stories are his own accounts, attributed to him — not independently verified. His tactical and firearms instruction is his doctrine, presented as his teaching — not legal or safety advice from Self Growth Videos.
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