Booze N' Views #79 - Alec Baldwin

About this video

McPhee discusses firearm safety rules in the context of the Alec Baldwin shooting incident, arguing that Baldwin violated basic safety protocols by pointing a weapon at someone regardless of trigger control claims. McPhee uses anecdotes from his special operations experience to explain how accidental discharges occur and emphasizes that treating every weapon as loaded is non-negotiable.

Key takeaways

• McPhee argues that the ‘I didn’t pull the trigger’ defense is not credible when a firearm discharges in someone’s hands, and that all four basic firearm safety rules must be followed
• McPhee contends that pointing a weapon at a person violates fundamental safety protocol and would have prevented the tragedy, regardless of trigger involvement
• McPhee shares his military experience investigating accidental discharges, noting that personnel often deny pulling the trigger due to brain processing, but video evidence proves what actually happened
• McPhee argues that modified cowboy revolvers can discharge from hammer manipulation alone, making the incident predictable if basic safety protocols had been followed

Episode details: published December 7, 2021 · 15.8K views · 10:39 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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