RETENTION PROS & CONS
About this video
McPhee examines the practical advantages and limitations of retention shooting, testing draw times from deep concealment to evaluate when this technique is actually effective and at what distances it provides real tactical value.
Key takeaways
- McPhee argues that retention shooting is often promoted as quicker, but questions whether close-quarters distance is actually the ideal scenario for deploying a firearm
- McPhee applies jiu-jitsu principles to retention shooting, emphasizing that positioning must be established before attempting the technique
- McPhee uses timed draws from his personal deep concealment rig to objectively assess retention shooting’s practical effectiveness at various distances
Episode details: published October 20, 2020 · 1.6K views · 1:01 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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