TRIGGER TIME TV - SEASON 8 - EPISODE 8 - TAP RACK BANG
About this video
McPhee teaches the tap rack bang malfunction clearance procedure, emphasizing efficient hand movements and weapon familiarity. He argues that shooters should view the firearm as a communication tool rather than an adversary, minimizing unnecessary motions to resolve the malfunction quickly and return focus downrange.
Key takeaways
- McPhee argues that training quality determines execution: the brain learns habits, whether correct or incorrect, so proper repetition is essential
- McPhee teaches minimizing non-firing hand movement during tap rack bang to maximize speed—the gun should move around the non-firing hand, not the reverse
- McPhee contends that shooters should interpret a click as definitive weapon communication indicating a likely empty chamber or unseated magazine, then execute tap (magazine), rack (slide), and bang (fire) without hesitation
Episode details: published December 1, 2021 · 2.6K views · 4:57 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.
← Previous: TRIGGER TIME TV - SEASON 8 - EPISODE 7 - RELOADS · Next: TRIGGER TIME TV - SEASON 8 - EPISODE 9 - TRIGGER JERK MYTH →
All John McPhee videos · John McPhee profile · SOB Tactical (official site)
You Might Also Enjoy

Reflections on Spring and Hustling Through Raleigh, NC | Nature Walk Vlog
Explore →
Pistol and Carbine Course with John 'Shrek' McPhee: A Blast of Fun and Expert Instruction
Explore →
TRIGGER TIME TV - SEASON 8 - EPISODE 7 - RELOADS
Explore →
Worst Shooting Video: Episode 12
Explore →
Worst Shooting Video: Episode 11
Explore →