Using a Dagger in Close-Quarters Combat
About this video
McPhee demonstrates tactical deployment of the SOCPe dagger as a secondary weapon during weapon retention scenarios, covering grip techniques, throat-cutting threats, a technique he calls ‘gaffing’ to control an aggressor, and the practical purpose of the leather back plate for appendix carry comfort and safety.
Key takeaways
- McPhee advises keeping the thumb knuckle outside the finger loop for palm support when slashing or hooking with the SOCPe dagger
- McPhee teaches ‘gaffing’ - using a fish hook technique on the triceps to turn an aggressor before deploying the blade, as people may not immediately disengage after being cut
- McPhee argues the leather back plate protects against discomfort and rust when carrying appendix-style, and facilitates quick target acquisition with the thumb and safer resheathing
Episode details: published February 18, 2025 · 116.3K views · 3:26 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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