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John Mcphee
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ResourceAvoid These Common EDC Pistol Mistakes
McPhee identifies and demonstrates three critical mistakes he observes with everyday carry (EDC) among shooters in his classes: …
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ResourceThe Art of Blending In: A Taxi Story from Baghdad
McPhee shares a tactical anecdote from his time in Baghdad about using beat-up taxis as effective camouflage for high-risk …
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ResourceI Use This Thing Every Day
McPhee discusses his use of an ozone generator for eliminating odors from hunting clothes, martial arts gear, and van living spaces. …
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ResourceStaying Physically & Mentally Fit While Deployed
McPhee discusses physical fitness and recovery strategies during high-stress military deployments with sleep deprivation and …
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ResourceWhat's In My Fridge? On The Road Snacks, Meals, & More
McPhee walks through his van refrigerator and explains his preferred food staples and meal prep strategies for van life, including …
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ResourceMy Favorite EDC Knife and Why
McPhee discusses his preferred everyday carry knife, the SOCP Dagger, explaining its design advantages, proper carrying methods, and …
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ResourceWeekend Recap: Wreaths Across America
McPhee recounts his experience volunteering with Wreaths Across America, a national initiative that places wreaths on graves in …
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ResourceEssential Supplies in My Go Bag
McPhee discusses the contents and rationale behind his vehicle go bag, designed for highway emergencies and civil unrest scenarios. …
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ResourceRifle-to-Pistol Transitions - Intro
McPhee teaches rifle-to-pistol transition techniques, explaining when this niche skill is necessary and how to execute it …
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ResourceAlways Carried These for Special Forces Missions
McPhee describes the three weapons he carried during Delta Force missions and his rationale for each: a primary rifle (typically an …
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ResourceMy Pistol Recommendation for Beginners
McPhee recommends the Glock 48 as an ideal beginner handgun, explaining why he carries it and how its size makes it proportionate …
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ResourceUsing Fear to Your Advantage with John "Shrek" McPhee
McPhee discusses how he managed fear during his military service in high-stress combat situations, arguing that repeated exposure, …
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ResourceMail Call - Tasty Gains - John "Shrek" McPhee
McPhee reviews creatine and BCAA supplements from Tasty Gains, specifically praising their gummy formulations as preferable …
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ResourceMercedes Revel Van Tour - John "Shrek" McPhee
McPhee provides a tour of his custom SOB tactical van, showcasing the interior setup including his work and teaching area, …
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ResourceThe Hardest Army School – John “Shrek” McPhee Reveals All!
McPhee discusses his military training experiences, specifically identifying freefall jumpmaster school as the most challenging …
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ResourceLever Locks Suck!
McPhee discusses the practical problems he observes with lever locks on rifles, arguing they loosen during use even when tightened …
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ResourceZeroing… why 3, why 5 rounds?
McPhee explains the difference between a three-round and five-round rifle zero, attributing the military's adoption of three-round …
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ResourceI had to pick up some! Brown sugar, and cinnamon pop tarts! 
McPhee takes a break from regular content to eat and review a snack food, commenting on its nutritional content, taste, and …
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ResourceMail Call! @Diamondmma
McPhee receives and reviews a shipment of MMA gear from Diamond MMA, including compression shorts, a jock strap, protective cup, and …
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ResourceWorking out and Meal Prepping
McPhee reflects on September 11th's personal impact on his life and family while preparing to grill a tri-tip steak. He emphasizes …
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ResourceBreakfast of Champions!
McPhee shares his current breakfast routine and discusses his weight-cutting strategy for upcoming martial arts competitions, noting …
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ResourceTaking Accountability: Staying Positive Amid Life's Challenges
McPhee reflects on a recent loss at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition and discusses his mindset shift toward renewed gratitude and …
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ResourceMy First Jiu-Jitsu Fight at Worlds: A Journey to Remember!
The transcript appears to be fragmented audio from a training session, containing primarily music, applause, and brief verbal …
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ResourceAfter Action Report: Breaking Down My Worlds 2024 Performance
McPhee provides a post-competition report after competing in his first jiu-jitsu tournament at age 55, where he lost in the first …
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