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The video below is a reminder of the importance of obtaining proper training with respect to reluctantly holstering, proper holster selection, continual training, checking for loose attire, and weapon modifications. Turn your volume down!
You'll notice the video title is labeled "Accidental Discharge" when I've labeled it "Negligent Discharge. Let's define the two concepts before we dig into the specifics.
Accidental Discharge or AD, is a discharge happening by chance, either unintentionally or unexpected. Negligent Discharge or ND, is a discharge involving failing to take proper care in doing something.
The number of possibilities of this ND incident is many, and all of them point to negligence. First, let's look at Reluctantly Holstering (SLOWLY). If you're lucky enough to attend one of my handgun classes, this is certainly one of my top areas of concern. We train and practice slowly re-holstering our firearm for two reasons: make sure nothing is obstructing our firearm that could possibly get caught in the trigger as we re-holster (ie. Jacket string, loose shirt, etc), and second, what’s the rush to get the firearm out of our hand? We train for eliminating threats, whether that’s paper or the real thing. The possibility of multiple threats must be present in our mindset at all times. Removing our hand from the firearm should be the last thing we do!
Next, we must consider firearm modification. Based on this video, it appears to be competitive in nature. In other words, the operator is a competition shooter. I would bet my left arm that the trigger has been modified so the trigger is very sensitive before it goes bang! Very common with competitive shooters. Our training relies on leaving our firearms in factory condition. Many reasons: they’ve been tested thousands of times for reliability and safety, we may need to rely on a backup firearm at some point and we should be able to pick up a similar brand firearm and not miss a beat, and lastly the safety aspect of any modification is uncertain.
Another observation circles around his holster placement and clothing. A holster does not belong on your butt. You'll also notice he uses his left hand to pull or tighten his pants as he holsters. Why? That's a clear indication something is wrong with his setup and attire. Luckily, this guy has very skinny legs.
Another clear video above illustrates Negligent Discharge. Most of you have probably seen this video, but its worth a re-visit. Can you count the number of negligent items exhibited by this poor FBI agent? Was he drinking? Did he modify his firearm? Both are possible fails. Certainly, the obvious errors were simulating Richard Simmons with a loaded (Condition 1) firearm, poor muzzle discipline at pickup, placing his finger on the trigger when he picked it up, and lastly wearing a holster with little or no retention. The last item is up for debate, but I'm a big believer in retention. Jack the Giant Slayer should be able to pick me up from my feet, shake me upside down. My tools and everything else I carry on a daily basis should remain where I put them when I woke up.
