Cedric W. is a musician from Houston, Texas.
He has worked in the music industry since he was 12.
Recently, he appeared on a podcast (which can be a great way to connect with fans and introduce them to your latest music).
But this appearance didn’t go as planned.
Because about 47 minutes into the podcast, Cedric reached into his front pants pocket and accidentally fired the pistol that was in there.
The entire group in the studio was shocked at the gunshot.
It took a moment before the podcast host started asking where the gunshot came from and if everyone was alright.
Thankfully, no one was hurt in the accidental shooting, including Cedric.
Of course, I don’t know the specific weapon he was carrying but it appeared to be in his front pocket and not in any type of holster.
It appeared that he was adjusting his pants when the gun fired. Apparently, it didn’t take much pressure on the trigger for the pistol to fire.
I’m all for carrying in the front pocket but you should still use a holster, for this exact reason.
And, you don’t want your trigger on the gun to be too light.
When it comes to firearms, many shooters change the trigger on their guns.
One option is using a competition trigger that will have a lighter trigger pull.
However, before installing a competition trigger on your everyday carry gun, there are some important things to keep in mind.
Light trigger pull:
One of the biggest reasons a competition trigger can be bad for everyday carry is because of the light trigger pull
Competition triggers have very light pulls (from 2-3 pounds) because they are designed for speed and accuracy.
Even though you want to be fast in self-defense situations, a light trigger makes it easier to accidentally fire the gun.
Especially, during a stressful, high-adrenaline situation, there’s an increased risk of an accidental discharge.
Legal issues:
As you know, if you ever use a firearm in a self-defense shooting your gun will likely be taken away and examined.
And while you might be completely justified using your gun in self-defense, everything you have ever done to that firearm will be criticized.
For instance, police might examine the weapon to ensure that it is in proper working condition.
Additionally, a prosecutor could have so-called “experts” review every part and accessory of the firearm.
A prosecutor could argue that the lighter trigger pull on a competition trigger “shows” that you intended to kill (even though this isn’t true).
Reliability:
Competition triggers can be finicky.
We are talking about competitions where every millisecond counts.
So, they are often finely tuned to the specific shooter’s exact specifications.
Plus, some competition triggers can be fragile, and not as durable as most stock triggers.
A trigger that is customized can be less reliable and could fail during harsh conditions such as rain or dirt.
However, if the stock trigger-pull on your pistol is terrible you still have options.
You can consider a different pistol for self-defense or swap out the trigger.
If you do the latter, I wouldn’t go as far as a competition trigger.
Your setup on your self-defense firearm should emphasize reliability and control.
It’s more important to get rounds on target than a ton of rounds quickly that miss everything.
