This, ladies and gentlemen, is exactly why you should always carry concealed with a holster. No exceptions. Whether you’re carrying on your hip, in your pocket, in a bag, or anywhere else, your handgun should ALWAYS be secured in a holster that prevents negligent discharges like this one.
Rapper “2 Low” was a guest on the 1 on 1 W/ Mike D podcast, published on December 31, 2024. Toward the end of the podcast, 2 Low can be seen digging in his pocket—presumably for a lighter to spark his “cigar.” Unfortunately, he also had an unholstered gun in that pocket. That’s when it happened: a negligent discharge.
He’s extremely lucky he didn’t shoot himself or anyone else in the room. After the gun went off, everyone scrambled to make sure no one was hurt. Shockingly, they then continued the podcast as if nothing happened—with what we can only assume was a still-loaded gun remaining in his pocket.
While the video might be amusing to some, it highlights an extremely important issue: never carry concealed without a holster. Period. If you’re pocket carrying, not only does the firearm need to be in a holster, but that pocket must remain completely empty. No keys. No lighters. Nothing. The only reason your hand should ever be in that pocket is to draw the gun in self-defense or to disarm by removing both the gun and the holster.
Negligence like this is how accidents happen. Don’t let it be you.
The Dallas Morning News described it as an “accidental discharge.” This is what I told the author of the article:
Hi Sarah,
In your article you suggest the firearm (improperly holstered (no holster)) accidentally discharged. Assuming it was a firearm built in modern times, that firearm discharged due to the trigger being pulled. That would make it a negligent discharge.
Presenting it as an accidental discharge portrays the incident as something which could naturally happen when normal precautions are taken. No responsible gun owner carries a firearm in their jeans pocket, especially without a holster. Most holsters cover the trigger housing so you can’t negligently (or accidentally) put your finger on the trigger (2nd rule of shooting “ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot”).
OG 2 Low was negligent in the discharge of his firearm. It was clearly not an accident.
Thank you for your time and attention.