brownie0486
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I was always under the impression the Tueller drill was to show the very "minimum" distance one might have a chance at defending from a knife.
If it's the minimum you may be able to react succesfully against a knife, better yank the heat immediately if it's that or closer before he starts to move at you.
I don't believe many will be given the opportunity to see the intentions at that distance and we had better be prepared to go "unarmed" against the knife if it is that distance or less.
Going to the gun while be charged at 21 feet or less will only get you stabbed to death in my opinion. You'll only have one hand to fend off the attack when he reaches you and so are more vulnerable to damage than if you were prepared to defend with both hands ready.
The gun is not a crutch for unarmed skills which probably will be necessary under 21 feet. Mindset, training, and knowing when you can get to the gun in time to use it are key. Otherwise it's H2H until you can create the time and distance to draw it.
Brownie
If it's the minimum you may be able to react succesfully against a knife, better yank the heat immediately if it's that or closer before he starts to move at you.
I don't believe many will be given the opportunity to see the intentions at that distance and we had better be prepared to go "unarmed" against the knife if it is that distance or less.
Going to the gun while be charged at 21 feet or less will only get you stabbed to death in my opinion. You'll only have one hand to fend off the attack when he reaches you and so are more vulnerable to damage than if you were prepared to defend with both hands ready.
The gun is not a crutch for unarmed skills which probably will be necessary under 21 feet. Mindset, training, and knowing when you can get to the gun in time to use it are key. Otherwise it's H2H until you can create the time and distance to draw it.
Brownie