The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - heres a scenario for ya, what would you do?

abelew · March 4, 2005, 06:30 PM

Really depends on where you live, since laws vary from state to state. I would try to use the counter as a barrier, but I would have my hand on my gun so that if he did make further actions, I would have the option to defend myself. Remember, an attacker with a knife/like weapon (screwdriver) can attack you within 21 feet. As a LEO (not sworn yet, am in academy), I would definatly have a nice sight picture drawn on his chest, but I realize that civilians are in a different situation. Considering that this guy was being threated by a person with a potentially deadly weapon, your actions should be dictated by your local laws, yet another reason to read up before you carry.

March 4, 2005, 06:30 PM	#7
abelew Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 778	Really depends on where you live, since laws vary from state to state. I would try to use the counter as a barrier, but I would have my hand on my gun so that if he did make further actions, I would have the option to defend myself. Remember, an attacker with a knife/like weapon (screwdriver) can attack you within 21 feet. As a LEO (not sworn yet, am in academy), I would definatly have a nice sight picture drawn on his chest, but I realize that civilians are in a different situation. Considering that this guy was being threated by a person with a potentially deadly weapon, your actions should be dictated by your local laws, yet another reason to read up before you carry. __________________ "Where the choice is between only violence and cowardice, I would advise violence." ~ Mohatma Gandhi