28 Real-World Reasons why a firearm may not be the best response to an edged weapon attack

1. You don’t have a gun.

2. You cannot easily accesses your gun because of clothing or position. (concealed carry, fallen or against a wall)

3. The average attack occurs in less than 2.5 seconds. (21-foot rule)

4. The average human mental reaction time is nearly one second.

5. The average draw to presentation from an open holster takes over 2.5 seconds.


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