James #155

“I seriously doubt that if armed one of those attacked would have been able to respond quick enough.”

So this nerdy, deranged, un-trained college professor is Doc Holiday lightning fast? Hmmm… no. More likely she calmly pulled her pistol while they sat frozen in disbelief just waiting to die. Then she methodically shot them and walked out.

“It’s been proven that a man with a knife who knows how to use it can react quicker then a person with a holstered handgun gun at close range.”

Yeah, a guy with a knife inside 21′ can get to you and cut you. So what? Does that mean you just let him keep cutting you, or do you fight? You can take multiple knife wounds and still survive.

“Most people do not have the combat training nor reflexes to say duck under the table and pull a pistol from their ankle, release the safety and return fire.”

Most people do not have the training because they CHOOSE not to. There are lots of places to get training. It takes time, money, and discipline like anything else. People waste time and money on all manner of useless pursuits, but won’t spend a dime or a second on something that could save their own life or the lives of their loved ones. Sad.

James, the one thing you are right about is the ankle holster. Stupid place to carry a pistol. Slow and awkward. Strong-side, just behind the hip in a quality holster on a sturdy belt. Oh, spare mag is a good idea too.

Here’s a guy who understands: Lance Thomas the watchmaker/gunfighter.

PS – What’s with all you guys and “releasing the safety” like it takes an hour or something? WTF, over. Besides, carry a Glock – no manual safety. The lack of firearms knowledge of the average American is truly amazing. Wow.