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wlfmn323
received a dvd today entitled shooting in realistic environments. by second amendment foundation, featuring rob pincus of valhalia shooting club and training center. i have always been told that in a "situation" it is best to close on your oponent while firing, it throws them off, closes the gap ensuring a hit or two and puts you close enough to kick the gun away once they are down, this has been relayed to me by ex military and leo. watched the video, and rob says do not move toward your oponent, to move laterally in relation to them, which also makes a lot of sense, what are your thoughts on the situation. in a life and death situation do you close or not?
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  • wipala
    quote:Originally posted by wlfmn323
    received a dvd today entitled shooting in realistic environments. by second amendment foundation, featuring rob pincus of valhalia shooting club and training center. i have always been told that in a "situation" it is best to close on your oponent while firing, it throws them off, closes the gap ensuring a hit or two and puts you close enough to kick the gun away once they are down, this has been relayed to me by ex military and leo. watched the video, and rob says do not move toward your oponent, to move laterally in relation to them, which also makes a lot of sense, what are your thoughts on the situation. in a life and death situation do you close or not?
    Are you military or Law Enforcement. You do not have a job to take out the bad guy your job is to survive preferably by getting the hell out of Dodge before you have to shoot someone. So what is correct for them is not what is right for you.
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  • dcinffxva
    Getting out of Dodge is a great answer when it's a viable option. Sometimes it's not an option though. I doubt many here would retreat, and leave their loved ones at the mercy of a bad guy. Each scenario will be different, and one answer does not apply to all.

    Also the physical layout of where the encounter occurs will dictate what options are even available. There is no retreating when your back is against a wall, and no closing distance if someone is already behind you with a gun to your head.

    I try and think through potential scenarios, such as, if I am at home, and an intruder kicks in my door, what will my reaction be. If I'm in a restaurant, or convenience store, the same thing. I look for where the exits are, what can be used for cover etc. Other little things, like I always hold my coffee in my left hand. That way if someone makes a grab at my gun, I have my strong hand free to clamp it down in the holster, then toss the coffee in their face over my shoulder.

    As long as you weigh your options, try and anticipate things before they happen, plan, train and practice, you will be better off in an armed encounter than those who did not. My $.02
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