Originally Posted by
Jimbo
I think there's the '21-foot rule', or something to that effect, where if, for example, a determined knife-wielding attacker is within 21 feet, he can close the distance and stab you before you can draw your gun (if it isn't out and ready). I believe even if it's already in shooting position, they're taught to move off the line of attack as they fire.
Correct, though I am not sure about the exact distance.
The Dog Brothers in their excellent video series "Die Less Often", show graphic video evidence of such.
Psalms 144:1
Praise be my Lord my Rock,
He trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle !