As has been said, a knife is silent, it never jams, and it’s always loaded.

I've trained in this extensively. The largest deciding factor is the INTENT and mental state of the attacker. If it's a simple robbery, 90% of the time just drawimg your sidearm is enough, because the intent isn't to cause others bodily harm. But, that can change in an instant. If the assailant is unstable and TRYING to inflict injury, get some serious distance fast. Either scenario requires situational awareness and a swift intuitive evaluation. Never assume it's one or the other without assessment.

Machetes are awesome home self defense tools.

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I agree 100%. Charge a gun and run from a knife is an old saying. One stab to the heart is fatal. Likewise, there are many examples of persons being shot repeatedly and not dying. Every situation is different. The man with the gun at Altamont had a pistol yet was killed by a stab to the head. Jack Henry Abbott used a steak knife to kill a waiter, in the heart, I think.

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Well said my friend. Great post!

Very interesting. Great vid Daniel. 👊🏼🥷🏼

I totally agree with this video. I've been training in Escrima(Filipino Martial Arts) since 1987. I like you, carry both a knife and firearm. I've also seen what a knife can do, even in an amateur's hands. I grew up (and recently moved back) to near the Texas/Mexico border. I've seen people get cut with a knife and it happens so fast. I've had many discussions with firearm people about (bringing a knife to a gunfight) and many of them are underestimate what a knife can do and overestimate their ability to draw their weapon from concealment and be able to hit a moving target. The best shooters I've personally known, some of them former Marines like myself, are/were hunters and were used to quickly hitting a moving target. I've shot a few water moccasins and rattlesnakes in my day. I've also taught quite a few self-defense classes. There's always an attendee who thinks a firearm can solve all their self-defense issues. And usually by the end of the class(especially after I demonstrate the 21 foot rule) they realize they need more training and practice. You've put out some good videos on knives that's why I subscribed a while back. It's nice to see you address this issue. In close range violent situations I'm more likely to go hands on(I'm also a 4th degree black belt in American Kenpo Karate) or pull my knife, than I am to reach for my legally concealed handgun. One final point, in Escrima we sometimes attack the hand of the attacker holding a weapon. So if you're going to rely on your handgun, you should practice shooting with your weak hand in case your strong hand gets injured. I practice knife and firearm techniques with both hands.

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I was writing 21’ rule as you said it. Also, even if the firearm marksman is well-trained, people like Jason Johnson are out there…

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I carry a small fixed blade as a companion to my firearm and the market is saturated with makers of them but the Sosby Blades Cub, MF Bladeworks Vandal, Milmak CCW-L and Auxiliary Manufacturing Karl are some personal faves I own. They usually come in offensive industries deep pocket carry sheathes which are fantastic for having a small fixed blade off your belt line but still in a practical position if you needed to pull one for creating distance. You needn't spend a fortune on one though, there's plenty of budget friendly stuff out there like Cold Steel and CRKT and I remember reading about someone who fought off five other dudes with a CRKT Minimalist which cost peanuts these days.

I heard a story of something that might have happened ages ago in a remote place: someone with a gun entered a place where an old man was guarding, armed with a machete. The old man surprised the guy with the gun trying to steal and when he pointed the gun at the old man the latter cut his hand clean. The guy still tried to take the gun with other hand and he lost it too. Maybe not true but certainly could be

Knife crime in the UK is at an all time high and the highest in Europe. Not fun. But the general rule of thumb, weapons of flight will trump hand held. But then it comes down to alot of factors and circumstances as you mention. For me it's simple, closely confined spaces a tanto or wakizhasi everytime. At Distance and open area a shooter..!

Everything you said I agree 💯. We should carry both, gun for long distance and a knife for close quarters!

Agreed. It's good to hear this knowledge. Real life scenarios are damn scary. Great video broski 👍

I have a little training in knives and guns from a dojo perspective and have been blessed with the liberty to try out certain scenarios, and ive found that yes… the 21 foot real is legit and is something to consider… however… when researching real fights with knives and guns alike you’ll find that guns are far more efficient at stopping a threat than a knife. What do I mean by that? Well for instance.. consider the 21 foot rule. A man with his holstered weapon with no knowledge of a knife weilding attacker with the attacker at a tactical advantage for example… by the time the knife makes it that 21 feet how likely is it that that knife will inflict a fatal blow that would prohibit the other person from accessing their firearm that will most likely be very effective at stopping the fight even if the shot placement isnt critical? It would take a pretty solid knife to access the brain through the skull not considering the knife attackers skill level. The only other sure way to stop that fight fast would be to pierce the aorta which would also take a good amount of skill and thats not instant. Speaking on that subject.. even well placed shots with a firearm seldom incapacitate a person on the spot which gives us theoretical data to consider. I carry both and would prefer not to get cut or shot, but in a weapons based environment Ive found that knives probably serve best at a tertiary tool (standoff weapon) than a showstopper. This is coming from a serious knife guy.. I LOVE knives and the combat application knowledge associated with them. Get good with both. I just would caution that nobody gets too comfortable with the idea that a knife is the best option to defend against a gun. You have to apply more than a shaving nick to kill somebody with a knife and even a good cut usually isnt enough.

The first mistake with "never bring a knife to a gun fight" is the assumption that it is going to be a foreseeable fight. In reality someone who knows what he is doing might get close enough with the knfe to be in attack position. That puts the person with a gun in a massive disadvantage. After all someone said "knives are meant to be felt not seen". If it´s a robber with a gun in hand against my knife, the best course of action might be handing over the wallet anyway. There are only few shot placement that will reliably stop an attacker. Hits to the central nervous system or the hip joints will do it. Even heart shots may leave enough action time to achieve some effect with the knife. Adrenaline is a powerful stimulant. Hunters can tell you that game animals sometimes run for some distance even with well placed shots from high powered rifles.

Plus I imagine most people that get bum rushed are packing a 9mm glock or something similar?! Tucked awkwardly down their pants/trousers. Personally I'd choose something with more punch than Iron Mike Tyson in his hay day. Either a 5 shot .44 colt single action or a double action .357 colt python, properly holstered and that shit would be getting drawn faster than quick draw mcgraw at high noon..!

The best defense aganst a blade, gun or no gun? RUN AWAY! While you're trying to get your gun out & acquire a sight picture, money B just shivved you up but good...in a bad way.

Anything worth shooting once is worth shooting twice.

Best way to avoid having to use either...........is by not being there in the first place , or by not doing sketchy things . Just because a person can , doesnt mean they should . Just sayin

training with the 21 foot rule is crazy fun when you have a group of pro's in Security / LE / Mil . the 1 BIG thing everyone forgets in the heat of the moment is the side step as you draw your sidearm and fight the tunnel vision. you can argue all day long on shot placement, size of the attacker, Cal & type of ammo ect yes that all effects things too. but if you suck on the draw don't side step out of the line of attack your likely to get stabby stabby or slashed. holster type and how your carrying also effects things.but yes TRAINING is a must. hell i know i'am rusty on it cause i don't train as much as i used too. When i was younger i had a guy go to pull a weapon cross draw between 2 cars in a lighted gas station ( i had just got off duty and was going home & had dealings with him while on duty awhile back)we were well under 21 ft and i had people behind him so shooting was out the door all i could do was close the distance before he could pull, at the same time drawing my sidearm with every intent of pistol whipping while using my free hand to prevent him from drawing his. lucky he saw that he was about to lose and put up his hands just as i closed on him he still got a kick and an earful of hate. it was close.

When there is hot red liquid violently squirting from your jugular..... ... it doesn't matter if it was a bullet or egded weapon. A well placed throw with a heavy pointed knife will cause the same damage. You will not stop that wound.

What knife was that in your video?

I love my glock but I prefer my buck

By inference, by whatever statistical measure, presented here is that a person “defending” him/herself with a knife against a gun attack might prevail. Not wanting to sound like a KZfaq keyboard contrarian, but the 21 foot rule generally is taught to “defend” oneself from a knife wielding psycho “aggressor”. Knife against a gun implies it is already in the hands of someone threatening harm. Because if it was holstered or unseen what is the identified threat for which you would justifiably launch into an attack with your knife? That is what the bad guy, aggressor would do, but doesn’t sound like a “defensive “ action. As a last ditch move, protecting your family or not going down without a fight it might be worth it though.

If one don’t have the nerve to defend themselves with a knife or gun may as well use it on one’s self before the other does it so he or she doesn’t have to go to prison, die the nice guy😂Every house or living quarters is a cell with a small bit of freedom until otherwise.

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. Sounds like most people in the comment section and viewers of this channel are against carrying guns , none on this channel. Maybe you should learn more about them.

Four factors Rang Faster person Skill Training The cops I personally know Say that 21 foot rule is bs It actually more like 17 foot Also weight comes into play because weight and movement is a big deal Bigger person we’ll keep moving regardless of caliber and shot placement of the gun that will come into play

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I’m glad you can carry a sidearm. A lot of times when guys are really into knives, slingshots, throwing stars etc. it’s because they aren’t allowed to use firearms 😂