Here’s a pop quiz, hot shot. In a self-defense situation, what’s the most important factor: the type of handgun, the caliber of the ammo, or the accuracy of the shooter? This is a trick question, because the actual answer is “distance management.”
You see, it doesn’t matter if you’re carrying a baby blaster like the Kahr CW380 or a full-size SIG Sauer P220 Legion. If an attacker gets too close, by the time you get your hand on your pistol, there’s a good chance he’s already stabbed you or smashed in your skull. Or, worse yet, he’s overpowered you and gained control of your gun.
Your weapon isn’t a magic wand. Just because you have it doesn’t mean it’ll instantly turn a violent thug into dust or create a force field around you.
Remember: Your weapon — be it a gun, knife, or OC spray — is a reactionary tool. You’ll use it as a reaction to someone else’s action, meaning you’ll be at least one step behind. So, how can you close this reactionary gap?
The easiest way is to gain more distance from your opponent. We all know that the farther away you are, the more time you have to perceive a threat, draw your handgun,
