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Zeraph · 10-21-2008, 07:57 AM

You're in a hallway of your home. It's 15 feet to your assailant. You both see each other at the same time and are both surprised. You have no idea what your assailant is carrying, only that he/she is skilled in its use and is about to attack. You can choose to have one portable weapon on you, but its in the safe position (holstered, no round in the chamber, etc). What would you choose?

At that distance I'd go with a light short sword, specifically a wakizashi. I can draw and strike in one motion while sprinting, and within 15 feet I think I could easily beat a firearm wielder to the mark. Plus being in my home I'd be hesitant to use a firearm with my family around.

10-21-2008, 07:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zeraph Banned Location: The Cosmos	Hypothetical Situation Fun (15ft duel) You're in a hallway of your home. It's 15 feet to your assailant. You both see each other at the same time and are both surprised. You have no idea what your assailant is carrying, only that he/she is skilled in its use and is about to attack. You can choose to have one portable weapon on you, but its in the safe position (holstered, no round in the chamber, etc). What would you choose? At that distance I'd go with a light short sword, specifically a wakizashi. I can draw and strike in one motion while sprinting, and within 15 feet I think I could easily beat a firearm wielder to the mark. Plus being in my home I'd be hesitant to use a firearm with my family around.