Shooting Illustrated by Sheriff Jim Wilson - Friday, June 21, 2019
Colonel Jeff Cooper, founder of Gunsite Academy, often told the story of an acquaintance in South America who stepped out of his front door to see three armed men running towards him at close range. Cooper’s friend quickly drew his pistol and took down all three attackers. As I recall the story, he did this before any of the three men could get a shot off.
In an armed robbery, car-jacking, home invasion or any other armed attack, there are often a few seconds before the crooks get things organized like they want them. In addition to that, the crooks may be operating under the preconceived notion that their victims are going to be so surprised that they will do exactly as they are told. It is in this short period of time that you can wreck their playhouse–if you act quickly and resolutely.
More:
https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2019/6/21/split-second-self-defense-acting-quickly-in-an-attack/
