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Originally Posted by Eric Coffey
If a bad-guy is within 20-ft, you are probably toast. In other words, 20-ft is well within a justifiable use-of-force "boundary" IMO. Ever hear of the 21-ft. rule? Basically, the average distance a person can cover (and reach you) while coming at you with a knife, before you have time to draw and fire your weapon, is 21 feet. So, if you wait until an attacker is within 20-ft, it's probably too late for you to effectively draw your weapon and shoot.
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My take on that is you should have your weapon out ready to shoot before they get that close to you, you shouldn't be clearing the house with a holstered weapon. Then 21' is a lot farther away. You could get at least two shots in if they rush you at that point.