[Prepared to defend yourself?]

Yes, the 21-foot rule states that 21 feet is about the distance in which a determined person with a knife is able to reach you before you are able to pull a gun out of its holster and shoot him. At about 21 feet or less the knife-wielding man has the advantage. More than that distance, and the advantage generally goes to the gunman.

That being said, generally if you suspect there is an intruder in the house who means you harm, you have probably already drawn your gun and a round is in the chamber.

you have a very good point and going by your same logic, most home defence guns probably wouldnt even be in a holster.

my comment was meant in more of a general term in order to illustrate the fact that edged weapons should not be discounted. knives dont run out of ammo and they never jam. my 7" fixed blade marine fighting knife can cut to the bone with a solid hack and i can concealed carry it with a hoody.

also, im a deep sleeper, my house is only 33' from my bedroom door to its furthest point and guns are not allowed to be stored loaded where i am from. if i cant load a stripper clip fast enough or fumble and drop it, i always have the backup machete ready.

[Prepared to defend yourself?]

I have always been taught to never take a knife to a gunfight.

Ben Raines

have you ever heard of the 21 foot rule?

google it