jjmcculloch Wrote:A knife in the hands of an expert is the most dangerous, scariest thing around, far more dangerous than a gun. I received my knife defense training from an Israeli Defense Forces sergeant-major and this guy could take out a room in seconds with a knife. I remember thinking (after he'd killed me in training for the tenth or twentieth time) "I am so glad this guy is on our side."Then why do they carry guns?
t4terrific Wrote:Then why do they carry guns?
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:Tales are told, Peter, that all Britain's enemies needed to hear was, "The Gurkhas are coming!", and the enemies would be on the run.
But "mercenaries"? Wouldn't each man call himself "a British soldier"?
The Mad American Wrote:Apparently you have never seen Indiana Jones.
t4terrific Wrote:Then why do they carry guns?Don't know if you were kidding or not, but the serious answer would be because not everyone is a knife expert and the gun is easier for the non expert to apply effectively. Besides, in combat even an expert could find himself pinned down or disabled and need to operate from a bit of distance.
t4terrific Wrote:Then why do they carry guns?
nonquixote Wrote:Don't know if you were kidding or not, but the serious answer would be because not everyone is a knife expert and the gun is easier for the non expert to apply effectively. Besides, in combat even an expert could find himself pinned down or disabled and need to operate from a bit of distance.Yes, expertise aside, distance is the key. Guns are effective at considerably greater distance than arms length.
jjmcculloch Wrote:Were you referring to Indy's whip, the Thugee's sword, or Kate Capshaw's ability to kill a movie with just a few lines of dialogue?