I have done extensive work in fields where I had to carry a firearm every day. One of the conversations that I routinely have with people was the conversation of knives while on duty. I’m not going to lie, it’s a pet peeve of mine when I see a knife on the right side of a right handed shooter. The common response when I ask these professionals why they carry a blade on their right side (if they don’t carry it as a simple tool) is that they carry the blade to get someone off them if someone is attempting to take their firearm. The obvious issue with this mindset is that if the knife is on the right side (the same side as the gun for most people if it’s a sidearm) then that hand will be busy maintaining positive control of the weapon. This means that the blade should be carried on the opposite side of the firearm (left side if you’re a right handed shooter) so that you can use the blade with your left hand to get them off you and then transition to your firearm immediately with your right. Practice drawing and using your blade on the offside to make this happen. The vast majority of these will be folders or spring assisted/ Emerson waves. Practice, practice, practice. You’re life may depend on it. This holds true for concealed carry as well in my opinion.
Let me know if you agree.
Let me know if you agree.