Frank Ettin Wrote;
And yet, as a responsible member of the moderation staff, you team up with OldMarksman to not only attempt to stifle someone else's opinion but, spread your own misinformation ?
If a bad guy enters my home, he is also intruding on a space controlled by someone with "hostile intentions" A space that he is unfamiliar with and, facing an adversary that he has no idea about the status, or capabilities of. While I do not know his (their) capabilities either, I do have an advantage in the fact that I know the layout of my home. In Daylight, that is not so much a factor, at night, I have a rather large advantage in the situation.
That being said, neither of you consider the fact that : A 'break-in" or "home invasion" is a very dynamic situation. There are endless variables that can dictate the tactics used and, the outcome.
Some people live in homes of 5000 square feet (or more) with multiple levels, that allow the homeowner an amount of time to react to the situation, arm themselves, gather family, and "hunker down" before the threat is immediate. Some live in more modest "ranch" style houses, with one level, and 1500 to 2500 square feet, and, an open floor plan that does not allow the time to "circle the wagons" Thus, the tactics must be changed to fit the dynamics of the situation.
For instance, I live in a 2000 sq. ft. home, single level, with a floor plan that puts my bedroom first in the hallway to the rest of my home. If someone enters, I will likely not have the time to gather everyone into a single room. Thus, my tactics must be adjusted to fit the situation. My Wife and I could certainly "hunker down" and, leave the rest of the family to their own fate. or I can use the singular hallway as a "fatal funnel" to add a layer of protection to the rest of my family. That is the scenario we have practiced and, have proven it to be successful on more than one occasion.
While the "assemble and cower" philosophy is certainly the one most preached, it is not the only "proper" way to react. nor, is it even possible in some situations.
To dismiss someones opinion simply because they choose an option that fits their particular circumstances, simply because it "flies in the face" of a particular "common" tactic, shows an attitude of "stifling" that is certainly not the creative exchange of ideas that TFL is known for.
At one time, it was widely believed that the best battlefield tactic was: Two skirmish lines, facing each other squarely. It was taught, and practiced by the best military "experts" at that time. Then, someone thought outside "common wisdom" and tactics changed.
There is no "one-size fits all" in a defense scenario.
My concern is other readers of this thread, and for that reason I will not let misinformation go unchallenged.
And yet, as a responsible member of the moderation staff, you team up with OldMarksman to not only attempt to stifle someone else's opinion but, spread your own misinformation ?
If you are going through your house looking for a bad guy, you are effectively intruding on a space controlled by someone with hostile intentions.
If a bad guy enters my home, he is also intruding on a space controlled by someone with "hostile intentions" A space that he is unfamiliar with and, facing an adversary that he has no idea about the status, or capabilities of. While I do not know his (their) capabilities either, I do have an advantage in the fact that I know the layout of my home. In Daylight, that is not so much a factor, at night, I have a rather large advantage in the situation.
That being said, neither of you consider the fact that : A 'break-in" or "home invasion" is a very dynamic situation. There are endless variables that can dictate the tactics used and, the outcome.
Some people live in homes of 5000 square feet (or more) with multiple levels, that allow the homeowner an amount of time to react to the situation, arm themselves, gather family, and "hunker down" before the threat is immediate. Some live in more modest "ranch" style houses, with one level, and 1500 to 2500 square feet, and, an open floor plan that does not allow the time to "circle the wagons" Thus, the tactics must be changed to fit the dynamics of the situation.
For instance, I live in a 2000 sq. ft. home, single level, with a floor plan that puts my bedroom first in the hallway to the rest of my home. If someone enters, I will likely not have the time to gather everyone into a single room. Thus, my tactics must be adjusted to fit the situation. My Wife and I could certainly "hunker down" and, leave the rest of the family to their own fate. or I can use the singular hallway as a "fatal funnel" to add a layer of protection to the rest of my family. That is the scenario we have practiced and, have proven it to be successful on more than one occasion.
While the "assemble and cower" philosophy is certainly the one most preached, it is not the only "proper" way to react. nor, is it even possible in some situations.
To dismiss someones opinion simply because they choose an option that fits their particular circumstances, simply because it "flies in the face" of a particular "common" tactic, shows an attitude of "stifling" that is certainly not the creative exchange of ideas that TFL is known for.
At one time, it was widely believed that the best battlefield tactic was: Two skirmish lines, facing each other squarely. It was taught, and practiced by the best military "experts" at that time. Then, someone thought outside "common wisdom" and tactics changed.
There is no "one-size fits all" in a defense scenario.