"Everybody has to draw their own lines in the sand. When those lines are crossed, reactions should be instinctual. My lines are drawn based on the knowledge and experience I have."
^^^I believe this pretty much sums up the reasoning of the instructor who wanted no verbal warning. When that proverbial "line in the sand" is crossed - it's time to act, and all your mental faculties should be concentrated on getting your weapon out and stopping the threat rather than yelling something at them...
^^^I believe this pretty much sums up the reasoning of the instructor who wanted no verbal warning. When that proverbial "line in the sand" is crossed - it's time to act, and all your mental faculties should be concentrated on getting your weapon out and stopping the threat rather than yelling something at them...