Situational Awareness

[audioshooter]

I'd be careful thinking that outweighing him gives you advantage. A trained assailant, a 7oz knife, or a 2lb pistol can change things drastically. I've seen guys that were 150 soaking wet completely own guys weighing 200+...some were due to training, others were on drugs. NEVER underestimate a potential opponent.

You did right in the scenario, be proud you were aware & handled it properly.

I know that line of thinking can be dangerous. I always have two separate blades on me in case i need them (for my engineering class). I also had the upper hand in better footing and setup. I stopped got a firm footing and he was walking towards me. I highly doubt that he had a gun on him because his clothing id not allow for ease of concealment.

 

[Swami]

Wow man, glad you got your (new) laptop back! It sucks that this happened but sounds like you handled it well.

 

[762NATO]

There is also the 21-foot rule, seeing as Mike brings up the knife. http://www.theppsc.org/Staff_Views/Tueller/How.Close.htm