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blackdog8200 wrote:I recall from some reading, I think it was: “In the Gravest Extreme: The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection" or "Stress fire" by Massad Ayoob, back in the 80's that a Knife represents a SERIOUS THREAT that Hollywood has understated in our minds.

It causes larger wounds than a handgun, never jams, never runs out of ammunition, is difficult to block effectively and near impossible to grab without getting hurt. Add to that that a knife can do damage in multiple directions where a handgun only hurts in a straight line, and it's not something you want to take on.

Excaliber wrote:They don't realize that many (but not all) unarmed guard services pull from the same labor pool as temporary staffing agencies for warehouses and landscaping companies.

Actually, I went through a lot more screening and training for some low-end temp work than I did for the security jobs. One day of watching videos and whatever background check the state did was pretty much the extent of the requirements.

Level I and II are technically required, but they allow so much time that most guard companies manage to forget about them, and I've yet to hear of anyone being terminated for failing to complete them.

MojoTexas wrote:He could've easily said, "Get lost or I'll kill her."

At which point you could always try mind games; after all, the antis say we only carry because we're looking for an excuse to shoot people. Maybe he'll believe it too.

Worst case, I wouldn't be too inclined to bet the victim's life on the implied converse; that he won't kill her if you do what he says. Cutting deep enough to kill isn't as easy as the movies make it look, (especially with what some people consider to be a "sharp" knife - try using a steak knife on a hog or deer sometime) so plan to have a brief reaction period if he does try.