Hollywood versus Reality: Running with a handgun?

[CHA-LEE]

Self defense tactics and gun game tactics can't be compared to one another for obvious reasons. The original poster needs to clarify which use case he is interested in learning more about. Without that information nobody can really give accurate advice.

[MarkCO]

From a CCW standpoint, why would the gun be out unless there is a clear need for it? Either it's needed and being used, or you keep it holstered. The situation either meets the criteria for use of deadly force or it doesn't. Last time I checked, menacing with a weapon is still a felony.

You should look up the definition of menacing.

[HoneyBadger]

If you had to draw your CCW, why would you be chasing somebody? I think it would be hard to legally justify a defensive shooting in court if you chased somebody down.

on the other hand, if you are running away from the threat with your gun drawn, do your best with the same firearms safety rules that you use every other day. Makes sense right? I'm sure if you feel your life is threatened, you probably wouldn't be thinking "now, let's remember those firearms safety rules"... You're probably going to be thinking something more like "GTFO of here fast!!!1!!" And "DON'T DIE!!!"

[MarkCO]

^Exactly!

[Great-Kazoo]

If you had to draw your CCW, why would you be chasing somebody? I think it would be hard to legally justify a defensive shooting in court if you chased somebody down.

on the other hand, if you are running away from the threat with your gun drawn, do your best with the same firearms safety rules that you use every other day. Makes sense right? I'm sure if you feel your life is threatened, you probably wouldn't be thinking "now, let's remember those firearms safety rules"... You're probably going to be thinking something more like "GTFO of here fast!!!1!!" And "DON'T DIE!!!"

They just snatched your kid from the back yard. OR You witness an assault and go towards instead of away from said assault.

C: The other person is committing or reasonably appears about to commit kidnapping as defined in section 18-3-301 or 18-3-302, robbery as defined in section 18-4-301 or 18-4-302, sexual assault as set forth in section 18-3-402 or in section 18-3-403 as it existed prior to July 1, 2000, or assault as defined in sections 18-3-202 and 18-3-203.

[TFOGGER]

I can envision a CCW scenario where running in a direction other than directly away from the threat might be prudent, when moving to cover/concealment, or to clear a field of fire. I'm no expert, though.

[Kraven251]

Self defense tactics and gun game tactics can't be compared to one another for obvious reasons. The original poster needs to clarify which use case he is interested in learning more about. Without that information nobody can really give accurate advice.

I am talking real world tactics, not competition, but getting to use a environment to test skills and drills under stress without the added bonus of bullets flying in your general direction is always nice.

[275RLTW]

Too many variables to say one of the other. The situation will dictate as both methods have their place.

[Great-Kazoo]

what nobody picked up on my TJ Hooker reference?

Who ?

[cstone]

Draw if you believe your life or the life of someone else is in danger.

Don't point it at anything you don't want to shoot.

Keep your finger off of the trigger until you are on target.

If you have the time to holster, do so, but if it is already in your hand and you have other pressing issues, be careful and stay alive.

Find cover and use it. If you need to move and you have already fired, exchange mags before leaving cover.

If you remember all of these things or even half of them while someone is shooting at you or one of your loved ones, you are way ahead of the curve.

Be safe.