I see your point Kestrel, I just disagree...

In law enforcement practices and statistics, if someone has a knife within 7 feet of you, it's been shown that they can stab you before you can shoot them. So the "reach" is far closer than expected.

Nonetheless, I just disagree with your choice of "choosing a fight," but to each their own... it works for many, and doesn't for many.

In the end if it's your time, it's your time, nothing but God is going to stop it...