What do you do when bum rushed, prison style with a knife or shank?

The number one thing against a bum rush, prison style shanking is to get off line!  If you stay on the line the other persons forward movement will overtake you eventually.  That does not mean you are done just that now your inside where the knife is and you have more issues to deal with.  If you are able to get off line you have the opportunity to strike and gain control and while you can do that from the inside you have more wiggle room for error on the outside.  There is no guarantee when you are faced with someone with any weapon/tool.  However, there is always a chance to turn the table and that should be your mindset whether it is running away, placing some thing between you and the knife, picking up and object or a tool or simply shooting them!  Bottom line you need to be aware that things like this can happen and that you have a chance for survival!  Take your chance and turn it into your advantage!

Brian R. VanCise

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