Closing on attacker

[TAZ]

Ever and never are pretty strong words. As has been stated you may need to step closer to an attacker gain better cover or concealment gain better field of fire. To retrieve a family member or even risk your self by placing your body between an attacker and a family member. Most likely not high probability events, at least id hope not, but you still need to prepare for it. Passing on hard cover because you never close on an attacker could carry a high price.

[Keltyke]

Ever and never are pretty strong words. As has been stated you may need to step closer to an attacker gain better cover or concealment gain better field of fire. To retrieve a family member or even risk your self by placing your body between an attacker and a family member. Most likely not high probability events, at least id hope not, but you still need to prepare for it. Passing on hard cover because you never close on an attacker could carry a high price.

Closing on an attacker and seeking better cover are two entirely different things and are not parallel.

[TAZ]

Closing on an attacker and seeking better cover are two entirely different things and are not parallel.

If hard cover is closer to your attacker you are closing the gap between the 2 of you; hence you're closing on him. That's how I define closing on someone. Even if you define it as closing the gap for offensive purposes, you still may close on him to gain a better field of fire.

There are instances where getting close will help you out. May be few and far between, but we should be prepared for as many contingencies as possible.