What's the big deal about a broken finger in a street fight?

[sgtmac_46]

Beyond the pain, there is the issue of reduced ability to use that hand which is a serious issue in some circumstances.

For .Mil, LE, private-sector security, or armed citizens, you may be in an empty-hand fight right now, but in a second or so, you may need to deploy a weapon. It's not going to be easy to open a folder or manipulate a pistol when you've got a broken/jammed finger(s).

Exactly the point I was about to make.....it's very hard to manipulate your firearm when your trigger finger is dislocated at the joint.

 

[Langenschwert]

Yes, getting a broken finger really sucks, and can turn the tide in a real encounter, and broken thumbs even more so. But we're talking about a street fight here, with potentially lethal consequences. If that's the case, you've got to take risks if you're going to come out on top. In all honesty, you're going to get hurt. If you're defending against a knife, you're going to get cut, if you're not killed first.

You practice techniques to make them perfect in training so they end up being close to adequate under pressure.

If you're in a life and death situation and you come away with only a broken finger, then you've done well.

Best regards,

-Mark