Compatriot G
Expert
I know this is the classic "gun guy" mantra of the hyper-aware civilian operator, but can you explain why? I've heard this so many times (usually at gun shops right before or after "the lifetime carry permit is going away"), but no one can ever provide any sound reasoning as to why they choose to have their back against a wall.
I think this goes back to Wild Bill Hickok. He was shot in the back while playing poker. He normally wouldn't sit with his back to the door, but that was the only seat available on the day he was killed.