>I mean pick it up and throw it, pick up another and repeat Oh, I am mistaken then- that is actually a solid option when left with no good weapons of opportunity. Most men will go down if they take a brick to the sternum with a good throw from about 10 feet away. But it's the same problem with gun vs. knife- you need distance, even more if you are throwing things. A gun can do damage from any range, but throwing something and dealing damage with it requires some distance. Hm, I'm imagining lifting something like a cinder block up over your head and hurling it forward/downward at an oncoming knife wielder... smashed skull, broken neck or arms or ribs- could be quite effective. Honestly, in my case, I'd rather use my bare hands than pick up a fist sized rock to use as a bludgeon. I can box reasonably well, I'm confident in my ability to punch accurately and cleanly. Not so sure I'd be as capable with a rock in my hand!