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5-On-A-Toboggan t1_j2aytcn wrote

Reply to comment by Poopy_McTurdFace in Fencing or swordsmanship during the during the American revolution by Unable-Anybody-2285

I would guess that they became more common kicking in doors in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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KarmaticIrony t1_j2b3cep wrote

If someone is in melee range with you and you have rifles, the smart thing to do is push/throw/grapple them or retreat as necessary so you or a buddy can shoot them.

A bayonet on the end of your gun's muzzle makes it longer and heavier which are both a disadvantage in close quarters. Given the first point, it's a sacrifice for no real benefit.

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jrhooo t1_j2ba1rk wrote

Also, if someone is in melee range with you, even without a bayo, a good muzzle thump to the face will back them off you enough to follow up with whatever next move is appropriate

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