I didn't say I wouldn't seek cover first before defending myself. Nor did I say I was looking for an "opportunity" to shoot someone. What I did say was that if someone were shooting at me from longer distances than the 7 yards you mentioned that I would recognize that as an attack and be prepared to deal with it.

Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.