Who brings a knife to a gun-fight?

[Tomsdad]

Originally Posted by WingedKagouti

Drive me closer!
I want to hit them with my sword!

In 40k the overall movement speed seems to be high compared to effective weapon range. Especially if you aren't playing something shooty like Tau or Imperial Guard.

Yes, now I'm not completely up on the latest edition, but IIRC you could start at max range for rifle equivalent weapon and arrive in close combat with rifle wielder, in the time it takes the rifle wielder to attack twice.