As far as Tim was concerned, that was an advantage-- he knew they wouldn't be stopped that easily, of course. But close range combat was his own expertise. And while he didn't want to see any of the cultists dead-- he watched the magic being used for that reasons-- he was perfectly okay with harming them to get them to stand down.

"Focus on those that still have fire arms," Tim shouted to the magic-user. Not quite an order tone, but firm enough. "Disabling their advantage should be a priority." As he explained that, he lashed out with his staff, on those nearest to him, aiming for the forearms with a strong blow.