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January 30, 2016, 08:09 PM | #1 |
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self defense gun books??
Ive got several books on the subject ,so far ive got the book of two guns,green eyes black rifles,stayin the fight . Im looking for something covering pistol and carbine handling,mindset etc. .i was looking at getting both "farnams method of defensive pistol" and "farnams method of defensive rifle" or combative fundamentals by jeff gonzales. I already know books dont replace live instruction but im looking for more reading material
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January 30, 2016, 08:17 PM | #2 |
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Hit or Myth by Awerbuck
On Combat by David Grossman Warrior Mindset
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January 30, 2016, 11:12 PM | #3 |
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Here are some great lists of recommended reading material -- more books than you're likely to read in a year!
List of books recommended by firearms trainer Greg Ellifritz List of books recommended by self defense instructor Rory Miller My own list of recommended books needs to be updated, but here it is. Enjoy! pax |
January 31, 2016, 12:23 AM | #4 |
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Fry the Brain was on a list. I enjoyed that book and there may have been one mistake in it.
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January 31, 2016, 04:37 AM | #5 |
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How about books on marksmanship too??
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February 2, 2016, 02:21 PM | #6 |
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February 2, 2016, 05:03 PM | #7 |
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There are several good books and videos from Massad Ayoob. I have a few and can say he is no nonsense. Most of his books deal with handguns, shotguns and the legal system. Being a retired police Captain I imagine he has seen more than we can even think of. Check him out.
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February 3, 2016, 08:49 AM | #8 |
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Ayoob has alot of books,where should i start?
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February 3, 2016, 10:35 AM | #9 |
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With Ayoob, start with Deadly Force - Understanding Your Right to Self Defense.
Add the Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry. pax |
February 3, 2016, 10:36 AM | #10 |
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" Guns, Bullets & Gunfights, Tales from a Modern Day Gunfighter " -- by Jim Cirillo, a highly decorated NYPD officer, who worked in a special detail, and had the dubious honor of bieng in the most gunfights in the NYPD. A great book.
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February 3, 2016, 11:08 AM | #11 |
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Link to a 6 part article by Massad
really good read! Between him and Pax you can learn the right frame of mind and the proven best actions based on actual events. "Nothing is Everything, but everything is something"
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/201...nicles-part-i/
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February 13, 2016, 02:48 PM | #12 |
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My favorite 3 are:
Armed Response by David Kenik The Perfect Pistol Shot by Albert League Surgical Speed Shooting by Andy Stanford And another good one is Gun Digest Shooters Guide to Handgun Marksmanship by Peter Lessler. |
February 13, 2016, 03:06 PM | #13 |
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Hows the "perfect shot"?seen it on amazon but never really looked into buying it
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February 28, 2016, 12:42 AM | #14 |
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Books on firearms self defense
RECOMMENDED READING FOR THE ARMED CITIZEN:
THE STREET-SMART GUN BOOK by John. S. Farnam THE FARNAM METHOD OF DEFENSIVE HANDGUNNING by John. S. Farnam THE FARNAM METHOD OF DEFENSIVE SHOTGUN & RIFLE SHOOTING by John S. Farnam ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN THE GRAVEST EXTREME: THE ROLE OF THE FIREARM IN PERSONAL PROTECTION (1980) by Massad F. Ayoob THE TRUTH ABOUT SELF PROTECTION (1984) by Massad F. Ayoob THE GUN DIGEST BOOK OF COMBAT HANDGUNNERY (5th edition 2002) and (6th edition 2007) by Massad F. Ayoob THE GUN DIGEST BOOK OF CONCEALED CARRY (1st edition 2008) by Massad F. Ayoob STRESSFIRE (1984) by Massad Ayoob STRESSFIRE II: Advanced Combat Shotgun (1982) by Massad F. Ayoob THE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL IN POLICE SERVICE AND SELF DEFENSE (1988) By Massad F. Ayoob ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN SELF DEFENSE by Mike Izumi ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARMED RESPONSE by David S. Kenik ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE LAW OF SELF DEFENSE: A GUIDE FOR THE ARMED CITIZEN by Andrew F. Branca ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIGHTING SMARTER by Tom Givens SURVIVAL SHOOTING by Tom Givens ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEFENSIVE USE OF FIREARMS by Stephen P. Wenger ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CONCEALED CARRY FUNDAMENTALS by Michael Martin (2010) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEFENSIVE HANDGUNNING: A Treatise on Handgun Carry and Use By Glenn Rehberg (2007) (Rehberg works for the Wis Dept of Justice) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE CONCEALED CARRY SURVIVAL GUIDE by Bill Murphy, Eric Magness, John Thomas Design and Michael S. Carona (2007) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UNDERSTANDING THE USE OF HANDGUNS FOR SELF DEFENSE by David Nash (2011) This is a pretty comprehensive list but I haven't updated it since late 2011 either so that's a project for me to do sometime soon
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February 28, 2016, 09:56 AM | #15 |
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I have the books by Massad Ayoob that were written in the 1980s. Although some of the fundamental information is timeless, a lot of the information that centers around technology is outdated. Other than strictly technical books about firearms that you own or plan to own, I wouldn't bother with any book that has a copyright date before 2000, and probably more like 2008.
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February 28, 2016, 06:50 PM | #16 |
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Combat handgunnery would be my 1st recommended book.
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March 28, 2016, 02:07 AM | #17 |
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In the event you, or someone reading this, needs something pertaining to revolvers Grant Cunningham is a reliable source for all things revolvers.
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March 28, 2016, 07:29 AM | #18 |
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Ben Branam's podcasts have a lot of good stuff:
http://modernselfprotection.com/
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March 28, 2016, 07:50 AM | #19 |
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AZ quailhunter has MY list--LOL+ I have a few Ayoob books too
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April 1, 2016, 09:41 AM | #20 |
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Start with a book on gun laws in your state, then read......
In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob.
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June 26, 2016, 10:58 PM | #21 |
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Ed McGivern's Book of Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting has a place in the library of anyone who wants to be proficient with a revolver - he writes about shooting fast and accurately. He still holds the record of 5 shots in .4 seconds from a Smith & Wesson Revolver with a group at seven-yards that could be covered with a man's hand. He does not talk about tactics or gunfighting, but what he has to say about how to shoot a revolver is priceless.
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June 27, 2016, 03:06 AM | #22 |
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I wanna increase my shooting skills, that's why looking for some helpful books. Thanks to all for sharing your experience.
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