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A bit dated but still a good reference source. I refer to it often.
This book is a great guide for the beginner gun owner. Ayoob is a great writer who simplifies things to a level that anyone understands. More important than giving you technical information about handguns, ammo, stances, etc. (which is very good by the way), this book makes you think from a different and practical perspective regarding to personal, home defense and responsible gun ownership.
Just like everyone else says, this book is great and Massad Ayoob is the subject matter expert. Excellent investment, the best thing about the book is tying his suggestions into past events.
This book does an excellent job of not only presenting firearms info, but provides you with a complete scope that allows you to meet all threats with flexibility and assertiveness. I was in the military during the Cold War, and served in combat, so I have a reason for that focus. * I am a TRUE martial artist, meaning that I train in the ways of war. This is important for any man or woman that values their life enough to prepare for its defense, martial artist or not.* In modern times, we need to focus on modern weapons that we will encounter on the streets or can carry on our person. I also survived some brutal streets that offered more consistent threat than I ever saw in Desert Storm or Bosnia. Additionally, I've also been a correctional officer and patrol cop, earning the rank of lieutenant and serving on special response teams.* With all that in mind, I NEED books and vids that cover more than just punch-and-kick/ throw-and-grapple fighting. Swords and spears don't fit that criteria. making this kind of book all the more important for the modern MA man.
This is a great book by a great author. I'm always a big leary of DBI titles -- but this one delivers.
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