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 Your "Go to" books for tactical pistol...? 
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Thanks for all the great feedback. I think the reading is important since so much of self-defense/tactics is in the mind, but as soon as I can afford it, I will probably look Don Larson up - Seems promising for a "poor" guy. :wink:

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When it comes to handgunning, I recommend

-- The Modern Technique of the Pistol by Gregory Boyce Morrison. Filled with photos illustrating the techniques discussed.

-- The Farnam Method of Defensive Handgunning by John S Farnam. Encyclopedic yet simply presented and assimulated.

Cooper's Principles of Personal Defense is entertaining, but there's no meat here.

The Ayoob Files surely describes the reality of gunfighting.
But I never see Ayoob's point; what lesson is being taught?

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Principles of Personal Defense is not so much a "how to" but a "why". I think it offers a good discussion of the proper mindset for self-defense.

Ayoob Files has some good case study examples of real-life self defense cases. I like to learn from other people's mistakes.


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Erik, I concur with your assessment (sp?) of both Principles and Ayoob files.

One of the reasons I subscribe to American Handgunner Magazine is for the monthly Ayoob Files column. But I still find Ayoob's writing style a tad difficult; I have to dig hard to find his points.

Cooper's Principles is a good starting point. But I've always thought the "why" something you have to figure out for yourself.

On the other hand, Cooper's Fireworks is a wonderful collection of commentary and history.

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aofpol wrote:
Erik, I concur with your assessment (sp?) of both Principles and Ayoob files.

One of the reasons I subscribe to American Handgunner Magazine is for the monthly Ayoob Files column. But I still find Ayoob's writing style a tad difficult; I have to dig hard to find his points.


+1 about Ayoob's writing. He's knowledgeable, but somethings I think he's trying to be Mickey Spillane.

I used the Ayoob Files book as a starting point, then did my own research on the related cases.


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I recently finished reading Mike Conti's book, "The Officer's Guide to Police Pistolcraft." Excellent stuff, highly recommended. It's geared towards cops, but there is good info there for anyone who carries a gun.


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the gun digest book of combat handgunnery 6th edition by massad ayoob

i havent read it yet but i recieved it as a gift a while back. i have paged threw it some and it does go into some detail on techniques, but it also deals with choice of weapons,holsters, and other gear.

it appears to really have a lot of good information in it. hmmm....... i need to get going on my reading. :mrgreen:

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the gun digest book of combat handgunnery 6th edition by massad ayoob

i havent read it yet but i recieved it as a gift a while back. i have paged threw it some and it does go into some detail on techniques, but it also deals with choice of weapons,holsters, and other gear.

it appears to really have a lot of good information in it. hmmm....... i need to get going on my reading. :mrgreen:


Got it. It's actually not bad. Typical Massad in a lot of parts, so if you know his style, you know what you're in for.

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Got it. It's actually not bad. Typical Massad in a lot of parts, so if you know his style, you know what you're in for.

-Mark



yep i kinda like the way he thinks most of the time. i think it will make a good, informative read.

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