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.
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| Author: | Harland [ Tue May 19, 2009 6:48 am ] |
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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.
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| Author: | aofpol [ Wed May 20, 2009 7:52 am ] |
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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? FWIW. |
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| Author: | Erik_Pakieser [ Wed May 20, 2009 8:36 am ] |
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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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| Author: | aofpol [ Wed May 20, 2009 10:53 am ] |
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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. Alfred |
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| Author: | Erik_Pakieser [ Wed May 20, 2009 1:23 pm ] |
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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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| Author: | Erik_Pakieser [ Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Your "Go to" books for tactical pistol...? |
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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| Author: | jmw55018 [ Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:36 pm ] |
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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. 
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| Author: | mrokern [ Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:19 pm ] |
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jmw55018 wrote: 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. 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 |
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| Author: | jmw55018 [ Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:24 pm ] |
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mrokern wrote: 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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