The Farnam Method of Defensive Handgunning - Softcover

John S. Farnam; John Farnam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0965942228 ISBN 13: 9780965942225

Publisher: Defense Training International Publications, 2000

Synopsis

Destined to become a classic in the field of defensive shooting, The Farnam Method of Defensive Handgunning authoritatively examines the principles of mental preparation and tactical handgun operation. These principles are not just John Farnam's opinions but principles that are backed by years of experience in seeing what actually works in real life deadly force encounters. There is an amazing amount of information here: chapters that cover defensive weapons, use of force, personal tactics, interaction with law enforcement officers, defensive handgun mechanical systems, tactical handgun operation and ammunition recommendations. No gimmicks, just plenty of information that will allow you to dramatically improve your defensive shooting technique.

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About the Author

John Farnam is president of Defense Training International, Inc. and has been teaching defensive firearms courses for over 25 years. He is a combat veteran of the Vietnam War, a major (Retired) in the U.S. Army Reserve and a police officer with many years of practical experience. Mr. Farnam is the author of three books :Streetwise, The Farnam Method of Defensive Shotgun and Rifle Shooting and The Farnam Method of Defensive Handgunning. Each year, he travels across the country teaching the latest defensive firearms techniques to police departments, federal and state agencies as well as foreign governments. He is recognized as an acclaimed and prominent lecturer, expert witness and consultant. The American Tactical Shooting Association awarded John Farnam the "Tactical Advocate of the Year" in recognition of his commitment to presenting dependable tactical information to those attending his training programs.

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Most defensive firearms training that I've witnessed consists of exposing student to a series of psycho-motor subroutines and then drilling the skills until students can pass some kind of practical test. Basically, we have been teaching people how to skillfully operate a machine under a number of different sets of circumstances. However, that is only part of the necessary preparation. Simply learning how to operate a machine means very little without exposure to the philosophical overlay without which none of it makes much sense. Every civilization has its Warrior Class. I'm not talking here merely about standing armies. Most "soldiers" in standing armies today are not warriors at heart. A famous fighting general during The Great War pointed out that of every hundred men sent to him at the front, twenty never even arrived, being counted among the sick, lame and lazy. Sixty arrived, at least in body, but were little more than "animated targets," mostly fearful, self consumed and paralyzed, unable to carry the war effort forward in any significant way. Men of straw. The remaining twenty were actually functional soldiers who could be counted upon to be where they were supposed to be and do what they were supposed to do. Out of that twenty, five were enthusiastic warriors. Those five didn't just talk about being a warrior. They lived it! They would, on their own, train and hone their fighting skills constantly. Their weapons were always with them and were always ready. Those five actually understood the importance of the war effort and their contribution to it. They were top-flight marksmen and looked for opportunities to make contact with the enemy. They always thought in terms of victory and were cool and composed under fire. Those five provided the inspiration for everyone else. They rarely received medals because the people who granted medals were curiously absent when real fighting took place. The five didn't care about medals. A bird doesn't sing because it has a song. A bird sings, because, if it didn't, it would burst! The five went valiantly forward in battle always leading the way not because they were ordered to but because they could not stay back. This book is written for The Five. That being the case, it will probably never be a best seller just as men of honor, dignity and purpose are never a majority. So, fellow warriors, we must constantly refine our fighting skills and continually teach them to the worthy among us so that they will be carried through the generations and not be lost and have to be relearned, at great cost, by our sons who have to fight future conflicts. Mostly, we must inspire our fellow warriors and awaken the warrior spirit in the hearts of our students. Merely learning and teaching fighting skills is just the frosting. The heart of the warrior is at the center. A famous proverb says, "A wise man never tries to warm himself in front of a picture of a fire." Even so, we must be genuine, fearless and relentless followers of The True Way, the Way of the Warrior.

Edition details

• Publisher: Defense Training International Publications
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0965942228
• ISBN 13: 9780965942225
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264