The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery - Fifth Edition

Massad Ayoob; Massad F. Ayoob

ISBN 10: 0873494857 / ISBN 13: 9780873494854

Published by Krause Publications, Inc. - DBI Books, U.S.A., 2002

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255 Pages. Covers have some minor wear to edges. Interior text pages are flawless. The author is one of the most respected firearms trainers in America and brings you nearly three decades of experience on all aspects of self-defense with a handgun. From proper shooting positions to tactical reloads, Ayoob teaches you the skills that will keep you and your family safe in any violent encounter. In addition to the tactical aspects of self-defense he also covers practical information like how to choose the right sidearm and ammunition, how to buy a good used gun and the legal aspects of self-defense with a firearm. Knowledge is power, and if you own a handgun, the information in this book will teach you to use it effectively in any situation. Ayoob is an internationally-known firearms and self-defense instructor. He has taught police techniques and civilian self-defense to both law enforcement officers and private citizens in numerous venues since 1974. He was the director of the Lethal Force Institute in Concord, New Hampshire from 1981 to 2009. He has appeared as an expert witness in several trials and has served as a part-time police officer in New Hampshire since 1972 and holds the rank of Captain in the Grantham, New Hampshire police department. Contents in Fourteen Chapters: The Defensive Combat Handgun An Overview, Enduring Classics, Modern Paradigms, A Blueprint For Learning the Combat Handgun, Maxing Qualifications and Competitions, Combat Handgun Controversies, Defensive handgun Ammunition Selection, Defensive Gunleather Today, Close Quarter Battle, Better Technique Better Performance, Avoiding Mistakes, Accessorizing the Combat Handgun, Beyond the Stereo Types, and Parting Words. Seller Inventory # 15775

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery - ...

Publisher: Krause Publications, Inc. - DBI Books, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 2002

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Edition: Fifth Edition

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Synopsis:

This book can save your life!

The best defense for any scenario is to be prepared. The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery prepares you for potential life-threatening situations with practical instruction and expert guidance.

Author Massad Ayoob teaches you the skills to keep you and your family safe in any violent encounter, including:

• Selecting the right pistol, ammunition and holster
• How to use and accessorize your handgun
• Close-quarter battle techniques used by law enforcement and the U.S. military

In addition to the tactical aspects of self-defense, Ayoob also covers practical information about selecting a used handgun and the legal aspects of self-defense with a firearm. Firearms technology and tactics change throughout the years, which is why the updated 6th edition of The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery is essential to the well-being of you and your family. Remember, your best defense is to be prepared.