Along with Atlas Shrugged, 1984 is one of my “go-to” philosophical fiction books that I read to keep myself grounded when I get to feeling that the majority of people do not share my belief that we are heading in the wrong direction. I find it telling that some of our governmental czars and their […]
Month: May 2018
The Home Schooled Shootist
The Home Schooled Shootist is an instruction guide for intermediate to advanced shooters. It addresses fighting with shoulder-fired weapons at ranges 0 through 600 meters. The book assumes the reader has mastered basic remedial techniques and is fully versed in firearm safety. In order to ensure the buyer’s skills match the difficulty of the included […]
Disguise Techniques
Disguise Techniques is an older book, created by an actor working for the OSS, forerunner of the CIA. I expected more from the book due to its history of being a text of sorts for our spies, however it really did not give any new insights. It was an interesting read, but you could probably learn […]
On Combat
This is a quality book filled with several concepts that any armed citizen need to fully understand. If you carry a gun, you need to read On Combat. Col Grossman is one of the few modern warriors that has done any substantial research into the mental aspects of the use of force. He discusses what […]
The Combative Perspective
If you want to win, and not just survive, in a fight for your life, mind-set is at least as critical as tactics. In his book, The Combative Perspective, Suarez shows how desire for victory, elimination of uncertainty, situational awareness and willingness to act can give you the mental edge. This book is the perfect […]