If you own a gun you need to read The Ayoob Files. Ayoob describes in detail several lethal force encounters, what happened, why it happened, and what the legal consequences were. This is another book of mine that is dog eared, bookmarked, and highlighted. I discuss portions of this book in all my defensive firearm […]
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“Second Tier” List of Recommended Specialty Books
I subscribe to a Good, Better, Best philosophy when it comes to preparedness resources. I would rather have a good piece of equipment RIGHT NOW, than have plans to buy the best most ultimate piece of gear someday. Then as I learn to use that good piece of equipment, it helps me know what too look for when I have the resources to upgrade. Once you start to understand the fundamental skills contained in the non-fiction must have list, you may want to learn more details. This next list is a little more in depth. It will be followed by a third list at a later date.
Ayoob Revolver Reload Using Bianchi Strip
According to Wikipedia Massad 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 since 1974. He was the director of the Lethal Force Institute (LFI) in Concord, New Hampshire from 1981 to 2009. Ayoob now directs the Massad Ayoob […]
Revolver Loading and Unloading
As I have said before, I believe that proper technique is crucial to consistent performance under stress. We learn proper techniques from refining what works and discarding what does not. On the range I see several ways of manipulating revolvers, but those that consistently follow a proven manual of arms tend to do much better […]
Ayoob on Home Invasions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGe_G3HDKFQ I don’t know how many times I have said that I keep guns for the protection of my family. While I enjoy the shooting sports, and I respect the Founding Fathers and understand the civil rights issues of gun ownership. I keep guns because I have an deep need to protect my family. […]