erich_kopp
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I think it may have already came up but. I was wondering if any of you know a few good books to read on selfdefence? by massad ayoob or anybody else? thanks.
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I think it may have already came up but. I was wondering if any of you know a few good books to read on selfdefence? by massad ayoob or anybody else? thanks.
Ayoob has good information. Been reading his stuff for years. However, just like with any writer, you have to remember you made a conscious decision to seek out his writings.
Just like with any writer, you have to sort out his facts from his evaluations about those facts. For example, he writes a regular column in Combat Handguns magazine about self-defense and the law. He usually starts with a theme, for example, carrying a back-up gun and how it might look in court, then very briefly discusses anywhere from 4-10 real life cases, then explains his conclusions and advices. Personally, I tend to think he puts a little too much weight on things sometimes. But, the great thing is you do get facts and you do get analysis. Which, if the writer is actually trying to be helpful, is better than trying to muddle through it all yourself without facts or analysis by someone experienced in the subject area.
His stuff is available from Lethal Force Institute, Police Bookshelf, Gunlaws.com, and maybe Paladin Press.
He also writes regular columns for Combat Handguns, Guns and Ammo, and Backwoods Home Magazine. Some of his Backwoods stuff is available at Backwoods' website.
Also, he has a number of videos on YouTube.
If you are looking for legal angles on self-defense, you might start with his book In The Gravest Extreme and his video Judicious Use of Deadly Force.
If you like reading books by a "Self Appointed Expert" who is still living his Glory Days of the 70's, Ayoob's books are OK.
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If you like reading books by a "Self Appointed Expert" who is still living his Glory Days of the 70's, Ayoob's books are OK.
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Bradley Steiner, is that you?
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MA is a pretty good writer, he had his quirks like most people. At least his stuff is useful, unlike Mr. BS above, or Chuckie Taylor (as MA used to call him). His "In the Gravest Extreme" is a very good book IMO. Get a copy.
If you have kids, get his book "Gunproofing Kids" (or similiar title).
There's a bunch of good gun authors and self defense writers out there, you'll see pretty fast who has good information and who doesn't.
Good luck.
For using firearms in a life threatening situation, I've learned much from Jeff Cooper, Kyle Lamb, Gabe Suarez, and Erik Lawrence. Good mental preparation and physical training cannot be over-emphasized. Cooper and Lamb especially have a 'no-BS, use what is effective' approach.
I've found that Ayoob's background in law enforcement heavily influences his attitude toward citizen carry. Take that as you will.