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If I were forced to choose I might pick Combat Handgunnery as it touches on concealed carry and focuses on the skills that would allow you to effectively use the handgun in defense. In the Gravest Extreme deals well with the legal aspects of firearms in self defense. I've read all three (this one most recently) and can't really single out one as most important. It's a great book with lots of very practical advice on concealed carry. That said, I own both and have read In the Graves Extreme (it's available at most libraries). Combat Handgunnery is a much better resource for the 'how to use a handgun in defense' aspect. I would also recommend the Combat Handgunnery and In the Gravest Extreme books usually offered together. Concealed Carry is more focused on how to carry the gun.
While I haven't finished the book, what I have read has changed my thought prosses about carrying. Ayoob. Mr. The way you think, the weapon you choose to carry, how you choose to carry it, were just a few of the eye openers that has changed my thinking.Thought provoking writing Mr. Great recommendation by my son. Ayoob opened my eyes to more than just carrying a concealed weapon. His insite to the mentality of carrying a concealed weapon is amazing.
In short, I was looking for practical info on how to carry as discreetly as possible and how to *avoid* the gun fight--more so than tips on how to get the gun out faster than the other guy.Maybe I was naive. I found the book obsessively emphasized the bio-mechanics of concealed carry and drawing. What I had hoped for was more discussion about techniques for deciding *when* to draw (threat assessment and tips for diffusing/avoiding/escaping situations short of drawing, weapon retention, etc).
It opened my mind to things I might not have ever thought about, like calling 911 before your attacker does, different holsters and why/when they work well, and some good reasons behind ammo choices. The images illustrate the points well, plus there are a good number of product shots that show the differences between the holsters and firearms that the author talks about.
The book is so well-written otherwise that these stand out more.I was looking for a good comprehensive jump-start on learning about concealed carry. However, I have to wonder why so many images (maybe 4 or 5) are so blurry and low-contrast.
I found this book to be a great ranging look at the topic of concealed carry. The stories on citizen experiences after they had to use or display their firearm serve as a sobering reminder that carrying a firearm also carries with it a big responsibility.The book makes good use of pictures.
This book did not disappoint. It wasn't so deeply detailed to be irrelevant, nor was it so wide-ranging and shallow to be superficial.
I especially liked the info on police department experiences and the choices they made regarding handguns and ammo.
[.]. Should be owned by any gun owner, even if you currently can't or don't carry. Takes you through different holsters to different clothes. Show you how to present the gun from each holster and the pros and cons to each carry type.
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