What books have your read/recommend? - Page 3

David Blinder · July 3rd, 2006, 04:19 PM

David III,

Although I appreciate your courtesy, please call me David. The list isn't a "be all, end all" but I suspect most people interested in tactics, self-defense, etc. will find the items worthwhile.

kikr · July 4th, 2006, 02:11 PM

Excellant list David. Thanks

kilogulf59 · July 13th, 2006, 10:22 AM

Here is my short list of reading and reference on the subject.

"Shooting to Live” by Fairbairn and Sykes.
“Kill or Get Killed” by Col. Rex Applegate.
“Bullseyes Don’t Shoot Back” by Col. Rex Applegate and Michael Janich.
“The Close-Combat Files of Col. Rex Applegate”.
“Shooting For Keeps: Point Shooting For Close-Quarter Combat” by Rex Applegate (video)
“The Principles of Personal Defense” by Col. Jeff Copper.

Though I have not read or seen these yet, they do come highly recommended by people I respect…

“Basic Gunfighting 101” by Michael T. Rayburn
"Instinctive Point Shooting: Street Proven Firearms Tactics” by Michael T. Rayburn (video)

Todd · July 13th, 2006, 10:28 PM

I just read Armed Response by David Kenik. It was pretty informative. I'd recommend it.

earthworm · July 21st, 2006, 12:58 AM

In the Gravest Extreme Massad Ayoob
Principles of Personal Defense Jeff Cooper
Armed & Female Paxton Quigley (NOT for ladies only!)
The Gift of Fear Gavin DeBecker
The Combative Perspective Gabe Suarez
Guns,Bullets,& Gunfights Jim Cirillo
Real-World Survival! Walt Rauch
In Self Defense Mike Izumi
Combat Handguns magazine:skim the 'guns of the month' articles
& concentrate on the 'It Happened to Me!','Street Survival' & 'Arms &
the Law' columns.
Fiction
I recommend Robert A.Heinlein (Starship Troopers,Tunnel in the Sky,etc) & Louis Lamour;particularly 'Lando' for where Orlando Sackett learns he will never be an especially fast gun:"I had to face the fact that I would be firing into a blazing gun.I realized I must face & (accurately) return that fire,even if I were hit."

WJP9 · July 21st, 2006, 01:17 AM

'The Things They Carried' is an excellent and quick read (200 pgs) by Tim O'Brian. It is an excellent Vietnam era war story that revolves around the author and a few central characters of his platoon. Really enjoyed it.

Also....'Generation Kill' by Evan Wright is a must read.

MarkC · July 21st, 2006, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilogulf59

Here is my short list of reading and reference on the subject.

"Shooting to Live” by Fairbairn and Sykes.
“Kill or Get Killed” by Col. Rex Applegate.
“Bullseyes Don’t Shoot Back” by Col. Rex Applegate and Michael Janich.
“The Close-Combat Files of Col. Rex Applegate”.
“Shooting For Keeps: Point Shooting For Close-Quarter Combat” by Rex Applegate (video)
“The Principles of Personal Defense” by Col. Jeff Copper.

Though I have not read or seen these yet, they do come highly recommended by people I respect…

“Basic Gunfighting 101” by Michael T. Rayburn
"Instinctive Point Shooting: Street Proven Firearms Tactics” by Michael T. Rayburn (video)

I took Mike's two day "Instinctive Point Shooting Instructor Course" and have both "Basic Gunfighting 101" and his video. Mike's an excellent instructor with very solid, down to earth material. Thoroughly recommended.

kilogulf59 · July 21st, 2006, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkC

I took Mike's two day "Instinctive Point Shooting Instructor Course" and have both "Basic Gunfighting 101" and his video. Mike's an excellent instructor with very solid, down to earth material. Thoroughly recommended.

Thanks Mark, man, I have to get these.

ccw9mm · July 23rd, 2006, 08:50 PM

Several:

In The Gravest Extreme -- Ayoob
The Truth About Self Protection -- Ayoob
Point Blank: Guns and Violence in America -- Kleck
Stopping Power -- Schulman
Understanding Oregon's Gun Laws -- Starrett
How To Own A Gun & Stay Out Of Jail (Calif.) -- Machtinger

falcon1 · July 23rd, 2006, 09:23 PM

In addition to the many excellent choices offered thus far, look for the 4th Edition (older) of The Book of Combat Handgunnery, by Chuck Taylor. Also (I hope I didn't miss it in the other posts), The Truth About Self-Protection, by Massad Ayoob (Bantam Books). If I had to choose my personal two favorites, these two are the ones!

Good luck, and good shooting!

Well, I just see I did miss ccw9mm's mention of Ayoob's The Truth About Self Protection...oh well, that two votes for that one!

July 4th, 2006, 02:11 PM	#22
kikr Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 283	Excellant list David. Thanks __________________ We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. George Orwell

July 13th, 2006, 10:22 AM	#23
kilogulf59 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West Central Wisconsin Posts: 82	Here is my short list of reading and reference on the subject. "Shooting to Live” by Fairbairn and Sykes. “Kill or Get Killed” by Col. Rex Applegate. “Bullseyes Don’t Shoot Back” by Col. Rex Applegate and Michael Janich. “The Close-Combat Files of Col. Rex Applegate”. “Shooting For Keeps: Point Shooting For Close-Quarter Combat” by Rex Applegate (video) “The Principles of Personal Defense” by Col. Jeff Copper. Though I have not read or seen these yet, they do come highly recommended by people I respect… “Basic Gunfighting 101” by Michael T. Rayburn "Instinctive Point Shooting: Street Proven Firearms Tactics” by Michael T. Rayburn (video) __________________ Take Care and Stay Safe, Ken NRA Member Administrator Integrated Close Combat Forum REMEMBER – What works for you may not, necessarily, work for me. Keep an open mind!

July 21st, 2006, 12:58 AM	#25
earthworm Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: middle Tennessee Posts: 29	My List (in no particular order) In the Gravest Extreme Massad Ayoob Principles of Personal Defense Jeff Cooper Armed & Female Paxton Quigley (NOT for ladies only!) The Gift of Fear Gavin DeBecker The Combative Perspective Gabe Suarez Guns,Bullets,& Gunfights Jim Cirillo Real-World Survival! Walt Rauch In Self Defense Mike Izumi Combat Handguns magazine:skim the 'guns of the month' articles & concentrate on the 'It Happened to Me!','Street Survival' & 'Arms & the Law' columns. Fiction I recommend Robert A.Heinlein (Starship Troopers,Tunnel in the Sky,etc) & Louis Lamour;particularly 'Lando' for where Orlando Sackett learns he will never be an especially fast gun:"I had to face the fact that I would be firing into a blazing gun.I realized I must face & (accurately) return that fire,even if I were hit."

July 21st, 2006, 01:17 AM	#26
WJP9 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 787	'The Things They Carried' is an excellent and quick read (200 pgs) by Tim O'Brian. It is an excellent Vietnam era war story that revolves around the author and a few central characters of his platoon. Really enjoyed it. Also....'Generation Kill' by Evan Wright is a must read. __________________ -Bill "I don't step aside. I step up." -Vic Mackey, THE SHIELD.

July 23rd, 2006, 08:50 PM	#29
ccw9mm VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 8,384	Several: In The Gravest Extreme -- Ayoob The Truth About Self Protection -- Ayoob Point Blank: Guns and Violence in America -- Kleck Stopping Power -- Schulman Understanding Oregon's Gun Laws -- Starrett How To Own A Gun & Stay Out Of Jail (Calif.) -- Machtinger __________________ Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it. Thoughts: Justifiable self defense. Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims? Deal with evil through strength. Affirm the good in Man through trust. NRA. GOA. OFF.

July 3rd, 2006, 04:19 PM	#21
David Blinder Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 50	David III, Although I appreciate your courtesy, please call me David. The list isn't a "be all, end all" but I suspect most people interested in tactics, self-defense, etc. will find the items worthwhile.

July 13th, 2006, 10:28 PM	#24
Todd Ex Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 190	I just read Armed Response by David Kenik. It was pretty informative. I'd recommend it.

July 23rd, 2006, 09:23 PM	#30
falcon1 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,807	In addition to the many excellent choices offered thus far, look for the 4th Edition (older) of The Book of Combat Handgunnery, by Chuck Taylor. Also (I hope I didn't miss it in the other posts), The Truth About Self-Protection, by Massad Ayoob (Bantam Books). If I had to choose my personal two favorites, these two are the ones! Good luck, and good shooting! Well, I just see I did miss ccw9mm's mention of Ayoob's The Truth About Self Protection...oh well, that *two votes* for that one! Last edited by falcon1; July 23rd, 2006 at 09:25 PM.. Reason: Additional information

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