What would be the only book about CCW-ing? - Page 2

Matthew Temkin · September 12th, 2006, 09:04 AM

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Barry in IN · September 12th, 2006, 04:12 PM

If I had to suggest only one book, it would be "Fighting Smarter" by Tom Givens.
I don't usually like "catch-all" books, but this one stands out as being the best I've seen. It covers the basics like carry methods and gun selection, and touches on tactics, but also gets into details like characteristics of predators, what to do after a shooting.
The bad news is that I don't think it's available in print form now, only in a CD-rom version (if that is bad news).

If you would want more than a single book, then I'd suggest the above, plus:

"Principles of Personal Defense"- Jeff Cooper, which is about getting the proper mindset. It's short, around 44 pages, and should be read at least once, if not once or twice a year.

"Tactical Reality" and "More Tactical Reality"- Louis Awerbuck. These are collections of magazine columns, all of which will make you think. The info may focus on various subjects, but always makes you stop and look at what you are doing.

Texas Yankee · September 18th, 2006, 02:18 AM

In Gravest Extreme, the Bird book and the Givens book are all great, particularly for the mindset. I have a couple of Suarez books and they have been fairly helpful in terms of technique because they have lots of pictures to show technique. If I were only going to read one however, I would read Bird's book. It is simply more comprehensive than the others.

JBZ · September 22nd, 2006, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Crunch

This one.

http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ead.php?t=1813

I will go with several others and agree with the Bird book. I would put "In the Gravest Extreme" right up with it, but Birds writing style really drives home the points he is making. Also it was one of the few "handgunning" books that I genuinely didn't want to put down.

As a third book (after gravest extreme), you could look at Ralph Mroz's "Defensive Shooting for Real-Life Encounters", which I found to be a fairly interesting viewpoint.

I would suggest you also look if any local writers have written any books in regards to your states local laws.

tj1231 · October 11th, 2006, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Crunch

This one.

http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...ead.php?t=1813

I also agree. I have this one on loan to another ccw right now, but can't wait to get it back. I want to let my wife, mother, and a few anti's read it.

Good review Captain!

MTHall49 · October 22nd, 2006, 11:54 AM

I highly recommend the book by Massad Ayoob too.

pax · October 22nd, 2006, 12:12 PM

My list:

In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob.
Effective Defense by Gila Hayes.
(if you have kids or grandkids) Gunproof Your Children by Ayoob
The Best Defense by Robert Waters, OR The Ayoob Files by Massad Ayoob. I do not think any theoretical discussion is useful without a sobering look at actual cases and the harsh realities that sometimes face those who fight back.

More here, with reasons: http://www.corneredcat.com/Mindset/Books.htm

pax

Terry1810 · October 22nd, 2006, 02:39 PM

In addition to the other listed books, you should have this if you're planning to carry outside your home state. Traveler's Guide to the Firearms Laws of the Fifty States: http://www.gunlaws.com/travel.htm

Another good information site is U. S. Concealed Carry: http://www.usconcealedcarry.com/public/main.cfm that also have great magazines sent out the members.

October 22nd, 2006, 11:54 AM	#16
MTHall49 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 47	In the Gravest Extreme - another vote of Yes I highly recommend the book by Massad Ayoob too. __________________ The Price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance

October 22nd, 2006, 12:12 PM	#17
pax Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: WA state Posts: 341	My list: In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob. Effective Defense by Gila Hayes. (if you have kids or grandkids) Gunproof Your Children by Ayoob The Best Defense by Robert Waters, OR The Ayoob Files by Massad Ayoob. I do not think any theoretical discussion is useful without a sobering look at actual cases and the harsh realities that sometimes face those who fight back. More here, with reasons: http://www.corneredcat.com/Mindset/Books.htm pax __________________ Managing Editor of Concealed Carry Magazine My website: Cornered Cat Buy my book! Lessons from Armed America, with Mark Walters

October 22nd, 2006, 02:39 PM	#18
Terry1810 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SE Iowa Posts: 25	In addition to the other listed books, you should have this if you're planning to carry outside your home state. Traveler's Guide to the Firearms Laws of the Fifty States: http://www.gunlaws.com/travel.htm Another good information site is U. S. Concealed Carry: http://www.usconcealedcarry.com/public/main.cfm that also have great magazines sent out the members. __________________ www.IowaCarry.org

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September 12th, 2006, 09:04 AM	#11
Matthew Temkin Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 288	STREET SURVIVAL---TACTICS FOR ARMED ENCOUNTERS www.calibrepress.com It can also be found used at www.barnesandnoble.com inm the used book link.

September 12th, 2006, 04:12 PM	#12
Barry in IN Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 79	If I had to suggest only one book, it would be "Fighting Smarter" by Tom Givens. I don't usually like "catch-all" books, but this one stands out as being the best I've seen. It covers the basics like carry methods and gun selection, and touches on tactics, but also gets into details like characteristics of predators, what to do after a shooting. The bad news is that I don't think it's available in print form now, only in a CD-rom version (if that is bad news). If you would want more than a single book, then I'd suggest the above, plus: "Principles of Personal Defense"- Jeff Cooper, which is about getting the proper mindset. It's short, around 44 pages, and should be read at least once, if not once or twice a year. "Tactical Reality" and "More Tactical Reality"- Louis Awerbuck. These are collections of magazine columns, all of which will make you think. The info may focus on various subjects, but always makes you stop and look at what you are doing.

September 18th, 2006, 02:18 AM	#13
Texas Yankee Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 294	In Gravest Extreme, the Bird book and the Givens book are all great, particularly for the mindset. I have a couple of Suarez books and they have been fairly helpful in terms of technique because they have lots of pictures to show technique. If I were only going to read one however, I would read Bird's book. It is simply more comprehensive than the others.