If you could pick one book... - Page 2

BlackPR · February 17th, 2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by HotGuns

Forget the book. Its a waste of money.

Anyone that wants to become a liberal anti gunner because they think its the smart thing to do isnt smart enough to get anything of value out of something that goes contrary to their perceptions.

In a lot of cases I would agree. But they are open minded to this.

Since they are now interested in knowing more. It's my duty to present a good case.

One cannot be blamed for not investigating an issue in depth if they have no interest in it. We all do that. I don't care one bit about Organic Gardening, and probably have all sorts of messed up ideas about it. I can't be blamed for my lack of interest in Organic Gardening.

If that person is presented with the facts, and refuses to hear them, or CONTINUES to choose to believe the garbage -- then they are a hopeless anti-intellectual.

kazzaerexys · February 17th, 2009, 11:15 AM

I am a huge fan of Ayoob's, but personally I think In the Gravest Extreme is the one book to give to somebody who has already decided to own a gun. I haven't read his Role of the Firearm in personal Protection, but it could certainly qualify.

Overall, though, if you are honestly talking about somebody who is on the verge of switching between emotionalism and rationalism in considering gun control, Lott's book seems like the place to start.

Kerbouchard · February 17th, 2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackPR

If that person is presented with the facts, and refuses to hear them, or CONTINUES to choose to believe the garbage -- then they are a hopeless anti-intellectual.

Like mentioned above, for facts, Lott is a much better choice. After they read More Guns, Less Crime, then let them try out Ayoob. Just my .04.(gotta hate inflation

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Rob Pincus · February 17th, 2009, 11:55 PM

Unintended Consequences....

If they truly value reason, they will "get it" after the first half of the book when they understand the history of gun control in the US.

-RJP

ExSoldier · February 18th, 2009, 12:36 AM

The Seven Myths of Gun Control
by
Richard Poe

louie19 · February 19th, 2009, 02:33 AM

I've been reading Thank God I Had a Gun: True Accounts of Self-Defense by Chris Bird. I think it'd be a great book for someone who is thinking about getting a gun or even someone who wonders why someone would even want one. It goes in-depth into several stories of people who used guns for self defense.

271828 · February 21st, 2009, 05:50 PM

While not a book, how about the PDF document entitled "Gun Facts - Your Guide to Debunking Gun Control Myths". It is available at: www.gunfacts.info

crzy4guns · April 3rd, 2009, 11:43 PM

Another vote for In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob.

Monkeyman · April 29th, 2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Pincus

Unintended Consequences....

If they truly value reason, they will "get it" after the first half of the book when they understand the history of gun control in the US.

-RJP

++1

This book taught me more about the history of firearms in American culture than I could have imagined. To think I considered myself a student of history.

Full Disclosure: it's better than 700 pages.

nedrgr21 · April 29th, 2009, 10:57 PM

Dial 911 and Die.

February 17th, 2009, 11:15 AM	#12
kazzaerexys Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,424	I am a huge fan of Ayoob's, but personally I think In the Gravest Extreme is the one book to give to somebody who has already decided to own a gun. I haven't read his Role of the Firearm in personal Protection, but it could certainly qualify. Overall, though, if you are honestly talking about somebody who is on the verge of switching between emotionalism and rationalism in considering gun control, Lott's book seems like the place to start. __________________ “What is a moderate interpretation of [the Constitution]? Halfway between what it says and [...] what you want it to say?” —Justice Antonin Scalia SIG: P220R SS Elite SAO, P220R SAO, P220R Carry SRT, P226, P239 (.40S&W), P2022 (.40S&W); GSR 5", P6.

February 17th, 2009, 11:55 PM	#14
Rob Pincus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: CO Posts: 138	Unintended Consequences.... If they truly value reason, they will "get it" after the first half of the book when they understand the history of gun control in the US. -RJP __________________ The Best Defense: Wednesdays on Outdoor Channel I.C.E. Training Company. LinkedIn Profile for Rob Pincus

February 18th, 2009, 12:36 AM	#15
ExSoldier VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 4,843	*The Seven Myths of Gun Control* by Richard Poe __________________ Former Infantry Captain; 20 yrs as an NRA Certified Instructor; Avid practitioner of the martial art: KLIK-PAO.

April 3rd, 2009, 11:43 PM	#18
crzy4guns VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,263	Another vote for In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob. __________________ Kick the bums out of congress. Vote in 2010!

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February 19th, 2009, 02:33 AM	#16
louie19 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 32	I've been reading Thank God I Had a Gun: True Accounts of Self-Defense by Chris Bird. I think it'd be a great book for someone who is thinking about getting a gun or even someone who wonders why someone would even want one. It goes in-depth into several stories of people who used guns for self defense.

February 21st, 2009, 05:50 PM	#17
271828 New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1	While not a book, how about the PDF document entitled "Gun Facts - Your Guide to Debunking Gun Control Myths". It is available at: www.gunfacts.info

April 29th, 2009, 10:57 PM	#20
nedrgr21 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: KCMO Posts: 535	Dial 911 and Die.