If you could pick one book...

BlackPR · February 15th, 2009, 01:20 PM

If you had someone who was on the fence in terms of gun control. A self identified liberal who is only anti-gun because they think that's what good liberals are. If this person considered themselves a person of science and reason and will accept facts on the gun-control issue, but they've never been presented to that person before...

If they agreed to read any one book you provided them to make a case against gun control. Which book would you give them and why?

Kerbouchard · February 15th, 2009, 01:23 PM

More Guns, Less Crime by John Lott.

oldie · February 15th, 2009, 02:43 PM

IMHO John Lott's, More Guns, Less Crime.
He offers detailed information and indisputable statistics to show that communities that have concealed carry are less likely to violence.
Great Book!

community · February 15th, 2009, 04:53 PM

In the Gravest Extreme, The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection, by Massad F. Ayoob.

KenpoTex · February 16th, 2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kerbouchard

More Guns, Less Crime by John Lott.

+1...great book.

edr9x23super · February 16th, 2009, 04:03 PM

To ride, shoot straight and speak the truth, written by the man who started it all, Jeff Cooper.

Then you can read the others, they are excellent books.

Thumper · February 17th, 2009, 01:11 AM

In the Gravest Extreme - Ayoob

ccw9mm · February 17th, 2009, 05:59 AM

Two great choices have been presented, those specific ones by Lott, Ayoob. If you're trying to convince a person of the threat, pros and cons of carrying a firearm in self-defense, then In The Gravest Extreme is hard to beat, but I think that's more for someone already convinced of the need to carry who simply needs a primer on the realities of the responsibility. For someone needing convincing about the reality of the world we live in, IMO Lott's book is one of the most effective out there. Open mind, read once, ponder the truth, repeat ... for as long as it takes for the truth to sink in. If that still doesn't work, check out Grossman's works.

ron8903 · February 17th, 2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thumper

In the Gravest Extreme - Ayoob

Yep

HotGuns · February 17th, 2009, 08:20 AM

Quote:

A self identified liberal who is only anti-gun because they think that's what good liberals are.

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.

Just but them a T-shirt with a bullseye on the front and back and stick a target pastie on their forehead. That would come closer to getting the point across.

February 15th, 2009, 01:20 PM	#1
BlackPR Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lakewood Colorado Posts: 844	If you could pick one book... If you had someone who was on the fence in terms of gun control. A self identified liberal who is only anti-gun because they think that's what good liberals are. If this person considered themselves a person of science and reason and will accept facts on the gun-control issue, but they've never been presented to that person before... If they agreed to read any one book you provided them to make a case against gun control. Which book would you give them and why? __________________ The facts are indisputable. There is more data supporting the benefits of Conceal Carry than there is supporting global warming. If you choose ignorance, in light of all the evidence, in order to bolster your irrational fear of guns, you are a greater threat to society than any gun owner.

February 15th, 2009, 01:23 PM	#2
Kerbouchard VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,895	More Guns, Less Crime by John Lott. __________________ There are two sides to every issue: one side is right and the other is wrong, but the middle is always evil. http://miscmusings.townhall.com/ Who is John Galt?

February 15th, 2009, 02:43 PM	#3
oldie Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Central Florida Posts: 105	IMHO John Lott's, More Guns, Less Crime. He offers detailed information and indisputable statistics to show that communities that have concealed carry are less likely to violence. Great Book! __________________ "We have met the enemy, and it is us." Pogo Possum

February 15th, 2009, 04:53 PM	#4
community Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: white lake Posts: 896	In the Gravest Extreme, The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection, by Massad F. Ayoob. __________________ *Save a Greyhound. Adopt one.*

February 16th, 2009, 04:03 PM	#6
edr9x23super Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,703	To ride, shoot straight and speak the truth, written by the man who started it all, Jeff Cooper. Then you can read the others, they are excellent books. __________________ "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined". - Patrick Henry

February 17th, 2009, 01:11 AM	#7
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,521	In the Gravest Extreme - Ayoob __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

February 17th, 2009, 05:59 AM	#8
ccw9mm VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 8,270	Two great choices have been presented, those specific ones by Lott, Ayoob. If you're trying to convince a person of the threat, pros and cons of carrying a firearm in self-defense, then In The Gravest Extreme is hard to beat, but I think that's more for someone already convinced of the need to carry who simply needs a primer on the realities of the responsibility. For someone needing convincing about the reality of the world we live in, IMO Lott's book is one of the most effective out there. Open mind, read once, ponder the truth, repeat ... for as long as it takes for the truth to sink in. If that still doesn't work, check out Grossman's works. __________________ 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.

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