Recommended reading for sheeple?

nathan9493 · November 6th, 2009, 02:32 PM

A few months back a police chase ended up in my front yard with the BG first heading to my front door then abruptly turning and jumping my 6' fence. The "gun in house" argument was over. We bought our first gun shortly thereafter. Since then I've spent many hours online studying the reasons and how to protect my family. My wife on the other hand thinks I've gone "Rambo". She is one of those people who thinks You buy a gun, put it in the safe and never pull it out again until a BG gives you a reason to. She won't spend time on this or any others W. site to educate herself. So my ques. is this. Do you know of any books that will make her think with the serious attention this topic deserves?

JD · November 6th, 2009, 03:24 PM

Try these:

"In the Gravest Extreme"

Thank God I Had a Gun: True Accounts of Self-Defense

buckeyeLCPL · November 6th, 2009, 03:47 PM

"The Concealed Handgun Manual"

nedrgr21 · November 6th, 2009, 04:09 PM

Dial 911 and die.

None will do any good unless she actually reads them, tho'. Maybe play a little tit-for-tat - take her to a movie or something and she agrees to read a few chapters, etc.

Glock30SF · November 6th, 2009, 04:23 PM

Local news paper articles are a good place too!

Eagleks · November 6th, 2009, 06:13 PM

Google articles on rapes, home invasions, etc.... every day, and hand them to her. She will be amazed at how many there are.

nathan9493 · November 6th, 2009, 10:11 PM

thanks for the suggestions. I trying to find something to make her more situationally aware of her surroundings. She expects nothing to happen when shes out or when shes at work.

Herknav · November 6th, 2009, 10:15 PM

"Principle of Personal Defense" by Jeff Cooper. It's a little dated, but it's a quick read and gets the point across.

nedrgr21 · November 6th, 2009, 11:04 PM

This is another website, claytoncramer, but it's quick and to the point, especially if you point out the shear number of articles found and realizing it's only the stories that made it into the newspapers.

Rugergirl · November 6th, 2009, 11:10 PM

If yoou live in or near a large Metro area(like Detroit) have her watch the local news. If that isn't enough of a wake-up call, have her read In the Gravest Extreme Massad Ayoub.
Some sheep will never understand the rest of us, and to me, it's sad that so many of them are women.
If you can't get her to understand the "why", at least see if you can work on her self-awareness skills, help her when you are out in public. When she starts to see what we already take for granted, it may help her open up to the idea of defense.

November 6th, 2009, 02:32 PM	#1
nathan9493 New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 5	Recommended reading for sheeple? A few months back a police chase ended up in my front yard with the BG first heading to my front door then abruptly turning and jumping my 6' fence. The "gun in house" argument was over. We bought our first gun shortly thereafter. Since then I've spent many hours online studying the reasons and how to protect my family. My wife on the other hand thinks I've gone "Rambo". She is one of those people who thinks You buy a gun, put it in the safe and never pull it out again until a BG gives you a reason to. She won't spend time on this or any others W. site to educate herself. So my ques. is this. Do you know of any books that will make her think with the serious attention this topic deserves?

November 6th, 2009, 03:24 PM	#2
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,639	Try these: "In the Gravest Extreme" Thank God I Had a Gun: True Accounts of Self-Defense __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

November 6th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#3
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somestanplace Posts: 2,985	"The Concealed Handgun Manual" __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill. TJR

November 6th, 2009, 04:23 PM	#5
Glock30SF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S. FL Posts: 432	Local news paper articles are a good place too! __________________ “The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.”.... Albert Einstein ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ!

November 6th, 2009, 10:11 PM	#7
nathan9493 New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 5	thanks for the suggestions. I trying to find something to make her more situationally aware of her surroundings. She expects nothing to happen when shes out or when shes at work. __________________ "If everyone was allowed to carry guns, them hijackers wouldn't have no superiority. All you gotta do is arm all the passengers, then no hijacker would risk pullin' a rod." - Archie Bunker

November 6th, 2009, 04:09 PM	#4
nedrgr21 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: KCMO Posts: 556	Dial 911 and die. None will do any good unless she actually reads them, tho'. Maybe play a little tit-for-tat - take her to a movie or something and she agrees to read a few chapters, etc.

November 6th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#6
Eagleks Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,738	Google articles on rapes, home invasions, etc.... every day, and hand them to her. She will be amazed at how many there are.

November 6th, 2009, 10:15 PM	#8
Herknav Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waypoint 0 Posts: 628	"Principle of Personal Defense" by Jeff Cooper. It's a little dated, but it's a quick read and gets the point across. __________________ I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on Earth.--Steve McQueen

November 6th, 2009, 11:04 PM	#9
nedrgr21 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: KCMO Posts: 556	This is another website, claytoncramer, but it's quick and to the point, especially if you point out the shear number of articles found and realizing it's only the stories that made it into the newspapers.

November 6th, 2009, 11:10 PM	#10
Rugergirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,193	If yoou live in or near a large Metro area(like Detroit) have her watch the local news. If that isn't enough of a wake-up call, have her read In the Gravest Extreme Massad Ayoub. Some sheep will never understand the rest of us, and to me, it's sad that so many of them are women. If you can't get her to understand the "why", at least see if you can work on her self-awareness skills, help her when you are out in public. When she starts to see what we already take for granted, it may help her open up to the idea of defense. __________________ Disclaimer: The posts made by this member are only the members opinion, not a reflection on anyone else, nor the group, and should not be cause for anyone to get their undergarments wedged in an uncomfortable position.

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