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Title: The Concealed Handgun Manual: How to Chose, Carry, and Shoot a Gun in Self Defense by Chris Bird, Ted Bonnet ISBN: 0-9656784-2-3 Publisher: Privateer Publications Pub. Date: October, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.29 (14 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent one volume treatment on this subject.
Comment: This is an excellent introduction to the subject of self-defensive handguns. The author has managed to condense in one volume the information that I personally have spent years gleaning from various books and magazines. In addition, through the use of real-life illustrations of the main point of each chapter, he has managed to keep his book from becoming a dry textbook on the subject. Be sure to read it twice, as a lot of information is packed into this one volume. Along with Massad Ayoob's "In the Gravest Extreme", this is a must-read book for anyone thinking about buying a handgun for self-defense. I wish I had written this book!
- jbj, NRA firearms safety instructor
Rating: 5
Summary: Defensive use of handguns - a great place to start
Comment: The Concealed Handgun Manual caught me by surprise. Most books purporting to be a guide to acquiring a gun for defense, or training for handgun defense become either an exercise where the author promotes his personal choice for a handgun, or a defense technique book for someone who has been in police or other law enforcement service for 20 years. This book is a valuable exception. What The Concealed Handgun Manual has to offer is knowledge, knowledge that would suit anyone considering a defensive handgun purchase, as well as 90% of the people who have already purchased a gun for self defense and have had a difficult time initiating proper training.
There is an early section dealing with the types of situations where a defensive handgun was, or could have been helpful. I don't think the author was selling, I think this was intended to be affirmation of the notion that guns can, in a very practical setting, save lives. This is followed by a large section addressing the question, "Why carry a gun?". Then immediately after this section is the best chapter possible for this type of work, a chapter covering how to stay out of trouble and the use of nonviolent resolution.
There is very complete and balanced coverage of pistols and revolvers; pro's and con's, application, caliber and relative value. No pushes or shoves, just some very objective information the reader can pick and choose from, more than "This is the best of what each has to offer", rather than "This is the type you should pick". There is a good section on holsters, holster types and manufacturers, as well as other vehicles for concealed carry.
Shooting methods and alternatives under various situations are covered extensively; basic and advanced techniques are both covered. This rolls into an overview of what it's like, and how to conduct yourself in a gun fight, then how best to practice, and finally the handgun concealed carry laws in each state. No, you can't read this book and become an expert in these areas, but you could read this book and be set in the right direction for developing this expertise.
Summary - valuable book, well thought out, wish there were many more like it.
Rating: 5
Summary: Best book for getting started. Must have.
Comment: For someone new to handguns and/or conceal carry this book is a wonderful introduction with lots of good insights, practical suggestions on everything from what gun to buy to stance, grip, self defense issues, and lots of real life, true stories of people who have had to defend themselves or loved-ones with a gun. I suspect that even those who "already know all that stuff" could learn a few things from this fine book. Thank you Chris Bird for a great learning tool for all gun owners.
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Title: The Practical Pistol Manual: How to Use a Handgun for Self-Defense by Bill Clede ISBN: 0915463741 Publisher: Jameson Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: Concealed Carry : The Shooter's Guide to Selecting Handguns by Wiley Clapp ISBN: 1581603673 Publisher: Paladin Press Pub. Date: November, 2002 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: Armed and Female : Twelve Million American Women Own Guns, Should You? by Paxton Quigley ISBN: 0312951507 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 15 March, 1993 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: In the Gravest Extreme Role of the Firearm by Massad F. Ayoob ISBN: 0936279001 Publisher: Police Bookshelf Pub. Date: December, 1980 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT by Trey Bloodworth, Mike Raley ISBN: 0873649907 Publisher: Paladin Press Pub. Date: July, 1998 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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