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In the Gravest Extreme deals well with the legal aspects of firearms in self defense. I would also recommend the Combat Handgunnery and In the Gravest Extreme books usually offered together. It's a great book with lots of very practical advice on concealed carry. I've read all three (this one most recently) and can't really single out one as most important. Combat Handgunnery is a much better resource for the 'how to use a handgun in defense' aspect. Concealed Carry is more focused on how to carry the gun. If I were forced to choose I might pick Combat Handgunnery as it touches on concealed carry and focuses on the skills that would allow you to effectively use the handgun in defense. That said, I own both and have read In the Graves Extreme (it's available at most libraries).
While I haven't finished the book, what I have read has changed my thought prosses about carrying. Mr. The way you think, the weapon you choose to carry, how you choose to carry it, were just a few of the eye openers that has changed my thinking.Thought provoking writing Mr. Ayoob opened my eyes to more than just carrying a concealed weapon. His insite to the mentality of carrying a concealed weapon is amazing. Ayoob. Great recommendation by my son.
I found the book obsessively emphasized the bio-mechanics of concealed carry and drawing. What I had hoped for was more discussion about techniques for deciding *when* to draw (threat assessment and tips for diffusing/avoiding/escaping situations short of drawing, weapon retention, etc). In short, I was looking for practical info on how to carry as discreetly as possible and how to *avoid* the gun fight--more so than tips on how to get the gun out faster than the other guy.Maybe I was naive.
The book is so well-written otherwise that these stand out more.I was looking for a good comprehensive jump-start on learning about concealed carry. The images illustrate the points well, plus there are a good number of product shots that show the differences between the holsters and firearms that the author talks about.
It wasn't so deeply detailed to be irrelevant, nor was it so wide-ranging and shallow to be superficial. I found this book to be a great ranging look at the topic of concealed carry.
The stories on citizen experiences after they had to use or display their firearm serve as a sobering reminder that carrying a firearm also carries with it a big responsibility.The book makes good use of pictures. It opened my mind to things I might not have ever thought about, like calling 911 before your attacker does, different holsters and why/when they work well, and some good reasons behind ammo choices.
I especially liked the info on police department experiences and the choices they made regarding handguns and ammo. However, I have to wonder why so many images (maybe 4 or 5) are so blurry and low-contrast.
This book did not disappoint.
Takes you through different holsters to different clothes. Show you how to present the gun from each holster and the pros and cons to each carry type. Should be owned by any gun owner, even if you currently can't or don't carry. [.].
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