Personal Safety Books

SELF DEFENSE AND PERSONAL SAFETY "It's better to avoid an attack than to survive one." You must admit that if you've chosen to own a firearm -- and especially if you own one for personal safety and self-protection -- you'd better know what you're doing. These are books for responsible and concerned private individuals. Know your rights and obligations. Understand crime avoidance, and strategies and tactics for armed response in a dire emergency. Help protect yourself and your family from firearms accidents and crime. Order your copies of these classic books today. Wholesale orders are welcome! Review any of our products by category: Gun Laws • Gun Rights • Gun Politics • DVDs Self Defense and Safety • Survival • Police Guides Newest Products • Knives • Novels • Founders Package History of Rights • Buttons • Complete alphabetical list IN THE GRAVEST EXTREME by Masaad Ayoob. $12.95 Widely recognized as the definitive work on the use of deadly force. This former law enforcement officer describes what you actually face in a lethal confrontation, the criminal mindset, gun-fighting tactics, the judicial system's view on self-defense cases and more. Dispels the myths, truly excellent—a must for any armed household & especially CCW permit holders.

	THE CONCEALED HANDGUN MANUAL by Chris Bird. $22.95 This has become a standard among concealed handgun permit holders -- it covers all the day-to-day details of licensed carry. The author intelligently discusses your choices for firearm, holster, carry method, dealing with the routine of staying armed. Good material on strategy, how to spot trouble coming and avoid it, what to expect after a shooting, analysis of many actual self-defense shootings, and to top it off, you get a full 50-state guide to the carry laws. A very worthwhile investment.

	HOW TO WIN A GUNFIGHT by Tony Walker. $14.95 A remarkable piece of work, completely centered around the surprise and first few instants of a lethal encounter. Range practice and sight alignment are not much of an issue in the close quarters, millisecond events of bringing a gun to bear the moment before a criminal homicide unexpectedly takes place. His work on managing fractional-second reaction times to your deadly advantage is worth it by itself. The progression of aggression, psychological domination, and gaining the half-second advantage -- a real eye opener.

	GUN-PROOF YOUR CHILDREN by Masaad Ayoob. $4.95 One of the world's leading experts on lethal force issues, this father of two shares his thoughts and very practical ideas on gun safety for kids in a classic short booklet. Includes a good primer on handguns for the novice. Does not advocate avoidance.

	YOU AND THE POLICE by Boston T. Party. $16 A very important book -- what to do if you're stopped by the police for any reason. Packed with ideas on how to handle a stop, and reviews the rights you do and do not have. What do you say and do if a cop wants to search your car? Do you have to tell if you have a gun? Must you show ID if you're not under arrest? What should you do if you are arrested? How can you talk your way out of a ticket? What are the limits on warrantless searches? You may know about guns and self defense, but you're not ready without this information.

	THE TRUTH ABOUT SELF-PROTECTION by Masaad Ayoob. $7.99 Get the facts on every aspect of personal safety, from evasive driving to planting cactus by your windows. Lifesaving techniques will help keep you, your family and your possessions safe, prepare you for defense if it becomes necessary, and guide you in buying lethal and less-than-lethal goods, from locks to firearms.

	STRESSFIRE—Gunfighting Tactics for Police by Massad Ayoob. $11.95 Heavy-duty reading for advanced students and those individuals who want the deepest understanding of lethal confrontations and how to survive in a deadly encounter. Master lethal-force specialist Ayoob pours out the experience and techniques which make him a sought-after world-class expert, in a page-turning style you won't forget. Not for the faint of heart, this book will make you think. You may be able to shoot straight, but can you "clear" a house?

	NO SECOND PLACE WINNER by Bill Jordan, hardcover. $14.95 An absolutely unique discussion of armed response by a man who literally made it his trade. Author Jordan worked the U.S. Border Patrol of the old days, for 30 years, and lived to tell about it. In the process, he became one of the deadliest shots of modern times. In an easy and unassuming way he describes with chilling clarity what it takes to come out on top of gun battles. "Be first or be dead... there are no second place winners." Packed with his personal tips on draw-and-shoot techniques, with wonderful stop-action photos.

	PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL DEFENSE by Col. Jeff Cooper. $14.00 Here is the hard-boiled wisdom of a true legend, "The Father of the Modern Techniques of Shooting," the difference between survival or death in a criminal confrontation. His seven principles are stark and brutal (Alertness, Decisiveness, Aggressiveness, Speed, Coolness, Ruthlessness and Surprise). It's too much for the squeamish, but just right if you want to prevail against some homicidal maniac on a killing spree. An instant, violent counterattack is a total surprise to criminal aggressors, it is legally justified if your life is truly in danger, and as Cooper puts it, "The perfect fight is one that is over before the loser really understands what is going on." Short and sweet, with devastating impact.

	BOSTON'S GUN BIBLE by Boston T. Party. $33.00 An astounding compendium of everything critical for the modern gun owner. Starts with the legal framework for gun use–and safe handling, self defense concepts, tactics and training. Then covers weapons as tools of combat, with the pluses and minuses of combat handguns and battle rifles of all the major manufacturers, and hard info on caliber and cartridge types. Even goes into the reliable pre-1899 gun category. Continues with key accessories, special concerns for women, and how to acquire everything with reduced risk of governmental intrusion. Wraps up with a superb compilation of material on the civilian disarmament forces in America, who's doing what, and ways to fight back. Even includes some of my own best work, like the Politically Corrected Glossary. Concludes with a breathtaking section on courage and preparing for the worst while working to avoid it.

	FORCE ON FORCE GUNFIGHT TRAINING by Gabriel Suarez. $15.00 Takes gunfight training beyond the shooting range. Using non-firing replica firearms, these heavily photographed well-described scenarios match a pistol holder with an aggressive assailant in special face-to-face drills, ranges of conflict, hostile contact and confrontation solutions you cannot get at a range. Possession of a gun doesn't automatically give you (or an adversary) an advantage, especially if you know what you're doing and have practiced for confrontations.

	QUICK OR DEAD by William L. Cassidy. $15.95 An examination of pistol use as it has been developed by numerous experts, schools, militaries, police forces and countries for the last 100 years. Emphasizes point shooting, understanding that this is the reality in many lethal confrontations. “Quick work at close quarters.”

	NO SECOND CHANCE! Disarming the Armed Assailant by Bradley J. Steiner. $18.00 Author brings extensive martial art and police training to the extremely dangerous procedures for attempting to disarm attackers bearing assorted weapons. Loaded with pictures, goes into great detail, psychological prep, specialized approaches, law-enforcement training.

	UNDER THE GUN: Fundamentals of Handgun Disarming by James Miller. $12.00 Extremely dangerous tactics but important to know as last-ditch resorts, and to help prevent being disarmed by an assailant. The author, a black belt and former SWAT team member, deals with attacks from front and rear, and while you’re armed or unarmed.

	FLASHLIGHT FIGHTING by Phil Elmore. $10.00 Very clever and valuable addition to self-defense planning. A short, rigid flashlight can be readily available when nothing else is, and properly used is an effective tool to disable an attacker. Describes vital areas and pressure points for maximum effect. In situations where a gun is not an option, a seemingly harmless flashlight can be a potent ally.