The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery

by Massad Ayoob

This book can save your life! The best defense for any scenario is to be prepared. The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery prepares you for potential life-threatening situations with practical instruction and expert guidance. Author Massad Ayoob teaches you the skills to keep you and your family safe in any violent encounter, In addition to the tactical aspects of self-defense, Ayoob also covers practical information about selecting a used handgun and the legal aspects of self-defense with a firearm. Firearms technology and tactics change throughout the years, which is why the updated 6th edition of The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery is essential to the well-being of you and your family. Remember, your best defense is to be prepared.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

256 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2002

About the author

Massad Ayoob is an internationally known firearms and self-defense instructor. He has taught police techniques and civilian self-defense to both law enforcement officers and private citizens in numerous venues since 1974. Ayoob has appeared as an expert witness in several trials. He has served as a part-time police officer in New Hampshire since 1972 and holds the rank of Captain in the Grantham, New Hampshire police department.

Ayoob has authored several books and more than 1,000 articles on firearms, combat techniques, self-defense, and legal issues, and has served in an editorial capacity for Guns Magazine, American Handgunner, Gun Week, and Combat Handguns. Since 1995, he has written self-defense- and firearms-related articles for Backwoods Home Magazine.

Reviews

[Space · Rating 4 out of 5]

This dude is a master of the gun. And it's fun to read how he does it. But a lot of the skills these pros use are just so far beyond what most of us will ever need in every-day life. Even still, I did learn a few things. Recommended for anyone who wants to get better at gun and trigger control.

[Paul Caruso · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fair read

It’s a good surface book, but I think reading about small arms combat is like reading about swimming. There are things you can learn from a book, but that leaves a real gap. Additionally, I read this on the kindle app and found the formatting a bit awkward.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Massad Ayoob is regarded as today's premier writer about all things firearm. This book is a great start for beginners and a great resource for more experienced handgun owners.

[Lou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Also a great book. Makes ya think.

--Wag--

[Logan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good information and things to think about. I thought his "concealed carry" book was more complete though.

[Jessica]

Listed on the Active Response Training's recommended reading

[Korbet Finley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Covers in great detail all the basic needs for the new guy.