The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery

by Massad Ayoob

Serves of smart training tips and planning for self-defense with firearms.

Equips firearm owners with information to not only survive a violent encounter with a deadly criminal, but also protect and prevail.

You quickly will discover potential life-saving information and practical instruction in the pages of this new edition of The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery, the essential guide to handgun self-defense. With 48 states permitting concealed carry of firearms the advice in this book, including how to keep hold of a gun if a criminal tries to grab it, defending yourself with a concealed pistol, and understanding the legal aspects of self-defense with a gun, can help you be more proficient in using handguns.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

255 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.