[PDF] Fighting Handguns eBook

Author : Jeff Cooper
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 28,21 MB
Release : 2018-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1789124891

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In Fighting Handguns, author Jeff Cooper not only takes the reader through the development of this weapon from its beginnings in mid-16th-century Europe through the various iterations of single- and double-action revolvers and semiautomatic pistols, he also discusses some important aspects of carrying and shooting a fighting handgun under combat conditions. “For good or ill, man is a fighting animal. While most feel that this is an unmitigated evil, it may, like most aspects of nature, have its positive side. Certainly man’s combative nature is responsible for most of the massive tragedy of history, but it’s possible that history of any sort just wouldn’t have happened had it not been characteristic of the race to struggle against its environment. And man’s environment, of course, includes man. A placid, gentle, contented creature—a koala, for instance—is nice to contemplate but does not progress, and if it encounters a challenge it simply dies. Whether progress, at the price of a fighting disposition, is worth it is a question, but it’s a bit on the academic side. Man is the way he is, and gets along as he must. Being human, we are involved in strife. Much as we may deplore this, we must master the techniques of strife or perish. “This book is devoted to one of these techniques—the one-hand firearm as used by man against man.”—Jeff Cooper

Author : Evan Marshall
Publisher : Paladin Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,5 MB
Release : 1992-01-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780873646536

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Dramatic first-hand accounts of the results of handgun rounds fired into criminals by cops, storeowners, cabbies and others are the heart and soul of this long-awaited book. This is the definitive methodology for predicting the stopping power of handgun loads, the first to take into account what really happens when a bullet meets a man.

Author : Robert A. Sadowski
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 999 pages
File Size : 27,33 MB
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1510715592

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For more than 100 years, Shooter’s Bible has been the ultimate comprehensive resource for shooting enthusiasts across the board. Trusted by everyone from competitive shooters to hunters to those who keep firearms for protection, this leading series is always expanding. Here is the first edition of the Shooter’s Bible Guide to Combat Handguns—your all-encompassing resource with up-to-date information on combat and defensive handguns, training and defensive ammunition, handgun ballistics, tactical and concealment holsters, accessories, training facilities, and more. No Shooter’s Bible guidebook is complete without a detailed products section showcasing handguns from all across the market. Author Robert Sadowski proves to be a masterful instructor on all aspects of handguns, providing useful information for every reader, from those with combat handgun experience in military and law enforcement fields to private citizens, first-timers, and beyond.

Author : Dan Shideler
Publisher : Gun Digest Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 21,87 MB
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781440223846

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For the collector, shooter, or fan of combat handguns, the Gun Digest Book of Classic Combat Handguns is a must-have resource. The Gun Digest Book of Classic Combat Handguns is an absolutely unique compilation of articles celebrating the greatest combat pistols of all time, as they originally appeared in the world's greatest firearms annual, Gun Digest, from 1944 to present. Presented by the greatest gun writers of all time, this volume entertains you with information-packed stories about semi-auto pistols and revolvers recognized around the world as classic combat handguns, from historical combat firearms such as the 1911 and the Luger to modern classics like the Glock. Read about these great guns... Model 1911 Glock 17 Luger P08 Bren Ten SIG-Sauer Autos Snubnosed Revolvers and more!

Author : Massad Ayoob
Publisher : Gun Digest Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 37,1 MB
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781951115203

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This book can save your life! In this revised and expanded update to one of Massad Ayoob's most popular books, Combat Handgunnery helps you understand the many aspects of using a handgun to defend yourself and your loved ones in life-threatening situations. The author uses lessons learned in his life-long study of self-defense to break down topics such as choosing a handgun, picking the right holster, training techniques to improve shooting skills, understanding ammunition selection, CQB (close-quarters battle) fighting techniques, and hardware and accessories to help you become a more proficient handgunner. Ayoob's rundown and assessment of the staggering number of today's firearm and gear choices is invaluable in helping readers make purchase decisions that best fit their lifestyle. The best defense is being prepared. Learn from Massad Ayoob, one of the most respected firearms trainers in the world.

Author : Richard Law
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 23,98 MB
Release : 1999-01
Category : Pistols
ISBN : 9781854095091

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From famous lawmen and outlaws of yesteryear to today's cops and robbers, the handgun has played an integral part in shaping our world. Explore the fascinating evolution of this weapon, from Samuel Colt's six-shooter to the 9mm Firestar compact pistol. See how mechanics and design have advanced with technology, how cartridges and materials have changed, and how the handgun's use has altered over time. Loaded with expert accounts and assessments, this helpful volume is essential reading for gun users, collectors, dealers, manufacturers, and any history buff interested in the influence of firearms.

Author : Chuck Klein
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 21,22 MB
Release : 2016-08-05
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1315350327

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While much has been written about instinct shooting with long guns, very little had been published on doing so with a handgun until this publication. Written by a pioneering author of the concept, Instinct Combat Shooting: Defensive Handgunning for Police, now in its fourth edition, is not about winning target shooting competitions, but purports surviving real-life firefights by examining testimonies of shootout survivors and carefully analyzing firefights that prove shooting instinctively is not only crucially fast, but also equally accurate. The book defines instinctive combat shooting as: "The act of operating a handgun by focusing on the target, as opposed to the sights, and instinctively coordinating the hand and mind to cause the handgun to discharge at a time and point that ensures interception of the projectile with the target." The concepts behind instinct combat shooting discussed in this book are now being integrated into some of the most progressive police academies in the United States and around the world. New chapters provide valuable material dispelling myths on indexing, laser sights, and other trick-shooting methods. Intended to help officers survive close-quarter combat conditions, Instinct Combat Shooting is an essential tool for police looking to improve their close-range shooting skills and enhance their firefight survival.

Author : U.S. Department of the Army
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 46,57 MB
Release : 2013-08-13
Category : History
ISBN : 1626364591

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This handbook is perfect for those interested in joining the army as well as for those who merely want to learn how to shoot combat pistols. The U.S. Army Combat Pistol Training Handbook (FM 3-23.35) reflects current Army standards in weapons qualification and can be a guide for the instructor to develop training programs, plans, and lessons that meet the objectives of the U.S. Army Marksmanship program for developing combat effective marksmen. The first part focuses on the components and functions of the pistols, where readers will learn about components, ammunition, maintenance and assembly, clearing procedures, preventive maintenance, operation, loading, unloading and clearing, troubleshooting, and much more. The second part is where things get fun and where readers will find instructions on topics such as basic marksmanship, grip and aiming, breath control, trigger squeeze, techniques of firing, target engagement, combat reloading techniques, coaching, and safety, among others. Finally, the appendixes include a thorough explanation of the U.S. Army qualification courses and training schedules. This compact guide will tell you everything you need to know about training with an M9 or M11 pistol. Loaded with illustrations and charts, this handbook shows as well as tells how to be the best pistol shooter in the Army.

Author : Donald Redl
Publisher :
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 43,77 MB
Release : 2019-10-25
Category :
ISBN : 9781691439133

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Fighting Handgun is based on the comprehensive 3-day pistol program designed and conducted by the author. This book is intended to be a manual on how to prepare for and manage a fight for your life. It is about applying current fundamentals, tactics, and techniques in the lawful use of a handgun. Fighting Handgun is constructed in a manner, as is the actual course of instruction, to build upon each topic presented, as opposed to being a mixture of stand-alone topics. In this 266 page book, containing over 190 descriptive photos, the Author Don Redl draws on his 25+ years of practical experience personally leading and/or conducting Investigations, Executive Protection and/or Training operations, both Domestically and Internationally for major US corporations, law firms, insurance companies, high net worth individuals, heads of state, political figures, foreign dignitaries and entertainment industry clients. Don is an active shooter response instructor as well as a scenario-based force-on-force instructor. He holds professional instructor certifications through the NRA and Simunition, as well as the NYS Department of State as both a Firearms Instructor and a General Topics Instructor. Don has trained a tremendous amount of people over his career, including everyone from serious armed professionals across the law enforcement, executive security and military spectrum to housewives. The majority of Executive Options courses are client-based, however, they include the NYS armed guard curriculum, judicious use-of-force, defensive and tactical firearms, active shooter response and scenario-based force-on-force training.